This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Formal Vs Informal Writing – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Formal Vs Informal Writing Quiz 2 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which pair of informal and formal words are NOT synonyms? A) Begin/receive. B) Help/assist. C) Busy/occupied. D) Ask/request. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Begin/receive. 2. What is a key characteristic of formal writing? A) Use of slang (e.g., 'cool' 'awesome' ). B) A serious tone and precise language. C) Emphasis on personal opinions. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A serious tone and precise language. 3. Please accept our sincere apologies A) FORMAL. B) INFORMAL. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) FORMAL. 4. Knock, knock! Who's there? A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 5. The phrase "a number of things" is formal for: A) Something. B) One. C) Too much to count. D) Lots of stuff. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Lots of stuff. 6. Idioms and slang are okay in ..... A) Informal letters / e-mails. B) Neutral letters / e-mails. C) Formal letters / e-mails. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Informal letters / e-mails. 7. Which tone is most appropriate for formal language? A) Playful tone. B) Casual tone. C) Humorous tone. D) Serious tone. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Serious tone. 8. Which of the following sentences is written in a formal style? A) I regret to inform you that your application was unsuccessful. B) Hey, just wanted to let you know you didn't get the job. C) Guess what? You didn't get the job. D) Sorry, but you didn't make it this time. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I regret to inform you that your application was unsuccessful. 9. Formal or Informal? Went to Barcelona for the weekend. Lots to tell you. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 10. Which font size is used for MLA? A) 11. B) 13. C) 14. D) 12. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 12. 11. Pick the combination of words that are informal: A) Due to and require. B) Assist and receive. C) Occupied and possess. D) Help and give. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Help and give. 12. I am extremely hungry. Please let me know when dinner is ready. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal. 13. Thanks for the invitation ..... I'm kinda tired and I didn't want to bother you yesterday. A) FORMAL. B) INFORMAL. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) INFORMAL. 14. Choose the place where you would most likely use informal language: A) An art gallery. B) An amusement park. C) A wedding. D) A graduation ceremony. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) An amusement park. 15. Formal writing is generally done in third person. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 16. What would be the formal synonym for ask? A) Commence. B) Request. C) Receive. D) Ensure. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Request. 17. Which of these phrases should you avoid in an informal e-mail? A) I look forward to your response. B) I can't wait to meet you. C) I'm looking forward to hearing from you. D) Please write back as soon as you can. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I look forward to your response. 18. She is not feeling well today. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal. 19. Identify which sentence is more appropriate for a formal academic essay. A) We had a great time doing the experiment. B) I think this experiment was cool. C) The experiment yielded significant results. D) This experiment was awesome!. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The experiment yielded significant results. 20. Is this true for formal or informal language?-"Do not begin sentences with 'and'. 'And' connects two indepenedent clauses." A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal. 21. In terms of sentence structure, which of the following is considered formal? A) Due to unforeseen circumstances, the event has been canceled. B) The event's off 'cause of some stuff. C) We had to call off the event, sorry!. D) Event's canceled, FYI. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Due to unforeseen circumstances, the event has been canceled. 22. I'm fed up with this situation A) FORMAL. B) INFORMAL. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) INFORMAL. 23. This type of language is used when writing essays or other professional communication. A) Informal Language. B) Formal Language. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Formal Language. 24. Which of the following is a characteristic of formal writing? A) Use of contractions such as "can't" and "won't". B) Use of complete sentences and precise vocabulary. C) Use of slang and colloquial expressions. D) Use of first-person pronouns like "I" and "we". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Use of complete sentences and precise vocabulary. 25. Those shoes are dope. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 26. I would like to complain about A) FORMAL. B) INFORMAL. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) FORMAL. 27. Dear Ms. Smith, ..... A) FORMAL. B) INFORMAL. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) FORMAL. 28. Which of the following would be the best way to address a professor in a formal email? A) Hey Prof!. B) Yo, what's up?. C) Hiya Smith!. D) Dear Professor Smith,. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Dear Professor Smith,. 29. "They'll have to do a lot of work to bring that project up to par, " 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. 30. I can use the phrase "get hurt" in formal writing. