Formal and Informal Language

Whatcha doin' after school?

• Formal
• Informal

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Formal or informal: I don’t wanna go to the dentist!

• Formal
• Informal

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5D

Yo! Wut Up?

• Formal
• Informal

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

OMG! It's Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton!

• Formal
• Informal

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

I paid, like 20 bucks, for that thing!

• Formal
• Informal

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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?

Tags

CCSS.L.2.3

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.W.6.2E

Choose the sentence that uses formal language:

• I don't care if you do it or not.
• Just yell of you have any problems.
• A loss of your name tag should be reported immediately.
• Lots of kids love that kind of music.

Tags

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

Which of the following sentences is most formal in style?

• I can't come to your party tomorrow.

• I won't be able to come to your party tomorrow.

• I will be unable to attend your party tomorrow.

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.8.2E

Gimme the book!

• Formal
• Informal

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

I am looking forward to go camping in the Everglades this weekend. 

• Formal
• Informal

Tags

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E