Formal vs. Informal Writing

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English
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11th - 12th Grade
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Deborah Avis
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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.11-12.3
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.11-12.3
CCSS.L.11-12.4
CCSS.L.11-12.5
CCSS.L.11-12.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
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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