LPE2403 FORMAL VS INFORMAL LANGUAGE

Provide ONE word to describe your present mood.

Which of the following sentences is an example of formal language?

• Hey everyone! So, I'm gonna talk about the results.

• Basically, the data shows that...

• The findings of this study indicate that...

• You should probably look at this chart.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of formal language?

• Technical terminology

• Proper grammar

• Colloquial words

• Clear structure

Which sentence uses a phrasal verb?

• The research was conducted in 2024.

• Please look up the definition in the glossary.

• The results are statistically significant.

• This requires further analysis.

Select the sentence that demonstrates a formal tone.

• Wow, this data is amazing!

• One may find this phenomenon quite remarkable.

• These findings are kinda interesting.

• Isn't that cool?

Which of the following is the MOST formal way to begin an academic presentation?

• Hi everyone, thanks for coming!

• Okay, so let's get started...

• Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I am honored to present...

• Alright, I'm gonna talk about...

In what situation would it be MOST appropriate to use the following introduction:

'Hey, everyone! I'm going to talk about...'?

• Presenting a research paper at a university conference.

• 8. Addressing a board of directors at a company meeting.

• Giving a brief update to group members in an informal assignment meeting.

• 8. Presenting a proposal to potential investors.

When beginning a presentation to an audience with varying levels of expertise, what should the speaker prioritise in their introduction?

• 11. Using highly technical jargon to establish credibility.

• Employing a very casual and informal tone to connect with everyone.

• 11. Avoiding any introductory remarks and immediately diving into the details.

• 11. Defining key terms and providing necessary background information.

Rewrite the following introduction to be more formal:

'Hi folks, I'm just gonna give you a quick rundown of...'

Rewrite the following introduction to be more formal:

'Before I proceed with the next point, gimme a bit of time to explain this point.'