Formal and Informal Language

You should use formal language for this.

• to explain a topic or idea to a teacher, classmate, or to the public

• telling a story

• sharing personal thoughts or feelings

• casual conversations

You should use informal language for this.

• academic writing

• to share personal thoughts, feelings, or tell a story

• speaking to a teacher

• explaining a topic

________ language is more casual.

This is an example of informal language.

• We need to work on the project.

• Hey! Let's go get some ice cream!

• Please get to work on the assignment.

Formal or Informal: The girl walked to the bus.

• formal

• informal

Formal or informal: Yo! We're going to be late for school.

• formal

• informal

Formal or informal: I'm having ppl over for my bday party this weekend

• formal

• informal

Formal or informal: Independence day is celebrated on July fourth.

• formal

• informal

Formal or Informal: We will not receive homework in health class.

• formal

• informal

Formal or informal: Don't talk to your parents like that!

• formal

• informal