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Informal and Formal Language

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How are you? Hope you and your family are doing well!

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

2.

I would be most grateful if you would...

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

3.

Do me a favor, will you?

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

4.

I'm sorry to hear you're having such problems

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

5.

Lots of love to you and your family!

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

6.

Well, I must go now.

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

7.

Just a quick note to tell you...

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

8.

Write back soon!

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

9.

You are cordially invited to attend...

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

10.

I wanna complain about...

a)

Formal

b)

Informal

11.

Which sentence changed the following sentence to informal language? “I regret that I have been otherwise occupied every time you have contacted me.”

a)

I've been busy.

b)

I'm sorry I've been busy every time you have tried to reach me.

c)

I have much to do.

12.

What would be the formal synonym for ask?

a)

receive

b)

ensure

c)

request

d)

commence

13.

Which of the following sentences is an example of formal language?

a)

Hey, can you send me the report?

b)

Could you please forward me the report at your earliest convenience?

c)

Send me the report ASAP.

d)

I need that report now.

14.

Identify the informal sentence from the options below.

a)

I would appreciate your prompt response.

b)

Please get back to me as soon as possible.

c)

Can you hit me up when you get a chance?

d)

Your immediate attention to this matter is required.

15.

What is the formal equivalent of the phrase 'gonna'?

a)

Going to

b)

About to

c)

Will

d)

Shall