Exercise 1: Formal vs. Informal | Practice Test Online

Question 1:  Which type of language is typically used in academic essays and professional emails?

(A) Informal language

(B) Slang

(C) Formal language

(D) Colloquial language

Correct Answer: 1C

Question 2:  In which situation is it appropriate to use informal language?

(A) Writing a job application

(B) Conversing with a teacher

(C) Addressing a close friend

(D) Making a business presentation

Correct Answer: 2C

Question 3:  Which of the following phrases is an example of formal language?

(A) 'Hey dude wanna hang out?'

(B) 'Please be advised that...'

(C) 'I gotta go now.'

(D) 'What's up?'

Correct Answer: 3B

Question 4:  When communicating with someone in a position of authority which type of language is generally more appropriate?

(A) Informal language

(B) Formal language

(C) Casual language

(D) Technical language

Correct Answer: 4B

Question 5:  Which type of language is commonly used in official documents and legal contracts?

(A) Informal language

(B) Slang

(C) Formal language

(D) Abbreviations

Correct Answer: 5C

Question 6:  In which scenario would it be acceptable to use informal language?

(A) Giving a speech at a graduation ceremony

(B) Writing a research paper

(C) Chatting with friends on social media

(D) Conducting a business meeting

Correct Answer: 6C

Question 7:  Which of the following sentences uses formal language?

(A) 'What's up?'

(B) 'Hi there how's it going?'

(C) 'Good morning sir. How may I assist you?'

(D) 'Hey buddy long time no see!'

Correct Answer: 7C

Question 8:  When should formal language be avoided?

(A) When writing a report for school

(B) When addressing a potential employer

(C) When speaking to elderly relatives

(D) When texting a close friend

Correct Answer: 8D

Question 9:  Which type of language is more suitable for academic presentations?

(A) Informal language

(B) Slang

(C) Formal language

(D) Jargon

Correct Answer: 9C

Question 10:  In which context would informal language be considered appropriate?

(A) Writing a letter of complaint to a company

(B) Addressing a professor in an email

(C) Chatting with classmates during a break

(D) Making a speech at a conference

Correct Answer: 10C