Formal vs Informal Language Flashcard

Formal vs Informal Language Flashcard

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English

7th Grade

Hard

CCSS
SL.7.6, W.7.1D, W.7.2E

+6

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of formal language?

Back

Formal language is a style of communication that is structured, follows specific rules, and is often used in professional or academic settings.

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the definition of informal language?

Back

Informal language is a casual style of communication that is often used in everyday conversation and may include slang, colloquialisms, and a relaxed tone.

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a sentence using formal language.

Back

"A loss of your name tag should be reported immediately."

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.2E

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a sentence using informal language.

Back

"Give me the salt, will ya?"

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are some characteristics of formal language?

Back

Characteristics of formal language include the use of complete sentences, proper grammar, and a lack of slang or colloquial expressions.

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are some characteristics of informal language?

Back

Characteristics of informal language include the use of contractions, slang, colloquialisms, and a conversational tone.

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify informal language in a sentence?

Back

Informal language can often be identified by the presence of slang, contractions, and a casual tone.

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

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