Formal vs Informal
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7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which is not considered part of informal language?
talking with a friend
using slang
writing an essay in school
Tags
CCSS.SL.7.6
CCSS.W.7.1D
CCSS.W.7.2E
CCSS.SL.8.6
CCSS.W.8.2E
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose the sentence that uses informal language:
It was clearly indicated in the document.
I regret to inform you...
Give me the salt, will ya?
Tags
CCSS.SL.7.6
CCSS.W.7.1D
CCSS.W.7.2E
CCSS.SL.6.6
CCSS.W.8.1D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Pick the combination of words that are formal:
verify and request
busy and sorry
won't and need
Tags
CCSS.SL.7.6
CCSS.W.7.1D
CCSS.W.7.2E
CCSS.W.8.2E
CCSS.W.6.2E
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which pair of informal and formal words is not a match?
busy/occupied
begin/receive
check/make sure
sorry/regret
Tags
CCSS.SL.7.6
CCSS.W.7.1D
CCSS.W.7.2E
CCSS.SL.8.6
CCSS.W.6.1D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence is the formal way of saying, “He asked for more cash.”
He wants more money.
He requested more money.
I need some extra bucks.
Tags
CCSS.SL.7.6
CCSS.W.7.1D
CCSS.W.7.2E
CCSS.W.6.1D
CCSS.W.6.2E
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Who would you want to speak more formally to?
The principal
Your relative
Your mom
Tags
CCSS.SL.7.6
CCSS.W.7.1D
CCSS.W.7.2E
CCSS.SL.8.6
CCSS.W.6.1D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence changed the following sentence to informal language? “I regret that I have been otherwise occupied every time you have contacted me.”
I've been busy.
I'm sorry I've been busy every time you have tried to reach me.
I have much to do.
Tags
CCSS.SL.7.6
CCSS.W.7.1D
CCSS.W.7.2E
CCSS.W.8.2E
CCSS.W.8.1D
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