Formal Writing Tone (Part 1)

Question 1

Which is an example of FORMAL writing?

Accepted Answer

Many people enjoy celebrating Halloween.

Question 2

You can use slang words in FORMAL writing.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Which is an example of FORMAL writing?

Accepted Answer

Guests must arrive promptly at 6:00pm.

Question 4

Which is an example of FORMAL writing?

Accepted Answer

The weather was not pleasant last week.

Question 5

You should use 1st person language in FORMAL writing.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

Which type of language is used here: One must complete his or her homework by the due date.

Accepted Answer

3rd person

Question 7

It's okay to use SMS words or textspeak in FORMAL writing.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 8

Which is an example of FORMAL writing?

Accepted Answer

The gentleman appeared to be terribly upset.

Question 9

This week's GUM Review topic was:

Accepted Answer

formal (academic) tone

Question 10

You can use contractions in FORMAL writing.

Accepted Answer

False

Questions 10