WorksheetsFormal vs. Informal Writing
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
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.
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.
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.
If you require any further information, please don’t hesitate to contact me
FORMAL
INFORMAL
I’m fed up with this situation
FORMAL
INFORMAL
Which statement is more formal?
This movie stinks!
I do not enjoy this movie.
If you were writing an essay, which sentence would be a better claim statement.
School uniforms would not positively affect learning environment at school.
I believe school uniforms infringe on students' rights to self-expression.
Which statement is more formal?
My father inflated several balloons for the birthday party.
My dad blew up a bunch of balloons for the birthday party.
Which statement is more formal?
That party was lit.
The gathering was enjoyable.
If you were writing an essay, which sentence would be a better claim statement.
I think wolves should be reintroduced to Isle Royale.
Wolves should be reintroduced to Isle Royale.
Which statement is more formal?
Hannah was sick, but she got over it.
Hannah recovered from her illness.
Which statement is more formal?
When she saw my grades, my mother became very angry.
When she saw my grades, my mom threw a fit.
Which statement is more formal?
I don't believe the results were accurate.
The results were believed to be inaccurate.
Formal writing is generally done in third person.
True
False
If you were writing an essay, which sentence would be a better claim statement.
I am going to tell you about why democracy is the best system of government.
Despite its clear shortcomings, democracy is superior to other forms of government.
