This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Academic Writing > Formal Vs Informal Writing – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Formal Vs Informal Writing Quiz 3 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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?. 5. "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. 6. 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?. 7. 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. 8. What would be the informal synonym for inform? A) Busy. B) Tell. C) Check. D) Get. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Tell. 9. 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. 10. 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. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Just dropping a line. 11. Which pair of informal and formal words are NOT synonyms? A) Busy/occupied. B) Help/assist. C) Begin/receive. D) Ask/request. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Begin/receive. 12. 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. 13. Please accept our sincere apologies A) FORMAL. B) INFORMAL. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) FORMAL. 14. Knock, knock! Who's there? A) Formal. B) Informal. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Informal. 15. The phrase "a number of things" is formal for: A) Something. B) One. C) Lots of stuff. D) Too much to count. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Lots of stuff. 16. 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. 17. Which tone is most appropriate for formal language? A) Humorous tone. B) Serious tone. C) Casual tone. D) Playful tone. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Serious tone. 18. 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) Sorry, but you didn't make it this time. D) Guess what? You didn't get the job. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I regret to inform you that your application was unsuccessful. 19. 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. 20. Which font size is used for MLA? A) 11. B) 13. C) 12. D) 14. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 12. 21. 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. 22. 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. 23. 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. 24. 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. 25. Formal writing is generally done in third person. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. 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