Formal Informal Language

Hey! Whatcha doing?

• Formal

• Informal

I would prefer that you turn down the volume on your television.

• Formal

• Informal

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.

I'm starving. When's dinner?

• Formal

• Informal

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

Which is not considered part of informal language?

• talking with a friend

• using slang

• personal writing

• writing an essay in school

Which is not considered part of formal language?

• using correct grammar

• not always concerned about using correct grammar

• more advanced vocabulary

• official documents