Formal & Informal Language

Front

You walk into a fast food restaurant, attempting to get a job. What should you say to the person behind the counter?

Back

Hi, my name is _____; I'm interested in applying for a job here; may I have an application?

Front

How should Miranda introduce herself while shaking the boss' hand?

Back

Hi, Ms. Blaine; My name is Miranda. [It's a] pleasure to meet you.

Front

Your pen fell underneath your coworker's desk. Which of the following IS NOT something you should say? "Could you please pass me that pen?", "May you pass me that pen, please?", "Will you pass me that pen, please?", "May I have the pen that fell under your desk?"

Back

"May you pass me that pen, please?"

Front

Hey! Whatcha doing?

Back

Informal

Front

Man, I'm starving. When's dinner?

Back

Informal

Front

I am extremely hungry. At what time is dinner?

Back

Formal

Front

I .............. help staff to improve their level of health and fitness. Choose the most formal expression to complete the sentence:

Back

would like to

Front

Which expression is more formal than the others? Options: Thanks a lot for your help., Thank you for your assistance., Thank you for your help.

Back

Thank you for your assistance.