Formal and Informal Language

Choose the sentence that uses formal language:

• I don't care if you do it or not.

• Just yell of you have any problems.

• A loss of your name tag should be reported immediately.

• Lots of kids love that kind of music.

Tags

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.W.6.2E

She's very busy.

• formal language

• informal language

Tags

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.W.6.2E

The results are accurate.

• formal language

• informal language

Tags

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.SL.4.6

I'm starving. When's dinner?

• Formal

• Informal

Tags

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.SL.4.6

Which is an example of informal language?

• I would like to speak with you about situation.

• When you arrive home from school, be sure to start your homework.

• I really wanna go with ya.

• People always seem to be bothered by taking assessments on a Friday.

Tags

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.SL.4.6

Hey! Whatcha doing?

• Formal

• Informal

Tags

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.W.6.2E

Choose the sentence that uses informal language:

• It was clearly indicated in the document

• I regret to inform you...

• Should you have a problem, please feel free to call.

• Give me the salt, will ya?

Tags

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

Which sentence is the formal way of saying, “He asked for more cash.”

• He wants more money.

• Better give him more dough.

• I need some extra bucks.

• He requested more money.

Tags

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.W.6.2E

The phrase “a number of things” is formal for:

• Something

• One

• Lots of stuff

• Too much to count

Tags

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.W.6.2E

Business emails.

• Formal language

• Informal language

Tags

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.SL.4.6