Formal Writing Quiz: Take 2

Choose all formal writing rules

• all numbers should be spelled out

• Avoid contractions and abbreviations

• Avoid slang and overused words

• Use 1st person only in the intro and conclusion

In formal writing, it is acceptable to state your opinion as long as you begin with, "In my opinion..."

• true

• false

The government really messed up this time.

• formal

• informal

My dream is to attend MSU for nursing.

• formal

• informal

The Lions lost the football game with a score of thirty-four to thirty.

• formal

• informal

Michigan pummeled Rutgers on Saturday.

• formal

• informal

I shouldn't go out to eat because I need to save my money.

• informal

• formal

Hanging items from one's car rear view mirror is a ticketed offense.

• formal

• informal

I think we should have more lunch options in the cafeteria.

• formal

• informal

Cedar Point sucked because it rained all day.

• formal

• informal