This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Formal Vs Informal Writing – Quiz 4 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Formal Vs Informal Writing Quiz 4 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 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). 2. 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. 3. Sup dude! Whatcha doing tonight? A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 4. As a quality supervisor, one of my roles was to make sure that products had no defects. A) Require. B) Receive. C) Ensure. D) Would like. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ensure. 5. Which sentence is the formal way of saying, "He asked for more cash." A) He requested more money. B) I need some extra bucks. C) Better give him more dough. D) He wants more money. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He requested more money. 6. The phrase "a number of things" is the formal synonym for: A) Lots of stuff. B) One. C) Too much to count. D) Something. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Lots of stuff. 7. What term is used for the feeling expressed in a writing? A) Evidence. B) Tone. C) Topic. D) Purpose. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Tone. 8. Which sentence is more appropriate for a formal letter? A) What's up?. B) Hey, how's it going?. C) I hope this email finds you well. D) Just checking in to see how you're doing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I hope this email finds you well. 9. 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. 10. Which type of language uses full sentences with correct grammar and vocabulary? A) Professional language. B) Informal language. C) Casual language. D) Formal language. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Formal language. 11. 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. 12. What is not used in formal language? A) Imperatives. B) Exclamation marks. C) Phrasal verbs. D) Abbreviations. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Exclamation marks. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. "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. 16. I want to enquire about the job position listed on your website. A) Receive. B) Ensure. C) Would like. D) Require. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Would like. 17. Choose the sentence that uses formal language: A) I don't care if you do it or not. B) Just yell if you have any problems. C) A loss of your name tag should be reported immediately. D) Lots of kids love that kind of music. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A loss of your name tag should be reported immediately. 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. The informal phrase for "In conclusion" would be: A) I want to tell you. B) The last thing. C) The first thing. D) The next thing. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The last thing. 23. 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. 24. What is the correct way to write "2 people" ? A) 22 people. B) 2 people. C) Too people. D) Two people. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Two people. 25. "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. 26. I have the skills that your company needs. A) Receive. B) Would like. C) Require. D) Ensure. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Require. 27. Providers used to give me special prices. A) Provide me with. B) Employer. C) Employment. D) Contact. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Provide me with. 28. 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. 29. 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. 30. Chef is to restaurant, as ..... is to college A) Professor. B) Engineer. C) Learning. D) Books. 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