Formal vs Informal

Which is not considered part of informal language?

• talking with a friend

• using slang

• writing an essay in school

Choose the sentence that uses informal language:

• It was clearly indicated in the document.

• I regret to inform you...

• Give me the salt, will ya?

Pick the combination of words that are formal:

• verify and request

• busy and sorry

• won't and need

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

• busy/occupied

• begin/receive

• check/make sure

• sorry/regret

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

• He wants more money.

• He requested more money.

• I need some extra bucks.

Who would you want to speak more formally to?

• The principal

• Your relative

• Your mom

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

• I have much to do.

Choose who you would most likely use formal language with, when speaking to them:

• All of these people

• The president

• A security guard

• Our principal

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

• Furthermore

• Consequently

• Ensure

How would you say, “We disagree about lots of stuff” in a more formal way?

• You and I don't agree.

• In my opinion, we do not agree very often.

• We never agree about anything.