Formal vs. Informal Language Check

When is it appropriate to use informal language?

• When writing a text message to a friend

• When writing a job application

• When writing an essay for class

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.8.2E

Which of the following is a feature of informal writing?

• Using clear assertive language

• Avoiding slang

• Avoiding first-person pronouns

• Using contractions

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.SL.8.6

What should you avoid in formal writing?

• Using clear language

• Using numbers over 10

• Using abbreviations

• Using third-person pronouns

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.8.1D

Which sentence is an example of informal writing?

• The reader can never trust the narrator.

• The underlying cause was not clear.

• I’m sure it wasn’t meant as serious.

• Obesity increases chances of diabetes.

In formal writing, how should numbers under 10 be written?

• As fractions

• As digits

• As Roman numerals

• As words

Tags

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Which of the following is NOT recommended in formal writing?

• Ending sentences with prepositions

• Using assertive language

• Using third-person pronouns

• Writing numbers over 10 as digits

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which of the following is an example of a contraction?

• USA

• I’m

• Dr.

• TV

Tags

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

What is a characteristic of formal writing?

• Using slang

• Using first-person pronouns

• Using subjective language

• Using clear and assertive language

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E