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The document discusses the differences between formal and informal language. It provides examples of language features that should be avoided in formal writing such as contractions, phrasal verbs, slang, and colloquialisms. Specific alternatives to informal phrases are given, such as "cannot" instead of "can't" and "inflated" instead of "blown up". The document aims to teach writers how to identify informal elements in their writing and replace them with more formal and appropriate language for academic and professional settings.

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Formal Vs Informal 2

The document discusses the differences between formal and informal language. It provides examples of language features that should be avoided in formal writing such as contractions, phrasal verbs, slang, and colloquialisms. Specific alternatives to informal phrases are given, such as "cannot" instead of "can't" and "inflated" instead of "blown up". The document aims to teach writers how to identify informal elements in their writing and replace them with more formal and appropriate language for academic and professional settings.

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Formal/Informal

He
I
Lol Can’t Cause was so
think
stupid
Formal and Informal Writing
Informal Usage Formal
every day Academic Setting
casual Reports
Relaxed Essays
Friends/family Business Setting
Social media Letters
no strict rules (don't care Emails
much about applying Reports
grammar rules )
Informal-Words to Avoid
1st Person or Personal Pronouns (We, I, You)
Instead use 3rd Person: A person, an individual, one
Contractions ---I’m, didn’t, can’t
Instead use I am, did not, cannot
Slang , Cliches, Text Lingo
Examples: Easier said than done, lol, Rosaline
friendzoned Romeo
Abbreviations and Symbols
Examples: &, asap, cause
Example 1
Informal:
I think that it's really bad
that students have to do so
much homework all the time.
teacherweb.com/IL/.../6th-7th-8th.../Informal-vs-Formal-Language.ppt
Example 1
Formal:
Many people, specifically
students, feel that it is unfair
that they receive a surplus of
homework each day.
teacherweb.com/IL/.../6th-7th-8th.../Informal-vs-Formal-Language.ppt
Example 2
Informal:
When you look at bacteria through a
microscope, it might seem like
nothing, but its effects are really
bad if you're exposed to it directly.
Example 2
Formal:
If an individual observes bacteria
through a microscope, one might find
that it appears harmless. However,
individuals exposed to bacteria have a
higher likelihood of contracting the
harmful effects, such as an illness.
teacherweb.com/IL/.../6th-7th-8th.../Informal-vs-Formal-Language.ppt
Word Usage
Formal:
A formal tone uses more complex,
precise adjectives, nouns, verbs
Examples:
good superior
use utilize
some things some reasons
Word Usage
Hesitation fillers:
well
let me think
hmm
Like
er
Informal
Well, this experience is one I will never forget.

Formal
Therefore, this is an experience I will never forget.
Example 3
Informal:

When you're thinking about how to solve a geometry


problem, that's your cerebrum in action. It doesn't
help you remember things, it also contains your
memory, both long-term and short-term.

teacherweb.com/IL/.../6th-7th-8th.../Informal-vs-Formal-Language.ppt
Example 3
Formal:
For instance, when a person attempts to solve a
challenging question, the cerebrum is
processing, and retrieving, the information
necessary to solve the question. The
cerebrum does not only store prior knowledge
or information, it also contains a person's
memory, both long and short-term.
teacherweb.com/IL/.../6th-7th-8th.../Informal-vs-Formal-Language.ppt
Try It Out
Review your essay. Find instances of informal language.
Change those examples to a formal style.

http://www.teachertube.com/video/formal-vs-informal-
writing-what039s-the-difference-and-when-to-use-
them-360551
Some examples of formal and informal
language are shown below:

Contractions- Since the word


contract means to squeeze
together, it seems only logical that a
contraction is two words made
shorter by placing an apostrophe
where letters have been omitted.
Contractions

Examples of common
contractions in the English
language include: I'm: I
am. Can't: can not.
Contractions
Informal: The improvements canʼt be
introduced due to funding restrictions.

Formal: Improvements cannot be introduced


due to funding restrictions.

Informal: I donʼt believe that the results are


accurate.

Formal: The results are not believed to be


accurate.
Contractions
Informal: The research project wonʼt continue
next year.

Formal: The research project will not continue


next year.
Some examples of formal and informal
language are shown below:

Phrasal verbs -
Phrasal verbs are usually two-
word phrases consisting of verb
+ adverb or verb + preposition.
Phrasal verbs
Informal: The balloon was blown up for the
experiment.

Formal: The balloon was inflated for the


experiment.

Informal: The patient got over his illness.

Formal: The patient recovered from his illness.


Phrasal verbs
Informal: The results of the study were mixed
up.

Formal: The results of the study were confused.


Some examples of formal and informal language are
shown below:
Slang/Colloquialism

Colloquialism- a word or phrase that is not


formal or literary and is used in ordinary or
familiar conversation.
slang -a type of language consisting of
words and phrases that are regarded as very
informal, are more common in speech than
writing, and are typically restricted to a
particular context or group of people.
Slang/Colloquialism
Informal: It was raining cats and dogs.

Formal: It was raining very heavily.

Informal:The mob was very rowdy during the


protest against cuts to university funding.

Formal: The crowd was very rowdy during the


protest against the cuts to university funding.
Phrasal verbs
Informal: Lecturers still count on students to
use correct grammar and punctuation in
essays.

Formal:Lecturers expect students to use correct


grammar and punctuation in essays.
Exit Slip:
List two to three things you
learned today about writing an
essay?

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