This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Formal Vs Informal Writing – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Formal Vs Informal Writing Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. "You know, the homework is a lot harder than it looks", is an example of ..... A) Informal Language. B) Formal Language. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Informal Language. 2. Harry Potter books rule! A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 3. The audience will be entranced with the story . A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal. 4. I would prefer that you turn down the volume on your television. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal. 5. You will get an email with all the interview information. A) Require. B) Would like. C) Ensure. D) Receive. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Receive. 6. What is the best definition of a contraction? A) A combination of two words with an apostrophe. B) The use of a comma to join sentences. C) Linking words, such as "and" / "or". D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A combination of two words with an apostrophe. 7. Which of the following sentences contains informal writing? A) The Holiday Concert was a stupendous event. B) My parents arrived and watched me sing. C) I wasn't nervous at all because I was very studious in my practices. D) As we finished, my grin lit up the room. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I wasn't nervous at all because I was very studious in my practices. 8. Are you able to attend the meeting tomorrow? A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal. 9. Which of the following best describes the tone of formal writing? A) Friendly and conversational. B) Objective and impersonal. C) Humorous and casual. D) Emotional and subjective. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Objective and impersonal. 10. True or False:In formal writing, it is acceptable to use abbreviations like 'etc.' A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 11. Is the following sentence an example of formal or informal writing?We found out what they were up to in no time! A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 12. I am writing about any job opportunities available. A) Discuss. B) Request. C) Concerning. D) Inform. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Concerning. 13. Which sentence is a formal language? A) It was raining cats and dogs. B) It was raining very heavily. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It was raining very heavily. 14. Is this true for formal or informal language?-"People is quite vague:use nouns that refer to specific groups of people:e.g. the unemployed, the elderly, residents" A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal. 15. Is this true for formal or informal language?-"using 'like' to introduce examples:e.g. Green vegetables like kale and spinach ..... '' A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 16. Which type of language uses phrasal verbs? A) Casual language. B) Formal language. C) Informal language. D) Professional language. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Informal language. 17. I am going to tell about how the sus the government is.Is this sentence formal or informal? A) Formal. B) Informal. C) Both. D) Neither. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 18. Today, I am going to write about sea life. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 19. Given the sentence: "The results were not satisfactory, " rewrite it in a more informal style. A) The results were not satisfactory. B) The results were kinda bad. C) The results were unsatisfactory. D) The results did not meet the required standards. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The results were kinda bad. 20. What type of language do we use in unprofessional situations? A) Casual language. B) Formal language. C) Professional language. D) Informal language. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Informal language. 21. Hi there, Doreen. Long time no see A) FORMAL. B) INFORMAL. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) INFORMAL. 22. The death penalty should be abolished. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal. 23. What is academic English? A) English that is when speaking to your friends. B) The English used in essays, assingments, or for formal use. C) English used in writing tasks. D) Easy English. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The English used in essays, assingments, or for formal use. 24. Which of the following sentences is an example of formal writing? A) Hey! Could you possibly send me the report by tomorrow?. B) Would it be possible for you to forward the report by the forthcoming day?. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Would it be possible for you to forward the report by the forthcoming day?. 25. Text messages, contractions and slang are all examples of what? A) Informal Language. B) Formal Language. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Informal Language. 26. Which phrase expresses thanks in an INFORMAL way? A) I would like to express my sincerest gratitude. B) You shouldn't have bothered. C) Thanks a lot I'm much obliged. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Thanks a lot I'm much obliged. 27. Which phrase is an INFORMAL request for information? A) I would really appreciate it if you could send me a copy by email attachment. B) Can you send me a copy by email attachment, please?. C) Send it to me immediately by attachment. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Can you send me a copy by email attachment, please?. 28. Identify the informal expression in the following sentence:'I am writing to inform you that the meeting has been postponed.' A) Writing to inform. B) Meeting has been postponed. C) I am writing. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) None of the above. 29. You need experience if you are going to work at a vet's office. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 30. What is an example of informal language? A) I trust that you will investigate this matter and take the necessary actions. B) The application form is complete. C) The food was on point but then we heard your staff shouting really loudly. D) I would like to complain about an incident at your restaurant. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The food was on point but then we heard your staff shouting really loudly. 31. Beanie is to head, as quilt is to A) Arms. B) Bed. C) Table. D) Roof. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bed. 32. Which sentence is the informal way to say: "I regret that I have been otherwise occupied every time you have contacted me." A) I've been busy. B) I have much to do. C) I'm sorry I've been busy every time you have tried to call me. D) I have not been able to contact you. