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- 1. Multiple Choice
When speaking to the following people, who would you use formal language with?
All of these people
The president
A security guard
The school principal
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich is a contraction?Doesn'tI haveDoes notCannot
- 3. Multiple Choice
I can use the phrase "get hurt" in formal writing.
True
False
- 4. Multiple Choice
What would be the formal synonym for ask?
receive
ensure
request
commence
- 5. Multiple Choice
Pick the combination of words that are informal:
due to and require
assist and receive
occupied and possess
help and give
- 6. Multiple Choice
Pick the combination of words that are formal:
verify and request
ask and because
won't and need
busy and sorry
- 7. Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence that uses formal language:
I don't care if you do it or not.
Just yell if you have any problems.
A loss of your name tag should be reported immediately.
Lots of kids love that kind of music.
- 8. Multiple Choice
What would be the informal synonym for inform?
busy
tell
check
get
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which pair of informal and formal words are NOT synonyms?
busy/occupied
help/assist
begin/receive
ask/request
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which sentence is the formal way of saying, “He asked for more cash.”
He wants more money.
Better give him more dough.
I need some extra bucks.
He requested more money.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which sentence is the informal way to say: “I regret that I have been otherwise occupied every time you have contacted me.”
I've been busy.
I have much to do.
I'm sorry I've been busy every time you have tried to call me.
I have not been able to contact you.
- 12. Multiple Choice
The phrase “a number of things” is the formal synonym for:
Something
One
Lots of stuff
Too much to count
- 13. Multiple Choice
To write someone back, is to:
receive
occupy
conclude
reply
- 14. Multiple Choice
Idioms and slang are okay in...
Informal letters / e-mails
Neutral letters / e-mails
Formal letters / e-mails
- 15. Multiple Choice
Choose the most appropriate word or phrase to complete the gaps.
I am sorry to inform you that your application...
did not make it to the final round.
didn't hack it
was not successful on this occasion.
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