Formal and Informal Language

Which is an example of informal language?

• I prefer to eat steak rather than chicken.

• You may think consuming sweets every evening is alright, but I disagree.

• I am very excited for the new Star Wars movie to be released in theaters.

• Yo! What's up, man?

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CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

Which is an example of formal language?

• Hey, whatcha doing later?

• Do I like pizza? You betcha!

• Most people prefer to live with a pet, rather than live alone.

• No way! For real?

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

Which is an example of formal language?

• How can that be twenty bucks?

• I only have ten dollars to spend.

• Hey dude! How's it going?

• Whatcha think about the Brown's game?

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

In what situation is informal language appropriate?

• writing a school report

• texting a good friend

• speaking with the principal

• speaking at a job interview

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

In what situation is formal language appropriate?

• when calling a close friend

• when speaking with your teacher

• when playing a game with your little brother

• when talking with a friend on the bus

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

Hey! Whatcha doing?

• Formal

• Informal

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

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

• Formal

• Informal

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

Knock, knock! Who's there?

• Formal

• Informal

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

Ethan thought the snakes were creepy!

• Formal

• Informal

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3C

Zookeepers work very hard to take care of the animals.

• Formal

• Informal

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6