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I'm sorry I've been busy every time you have tried to call me. 33. What is a good way to start a formal letter/e-mail? A) Dear Mr/Ms,. B) Dear Sir/Madam,. C) Hi Mr,. D) Dear Tom,. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dear Sir/Madam,. 34. Which of the following sentences is an example of informal language? A) She is a helpful person. B) I will assist you with that. C) It is my pleasure to help you. D) I'm gonna help you man!!!. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I'm gonna help you man!!!. 35. When speaking to the following people, who would you use formal language with? A) All of these people. B) The president. C) A security guard. D) The school principal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) All of these people. 36. Is this true for formal or informal language?-"Write words in full:e.g. do not, cannot" A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal. 37. Which phrase is an INFORMAL apology? A) I'm really sorry I forgot your birthday. B) Look, I just forgot, okay. C) I would like to apologize for forgetting your birthday. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I would like to apologize for forgetting your birthday. 38. Using the words, "You" , "we" or "Our" are all examples of what? A) Informal Language. B) Formal Language. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Informal Language. 39. Which of the following should NOT be used in formal writing? A) Contractions (it's). B) First and second person pronouns (my, you). C) Slang (stuff). D) NONE OF THESE SHOULD BE USED IN FORMAL WRITING. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) NONE OF THESE SHOULD BE USED IN FORMAL WRITING. 40. This type is used when talking with friends, peers or during moments of relaxed conversation A) Informal Language. B) Formal Language. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Informal Language. 41. Are "See you soon!" "Talk to you later!" "Can't wait to hear back from you!" informal or formal? A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 42. Which of the following is a characteristic of formal language? A) Use of slang. B) Use of nicknames. C) Use of complete sentences. D) Use of contractions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Use of complete sentences. 43. In my essay, I will explain the difference between apples and oranges. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 44. Is this true for formal or informal language?-"use of personal pronouns:e.g. I, you, we, our" A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 45. True or False:Punctuation does not need to be considered when trying to maintain a formal style of writing. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 46. Formal language is is more appropriate than informal language in all situations. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 47. If you were writing an essay, which sentence would be a better claim statement. A) I think wolves should be reintroduced to Isle Royale. B) Wolves should be reintroduced to Isle Royale. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Wolves should be reintroduced to Isle Royale. 48. What is an example of formal language? A) Do what is needed to make sure your customers are happy. B) Hey, what's up?. C) Let me tell you what happened when I visited your restaurant last week. D) I'd like to complain about an incident at your restaurant. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I'd like to complain about an incident at your restaurant. 49. Which sentence is more formal? A) The meeting was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. B) The meeting got pushed back because something came up. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The meeting was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. 50. To write someone back, is to: A) Receive. B) Reply. C) Occupy. D) Conclude. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reply. 51. Which of the following is most likely to be found in informal writing? A) Passive voice. B) Slang expressions. C) Technical jargon. D) Citations and references. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Slang expressions. 52. You are writing a letter to a company to complain about a product. Which of the following sentences would be most appropriate in a formal letter? A) Your product totally sucks!. B) I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with your product. C) This thing is the worst!. D) I can't believe how bad your product is. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with your product. 53. Choose the sentence that uses informal language. A) It clearly stated to arrive by 6pm. B) Should you have a problem, please feel free to call. C) Salvation Army received the donated gifts. D) We'd all enjoyed picking out toys for the Angel Tree kids. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) We'd all enjoyed picking out toys for the Angel Tree kids. 54. Which of these is more formal? A) Would you mind opening the window?. B) Do us a favour, open the window. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Would you mind opening the window?. 55. "According to many students, the assignment was much more difficult than it first appeared." A) Informal Language. B) Formal Language. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Formal Language. 56. Choose the option that represents formal language. A) What do you think about grabbing some lunch?. B) May I suggest that we take a lunch break together?. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) May I suggest that we take a lunch break together?. 57. Don't expect everyone to be on time. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 58. What would be the informal synonym for inform? A) Tell. B) Get. C) Check. D) Busy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tell. 59. Which phrase is for expressing a preference in a FORMAL way? A) I would rather not do that. B) I'm not doing that. C) I don't want to do that. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I would rather not do that. 60. Identify the informal expression: A) Just dropping a line. B) I am pleased to announce. C) I wish to inquire. D) I am writing to inform you. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Just dropping a line. Next →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesFormal Vs Informal Writing Quiz 2Formal Vs Informal Writing Quiz 3Academic Paragraph Review QuizAcademic Vocabulary QuizAcademic Writing Conventions And Practices QuizAcademic Writing Structure QuizAcademic Writing Style And Editing QuizAcademic Writing Style Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books