Formal Language and Contractions

Formal Language and Contractions

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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Teacher Kim explains the differences between formal and informal language, highlighting their characteristics, usage, and examples. Formal language is used in professional and academic settings, avoiding colloquialisms and contractions. Informal language is casual, used in personal communication. The video covers word choice, grammar features like contractions and ellipsis, and the importance of politeness and relative pronouns in formal contexts.

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23 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary difference between formal and informal language?

Informal language uses complex vocabulary.

Formal language avoids colloquialisms.

Informal language is used in academic writing.

Formal language is more personal.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which context is formal language typically used?

Social media posts

Professional emails

Texting friends

Casual conversations

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Use of contractions

Politeness

Complex vocabulary

Structured sentences

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT typically found in formal language?

Colloquialisms

Politeness

Complex vocabulary

Structured sentences

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a characteristic of informal language?

Avoidance of contractions

Use of first-person pronouns

Use of complex sentence structures

Formal tone

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which situation would you most likely use informal language?

Writing a cover letter

Giving a business presentation

Writing a research paper

Sending a text to a friend

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a feature of informal language?

Formal tone

Use of titles

Use of contractions

Complex sentence structures

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