Formal and Informal Language Quiz

Which of the following is an example of formal language?

• The patient got over his illness.

• The patient recovered from his illness.

• The patient got better from his illness.

• The patient healed from his illness.

What is the main difference between formal and informal language?

• Formal language is more personal than informal language.

• Formal language uses contractions and colloquialisms.

• Informal language is more casual and spontaneous.

• Informal language is used for professional or academic purposes.

Which of the following is an example of informal language?

• The research project is unable to continue next year.

• The research project cannot continue next year.

• The research project won't continue next year.

• The research project will not continue next year.

Which of the following is an example of formal language?

• The results of the study were confused.

• The results of the study were mixed up.

• The results of the study were jumbled.

• The results of the study were disorganized.

What is the purpose of using formal language?

• To have a casual and spontaneous tone.

• To write for professional or academic purposes.

• To communicate with friends and family.

• To write personal emails and text messages.

Which of the following is an example of informal language?

• The balloon was filled for the experiment.

• The balloon was expanded for the experiment.

• The balloon was inflated for the experiment.

• The balloon was blown up for the experiment.

When is it acceptable to use contractions in writing?

• In formal language only.

• In informal language only.

• Never, contractions should be avoided.

• In both formal and informal language.

Which of the following is an example of formal language?

• The group was very rowdy during the protest against the cuts to university funding.

• The assembly was very rowdy during the protest against cuts to university funding.

• The mob was very rowdy during the protest against cuts to university funding.

• The crowd was very rowdy during the protest against the cuts to university funding.

What is the tone of informal language?

• More personal than formal language.

• More professional than formal language.

• More casual and spontaneous than formal language.

• More structured and rigid than formal language.

Which of the following is an example of informal language?

• It was raining excessively.

• It was raining intensely.

• It was raining cats and dogs.

• It was raining very heavily.