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 31. In formal writing, which pronouns are NOT used? A) Demonstrative pronouns (this, that). B) Personal pronouns (I, you, we). C) Relative pronouns (who, which). D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Personal pronouns (I, you, we). 32. Domain-specific vocabulary, complex sentences and an objective viewpoint are all examples of? A) Informal Language. B) Formal Language. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Formal Language. 33. Sup dude! Whatcha doing tonight? A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 34. As a quality supervisor, one of my roles was to make sure that products had no defects. A) Receive. B) Would like. C) Ensure. D) Require. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ensure. 35. Which sentence is the formal way of saying, "He asked for more cash." A) He requested more money. B) He wants more money. C) I need some extra bucks. D) Better give him more dough. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He requested more money. 36. The phrase "a number of things" is the formal synonym for: A) Something. B) Lots of stuff. C) One. D) Too much to count. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Lots of stuff. 37. What term is used for the feeling expressed in a writing? A) Evidence. B) Topic. C) Purpose. D) Tone. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Tone. 38. Which sentence is more appropriate for a formal letter? A) Just checking in to see how you're doing. B) Hey, how's it going?. C) What's up?. D) I hope this email finds you well. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I hope this email finds you well. 39. Which sentence is an example of formal writing? A) I'm really sorry, but I can't make it tomorrow. B) Regrettably, I must inform you that I will be unable to attend tomorrow. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Regrettably, I must inform you that I will be unable to attend tomorrow. 40. Which type of language uses full sentences with correct grammar and vocabulary? A) Casual language. B) Informal language. C) Formal language. D) Professional language. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Formal language. 41. Identify the informal language in the options below. A) The committee concluded the session with unanimous agreement. B) Everyone agreed in the end, so we wrapped it up. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Everyone agreed in the end, so we wrapped it up. 42. What is not used in formal language? A) Abbreviations. B) Imperatives. C) Exclamation marks. D) Phrasal verbs. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Exclamation marks. 43. Is the following sentence an example of formal or informal writing?I've been under the weather lately. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 44. You never know who is listening, so you should always speak kindly about others. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 45. "You could call your doctor if you feel sick, " 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. 46. I want to enquire about the job position listed on your website. A) Ensure. B) Require. C) Would like. D) Receive. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Would like. 47. Choose the sentence that uses formal language: A) A loss of your name tag should be reported immediately. B) I don't care if you do it or not. C) Lots of kids love that kind of music. D) Just yell if you have any problems. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A loss of your name tag should be reported immediately. 48. Are contractions (e.g., don't, isn't) allowed in formal writing? A) No, contractions (e.g., don't, isn't) are typically NOT allowed in formal writing. B) Yes, contractions are acceptable in formal writing. C) Contractions can be used if they enhance clarity. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) No, contractions (e.g., don't, isn't) are typically NOT allowed in formal writing. 49. Schools should change to a four day schedule. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal. 50. Is this true for formal or informal language?-"slang:e.g. kids, gonna" A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 51. Is"I look forward to hearing from you."formal or informal? A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal. 52. The informal phrase for "In conclusion" would be: A) The last thing. B) The next thing. C) The first thing. D) I want to tell you. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The last thing. 53. Which of the following is an example of informal writing? A) The examination results will be disclosed next week. B) They're gonna let us know how we did next week. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They're gonna let us know how we did next week. 54. What is the correct way to write "2 people" ? A) 22 people. B) 2 people. C) Two people. D) Too people. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Two people. 55. "The doctor should be notified if the patient's health deteriorates, " is an example of ..... A) Informal Language. B) Formal Language. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Formal Language. 56. I have the skills that your company needs. A) Would like. B) Receive. C) Ensure. D) Require. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Require. 57. Providers used to give me special prices. A) Employment. B) Contact. C) Provide me with. D) Employer. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Provide me with. 58. Is the following sentence an example of formal or informal writing?I didn't need any help. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 59. Which phrase is for giving instructions in a FORMAL way? A) First you need to make a plan. B) Now make a plan. C) The first step would be to make a plan. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The first step would be to make a plan. 60. Chef is to restaurant, as ..... is to college A) Engineer. B) Professor. C) Learning. D) Books. 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