Informal

Which is not considered part of informal language?

• talking with a friend
• using slang
• personal writing
• writing an essay in school

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CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

Which statement is more formal?

• This movie stinks!

• I do not enjoy this movie.

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CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.SL.6.6

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.

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CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.8.2E

Which of the following is a feature of informal grammar?

• proper capitalization

• colloquial contracctons

• correctly spelled words

• standard English punctuation

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CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.6.1D

Bill's teacher is gonna give him a good grade for his hard work.

Which group of words shows informal grammar?

• Bill's teacher

• is gonna give

• him a good grade

• for his hard work

Which sentence contains an informal transition?

• This afternoon, Ben played hockey at school.

• And his supportive parents cheered loudly.

• So there I was, watching the game.

• I wanna see them score a goal.

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CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.6.1D

Which of the following sentences contains an introductory conjunction?

• So I watched the volleyball players as they warmed up.

• You know, the coach gives them useful suggestions.

• My little brother kinda understands the game's rules.

• Sarah practiced her serve on her own before the game.

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E