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Formal and Informal

Formal Language

Language similar to what you would use when talking to an authority figure.

Language you would use when writing an academic essay.

Multiple Choice

Which statement is more formal?

• This movie stinks!

• I do not enjoy this movie.

Informal Language

Language similar to what you'd use when talking with your friends.

Language you would use when texting friends.

Multiple Choice

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?

Formal VS Informal

Formal-no slang terms, uses correct punctuation, uses proper names

Informal-uses contractions, uses terms nicknames, uses slang

Multiple Choice

Thnx! I <3 U

• Formal

• Informal

Multiple Choice

How U doin'?

• Formal

• Informal

Multiple Choice

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction

• Formal

• Informal

Multiple Choice

To whom it may concern

• Formal

• Informal

Multiple Choice

I h8 him so much!! :( T-T

• Formal

• Informal

Multiple Choice

Yours Faithfully

• Formal

• Informal

Multiple Choice

Dear Sir/Madam

• Formal

• Informal

Multiple Choice

Hey Man

• Formal

• Informal