Informal and formal English

What is Standard English primarily used for?

• Everyday conversations with friends

• Informal writing and casual speaking

• Formal writing and formal speaking

• Expressing slang and incorrect grammar

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject and verb agreement?

• We was hungry.

• They is going to the park.

• She were happy.

• The dogs were barking loudly.

Which sentence is written in Standard English?

• A football coach come to our school yesterday.

• The children was kicking the ball to each other.

• Stella hasn't got no PE kit.

• Marcus and Sanjay were practising penalty shots.

Which of the following is a characteristic of formal language?

• Frequent use of slang

• Use of contractions like "don't" and "they've"

• Avoiding contractions and slang

• Speaking to close friends

Based on the passage "I hope you can come to the cinema on Friday. I've purchased two tickets. I can't wait to watch the film and eat popcorn.", which word is the most formal?

• come

• purchased

• wait

• eat

Which sentence demonstrates the most formal language?

• Too many video games are bad for you.

• Time spent playing video games should be limited.

• Don't play too many video games.

• Playing lots of video games isn't a good idea.

Which sentence does NOT use informal language?

• Only teachers go in the staffroom.

• Only teachers are permitted in the staffroom.

• Don't go in the staffroom.

• Stay away from the staffroom, won't you?

To complete a postcard using informal language, which options would be most appropriate for the blanks: "I ____ had ____ time on holiday. The food has been ____."

• have, a magnificent, delectable

• I've, the best, tasty

• I have, the best, delectable

• I've, a magnificent, tasty