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Formal Vs Informal RegisterSet 27

1Expanding opportunities for disadvantaged groups

2Calendar invites are just FYI and you need not take any action/respond to them

3A kind of language occurring chiefly in casual and playful speech, made up typically of short-lived coinages and figures of speech that are deliberately used in place of standard terms for added raciness, humor, irreverence, or other effect.

4Which style of writing is better in an academic context?

5Hey, Jericho!

6Diction is simply the word choice of the writer to create a desired effect or to get the audience feeling a certain way.

7I would like to inform you about the proposed changes due to take place over the coming months.

8Choose the place where you would most likely use informal language:

9Why is it important to avoid jargon in scientific writing?

10Should you use formal or informal English? You write an email to your boss.

11Why is the use of standard English important in writing?

12When is it appropriate to use jargon?

13Most employers want their employees to be tactful when talking to customers.

14Which of these phrases should you avoid in an informal e-mail?

15What do American business persons need to considered in the business context?

16Read the sentence. The answer choice s have similar denotations. Which answer choice has the most positive connotation?Cal and his wife had a debate about moving to a new home.

17It's considered ..... to interrupt others while they are talking.

18Why might an author choose a more complex word like 'devastated' instead of a simple one like 'sad'?

19Nearly

20One should avoid using slang in academic writing

21For the pair Pushy vs. Assertive, which word has a MORE POSITIVE connotation?

22It's good to wear tons of extra accessories (like earrings, bracelets, watches, necklaces) when going to work or a job interview.

23The recording of a deed:

24What type of background check would an organization use to determine if an application is suitable to work with children or be a security guard?

25Unlike e-mail, instant and text messaging are not subject to legal discovery and may not be used in lawsuits.

26Which one of the following pieces of information would be most suitable to be communicated via a text message?

27Harry Potter books rule!

28Which sentence is formal style?

29What is the primary purpose of using formal academic language in a thesis?

30You have been asked to present the sotware test results during the net meeting with the client. Which communication method would you use?

31Which example best illustrates the use of Colloquial Language as a persuasive technique?

32Which of the following is an example of a formal phrase?

33Brand Z, the bath soap I used, is the leading brand in the Philippines.

34Obey laws, pay taxes, serve in the armed forces, serve on a jury, serve as a witness

35Which sentence is more academic?

36What can't be used in informal letters?

37B2 U5 Informal

38It's a good idea to use informal everyday language in an email of advice.

39How can you make first-person writing sound natural?

40What is a chatty style in communication?

41Which sentence is written in a scientific style?

42..... are most easily described as slang.

43Style is the authors

44Which word is most formal?

45What is a polite way to apologize for a mistake or inconvenience you caused?

46For which formal expression we can change "What's up?"

47A liquidated debt is one in which the parties agree

48Which of these is the most appropriate in a formal letter?

49Choose the connotation of giggle?

50Which interview question is permissible for most roles?

51The documentation associated with an accounting application states that the user cannot make copies of the application except for backup purposes. Which of these would describe the location of this documentation?

52What style does not require emotive words?

53A well-developed research instrument can enhance the response rate and reduce ..... to participate in the research study.

54It's important to list references on a resume.

55If you will speak at a celebration of Ramadan, which statement is appropriate in diction based on context and audience? Choose the best answer.

56You want to apologize formally in writing. Which sentence is best?

57Informal language/slang should be described as:

58What does it mean to "accuse a public official for a crime?"

59In Module 1, what are the words 'elderly', 'old', 'aged' 'spritely' examples of?

60Many companies are based in big cities. And jobs are available in all sectors. Which part is the most inappropriate in terms of vocabulary?

61True or False:You can have your teacher as a reference on your resume.