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Writing Formal vs Informal writing

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