Formal vs Informal Speaking

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.

• Why do we always disagree?

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

Which is not considered part of informal language?

• talking with a friend

• using slang

• personal writing

• writing an essay in school

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CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.2E

Which is not considered part of formal language?

• using correct grammar

• not always concerned about using correct grammar

• more advanced vocabulary

• official documents

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

What would be the informal word for inform?

• busy

• tell

• check

• get

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

When you are communicating with someone that you don’t know very well.

• Formal language

• Informal language

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

Everyday conversations.

• Formal language

• Informal language

Professional academic situations.

• Formal language

• Informal language

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

Reports and presentations.

• Formal language

• Informal language

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.2E

Public speaking (speeches, lectures, PYP Exhibition, etc).

• Formal language

• Informal language

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.8.2E

Job interviews or interview session with experts.

• Formal language

• Informal language

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.2E