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Formal vs Informal Register
Slide 1 - Diapositive
Come up with three situations in which you'd use informal language
Come up with three situations in which you'd use formal language
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Part 1: Informal vs Formal
Read the phrases. Some of them are examples of formal written English and others are examples of informal written English. Indicate for each phrases whether it's 'formal' or 'informal'.
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1. Noun phrases (e.g. the admission that)
A
informal
B
formal
Slide 4 - Quiz
2. subject + verb (e.g. they admitted that)
A
informal
B
formal
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3. Active voice (they should make recommendations)
A
informal
B
formal
Slide 6 - Quiz
4. sophisticated verbs (e.g. to determine)
A
informal
B
formal
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5. phrasal verbs (e.g. to pin down)
A
informal
B
formal
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6. passive voice (e.g. recommendations should be made by)
A
informal
B
formal
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7. abstract nouns (e.g. profitablility)
A
informal
B
formal
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8. question words (e.g. how we...)
A
informal
B
formal
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9. verb + noun (e.g. to enter into negotiations)
A
informal
B
formal
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10. noun phrases (e.g. the method by which we..)
A
informal
B
formal
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Part 2: Appropriate register
Read the extract from a letter of complaint. Is it polite and appropriate for a formal letter of this kind or not?
Look at the structures and vocabulary carefully. Is the sentence active or passive? Are noun phrases used?
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1. It has been brought to my attention that several recent deliveries have contained broken parts.
A
Polite and appropriate
B
Not polite and appropriate
Slide 15 - Quiz
formal writing
It has been brought to my attention that several recent deliveries have contained broken parts.
The passive and noun phrases are used in more polite, formal writing.
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2. I'm not keen on the way you're dealing with our people.
A
Polite and appropriate
B
Not polite and appropriate
Slide 17 - Quiz
informal writing
I'm not keen on the way you're dealing with our people.
Personal pronouns are not usually used in more polite, formal writing. The active voice is used in more informal writing.
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3. We might as well find another supplier if things can't be sorted out.
A
Polite and appropriate
B
Not polite and appropriate
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informal language
We might as well find another supplier if things can't be sorted out.
'Might as well', 'things' and the phrasal verb 'sort out' are informal language
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4. I look forward to the matter being resolved in due course.
A
Polite and appropriate
B
Not polite and appropriate
Slide 21 - Quiz
formal language
The sentence is in the passive, and 'in due course' is a formal phrase meaning 'at an appropriate time' (i.e. sooner rather than later)
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Part 3: Formal letter
Emma is going on a camping trip with her school. Here's a letter the school wrote to her parents. Read the formal letter and fill in the missing words.
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_____ parents,
A
Dear
B
Hi
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The annual camping trip is approaching fast. _____ you this letter with a list of what each student should bring.
A
I am sending
B
I'm sending
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- _____ for both indoor and outdoor activities.
A
appropriate clothing
B
clothes and stuff
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- a torch - sensible _____
A
footwear
B
shoes
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I will provide an updated schedule next Tuesday evening. _____, Ms Watson
A
Love,
B
Kind regards,
C
Bye,
D
Regards,
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Part 4: Informal email
Emma is going on a camping trip with her school. Here's an email she wrote to her friend Rachel before the trip.
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To: R.Green@gmail.com Subject: Camping!! _____ ______,
A
Hi Rachel
B
Dear Ms Green
Slide 30 - Quiz
I _____ wait to go on our school trip.
A
cannot
B
can't
Slide 31 - Quiz
In only two weeks we'll be camping. I was wondering what we should take. We definitely need our smartphones, lots of snacks, some speakers so we can listen to music. I also want to take my ______.
A
suitable footwear
B
cute new sandals
Slide 32 - Quiz
What else do you think we should bring? I'm so excited! _____ Emma