Formal vs. Informal Writing
Authored by COLLEEN HAMPTON
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What would be the formal synonym for ask?
receive
ensure
request
commence
Tags
CCSS.SL.8.6
CCSS.W.8.1D
CCSS.W.8.2E
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.W.9-10.1D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What would be the informal synonym for inform?
busy
tell
check
get
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.8.1D
CCSS.W.8.2E
CCSS.W.7.2E
CCSS.W.9-10.2E
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.8.6
CCSS.W.8.1D
CCSS.W.8.2E
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.SL.9-10.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The phrase “a number of things” is the formal synonym for:
Something
One
Lots of stuff
Too much to count
Tags
CCSS.W.7.1D
CCSS.SL.8.6
CCSS.W.8.1D
CCSS.W.8.2E
CCSS.SL.7.6
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If you require any further information, please don’t hesitate to contact me
FORMAL
INFORMAL
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
I would like to complain about
FORMAL
INFORMAL
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