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WorksheetsConsistency in formal/ informal styles - Grade 6 Assessment
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Which of these sentences sounds the most informal, like something you'd text to a friend?
A) I am writing to request additional information.
B) It was a really fun party!
C) The results of the experiment were inconclusive.
D) Please submit your assignment by the deadline.
Using contractions like 'can't' and 'it's' is appropriate for a formal report to your teacher.
True
False
Locate the one informal word in this sentence: The soccer team thought the new uniforms were sick.
(a)
For which of these situations is a formal writing style most appropriate?
A) Writing a comment on a friend's social media post.
B) Sending an email to the school principal.
C) Writing a to-do list for yourself.
D) Texting your cousin about a family get-together.
In a school essay, it's good to mix formal sentences with informal ones to make your writing more interesting.
True
False
Replace the underlined informal word to make this sentence more formal: The presentation was pretty good.
(a)
Choose the best way to rewrite this sentence using a formal style: 'We gotta figure out the answer to this problem.'
A) We've got to get the answer.
B) We must determine the solution to this problem.
C) We should find the answer somehow.
D) We hafta figure out this problem.
Which sentence incorrectly mixes formal and informal styles, creating an inconsistent tone?
A) The experiment was a total blast and everyone had a good time.
B) The scientist presented her findings to an audience of her peers.
C) The historical documents revealed several important facts, which was super cool.
D) Can you help me with my homework later?
To maintain a consistent formal style, rewrite the underlined informal part of this sentence: After the concert, the band will hang out with some fans.
(a)
To maintain a consistent informal style, rewrite the underlined formal part of this sentence: The package was delivered, but I am unable to open it.
(a)
