L.2.3.A.-Test 1C Formal and Informal Language
 
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L.2.3.A.-Test 1C Formal and Informal Language



Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

Which sentence uses formal language?
a.
We gave her the present.
c.
Dude, did she get the present?
b.
The present was given to the girl.
d.
I'd like to give her the present.
 

 2. 

What type of language is being used in this sentence?

I'm doin' good.
a.
informal
b.
formal
 

 3. 

What type of language does this sentence use?

The convicts escaped from the jail and started their lives anew.
a.
informal
b.
formal
 

 4. 

What type of language does this sentence use?

This is truly the happiest moment of our lives.
a.
informal
b.
formal
 

 5. 

What type of language does this sentence use?

"Whassup,"  Jane asked.
a.
informal
b.
formal
 

 6. 

What type of language does this sentence use?

He found out his hamster got away from its cage.
a.
informal
b.
formal
 

 7. 

Which sentence uses informal language?
a.
Have you finished your book?
c.
Dude, you gotta read that book!
b.
As it happens, I feel this is the best book I have ever read.
d.
That is truly a wonderful book.
 

 8. 

Which sentence uses formal language?
a.
Whom will you be inviting to your birthday party?
c.
Who'll be comin' to your birthday party?
b.
Having a party?
d.
I'd love to come to the party, I mean, like it would be awesome!
 

 9. 

Which sentence uses informal language?
a.
She will return in the morning.
c.
They have put their coats away.
b.
You will find your pencil in your desk.
d.
Where'd you put my stuff?
 

 10. 

What type of language is being used in this letter?

To Whom it may concern,

I am writing to inform you of my horrible experience at your restaurant.  The food was disgraceful.  The waiter was unkind and slow.  I shall never return to this establishment again.

Yours Truly,

Dee Lite
a.
informal
b.
formal
 
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