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WorksheetsInformal and Formal Language
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
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.
Situations that are more relaxed and that involve people that you know well or know each other well.
Formal language
Informal language
The improvements canʼt be introduced due to funding restrictions.
formal language
informal language
She's very busy.
formal language
informal language
Formal or informal?
Ya'll ok?
Formal
Informal
Formal or Informal?
I feel quite well, thank you.
formal
informal
Choose the sentence that uses informal language:
It was clearly indicated in the document
I regret to inform you...
Should you have a problem, please feel free to call.
Give me the salt, will ya?
Choose the sentence that uses formal language:
I don't care if you do it or not.
Just yell of you have any problems.
A loss of your name tag should be reported immediately.
Lots of kids love that kind of music.
The phrase “a number of things” is formal for:
Something
One
Lots of stuff
Too much to count
Academic writing/ articles.
Formal language
Informal language
Everyday conversations.
Formal language
Informal language
Personal emails.
Formal language
Informal language
Text messages to relatives and peers.
Formal language
Informal language
I would prefer that you turn down the volume on your television.
Formal
Informal
The results are accurate.
formal language
informal language
Business emails.
Formal language
Informal language
Which is an example of informal language?
I prefer to eat steak rather than chicken.
You may think consuming sweets every evening is alright, but I disagree.
I am very excited for the new Star Wars movie to be released in theaters.
Yo! What's up, man?
Which is a characteristic of informal language?
correct grammar
complete sentences
contains contractions
serious tone
Which is a characteristic of formal language?
few/no contractions
contains slang
some grammatical errors
casual tone
What is a characteristic of informal language?
no slang
correct spelling
casual tone
serious tone
Which of the following sentences is an example of formal language?
Hey, can you pass me the salt?
Could you please pass the salt?
Gimme the salt, will ya?
Pass the salt, dude.
Identify the sentence that uses informal language.
I am writing to express my gratitude.
Thanks a bunch for your help!
I would like to extend my appreciation.
I am grateful for your assistance.
What is a key feature of formal language?
Use of slang
Complex sentence structures
Frequent contractions
Casual tone
Which sentence is more likely to be found in a formal letter?
I hope you're doing great!
I am writing to inquire about your services.
What's up?
Catch you later!
In which context is informal language most appropriate?
A job interview
A text message to a friend
A business proposal
A university lecture
