Writing Style

Which sentence is formal?

• I was so bummed out when my ice cream fell on the ground.

• I was really disappointed when my ice cream fell on the ground.

Hey! Whatcha doing?

• Formal

• Informal

I would prefer that you turn down the volume on your television.

• Formal

• Informal

He's an easy fella to travel with. This is informal because....

• It is a long sentence

• It uses big words

• It says fella

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

Who would be okay to speak informally to?

• A police officer

• The president of a bank

• Your friend

• The director of a museum

Choose who you would most likely use formal language with:

• All of these people

• The president

• A security guard

• Our principal

How would you say, "We disagree about lots of stuff" in a more formal way?

• You and I don't agree.

• In my opinion, we do not agree very often.

• We never agree about anything.

• Why do we always disagree?

Which statement is more formal?

• This movie stinks!

• I do not enjoy this movie.

Which statement is more formal?

• Hannah was sick, but she got over it.

• Hannah recovered from her illness.