ELPT - English Language Proficiency Formal and Informal Register Flashcards
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Which sentence is most appropriate for an academic report?
Answer: The experimental results were conclusive.
Academic reports require formal, precise language that avoids intensifiers and slang.
Which of the following is an informal discourse marker that should be avoided in formal essays?
Answer: Anyway
'Anyway' is a casual discourse marker, whereas 'furthermore', 'however', and 'nevertheless' are formal.
What makes the following sentence informal? 'The new policy is kind of confusing.'
Answer: The use of 'kind of'
'Kind of' is a vague, informal qualifier; formal writing uses words like 'somewhat' or 'rather'.
Which version is the most formal rewrite of 'We need to fix this problem right away'?
Answer: This problem must be addressed immediately.
Formal writing uses modal verbs like 'must', formal nouns like 'issue', and precise adverbs like 'immediately'.
In which context would informal language be appropriate?
Answer: A quick message to a coworker you know well
Informal language is suitable for casual communication with familiar colleagues, not in official or professional documents.
Which sentence demonstrates correct use of impersonal language typical in formal writing?
Answer: The policy has proven to be effective.
Formal writing uses impersonal constructions that avoid first and second person pronouns.
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