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WorksheetsFormal vs. Informal Writing
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 7mins
When speaking to the following people, who would you use formal language with?
All of these people
The president
A security guard
The school principal
I can use the phrase "get hurt" in formal writing.
True
False
What would be the formal synonym for ask?
receive
ensure
request
commence
Pick the combination of words that are informal:
due to and require
assist and receive
occupied and possess
help and give
Pick the combination of words that are formal:
verify and request
ask and because
won't and need
busy and sorry
Choose the sentence that uses formal language:
I don't care if you do it or not.
Just yell if you have any problems.
A loss of your name tag should be reported immediately.
Lots of kids love that kind of music.
What would be the informal synonym for inform?
busy
tell
check
get
Which pair of informal and formal words are NOT synonyms?
busy/occupied
help/assist
begin/receive
ask/request
Which sentence is the formal way of saying, “He asked for more cash.”
He wants more money.
Better give him more dough.
I need some extra bucks.
He requested more money.
Which sentence is the informal way to say: “I regret that I have been otherwise occupied every time you have contacted me.”
I've been busy.
I have much to do.
I'm sorry I've been busy every time you have tried to call me.
I have not been able to contact you.
The phrase “a number of things” is the formal synonym for:
Something
One
Lots of stuff
Too much to count
To write someone back, is to:
receive
occupy
conclude
reply
Idioms and slang are okay in...
Informal letters / e-mails
Neutral letters / e-mails
Formal letters / e-mails
Choose the most appropriate word or phrase to complete the gaps.
I am sorry to inform you that your application...
did not make it to the final round.
didn't hack it
was not successful on this occasion.
