formal vs informal

What would be the informal word for inform?

• busy
• tell
• check
• get

What would be the formal word for ask?

• receive
• ensure
• request
• commence

Which is not considered part of informal language?

• talking with a friend
• using slang
• personal writing
• writing an essay in school

Which pair of informal and formal words are NOT synonyms?

• busy/occupied

• help/assist

• begin/receive

• ask/request

What would be the formal synonym for ask?

• receive

• ensure

• request

• commence

When speaking to the following people, who would you use formal language with?

• All of these people

• The president

• A security guard

• The school principal

Formal writing is generally done in third person.

• True

• False

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.

Formal language is is more appropriate than informal language in all situations.

• True

• False

Which statement is more formal?

• Hannah was sick, but she got over it.

• Hannah recovered from her illness.