Formal or informal

Which of these words is the closest in meaning to 'formal'?

• Old

• Official

• Relaxed

• Quiet

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Which of these words is closest in meaning to 'informal'?

• Kind

• Small

• Relaxed

• Quiet

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Which of these would most people use with their children?

• Informal language

• Formal language

Which of these would most people use in a court of law?

• Informal language

• Formal language

Which word is more likely to be used in formal situations?

• Get

• Receive

Which phrase is more likely to be used in an informal situation?

• Thanks!

• Thank you very much indeed!

Which of these is more formal?

• Would you mind opening the window?

• Do us a favour, open the window. 

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of these is more informal?

• What's the time?

• Excuse me, do you happen to have the time?

Which phrase is more likely to be used in formal situations?

• dispose of

• throw away

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of these is more informal?

• See you later!

• I look forward to seeing you again soon.