Name: _________________________
Date:_________
Period: ____
Formal and Informal Language
Activity A -- Fill in the information below during the PowerPoint presentation.
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Characteristics of formal language: no __________, no contractions, but DO use complex sentences.
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Who would use formal language with (two examples)? ___________________ _____________________
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What words would you use to describe formal language? _______________________________________
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Characteristics of informal language: slang is allowed, ________________ are allowed, and simple sentences.
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Who would you use informal language with (two examples)? __________________ ___________________
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What words would you use to describe informal language? _______________________________________
ACTIVITY 1 – Change the informal words/phrases to formal language.
1. Hi. ________________________________________
2. Okay! ______________________________________
4. Ya gotta go! ______________________________
3. Will ya? ____________________________________
5. What do you want? _____________________________
ACTIVITY 2 – Change the formal phrases to informal language.
6. I would be delighted! _______________________________________________________________________
7. I certainly am grateful for this. ___________________________________________________________________
8. It has been a pleasure meeting you. ____________________________________________________________
9. Could you possibly assist me with this assignment? ______________________________________________
ACTIVITY 3 and ACTIVITY 4   OUT LOUD PRACTICE
MORE PRACTICE!
TASK 1. Can you think of a formal way of saying these words or phrases?
-new _______________________________________
-phone you back _______________________________________
-get your money back ______________________________________
-pay your bill __________________________________________
-TV _______________________________________
-buy _______________________________________
TASK 2. Can you think of an informal way of saying the following words or phrases?
-grandfather _______________________________________
-sincere _______________________________________
-child _______________________________________
-accept _______________________________________
-a great deal of _______________________________________
-communication _______________________________________
-bravery _______________________________________
-retail outlet _______________________________________
-attire _______________________________________
-satisfactory _______________________________________
TASK 3. Circle the correct answer.
1. Choose the sentence that is appropriate in a research paper.
A Nebulae perform like magicians to turn stardust into human beings.
B Nebulae are vast clouds of gas where stars are forming.
C Nebulae may look like seashells, turtles, even butterflies.
2. Identify the sentence that would be inappropriate for a formal course catalog.
A Insect relationships to habitats are recorded and interpreted.
B An introduction to the ethnic diversity of American literature is presented.
C An in-depth exploration of history, technique, and everything you need to know about filmmaking is
offered.
TASK 4. Match the informal word/phrase to its formal version.
1____ If you are late
2____ Hi
3____ Why don’t you...?
4____ Could you...............?
A. I strongly recommend you to....
B. Wait for one moment
C. In the event of any delay
D. How are you?
E. I find the situation unacceptable
F. Good morning
G. I am writing with reference to.......
H. I wonder if it would be possible to.......?
5____ It’s just not cool!
6____ Hang on a minute
7____ Just wanted to let you know that......
8____ What’s up?
Task 5. - List THREE slang words/phrases and their definitions.
1. _________________ - ___________________ 2. _________________ - ____________________ 3. _________________ - _____________________