What Are Formal and Informal Language?
What is a formal way of addressing someone?
- Buddy
- Dude
- Sir or Madam
- Hey You
What is an informal way of greeting your friend?
- Good evening, how do you do?
- Greetings, esteemed colleague.
- Hi there!
Which one is an example of formal dress code?
- Wearing shorts and flip-flops to work
- Wearing a suit and tie to work
'Cool' and 'awesome' are examples of what type of language?
- Informal language
- Formal language
When should we use formal tone in writing?
- In business letters or emails
- Chatting with friends on social media
- Texting
Give an example of a sentence that you would say to your friends but not to your teacher.
Which of the following is an example of formal language?
- Greetings, sir. How may I assist you today?
- Hey dude, what's up?
When is it appropriate to use informal language?
- Speaking in a job interview
- When speaking with friends or family
What type of language should be used when writing an academic essay?
Which of the following is an example of informal language?
- Could you possibly give me
- Wanna
- Would like to
- May I please have
When should formal language be used?
- When talking to friends or family members
- In professional settings or when speaking to people in authority
Which of the following is an example of formal language?
- I would appreciate it if you could provide me with more information.
- 'Sup, dude?