Formal and Informal Diction

Which word(s) makes this informal writing?

I can't understand the difficult writing on the instruction manual.

• understand

• difficult

• instructional manual

• can't

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CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

Which word is informal?

My daddy helped me to reach my full potential.

• daddy

• helped

• reach

• potential

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CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

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.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

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.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

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.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

Which of these is more formal?

• Would you mind opening the window?
• Do us a favour, open the window.

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CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which phrase is more likely to be used in formal situations?

• dispose of
• throw away

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CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

Choose the Formal Sentence

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

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CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

Formal or informal: I don’t wanna go to the dentist!

• Formal
• Informal

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CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

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.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E