Formal vs. Informal Writing

What would be the formal synonym for ask?

• receive

• ensure

• request

• commence

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

What would be the informal synonym for inform?

• busy

• tell

• check

• get

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which sentence is the formal way of saying, “He asked for more cash.”

• He wants more money.

• Better give him more dough.

• I need some extra bucks.

• He requested more money.

Tags

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.8.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

Which sentence is the informal way to say: “I regret that I have been otherwise occupied every time you have contacted me.”

• I've been busy.

• I have much to do.

• I'm sorry I've been busy every time you have tried to call me.

• I have not been able to contact you.

Tags

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.7.2E

The phrase “a number of things” is the formal synonym for:

• Something

• One

• Lots of stuff

• Too much to count

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

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• FORMAL

• INFORMAL

I would like to complain about

• FORMAL

• INFORMAL

I’m fed up with this situation

• FORMAL

• INFORMAL

Please accept our sincere apologies

• FORMAL

• INFORMAL

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• FORMAL

• INFORMAL