Y5T3: FORMAL VS INFORMAL LANGUAGE

When do we use informal language?

• We use informal language when writing a school report.

• We use informal language when texting a friend.

• We use informal language when speaking with the principal.

• We use informal language when speaking at a job interview.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

When do we use formal language?

• We use formal language when speaking to a family member.

• We use formal language when speaking to a friend.

• We use formal language when speaking with your teacher.

• We use formal language when writing a note to a friend.

Choose the sentence that uses informal language.

• It was clearly indicated in the document.

• I regret to inform you...
• Should you have a problem, please feel free to call.
• Give me the salt, will ya?

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

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.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

The phrase “a number of things” is formal for:

• Something
• One
• Lots of stuff
• Too much to count

Tags

CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

Which sentence is an example of formal language?

• Hey, whatcha doing later?

• Do I like pizza? You betcha!

• Most people prefer to live with a pet, rather than live alone.

• No way! For real?

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

Which sentence is an example of informal language?

• I prefer to eat steak rather than chicken.

• You may think consuming sweets every evening is alright, but I disagree.

• Yo! What's up, man?

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

Which is sentence is an example of informal language?

• I would like to speak with you about the situation.

• When you arrive home from school, be sure to start your homework.

• I really wanna go with ya.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

Which statement is more formal?

• When she saw my grades, my mother became very angry.

• When she saw my grades, my mom threw a fit.

Tags

CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

Which is more formal?

• What's up?

• How are you?

Tags

CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E