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WorksheetsInformal vs formal English
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Write back asap.
formal
informal
We found out when they met up.
formal
informal
I would like to apologize for any inconvenience I have caused.
formal
informal
Lots of kids have dropped their courses this fall.
formal
informal
To top it all off, I have an essay to write by Friday.
formal
informal
What English should you use while talking to superiors - formal or informal?
(a)
Choose informal English:
Have you seen my glasses?
Seen my glasses?
In formal English words are generally longer.
True
False
Speech is generally slower in (formal or informal?) language, allowing for correct and clear pronunciation, and the tone of the voice is more serious.
(a)
Emojis are used in formal language.
True
False
Make it formal:
D'you wanna tea?
(a)
Formal language is less personal, and is more likely to use the ‘we’ as a pronoun rather than ‘I’
True
False
Choose a formal sentence:
I considered various research methods for the study.
Various research methods were considered for the study.
Which is a formal greeting?
Dear Peter
Dear Mr. Peter
Dear Mr. Klymenko
Choose a formal way:
I'll think it over.
I'll consider that.
I will consider that.
