This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Academic Writing > Formal Vs Informal Writing – Quiz 5 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Formal Vs Informal Writing Quiz 5 (30 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) Employment. B) Contact. C) Provide me with. D) Employer. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 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) Procure. D) Acquire. 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) Concerning. B) Inform. C) Request. D) Discuss. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 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) Double spacing. B) 1.15 spacing. C) Single spacing. D) 1.5 spacing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 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) I'm stoked to join your team!. C) Can't wait to join your team!. D) Joining your team is gonna be great!. 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) Official. B) Quiet. C) Old. D) Relaxed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 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) Request. B) Discuss. C) Concerning. D) Inform. 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. 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