Formal and Informal Language Rules

Which is a characteristic of informal language?

• correct grammar

• complete sentences

• contains contractions

• serious tone

Which is a characteristic of formal language?

• few/no contractions

• contains slang

• some grammatical errors

• casual tone

Which is a characteristic of formal language?

• spelling errors

• some incomplete sentences

• complete sentences

• casual tone

What is a characteristic of informal language?

• no slang

• correct spelling

• casual tone

• serious tone

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.

Which 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.

• I am very excited for the new Star Wars movie to be released in theaters.

• Yo! What's up, man?

Which 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?

Which is an example of formal language?

• How can that be twenty bucks?

• I only have ten dollars to spend.

• Hey dude! How's it going?

• Whatcha think about the Brown's game?

In what situation is informal language appropriate?

• writing a school report

• texting a good friend

• speaking with the principal

• speaking at a job interview

In what situation is formal language appropriate?

• when calling a close friend

• when speaking with your teacher

• when playing a game with your little brother

• when talking with a friend on the bus