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Formal and informal language usage

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2nd - 12th Grade

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Formal and informal language usage
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

Choose the BEST sentence variation for this paragraph.


Johnny knew he would win his race if he kept up a consistent pace. He always dreamt of becoming a pro athlete. Johnny looks up to his father, who won multiple gold medals at track meets.

No change is necessary.

With much anticipation, Johnny prepared himself for a victorious win. After many years of training, he knew that maintaining a consistent pace was the key component to becoming a pro athlete like his father.

Johnny knew he would win his race if he kept up a consistent pace. He always dreamt of becoming a pro-athlete. His father is a professional athlete.

Johnny knew he would win his race if he kept up a consistent pace. Johnny always dreamt of becoming a pro athlete. He wants to a professional athlete like his father.

Tags

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.W.6.2E

2.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

I ... forward to receiving your application

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.L.2.3

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.SL.4.6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is an example of informal language?

I would like to speak with you about situation.

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

I really wanna go with ya.

People always seem to be bothered by taking assessments on a Friday.

Tags

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.L.2.3

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.L.2.3A

CCSS.W.8.2E

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which one if more "formal"?

say sorry

apologise

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.8.1D

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Media Image

What would be the informal word for inform?

busy
tell
check
get

Tags

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.SL.5.6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Hold on, I'll be with you in a minute.

Formal

Informal

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.W.6.1D

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which one is NOT a formal greeting?

What's going on?

Good evening.

Hello.

How do you do?

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

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