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WorksheetsLPE2403 FORMAL VS INFORMAL LANGUAGE
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 24mins
Provide ONE word to describe your present mood.
Which of the following sentences is an example of formal language?
Hey everyone! So, I'm gonna talk about the results.
Basically, the data shows that...
The findings of this study indicate that...
You should probably look at this chart.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of formal language?
Technical terminology
Proper grammar
Colloquial words
Clear structure
Which sentence uses a phrasal verb?
The research was conducted in 2024.
Please look up the definition in the glossary.
The results are statistically significant.
This requires further analysis.
Select the sentence that demonstrates a formal tone.
Wow, this data is amazing!
One may find this phenomenon quite remarkable.
These findings are kinda interesting.
Isn't that cool?
Which of the following is the MOST formal way to begin an academic presentation?
Hi everyone, thanks for coming!
Okay, so let's get started...
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. I am honored to present...
Alright, I'm gonna talk about...
In what situation would it be MOST appropriate to use the following introduction:
'Hey, everyone! I'm going to talk about...'?
Presenting a research paper at a university conference.
Addressing a board of directors at a company meeting.
Giving a brief update to group members in an informal assignment meeting.
Presenting a proposal to potential investors.
When beginning a presentation to an audience with varying levels of expertise, what should the speaker prioritise in their introduction?
Using highly technical jargon to establish credibility.
Employing a very casual and informal tone to connect with everyone.
Avoiding any introductory remarks and immediately diving into the details.
Defining key terms and providing necessary background information.
Rewrite the following introduction to be more formal:
'Hi folks, I'm just gonna give you a quick rundown of...'
Rewrite the following introduction to be more formal:
'Before I proceed with the next point, gimme a bit of time to explain this point.'
Rewrite the following introduction to be more formal:
'Okay guys, let's wrap up this presentation real quick.'
