Formal vs. Informal

Choose the sentence that uses informal language:

• It was clearly indicated in the document

• I regret to inform you...

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

• Give me the salt, will ya?

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.8.1D

Choose the sentence that uses formal language:

• I don't care if you do it or not.

• Just yell of you have any problems.

• A loss of your name tag should be reported immediately.

• Lots of kids love that kind of music.

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.2E

CCSS.SL.8.6

What would be the informal word for inform?

• busy

• tell

• check

• get

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which pair of informal and formal words is not a match?

• busy/occupied

• check/make sure

• begin/receive

• sorry/regret

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.SL.8.6

Formal or informal? 
Ya'll ok? 

• Formal

• Informal

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

Formal or Informal? 
I feel quite well, thank you. 

• formal

• informal

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.SL.6.6

Which sentence is the formal way of saying, “He asked for more cash.”

• He wants more money.

• Better give him more dough.

• I need some extra bucks.

• He requested more money.

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.SL.8.6

Which sentence changed the following sentence to informal language? “I regret that I have been otherwise occupied every time you have contacted me.”

• I've been busy.

• I have much to do.

• I'm sorry I've been busy every time you have tried to reach me.

• I have not been able to contact you.

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.SL.6.6

Choose the place where you would most likely use informal language:

• An art gallery

• An amusement park

• A wedding

• A graduation ceremony

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.SL.6.6

Instead of saying, “there’s something else”, the formal word to use would be:

• Furthermore

• Sincerely

• Verify

• Ensure

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E