Formal vs Informal

Formal English: We use it when writing essays for school, cover letters to apply for jobs, or emails and letters at work.

• True

• False

Informal English: We don't use it with friends, children, and relatives.

• True

• False

Choose all the verbs you think are informal.

• say sorry

• apologise

• find out

• discover

Choose all the verbs you think are formal.

• think about

• consider

• show up

• arrive

Choose all the transitions words/ phrases that are formal.

• In my opinion

• I think

• Plus/Also

• Moreover/ Furthermore

Choose the transition words that are informal.

• But

• Hoewever

• So

• Therefore

Is the following sentence an example of formal or informal writing?

I didn’t need any help.

• formal

• informal

Is the following sentence an example of formal or informal writing?

Let’s watch some TV this weekend.

• Formal

• Informal

Is the following sentence an example of formal or informal writing?

We found out what they were up to in no time!

• Formal

• Informal

Is the following sentence an example of formal or informal writing?

I’ve been under the weather lately. (under the weather - a bit sick)

• Formal

• Informal