Formal vs. Informal Language

When speaking to the following people, who would you use formal language with?

• All of these people

• The president

• A security guard

• The school principal

Which is a contraction?

• Doesn't
• I have
• Does not
• Cannot

I can use the phrase "get hurt" in formal writing.

• True

• False

What would be the formal synonym for ask?

• receive

• ensure

• request

• commence

What would be the informal synonym for inform?

• busy

• tell

• check

• get

Which pair of informal and formal words are NOT synonyms?

• busy/occupied

• help/assist

• begin/receive

• ask/request

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.

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.

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

• Something

• One

• Lots of stuff

• Too much to count

To write someone back, is to:

• receive

• occupy

• conclude

• reply