HPC1043 - Topic 7

Which of the following is an example of formal writing?

• A text message to a friend

• A business report

• A social media post

• A diary entry

Which characteristic is NOT associated with formal writing?

• Use of standard grammar

• Structured and organized format

• Frequent use of slang and contractions

• Objective tone

Which situation requires informal writing?

• Writing an academic essay

• Sending a casual email to a friend

• Preparing a job application letter

• Writing a government report

What is a key feature of informal writing?

• Uses professional vocabulary

• Avoids slang and contractions

• Often uses a conversational tone

• Follows a strict structure

Which of these words originated as slang but is now considered standard?

• Groovy

• Radical

• OK

• Lit

Formal writing is commonly used in business and academic contexts.

• True

• False

Slang words remain unchanged over time and do not evolve.

• True

• False

An email to a university professor should be written in an informal tone.

• True

• False

Informal writing allows for more flexibility in structure and tone.

• True

• False

A personal thank-you note to a mentor should be extremely casual.

• True

• False