Formal vs Informal Language

Which of the following is an example of formal language? A) Hey, what's up? B) Good morning, how are you?

• D) Yo, dude!

• A) Hey, what's up?

• B) Good morning, how are you?

• C) Howdy, partner!

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.SL.5.6

Identify the formal language in the following sentence: 'I am writing to inform you about the upcoming event.'

• I am writing to inform you about the upcoming event.

• Yo, just wanted to give you a heads up about the party.

• I'm writing to tell you about the upcoming shindig.

• Hey there, I wanted to let you know about the event that's coming up.

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2E

In the sentence 'I wanna go to the movies', what type of language is 'wanna' considered as? A) Formal B) Informal

• D

• C

• B

• A

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

Choose the formal language option: A) Hi there! B) Hello!

• B) Hello!

• A) Hey!

• C) What's up?

• B) Howdy!

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.SL.5.6

What is the formal way to address someone in a letter? A) Hey B) Dear

• A) Yo

• D) Hello

• B

• C) What's up

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2E

Which of the following is an example of informal language? A) I am sorry for the inconvenience caused. B) My bad, I messed up.

• A) I am happy for the inconvenience caused.

• D) I regret the inconvenience caused.

• B

• C) Please accept my apologies for the trouble.

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2E

Identify the formal language in the following sentence: 'The company regrets to inform you that the position has been filled.'

• The company is sorry to tell you that the job has been taken.

• The company is bummed to let you know that the position has been filled.

• The company is sad to say that the job has been filled.

• The company regrets to inform you that the position has been filled.

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.SL.5.6

In the sentence 'I'm gonna be late', what type of language is 'gonna' considered as? A) Formal B) Informal

• A) Casual

• B) Slang

• C) Polite

• B

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.7.1D

Choose the formal language option: A) What's your name? B) May I know your name, please?

• D) Yo, what's your name?

• B) May I know your name, please?

• C) Howdy, what's your name?

• E) Hey, what's your name?

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2E

What is the formal way to end a letter? A) See ya! B) Sincerely,

• Later gator!

• Best wishes

• Take care

• Sincerely,

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2E