Formal vs Informal English Quiz

What is a more formal way to say 'help'?

• Assist

• Aid

• Support

• Guide

Which word is a formal alternative to 'ask'?

• Seek

• Request

• Inquire

• Demand

Which word is a formal alternative to 'start'?

• Initiate

• Begin

• Commence

• Launch

What is the formal equivalent of 'give' when asking for feedback?

• Offer

• Provide

• Deliver

• Present

What is the formal equivalent of 'find out'?

• Discover

• Expose

• Uncover

• Reveal

How would you formally express 'go up' in terms of prices?

• Increase

• Ascend

• Rise

• Elevate

How would you formally express 'go down' in terms of prices?

• Descend

• Drop

• Decrease

• Lower

What is a formal way to say 'get rid of'?

• Discard

• Remove

• Eliminate

• Dispose

What is a more formal way to say 'give up'?

• Yield

• Relinquish

• Surrender

• Abandon

Which word is a formal alternative to 'talk about'?

• Discuss

• Converse

• Chat

• Debate