
Formal vs. Informal Language
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English
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8th Grade
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Medium
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Rachel Crichlow
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14 Slides • 13 Questions
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Open Ended
Does it even matter whether you use formal or informal language in a situation? Why or why not?
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Open Ended
Make a list of at least three (3) specific cases in which Formal Language should be used.
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Multiple Select
Choose the FORMAL ones from these options:
Good afternoon. I'm interested in applying for the vacancy. Please may I have an application form?
Alright. You got any jobs on offer?
Hello, my name is ___. I would like to enquire about the job advertised.
Hey. I heard you've got jobs available. How do I apply?
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Multiple Choice
You walk into a fast food restaurant, attempting to get a job. What should you say to the person behind the counter?
Whassup? You're hiring, yeah?
Hi, my name is _____. I am interested in applying for a job here.
Good day, Boss Man! Hire me and you won't regret it.
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Open Ended
You want to impress the manager of a business when you come for your interview. When shaking her hand, what would be one (appropriate thing to say?
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Multiple Select
You're in an interview and the manager asks you a question, but you didn't hear him because of some noise outside. What could you say?
'Wait, what? I didn't hear you.'
'I'm sorry; I didn't hear you. Can you repeat that, please?'
'Huh?'
'What?!'
'Could you repeat that, please? I couldn't hear you.'
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Multiple Select
The word, "Hey" is informal . When we're trying to get a job, or we're in another formal environment, what can we say instead?
Good morning
Alright!
Hello
What's up?
Hey there!
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Multiple Choice
Formal or Informal:
'Hey! Whatcha doing?'
FORMAL
INFORMAL
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Multiple Choice
Formal or Informal:
'Man, I'm starving. When's dinner?'
FORMAL
INFORMAL
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Multiple Choice
Choose the MOST suitable expression to complete the sentence:
I ____ to share my thoughts on how your company's overall level of productiviy can be improved.
want
would like
am ever so highly desirous of being able
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Multiple Choice
Which is the MOST formal phrase?
Thanks a lot for your help.
Thank you for your help, bredda!
Thank you for your assistance.
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Multiple Select
If you are writing a FORMAL email when applying for a job, which greetings could you start your email with?
Dear Sir or Madam
Dear Mr ___
Hi there
To whom it may concern
No greeting is necessary
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Multiple Select
When ending a FORMAL letter, how could you finish it?
Bye
Yours sincerely
From (your name)
yours faithfully
Kind regards
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