Formal vs Informal Writing

Quiz
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English
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7th Grade
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Hard
+11
Standards-aligned
Margaret Anderson
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14 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Which statement is more formal?
This movie stinks!
I do not enjoy this movie.
Tags
CCSS.SL.7.6
CCSS.W.6.1D
CCSS.W.7.1D
CCSS.W.7.2E
CCSS.W.8.1D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If you were writing an essay, which sentence would be a better claim statement.
School uniforms would not positively affect learning environment at school.
I believe school uniforms infringe on students' rights to self-expression.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement is more formal?
The mail carrier was unable to deliver the mail on time due to the snow.
The mail carrier couldn't deliver the mail on time because of the snow.
Tags
CCSS.SL.7.6
CCSS.W.6.1D
CCSS.W.7.1D
CCSS.W.7.2E
CCSS.W.8.1D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement is more formal?
My father inflated several balloons for the birthday party.
My dad blew up a bunch of balloons for the birthday party.
Tags
CCSS.SL.6.6
CCSS.SL.7.6
CCSS.SL.8.6
CCSS.W.7.1D
CCSS.W.7.2E
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement is more formal?
That party was lit.
The gathering was enjoyable.
Tags
CCSS.SL.7.6
CCSS.W.6.1D
CCSS.W.7.1D
CCSS.W.7.2E
CCSS.W.8.1D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If you were writing an essay, which sentence would be a better claim statement.
I think wolves should be reintroduced to Isle Royale.
Wolves should be reintroduced to Isle Royale.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.8.1C
CCSS.L.K.1D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement is more formal?
Hannah was sick, but she got over it.
Hannah recovered from her illness.
Tags
CCSS.SL.7.6
CCSS.W.6.1D
CCSS.W.7.1D
CCSS.W.7.2E
CCSS.W.8.1D
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