This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Formal Vs Informal Writing – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Formal Vs Informal Writing Quiz 3 (56 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Identify the tone of the sentence: "It is rather warm today." A) Casual. B) Informal. C) Formal. D) Neutral. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Formal. 2. Which option is an example of formal language? A) What's up? Haven't seen you in ages!. B) I hope this message finds you well. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I hope this message finds you well. 3. I was the direct personal assistant to my boss. A) Provide me with. B) Employment. C) Employer. D) Contact. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Employer. 4. Pick the combination of words that are formal: A) Verify and request. B) Ask and because. C) Won't and need. D) Busy and sorry. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Verify and request. 5. Which of the following should NOT be included in formal writing? A) Contractions. B) Slang. C) Personal pronouns. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 6. What is the informal synonym for 'purchase'? A) Obtain. B) Buy. C) Acquire. D) Procure. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Buy. 7. People can't lick their own elbows. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 8. The project is to be completed by the end of the week. Change to informal language. A) The project should be finished by Friday. B) The paper's got to be done by Friday. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The paper's got to be done by Friday. 9. Which phrase is more likely to be used in formal situations? A) Dispose of. B) Throw away. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dispose of. 10. One of my responsibilities was to tell customers about the company's offers and opportunities. A) Request. B) Discuss. C) Concerning. D) Inform. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Inform. 11. Choose the Formal Sentence A) A lot of good people died while making this assignment. B) Several ethical people died while making this assignment. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Several ethical people died while making this assignment. 12. Is this true for formal or informal language?-"a lot of; lots of '' A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 13. Which phrase is a FORMAL suggestion? A) We are having lunch in this Chinese restaurant. B) Let's have lunch in this Chinese restaurant!. C) I recommend having lunch in this Chinese restaurant. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I recommend having lunch in this Chinese restaurant. 14. Choose who you would most likely use formal language with, when speaking to them: A) All of these people. B) The president. C) A security guard. D) Our principal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) All of these people. 15. One should always read the story before answering questions about it. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal. 16. You should never question authority. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 17. Man, I'm starving. When's dinner? A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 18. I am writing to inform that you have been chosen to participate in the Olympic games ..... A) FORMAL. B) INFORMAL. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) FORMAL. 19. I didn't sleep well last night because our new puppy kept barking. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal. 20. Which word(s) makes this informal writing?I can't understand the difficult writing on the instruction manual. A) Understand. B) Difficult. C) Instructional manual. D) Can't. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Can't. 21. What spacing is used for MLA? A) 1.5 spacing. B) Single spacing. C) 1.15 spacing. D) Double spacing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Double spacing. 22. You are asked to convert the following informal sentence into a formal one: "I'm super excited to join your team!" Which of the following is the best formal version? A) I am very excited to join your team. B) Joining your team is gonna be great!. C) I'm stoked to join your team!. D) Can't wait to join your team!. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I am very excited to join your team. 23. Is this true for formal or informal language?-"subjective terms:e.g. good, right, wrong, beautiful, fantastic etc." A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 24. Why is it important to maintain a formal tone in academic essays? A) It shows clear respect to the topic and reader. B) A casual tone is preferred in academic writing. C) Using informal language helps connect with the audience. D) A formal tone makes the essay more fun. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It shows clear respect to the topic and reader. 25. Which of these words is the closest in meaning to 'formal'? A) Relaxed. B) Old. C) Quiet. D) Official. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Official. 26. Is this true for formal or informal language?-"phrasal verbs:e.g. give up, take away, cover up" A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 27. Formal or informal? Ya'll ok? A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 28. Choose the most appropriate word or phrase to complete the gaps.I am sorry to inform you that your application ..... A) Did not make it to the final round. B) Didn't hack it. C) Was not successful on this occasion. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Was not successful on this occasion. 29. I would like to be called to an interview to talk about my other skills. A) Inform. B) Discuss. C) Concerning. D) Request. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Discuss. 30. Hi Scott, Thanks for the invitation ..... A) FORMAL. B) INFORMAL. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) INFORMAL. 31. I think I can use the knowledge from my last job to benefit a company such as yours. A) Contact. B) Employer. C) Provide me with. D) Employment. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Employment. 32. Which phrase expresses FORMAL enthusiasm? A) That's fantastic! Well done!. B) I would just like to say how pleased I am for you. C) You're so lucky!. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I would just like to say how pleased I am for you. 33. You are writing a speech about cleaning up litter in your school, which of these phrase would be the most appropriate way to end the speech? A) Yes. So that's really it. B) Thank you for listening. C) Go on then, do something. D) Thanks, my speech is now over. E) Alrighty then. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Thank you for listening. 34. You have my number in case that you want to get in touch with me. A) Contact. B) Employment. C) Employer. D) Provide me with. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Contact. 35. Identify the sentence that is written in formal language. A) Can't wait to see you!. B) I am looking forward to our meeting. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I am looking forward to our meeting. 36. Formal or informal:I don't wanna go to the dentist! A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 37. True or False?A writer should avoid using first (I, me) or second person (you) pronouns in a formal essay. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 38. What type of vocabulary is used in formal language? A) Slang vocabulary. B) Nicknames. C) Formal vocabulary. D) Informal vocabulary. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Formal vocabulary. 39. I wanna go home. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 40. Determine the tone of the sentence: "Could you tell me if you have seen James?" A) Casual. B) Neutral. C) Informal. D) Formal. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Formal. 41. Which word is informal?My daddy helped me to reach my full potential. A) Reach. B) Potential. C) Daddy. D) Helped. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Daddy. 42. Is this true for formal or informal language?-"an increasing number of" rather than "more and more people" A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal. 43. Determine the tone of the sentence: "Wanna get a drink?" A) Formal. B) Neutral. C) Informal. D) Polite. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Informal. 44. Which is a contraction? A) Does not. B) Doesn't. C) Cannot. D) I have. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Doesn't. 45. During my time at DIF, I asked my colleagues to wash their hands every thirty minutes ..... A) Discuss. B) Request. C) Concerning. D) Inform. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Request. 46. The group cannot finish their project because a member is missing. A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal. 47. A student is writing an essay for a university application. Evaluate the following sentence and determine if it is formal or informal, providing reasoning: "I really wanna go to your school because it's awesome." A) Informal, because it uses slang and contractions. B) Formal, because it expresses interest. C) Formal, because it is direct. D) Informal, because it uses technical vocabulary. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Informal, because it uses slang and contractions. 48. Is it possible to receive an extension on the test, Mrs. Taylor? A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Formal. 49. What is another term for formal style? A) Academic. B) Casual. C) Traditional. D) Conversational. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Academic. 50. If you require any further information, please don't hesitate to contact me A) FORMAL. B) INFORMAL. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) FORMAL. 51. See you there.Regards, Anne. A) FORMAL. B) INFORMAL. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) INFORMAL. 52. Which sentence is the formal way of saying, 'Can you give me a hand?' A) Could you assist me?. B) Can you help me out?. C) Lend me a hand, will you?. D) Help me, please. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Could you assist me?. 53. You should include personal pronouns in formal writing. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 54. When do we use formal language? A) When texting or emailing. B) When talking to family and friends. C) In professional or important situations. D) When using contractions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In professional or important situations. 55. Instead of saying, "there's something else" , the formal word to use would be: A) Verify. B) Ensure. C) Furthermore. D) Sincerely. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Furthermore. 56. Select the formal synonym for 'kids': A) Children. B) Lads. C) Youngsters. D) Little ones. 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