Formal Vs. Informal Check

Which statement is more formal?

• The mail carrier was unable to deliver the mail on time due to the snow.

• The mail carrier couldn't deliver the mail on time because of the snow.

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.

Which statement is more formal?

• Hannah was sick, but she got over it.

• Hannah recovered from her illness.

Which statement is more formal?

• When she saw my grades, my mother became very angry.

• When she saw my grades, my mom threw a fit.

3. Choose the sentence that uses formal language:

• I don't care if you do it or not.

• Just yell of you have any problems.

• A loss of your name tag should be reported immediately.

4.Pick the combination of words that are formal:

• verify and request

• busy and sorry

• won't and need

5.Pick the combination of words that are informal:

• occupied and possess

• help and give

• assist and receive

9.Which sentence is the formal way of saying, “He asked for more cash.”

• He wants more money.

• He requested more money.

• I need some extra bucks.

Which is a contraction?

• Doesn't
• I have
• Does not
• Cannot

Is the following sentence an example of formal or informal writing?

I didn’t need any help.

• formal

• informal