Formal vs. Informal English

I didn’t sleep well last night because our new puppy kept barking. 

• Formal
• Informal

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CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.L.2.3A

Which is not considered part of informal language?

• talking with a friend
• using slang
• personal writing
• writing an essay in school

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CCSS.L.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

Which is not considered part of formal language?

• using correct grammar
• not always concerned about using correct grammar
• more advanced vocabulary
• official documents

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

What would be the formal word for ask?

• receive
• ensure
• request
• commence

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

What would be the informal word for inform?

• busy
• tell
• check
• get

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Who would be ok to speak more informally to?

• A police officer
• Your dad
• The president of a bank
• The director of a museum

Tags

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.8.2E

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

You use informal speech to talk to: 

• teachers
• boss
• friends and family
• principal

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Pick the combination of words that are formal:

• verify and request
• ask and because
• won't and need
• busy and sorry

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Pick the combination of words that are informal:

• due to and require
• assist and receive
• occupied and possess
• help and give

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which pair of informal and formal words is not a match?

• busy/occupied
• check/make sure
• begin/receive
• sorry/regret

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4