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Writing Formal vs Informal writing

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