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Which style of writing has longer sentences?
Formal writing
My boss has just (let me know / informed me) that I've got to go on a course next week.
Informal - let me know
Which style of writing uses contractions (don't, I'm, can't, etc.)?
Informal writing
Which style of writing uses passive verbs ("to be" verb + past participle)?
Formal writing
(Sorry to say / I am sorry to inform you that) I shall not be able to attend the interview on Friday.
Formal - I am sorry to inform you that
Which style of writing uses phrasal verbs (go on, get out, turn off, etc.)?
Informal writing
Which style of writing sometimes leaves out pronouns?
Informal writing
Why do you have to use polite phrases in a formal letter?
Because you may not know the person you are writing to.
Is "blew up" formal or informal? Why?
It's informal because it's a phrasal verb
Do you use a personal tone or an impersonal tone when writing a formal letter? Why?
Impersonal because you may not know the person you are writing to.
Which is formal: asked or requested?
requested
I am still (very interested in / really keen on) attending the meeting tomorrow.
Formal - very interested in
I can't wait to see my (old mates / ex-colleagues) again.
Informal - old mates
I would be most grateful if (we could fix another new time / a new interview date could be arranged).
Formal - a new interview date could be arranged
Why can't you use ! in a formal piece of writing?
Because exclamation marks are used to show a strong or forceful emotion and excessive enthusiasm is not appropriate.
You start your letter with "Dear Sir or Madam", how do you end it?
Yours faithfully
You start your letter with "Dear Miss McNeil", how do you end it?
Yours sincerely
Are these formal or informal linkers? Also / What's more / As well as that / Then again / Better still
Informal
Are these opinion linkers formal or informal? In my mind / I hold the view that / Personally, I have no doubt that
Formal
Is this phrase formal or informal? Hope to hear from you soon.
Informal


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