11. Which of the following contractions is commonly used in informal writing?
(c) "It's" ✅ (Correct) – Contractions like "it's" (it is) are informal.
(a) "It is" ❌ (Incorrect) – "It is" is used in formal writing.
(b) "Therefore" ❌ (Incorrect) – "Therefore" is a transition word, not a contraction.
(d) "Must not" ❌ (Incorrect) – "Must not" is the formal version of "mustn't."
12. Which linking word is used in the formal text to show cause and effect?
(b) "Consequently" ✅ (Correct) – "Consequently" is a formal linking word for cause and effect.
(a) "So" ❌ (Incorrect) – "So" is more common in informal writing.
(c) "Gonna" ❌ (Incorrect) – "Gonna" is slang, not a linking word.
(d) "You know" ❌ (Incorrect) – "You know" is a conversational filler, not a linking word.
13. Which sentence from the informal text uses slang?
(a) "The teachers here are super chill." ✅ (Correct) – "Super chill" is slang for "very relaxed."
(b) "The school provides high-quality education." ❌ (Incorrect) – This is formal and professional.
(c) "The students engage in academic activities." ❌ (Incorrect) – No slang words are used here.
(d) "Educators employ structured methods of instruction." ❌ (Incorrect) – This is a formal way
of describing teaching methods.
14. Why is the phrase "students gotta work hard" considered informal?
(b) "Gotta" is an informal contraction of 'got to'. ✅ (Correct) – "Gotta" is not used in formal
writing.
(a) "Students" is an informal word. ❌ (Incorrect) – "Students" is neutral, not informal.
(c) "Work hard" is an incorrect phrase." ❌ (Incorrect) – "Work hard" is correct in both formal
and informal writing.
(d) "Gotta" is a formal expression. ❌ (Incorrect) – "Gotta" is not formal.
15. Which sentence is more appropriate for formal writing?
(c) "Students must adhere to academic guidelines." ✅ (Correct) – This sentence is structured
formally.
(a) "Students should totally follow the rules." ❌ (Incorrect) – "Totally" makes it sound informal.
(b) "Gotta follow the rules, guys!" ❌ (Incorrect) – "Gotta" and "guys" are informal.
(d) "Following rules is, like, super important." ❌ (Incorrect) – "Like" and "super" make this
casual.
Identifying Formal vs. Informal Vocabulary
16. Which of the following words is a formal synonym for "kids"?
(b) "Children" ✅ (Correct) – "Children" is used in formal writing.
(a) "Guys" ❌ (Incorrect) – "Guys" is informal.
(c) "Buddies" ❌ (Incorrect) – "Buddies" means "friends" in casual speech.
(d) "Little ones" ❌ (Incorrect) – This is informal and conversational.
17. Which word would be used in a formal letter instead of "help"?
(d) "Assist" ✅ (Correct) – "Assist" is a formal synonym for "help."
(a) "Lend a hand" ❌ (Incorrect) – This phrase is informal.
(b) "Give a hand" ❌ (Incorrect) – This is also informal.
(c) "Sort out" ❌ (Incorrect) – "Sort out" is a phrasal verb, often used in informal speech.
18. What is an informal way to say "I regret to inform you" in an email?
(c) "Sorry to say this, but…" ✅ (Correct) – This is casual and conversational.
(a) "I must convey my regrets." ❌ (Incorrect) – This is overly formal.
(b) "It is unfortunate that I must inform you." ❌ (Incorrect) – This is too professional for casual
speech.
(d) "I am obligated to inform you." ❌ (Incorrect) – This is too rigid and professional.
Practical Applications of Formal vs. Informal Language
19. Which greeting is appropriate for a formal email?
(b) "Dear Sir/Madam," ✅ (Correct) – This is a standard formal greeting.
(a) "Hey there!" ❌ (Incorrect) – This is informal and too casual.
(c) "Yo, what's up?" ❌ (Incorrect) – "Yo" and "what's up" are slang.
(d) "Hi buddy!" ❌ (Incorrect) – "Buddy" is too informal for a formal email.
20. What is an appropriate way to close a formal letter?
(a) "Sincerely," ✅ (Correct) – "Sincerely" is a professional and polite closing.
(b) "See ya!" ❌ (Incorrect) – "See ya" is informal.
(c) "Catch you later!" ❌ (Incorrect) – This phrase is too casual.
(d) "Bye for now!" ❌ (Incorrect) – This is conversational and informal.
