ELPT - English Language Proficiency Formal and Informal Register Flashcards
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Which sentence avoids contractions and is therefore more formal?
Answer: We do not currently have the data.
Avoiding contractions like 'don't' and 'haven't' makes writing more formal.
In a formal research paper, which phrase best replaces 'figured out'?
Answer: determined
'Determined' is a precise, formal verb, while 'figured out' is an informal phrasal verb.
Which sentence is written in an appropriate register for a cover letter?
Answer: I am highly motivated to contribute to your organization.
A cover letter requires formal vocabulary, full sentences, and a professional tone.
Which of the following is an example of hedging language appropriate for formal academic writing?
Answer: The results suggest that...
Academic writing uses hedging language like 'suggest', 'indicate', or 'appear' to express caution.
Which salutation is correct for a formal email when you do not know the recipient's name?
Answer: Dear Sir or Madam,
'Dear Sir or Madam' is the standard formal salutation when the recipient's name is unknown.
Which sentence correctly shifts from informal to formal register?
Answer: Informal: 'He got the job.' → Formal: 'He was offered the position.'
Formal language uses precise, professional vocabulary such as 'offered the position' instead of 'got the job'.
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