Formal and Informal Writing Quiz

Which of the following is a characteristic of formal writing?

• Use of slang and informal language

• Use of standard English, proper grammar and punctuation, and a professional tone.

• Use of abbreviations and acronyms

• Use of incomplete sentences

Which of the following is a characteristic of informal writing?

• Complex sentence structure, use of academic language, and a serious tone.

• Use of abbreviations, use of contractions, and a formal style.

• Casual tone, use of slang or colloquial language, and a conversational style.

• Formal tone, use of technical jargon, and a professional style.

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which type of writing is more suitable for academic essays?

• Formal writing

• Technical writing

• Informal writing

• Creative writing

Which of the following is an example of informal writing?

• A business email to a colleague

• A text message to a friend

• A formal essay for a school assignment

• A handwritten letter to a family member

Which type of writing is more appropriate for professional emails?

• Informal writing

• Casual writing

• Formal writing

• Slang writing

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

Which of the following is a characteristic of formal writing?

• Use of standard English, proper grammar and punctuation, and a professional tone.

• Casual and conversational tone

• Use of slang and informal language

• Lack of punctuation and grammar errors

Which type of writing is more suitable for personal letters?

• Formal

• Academic

• Informal

• Technical

Which of the following is an example of formal writing?

• A personal diary entry

• A text message

• A social media post

• A research paper

Which type of writing is more appropriate for academic research papers?

• Informal writing

• Casual writing

• Creative writing

• Formal writing

Which of the following is a characteristic of informal writing?

• Casual tone, use of slang or colloquial language, and a conversational style.

• Formal tone, use of technical jargon, and a professional style.

• Use of abbreviations, use of contractions, and a formal style.

• Complex sentence structure, use of academic language, and a serious tone.