Formal vs Informal Writing

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English
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8th Grade
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Sarah Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.SL.8.6
CCSS.W.8.1D
CCSS.W.8.2E
CCSS.W.9-10.2E
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Pick the combination of words that are informal:
due to and require
assist and receive
occupied and possess
help and give
Tags
CCSS.SL.8.6
CCSS.W.8.1D
CCSS.W.8.2E
CCSS.W.9-10.1D
CCSS.W.9-10.2E
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Pick the combination of words that are formal:
verify and request
ask and because
won't and need
busy and sorry
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.SL.8.6
CCSS.W.8.1D
CCSS.W.8.2E
CCSS.W.9-10.1D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Choose the sentence that uses formal language:
I don't care if you do it or not.
Just yell if 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.8.6
CCSS.W.7.1D
CCSS.W.7.2E
CCSS.W.8.1D
CCSS.W.8.2E
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Formal or Informal?
Went to Barcelona for the weekend. Lots to tell you.
formal
informal
Tags
CCSS.SL.8.6
CCSS.SL.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2E
CCSS.W.8.1D
CCSS.W.8.2E
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Formal or informal?
Ya'll ok?
Formal
Informal
Tags
CCSS.SL.8.6
CCSS.SL.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.1D
CCSS.W.8.1D
CCSS.W.8.2E
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence is the informal way to say: “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 call me.
I have not been able to contact you.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.SL.7.6
CCSS.SL.8.6
CCSS.W.8.1D
CCSS.W.8.2E
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