Formal vs. Informal Pretest

Which is not considered part of formal language?

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

Which is not considered part of informal language?

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

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?

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.

Choose the Formal Sentence

•  A lot of good people died while making this assignment. 
•  Several ethical people died while making this assignment.

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

• Formal
• Informal

What would be the formal word for ask?

• receive
• ensure
• request
• commence

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.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

Pick the combination of words that are informal:

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

Harry Potter books rule!

• Formal
• Informal