Formal Writing

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English
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9th Grade
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Olivia Case
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24 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When speaking to the following people, who would you use formal language with?
All of these people
A security guard
The prime minister
The school principal
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.SL.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2E
CCSS.W.9-10.1D
CCSS.W.9-10.2E
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
I can use the phrase "you know what I mean?" in formal writing.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.SL.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2E
CCSS.W.9-10.1D
CCSS.W.9-10.2E
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What would be the formal synonym for ask?
receive
request
ensure
commence
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.SL.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.1D
CCSS.W.9-10.1D
CCSS.W.9-10.2E
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Pick the combination of words that are informal:
due to and require
occupied and possess
assist and receive
help and give
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.SL.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2E
CCSS.W.9-10.1D
CCSS.W.9-10.2E
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Pick the combination of words that are formal:
verify and request
won't and need
ask and because
busy and sorry
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.SL.9-10.6
CCSS.W.8.2E
CCSS.W.9-10.1D
CCSS.W.9-10.2E
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the sentence that uses formal language:
I don't care if you do it or not.
A loss of your name tag should be reported immediately.
Just yell if you have any problems.
Lots of kids love that kind of music.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.SL.8.6
CCSS.SL.9-10.6
CCSS.W.9-10.1D
CCSS.W.9-10.2E
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What would be the informal synonym for inform?
busy
check
tell
get
Tags
CCSS.L.4.1C
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
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