WorksheetsFormal & Informal Language
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 2mins
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
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 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
Which phrase is more formal?
The best solution is...
The most effective solution is...
Which sentence is more formal?
It is a hot topic.
It is a contentious issue.
Which word/phrase is more formal?
Currently
These days
At this moment in time
Which sentence is more informal?
In response to the disaster, medicine was supplied by the government. Moreover, residents of the affected area were provided with food.
In response to the disaster, medicine was supplied by the government and residents of the affected area were provided with food.
Which sentence is more formal?
Because of poor performance, the CEO was forced to give up his position.
Because of poor performance, the CEO was forced to relinquish his position.
Formal words for "seems like"
looks like
appears
shows
turns up
Which word is a more formal alternative to "get"?
obtain
receive
fetch
grab
What is the formal synonym for "help"?
assist
aid
support
facilitate
informal words for "cherish"
love
adore
like
idolize
Which phrase is less formal?
In light of recent events...
Considering what has happened...
