Formal and Informal Language Rules

Formal VS Informal Language

Multiple Choice

Which is not considered part of informal language?

• talking with a friend

• personal writing

• using slang

• writing an essay in school

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?

Multiple Choice

Which is not considered part of formal language?

• using correct grammar

• more advanced vocabulary

• not always concerned about using correct grammar

• official documents

Multiple Choice

Choose the sentence that uses formal language:

• I don't care if you do it or not.

• Just yell of you have any problems.

• Lots of kids love that kind of music.

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

Multiple Choice

Pick the combination of words that are formal:

• verify and request

• ask and because

• busy and sorry

• won't and need

Multiple Choice

Pick the combination of words that are informal:

• due to and require

• assist and receive

• occupied and possess

• help and give

Multiple Choice

Who would you want to speak more formally to?

• a teacher

• your mother

• a friend

• another kid on the playground

Multiple Choice

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.