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WorksheetsFormal Vs Informal TONE
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 14mins
Choose the sentence that uses informal language.
It clearly stated to arrive by 6pm.
Should you have a problem, please feel free to call.
Salvation Army received the donated gifts.
We'd all enjoyed picking out toys for the Angel Tree kids.
Which of the following sentences contains informal writing?
The fifth graders at Pleasant View Elementary donated monetary amounts to supply toys for children.
The toys were selected at Walmart and paid for in full.
Mrs. Spartz wrapped and delievered the gifts to Salvation Army.
The kids really liked the cool new toys that were delivered.
Which of the following sentences contains informal writing?
The Holiday Concert was a stupendous event.
My parents arrived and watched me sing.
I wasn't nervous at all because I was very studious in my practices.
As we finished, my grin lit up the room.
You are writing an open letter to a group of students in your school, which would be the most appropriate opening?
Hey Guys...
Hey, thanks so much for taking the time to read my letter.
Fellow pupils, I am delighted that you have take the time out of your day to read my letter, as it is a true masterpiece.
Dear fellow students, I would like to thank you in advance for taking the time to read this letter.
Dear Students, thanks so so so much for taking the time to read my letter.
You are writing a speech about cleaning up litter in your school, which of these phrase would be the most appropriate way to end the speech?
Yes. So that's really it.
Thank you for listening.
Go on then, do something.
Thanks, my speech is now over.
Alrighty then.
What is the basic difference between formal and informal languages?
Formal language is less personal than informal language.
Formal language is often used in communicating for professional and/or academic purposes, while informal is typically used for communicating with people we are familiar with.
Formal language makes use of a unique tone and choice of words, while informal language is not very particular about it.
All of the above
Formal language doesn't use contractions. Which word in the statement is in violation of the parameters of a formal language?
use
doesn't
contractions
Formal language
Improve the following statement into a formal language.
"The research assistant checked out the incident and got back to him the next day."
The research assistant navigated the incident and returned to him the following day.
The research assistant investigated the incident and reported to him the following day.
The research assistant know more about the matter and reported to him the following day.
The research assistant explored the incident but failed to coordinate with him the following day.
Improve the following statement in a formal language:
" I think/believe that the issue of global warming will be the primary concern at the meeting."
You seriously think we will talk about global warming at the meeting?
I do not suggest to talk about global warming at the meeting.
I suppose we shall talk about global warming at the meeting.
There is little doubt/It is clear that the issue of global warming will be the primary concern at the meeting.
