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.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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