Formal & Informal Writing
Authored by Mary Kate Turner
English
6th - 8th Grade
CCSS covered
Used 9+ times
AI Actions
Add similar questions
Adjust reading levels
Convert to real-world scenario
Translate activity
More...
Content View
Student View
19 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
Formal language is is more appropriate than informal language in all situations.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.SL.8.6
CCSS.W.7.2E
CCSS.W.8.1D
CCSS.SL.6.6
CCSS.W.8.2E
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When could you use informal language in your writing?
When writing a formal letter.
In a character's speech to make it more realistic.
In a literary essay
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.6
CCSS.RL.8.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is a contraction?
Doesn't
I have
Does not
Cannot
Tags
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If you were writing an essay, which sentence would be a better claim statement?
School uniforms would not positively affect learning environment at school.
I believe school uniforms infringe on students' rights to self-expression.
5.
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.W.6.1D
CCSS.W.8.1D
CCSS.W.8.2E
CCSS.SL.7.6
CCSS.W.6.2E
6.
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.7.2E
CCSS.W.6.1D
CCSS.SL.6.6
CCSS.W.8.2E
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which is not considered part of informal language?
talking with a friend
using slang
personal writing
writing an essay in school
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
Continue with Google
Continue with Email
Continue with Classlink
Continue with Clever
or continue with
Microsoft
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
Already have an account?
Similar Resources on Wayground
20 questions
February Questions
Quiz
•
3rd - 6th Grade
14 questions
Life on other planets
Quiz
•
8th Grade
20 questions
Vocabulary exam guide 2nd trimester 4th
Quiz
•
4th Grade - University
20 questions
QUIZ 1 (Grade 7)
Quiz
•
7th Grade
15 questions
Jobs and Occupations 2
Quiz
•
4th - 7th Grade
17 questions
Present Simple II
Quiz
•
5th - 12th Grade
20 questions
The Wonder Called sleep
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
20 questions
6th grade unit8
Quiz
•
6th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
15 questions
Fractions on a Number Line
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
20 questions
Equivalent Fractions
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts
Quiz
•
5th Grade
29 questions
Alg. 1 Section 5.1 Coordinate Plane
Quiz
•
9th Grade
22 questions
fractions
Quiz
•
3rd Grade
11 questions
FOREST Effective communication
Lesson
•
KG
20 questions
Main Idea and Details
Quiz
•
5th Grade
20 questions
Context Clues
Quiz
•
6th Grade
Discover more resources for English
20 questions
Context Clues
Quiz
•
6th Grade
20 questions
Figurative Language Review
Quiz
•
6th Grade
20 questions
7th grade ELA Vocabulary Review
Quiz
•
7th - 8th Grade
30 questions
Literary Terms and Definitions Quiz
Quiz
•
6th Grade
7 questions
Path and Ortho Greek bases
Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
24 questions
7th grade STAAR Reading Review
Quiz
•
7th Grade
20 questions
Relative Pronouns
Quiz
•
4th - 8th Grade
12 questions
Final Figurative Language Review
Lesson
•
6th - 8th Grade