Formal vs. Informal Writing

Formal vs. Informal Writing

11th - 12th Grade

17 Qs

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Formal vs. Informal Writing

Formal vs. Informal Writing

Assessment

Quiz

English

11th - 12th Grade

Easy

CCSS
W.11-12.1D, L.2.1F, RL.11-12.4

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Deborah Avis

Used 100+ times

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17 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Choose the sentence that uses formal language:

I don't care if you do it or not.

Just yell if you have any problems.

A loss of your name tag should be reported immediately.

Lots of kids love that kind of music.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

2.

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.L.11-12.3

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

3.

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.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Idioms and slang are okay in...

Informal letters / e-mails

Neutral letters / e-mails

Formal letters / e-mails

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you require any further information, please don’t hesitate to contact me

FORMAL

INFORMAL

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

I’m fed up with this situation

FORMAL

INFORMAL

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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