This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Formal Vs Informal Writing – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Formal Vs Informal Writing Quiz 2 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Beanie is to head, as quilt is to A) Table. B) Roof. C) Arms. D) Bed. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Bed. 2. 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. 3. What is a good way to start a formal letter/e-mail? A) Dear Mr/Ms,. B) Hi Mr,. C) Dear Tom,. D) Dear Sir/Madam,. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Dear Sir/Madam,. 4. Which of the following sentences is an example of informal language? A) She is a helpful person. B) I'm gonna help you man!!!. C) I will assist you with that. D) It is my pleasure to help you. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I'm gonna help you man!!!. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. Which of the following is a characteristic of formal language? A) Use of contractions. B) Use of slang. C) Use of complete sentences. D) Use of nicknames. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Use of complete sentences. 13. 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. 14. 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. 15. 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. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. What is an example of formal language? A) Hey, what's up?. B) Do what is needed to make sure your customers are happy. C) I'd like to complain about an incident at your restaurant. D) Let me tell you what happened when I visited your restaurant last week. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I'd like to complain about an incident at your restaurant. 19. 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. 20. To write someone back, is to: A) Receive. B) Occupy. C) Conclude. D) Reply. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Reply. 21. 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. 22. 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. 23. 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. 24. 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?. 25. "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. 26. 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?. 27. 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. 28. What would be the informal synonym for inform? A) Busy. B) Tell. C) Check. D) Get. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Tell. 29. 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. 30. Identify the informal expression: A) I am writing to inform you. B) Just dropping a line. C) I wish to inquire. D) I am pleased to announce. 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