Formal Writing

Formal writing doesn't use contractions. Which word in the previous statement is in violation of the formal writing rules?

• use

• doesn't

• contractions

• Formal language

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CCSS.L.2.2C

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

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

CCSS.SL.8.6

Pick the combination of words that are formal:

• verify and request

• ask and because

• won't and need

• busy and sorry

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

Choose the most appropriate word or phrase to complete the gaps.

I am sorry to inform you that your application...

• did not make it to the final round.

• didn't hack it

• was not successful on this occasion.

• was not great.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

Idioms and slang are okay in...

• Informal letters / e-mails

• Neutral letters / e-mails

• Formal letters / e-mails

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

CCSS.SL.8.6

All of these are closings for the formal letter EXCEPT

• Your friend,

• Yours truly,

• Yours thankfully,

• Yours respectfully,

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.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

CCSS.W.8.2E

All of the following are rules in formal writing EXCEPT:

• all numbers should be spelled out

• no personal pronouns

• no abbreviations or contractions

• passive voice should be used