Formal vs. Informal Language
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6th 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 the sign-ups for sports has passed.
We are sorry to say that registration period for sports has ended.
We are sorry to tell you that you can not sign-up for sports.
Tags
CCSS.SL.6.6
CCSS.W.6.1D
CCSS.W.6.2E
CCSS.W.7.1D
CCSS.SL.5.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences is most formal in style?
She requested additional information.
She asked for additional information.
Tags
CCSS.SL.6.6
CCSS.W.6.1D
CCSS.W.6.2E
CCSS.W.7.1D
CCSS.SL.7.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When presenting in front of the class or giving a speech in front of an audience, you should use informal language.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.SL.6.6
CCSS.W.6.1D
CCSS.W.6.2E
CCSS.W.7.1D
CCSS.W.7.2E
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Formal language does not use contractions like could've and should've.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.SL.6.6
CCSS.W.6.1D
CCSS.W.6.2E
CCSS.W.7.1D
CCSS.SL.7.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It is okay to use 1st person and 2nd person pronouns when writing or speaking in formal language.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.SL.6.6
CCSS.W.6.1D
CCSS.W.6.2E
CCSS.SL.5.6
CCSS.W.7.2E
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence is more formal?
She requires more training.
She needs more training.
Tags
CCSS.SL.6.6
CCSS.W.6.1D
CCSS.W.6.2E
CCSS.W.7.1D
CCSS.SL.7.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence is more formal?
We got the documents last Tuesday.
The documents were received last Tuesday.
Tags
CCSS.SL.6.6
CCSS.W.6.1D
CCSS.W.6.2E
CCSS.W.7.1D
CCSS.SL.7.6
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