Formal and Informal Style

Formal or informal: I don’t wanna go to the dentist!

• Formal
• Informal

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

Harry Potter books rule!

• Formal
• Informal

Tags

CCSS.L.6.3B

CCSS.W.6.1D

Which is not considered part of informal language?

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

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.2E

Which is not considered part of formal language?

• using correct grammar
• not always concerned about using correct grammar
• more advanced vocabulary
• official documents

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.6.3B

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

What would be the formal word for ask?

• receive
• ensure
• request
• commence

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.8.2E

Which sentence is the formal way of saying, “He asked for more cash.”

• He wants more money.
• Better give him more dough.
• I need some extra bucks.
• He requested more money.

Tags

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

True or False?
A writer should avoid using first (I, me) or second person (you) pronouns in a formal essay.

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1C

CCSS.L.6.3B

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.6.4

What is another term for formal style?

• Traditional

• Academic

• Casual

• Conversational

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

Which of the following is a formal way to start a letter?

• Hey there!

• Yo!

• Dear Sir/Madam,

• What's up?

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

In formal writing, which word would replace 'get'?

• Obtain

• Grab

• Snag

• Score

Tags

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.8.2E