Formal vs Informal English
Test your knowledge of formal and informal English — the difference in vocabulary, grammar, and tone that decides whether your writing sounds professional or casual.
Questions cover contractions and slang, appropriate salutations, features of academic and business writing, and choosing the right register for the context.
Getting this wrong in the wrong context can undercut you — see how well you can tell the two apart.
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Q1
Which sentence is written in formal English?
Q2
Which of the following are characteristics of informal English? (Select all that apply)
Q3
Which context would require formal English?
What This Quiz Covers
- Formal vs. informal vocabulary and phrasal verbs
- Contractions and casual speech patterns
- Salutations for emails and letters
- Features of academic and business writing
- Choosing register for the right context
- Passive voice and objective tone
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