Formal vs Informal Language THE COMMANDMENTS OF FORMAL

Formal vs. Informal Language THE COMMANDMENTS OF FORMAL WRITING

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Formal and Informal Writing INFORMAL USAGE every day casual relaxed friends/family social media no strict rules (don't care much about applying grammar rules ) Academic Setting ◦ Reports ◦ Essays Business Setting ◦ Letters ◦ Interviews ◦ Emails ◦ Reports ◦ Manipulation

Informal--Words to Avoid 1 st Person, 2 nd Person, or Personal Pronouns (We, I, You) Instead use 3 rd 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.

Example 1 Formal: � Many people, specifically students, feel that it is unfair that they receive a surplus of homework each day.

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. (Ms. Smolko is not looking at bacteria currently)

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.

Word Usage Formal: A formal tone uses more complex, precise adjectives, nouns, verbs Examples: good superior use utilize some things some reasons

Forbidden Words Good Bad Things Stuff A lot/ alot Beautiful Terrible Pretty Nice Said Ugly Really Very

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 brain in action. It doesn't help you remember things, it also contains your memory, both long-term and short-term. (Ms. Smolko has never once thought about solving a geometry problem)

Example 3 Formal: For instance, when a person attempts to solve a challenging question, the brain is processing, and retrieving, the information necessary to solve the question. The brain does not only store prior knowledge or information, it also contains a person's memory, both long- and short-term.

Additional Phrases to Avoid Past Tense Verbs: • “The author argued that juveniles should not be trialed as adults. ” Essay Introductions: • “In this essay, I chose to write about the effects of pollution. ” Rhetorical Questions: • Who needs them?