Formal and Informal Diction

Choose the sentence that uses informal language.

• It clearly stated to arrive by 6pm.

• Should you have a problem, please feel free to call.

• Salvation Army received the donated gifts.

• We'd all enjoyed picking out toys for the Angel Tree kids.

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CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

Which of the following sentences contains informal writing?

• The fifth graders at Pleasant View Elementary donated monetary amounts to supply toys for children.

• The toys were selected at Walmart and paid for in full.

• Mrs. Spartz wrapped and delievered the gifts to Salvation Army.

• The kids really liked the cool new toys that were delivered.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

Which of the following sentences contains informal writing?

• The Holiday Concert was a stupendous event.

• My parents arrived and watched me sing.

• I wasn't nervous at all because I was very studious in my practices.

• As we finished, my grin lit up the room.

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CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

Choose the Formal Sentence

•  A lot of good people died while making this assignment. 
•  Several ethical people died while making this assignment.

Tags

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

You are writing an open letter to a group of students in your school, which would be the most appropriate opening?

• Hey Guys...

• Hey, thanks so much for taking the time to read my letter.

• Fellow pupils, I am delighted that you have take the time out of your day to read my letter, as it is a true masterpiece.

• Dear fellow students, I would like to thank you in advance for taking the time to read this letter.

• Dear Students, thanks so so so much for taking the time to read my letter.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

You are writing a speech about cleaning up litter in your school, which of these phrase would be the most appropriate way to end the speech?

• Yes. So that's really it.

• Thank you for listening.

• Go on then, do something.

• Thanks, my speech is now over.

• Alrighty then.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What is the basic difference between formal and informal languages?

• Formal language is less personal than informal language.

• Formal language is often used in communicating for professional and/or academic purposes, while informal is typically used for communicating with people we are familiar with.

• Formal language makes use of a unique tone and choice of words, while informal language is not very particular about it.

• All of the above

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CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

Formal language doesn't use contractions. Which word in the statement is in violation of the parameters of a formal language?

• use

• doesn't

• contractions

• Formal language

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CCSS.L.2.2C

Improve the following statement into a formal language.

"The research assistant checked out the incident and got back to him the next day."

• The research assistant navigated the incident and returned to him the following day.

• The research assistant investigated the incident and reported to him the following day.

• The research assistant know more about the matter and reported to him the following day.

• The research assistant explored the incident but failed to coordinate with him the following day.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

Improve the following statement in a formal language:

" I think/believe that the issue of global warming will be the primary concern at the meeting."

• You seriously think we will talk about global warming at the meeting?

• I do not suggest to talk about global warming at the meeting.

• I suppose we shall talk about global warming at the meeting.

• There is little doubt/It is clear that the issue of global warming will be the primary concern at the meeting.

Tags

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.2E