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Writing Formal vs Informal writing

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1
Which of these is a characteristic of informal writing?
Use of first-person pronouns
Formal vocabulary
Strict grammar rules
Long, complex sentences
2
Which is more appropriate in formal writing?
Contractions
Slang
None of these
Idioms
3
Which is NOT usually part of formal writing?
Technical vocabulary
Complete sentences
First-person point of view
Proper punctuation
4
What kind of writing uses a casual and conversational tone?
Informal
Academic
Formal
Technical
5
How should contractions be used in formal writing?
Not at all
Sparingly
Only in dialogue
Frequently
6
Which statement about formal writing is NOT true?
It uses slang
It uses complete sentences
It often uses passive voice
It is objective and factual
7
What is generally true about formal writing?
It avoids first person
It can include text language
It uses short sentences
It can be subjective
8
In what context is informal writing often used?
Personal emails
Academic essays
Business letters
Legal documents
9
In what context is formal writing often used?
Text messages
Social media posts
Legal documents
Letters to friends
10
Which is more appropriate in an informal letter?
I am writing to inform you that,
Dear Sir/Madam,
Hi there,
Yours sincerely,
11
Which phrase is informal?
To whom it may concern
May I assist you?
What's up?
It is a pleasure to meet you
12
What kind of language should be avoided in formal writing?
Informal and colloquial language
Jargon
Technical language
Subject-specific terms