Formal vs Informal Writing

Formal and Informal writing.

What is formal and informal writing?
First of all, there are two ways of writing formal and informal writing. These types of writing are for different times? Formal writing is a writing that speaks fancier than usual usually used to impress or to get a good adulation while informal writing is used for everyday purposes and not trying to impress.

Uses no contractions




Uses complete sentences Is used in important letters, reports e.t.c


Uses full words Is used to make an impression

​Formal writing

Characteristics of Formal writing

Uses contractions Is used everyday


Uses incomplete sentences




Uses incomplete words Is used for talking to are family and close friends.

Informal Writing

Characteristics of informal writing

Example of formal and informal writing

​What are examples of formal writing?

Example of formal writing could be like this: Good morning my name is Carolina Oliva Sliver. I attend Goldstein school and I am ten years old. What is your name? Another example is this: Good morning my name is: Johnson Zack John. I am new her and I am eight years old. I will be vey delighted to be your aquantiance.

​What are examples of informal writting?

​Example of informal writing could be like this: Hi! My name is Carolina but you can call me Carl. I go to Goldstein and I am 10. What ya name? Another example is this: What's up! I Johnson but call me John for short. I's new here and I 8. Wanna be my buddy?

Pop Quiz

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1. What are formal and informal writing?
2. What is the difference between formal and informal writing?
3. List two characteristics for each formal writing and informal writing?

Answers to the Pop Quiz

1 Formal writing is writing usually used for important topics while informal writing is an everyday language.
2. Formal writing is used in important letters, essays or reports while informal writing can be used when talking to your family and friends.
3. Formal writing: No contractions and no idioms. Informal writing: Uses contractions and idioms.

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