Exercise 2: Formal vs. Informal | Practice Test Online

Question 1:  In which setting is it appropriate to use formal language?

(A) Texting friends

(B) Writing a business letter

(C) Chatting with family

(D) Posting on social media

Question 2:  Which phrase exemplifies informal language?

(A) 'I would like to inquire about...'

(B) 'Hey what's the deal?'

(C) 'I am interested in...'

(D) 'Could you kindly assist me?'

Question 3:  When is it acceptable to use informal language?

(A) Giving a speech at a conference

(B) Writing a report for school

(C) Chatting with friends

(D) Communicating with a potential employer

Question 4:  Which type of language is suitable for academic essays?

(A) Informal language

(B) Slang

(C) Formal language

(D) Abbreviations

Question 5:  What kind of language is typically found in official documents?

(A) Informal language

(B) Slang

(C) Formal language

(D) Casual language

Question 6:  Which phrase is considered formal?

(A) 'Yo what's up?'

(B) 'Excuse me may I have your attention?'

(C) 'Sup?'

(D) 'Hey how's it going?'

Question 7:  When should informal language be avoided?

(A) When speaking to friends

(B) When addressing a supervisor

(C) When writing a research paper

(D) When texting acquaintances

Question 8:  Which language is more appropriate for a job interview?

(A) Informal language

(B) Formal language

(C) Casual language

(D) Slang

Question 9:  In which context would informal language be acceptable?

(A) Writing a letter of recommendation

(B) Addressing a professor

(C) Chatting with classmates

(D) Giving a presentation at a conference

Question 10:  Which situation warrants the use of formal language?

(A) Posting on social media

(B) Writing a cover letter for a job application

(C) Chatting with friends

(D) Emailing family members