Formal vs. Informal Writing

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.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

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.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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.

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Idioms and slang are okay in...

• Informal letters / e-mails

• Neutral letters / e-mails

• Formal letters / e-mails

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

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.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

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

• FORMAL

• INFORMAL

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CCSS.L.11-12.3

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

I’m fed up with this situation

• FORMAL

• INFORMAL

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CCSS.L.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

Which statement is more formal?

• This movie stinks!

• I do not enjoy this movie.

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CCSS.W.11-12.1D

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.

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CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1A

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

CCSS.W.11-12.4

Which statement is more formal?

• My father inflated several balloons for the birthday party.

• My dad blew up a bunch of balloons for the birthday party.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.W.11-12.1D