Formal and informal language usage

Formal and informal language usage

2nd - 12th Grade

20 Qs

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Formal and informal language usage

Formal and informal language usage

Assessment

Quiz

English

2nd - 12th Grade

Medium

CCSS
W.6.2E, W.8.2E, L.2.3A

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

I apologize for

Sorry for

Unfortunately

We regret to inform you that

Please

I’d be grateful if you could.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.3

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which situation would you most likely use informal language?

writing in your friend's yearbook

writing a book review

writing a letter to a politician

Tags

CCSS.L.2.3

CCSS.L.2.3A

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.1D

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences are formal? Tick the box.

The project will be completed next year.

I showed that his arguments didn't hold water.

I wonder why he put up with those terrible conditions for so long.

Five more tests will be necessary before the experiment can be concluded.

It is possible to consider the results from a different viewpoint.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.3

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Opportunity

Formal

Informal

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.8.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

In the introduction of a formal letter you must

give your name and address

state the reason for writing the letter

ask the reader to keep in touch

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.8.2E

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is more formal?

What's up?

How are you?

Tags

CCSS.L.2.3A

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2E

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

I start a letter with Dear Ms Smith. What's the correct sign off?
Yours sincerely
Yours faithfully
Regards
Yours faithfuly

Tags

CCSS.L.2.3

CCSS.L.2.3A

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

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