Formal versus informal English

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• Leerjaar 4,5

Formal versus informal language

We need formal language:

• To write a formal letter
• To write an essay
• To write official papers
• A scientific paper etc., etc. 

Formal language

No abbreviation (September)

1. Formal
2. Informal

Incomplete sentences (Great to hear from you soon.)

1. Formal
2. Informal

Complete sentences ( I was delighted to receive your letter.)

1. Formal
2. Informal

Common verbs (complete, order...)

1. Formal
2. Informal

Phrasal verbs (fill in, ask for...)

1. Formal
2. Informal

Less common words (complicated, perform...)

1. Informal
2. Formal

Long words (apologies, frequently, unfortunately)

1. Formal
2. Informal

No contractions ( it will not, she has been...)

1. Informal
2. Formal

1. Contractions (it won't , she's been...)

1. Formal
2. Informal

Give examples of formal English words or phrases you know