FORMAL vs. INFORMAL LANGUAGE
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences is most formal in style?
We regret to inform you that .....
We are sorry to tell you that...
We are sorry to say that...
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CCSS.SL.7.6
CCSS.W.8.2E
CCSS.SL.6.6
CCSS.W.6.1D
CCSS.W.6.2E
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences is most formal in style?
Thanks a lot for telling me about this.
Thanks for bringing this to my attention.
I appreciate you bringing this matter to my attention.
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CCSS.W.7.1D
CCSS.SL.8.6
CCSS.W.6.1D
CCSS.SL.7.6
CCSS.SL.6.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences is most formal in style?
I am very unhappy about the service they gave me.
I am extremely dissatisfied with the service I received.
I'm not happy with the service I received.
Tags
CCSS.W.7.1D
CCSS.W.7.2E
CCSS.W.6.1D
CCSS.SL.6.6
CCSS.SL.7.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences is most formal in style?
I'm writing to give you some details regarding....
I want to tell you about...
I'd like to tell you about...
Tags
CCSS.SL.7.6
CCSS.W.8.1D
CCSS.W.6.2E
CCSS.W.7.2E
CCSS.SL.8.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences is most formal in style?
I have a ton of experience in this area.
I have a considerable amount of experience in this area.
I have a lot of experience in this area.
Tags
CCSS.SL.7.6
CCSS.SL.6.6
CCSS.SL.8.6
CCSS.W.7.1D
CCSS.W.6.2E
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.W.7.1D
CCSS.SL.8.6
CCSS.W.6.2E
CCSS.W.7.2E
CCSS.SL.6.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences is most formal in style?
Cool!
Awesome!
That's great!
Wonderful!
Tags
CCSS.W.6.2E
CCSS.W.8.1D
CCSS.W.6.1D
CCSS.W.7.2E
CCSS.W.8.2E
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