Formal Informal Language

What is the formal synonym for "help"?

• assist

• aid

• support

• facilitate

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

Which phrase is less formal?

• In light of recent events...

• Considering what has happened...

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.2E

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.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

She's very busy.

• formal language

• informal language

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

The results are accurate.

• formal language

• informal language

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

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.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

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.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

The phrase “a number of things” is formal for:

• Something

• One

• Lots of stuff

• Too much to count

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.2E

Business emails.

• Formal language

• Informal language

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

Academic writing/ articles.

• Formal language

• Informal language

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E