General differences
Phrases
Vocabulary
Layout
Trivia
100
Slangs and idiomatic expressions can be used in formal letters.
No.
100
Is this phrase correct for a formal greeting "Hi Mrs Ellen Jones"?
Not correct.
100
In informal writing we use every day or chatty words and in formal we use ______________ vocabulary.
"complex / sophisticated / uncommon / / formal / advanced" vocabulary.
100
Sorry!
100
What does RSVP mean?
'please reply'
“répondez s'il vous plaît.”
200
Sorry!
200
Do the words "because, as, since" express result or reason?
Reason.
200
Congratulations!
200
Where should you write the date in informal letter?
Under / Below the address of the writer.
200
Which part of the letter do the phrases: "Hi,..." or "Dear ..." belong to?
To Salutations or Greetings.
300
Which letter is defined here - formal or informal:
"It is a letter written to someone; we know fairly well. The letter can be used for some reasons like giving advice, requesting information, asking questions, etc."?
Informal.
300
Congratulations!
300
What is a formal equivalent for a phrasal verb "find out"?
"Enquire", "Discover", "Investigate".
300
Is this tone formal or informal:
"I’m fed up with receiving bad products from you. You’re a rubbish company and I’ll never buy anything from you again as everything you send is trash."
This is informal tone. It uses a range of casual phrases and uses negative emotive language, it is an informal and impolite way to make a complaint.
300
Formal and informal letter formats are the same.
No, they are NOT the same.
400
Is it true that in formal writing we can express emotions and empathy?
No, it's not true.
400
Change the phrase in italics into an informal one: "I couldn't attend the meeting because I was engaged at that time".
"..... I was busy ....."
400
What is an informal phrase for "I am looking forward to your reply"?
"Reply to me".
"I hope you get back to me ASAP".
400
Congratulations!
400
Congratulations!
500
Congratulations!
500
Change this sentence to an informal one:
"I apologize for not getting in contact with you before now."
"Sorry, I haven't written for ages / for such a long time."
500
Does this sentence belong to a formal or informal letter:
"If you let me know how much the bill is, I'll gladly pay it"?
Informal.
500
What should you remain focused on throughout your formal letter?
1. The purpose of your letter.
2. The length of your letter.
Throughout your letter you should remain focused on the purpose of your letter.
500
Name 2 figures of speech / literary devices.
Similes
Metaphors
Hyperboles
Personification