Formal vs Informal Speaking

Pick the combination of words that are formal:

• verify and request

• ask and because

• won't and need

• busy and sorry

Which statement is more formal?

• This movie stinks!

• I do not enjoy this movie.

Which of these words is the closest in meaning to 'formal'?

• Old

• Official

• Relaxed

• Quiet

Which sentence is a formal language?

• It was raining cats and dogs.

• It was raining very heavily.

True or False?
A writer should avoid using first (I, me) or second person (you) pronouns in a formal essay.

• True

• False

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.

Which statement is more formal?

• When she saw my grades, my mother became very angry.

• When she saw my grades, my mom threw a fit.

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?

Which sentence is an example of formal language?

• Hey, whatcha doing later?

• Do I like pizza? You betcha!

• Most people prefer to live with a pet, rather than live alone.

• No way! For real?

Which sentence is an example of informal language?

• I prefer to eat steak rather than chicken.

• You may think consuming sweets every evening is alright, but I disagree.

• Yo! What's up, man?