Formal vs Informal language

Which is not considered part of informal language?

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

Tags

CCSS.SL.4.6

Which is not considered part of formal language?

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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

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.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

Which statement is more formal?

• This movie stinks!

• I do not enjoy this movie.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

When speaking to the following people, who would you use formal language with?

• All of these people

• The president

• A security guard

• The school principal

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

Idioms and slang are okay in...

• Informal letters / e-mails

• Neutral letters / e-mails

• Formal letters / e-mails

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.W.4.4

Hey! Whatcha doing?

• Formal

• Informal

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.7.1D

Man, I''m starving. When's dinner?

• Formal

• Informal

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.8.2E

I would prefer that you turn down the volume on your television.

• Formal

• Informal

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

He's an easy fella to travel with. This is informal because...

• it is a long sentence

• it uses big words

• it says fella

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.8.2E