Let’s go through each sentence one by one and decide if it’s
formal or
informal.
Remember:
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Formal language is polite, uses full words (no slang), and sounds like something you’d say to a teacher, boss, or in a letter.
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Informal language is casual, might use slang, contractions, or sound like how you talk with friends.
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1.
“Your hair looks very nice today.”
→ This is polite and complete. No slang. Sounds respectful.
✔ Formal
2.
“I haven’t eaten a thing for awhile.”
→ Uses contraction “haven’t” and casual phrase “a thing for awhile.”
✔ Informal
3.
“Dude, where's my car?”
→ Starts with “Dude” — super casual/slang. Also uses contraction “where’s”.
✔ Informal
4.
“Good morning, my name is Johan.”
→ Polite greeting, full sentence, no slang.
✔ Formal
5.
“I am having a very good day today.”
→ Full sentence, no contractions, positive but proper tone.
✔ Formal
6.
“Momin’ sir, nice to seeya.”
→ “Momin’” = slang for “Good morning”, “seeya” = slang for “see you”. Very casual.
✔ Informal
7.
“That movie was awesome!”
→ “Awesome” is casual/excited word. Not wrong, but not formal.
✔ Informal
8.
“Can you pass the potatoes please?”
→ Polite request, full sentence, no slang. Even though it’s at dinner, it’s still properly phrased.
✔ Formal
9.
“Holla if you hear me!”
→ “Holla” = slang for “call out” or “shout”. Very informal/street style.
✔ Informal
10.
“Are you going to the rehearsal dinner tonight?”
→ Complete question, no slang, neutral/polite tone.
✔ Formal
11.
“Yo, look at that zebra in the cage!”
→ Starts with “Yo” — very casual/slang. Excited tone, not proper.
✔ Informal
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Final Answer:
1. Formal
2. Informal
3. Informal
4. Formal
5. Formal
6. Informal
7. Informal
8. Formal
9. Informal
10. Formal
11. Informal
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 6th grade language worksheet.
