Formal and Informal Language

1. 'Hi ...' is less formal than 'Dear ... ,'.

• True

• False

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CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

6. People don't write in paragraphs in informal emails.

• True

• False

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CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

5. 'How does ... sound?' is an informal way of suggesting something.

• True

• False

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CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

4. Phrasal verbs like 'catch up' make your writing sound more formal.

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

3. It's important to give the reason for writing in the first sentence.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

2. 'How's it going?' is an informal way to say 'How are you?'.

• True

• False

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CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

Which phrase is formal?

• Hey buddy!

• Respectfully yours,

• Catch ya later!

• What's up?

Tags

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

Choose the informal equivalent of 'I am displeased.'

• I'm not happy.

• I'm irritated.

• I'm upset.

• All of the above.

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CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

Find the formal version of 'I'm sorry.'

• My bad.

• Oops!

• I apologize.

• Sorry about that.

Tags

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In academic writing, it is best to:

• Use colloquial expressions.

• Use first-person perspective.

• Avoid contractions.

• Include personal anecdotes.

Tags

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.SL.11-12.6