Formal vs. Informal Writing

What would be the formal synonym for ask?

• receive

• ensure

• request

• commence

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.4

What would be the informal synonym for inform?

• busy

• tell

• check

• get

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

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.L.7.3A

CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.W.7.1D

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.L.9-10.3

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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

• Something

• One

• Lots of stuff

• Too much to count

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RI.7.4

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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