Formal or Informal Language?

You are writing a letter to the principal to encourage her to put vending machines in the school. Which type of language should you use?

• Formal
• Informal

You are writing a postcard to your friend back home while you are on a trip to the Grand Canyon. Would is be appropriate to use informal language?

• Sure!
• Never!

You have been asked to give a speech on the lifecycle of Penguins. Which type of language should you use?

• Formal
• Informal

This is an example of what type of language?
"That one was pretty good, but I bet I can burp even louder!"

• Informal
• Formal

This is an example of what type of language?
"The air around you consists of a variety of elements."

• Informal
• Formal

You are wanting to write a letter to the mayor on why zoos are helpful to animals. Which type of language should you use?

• I think...
• I'm writing to inform you that...

Which word would be an example of informal language?

• Please apologize to the judge immediately.
• Provide me with evidence.
• Say sorry to your friend
• You will soon receive a package.