The document outlines the differences between formal and informal vocabulary and phrases, providing examples and exercises for matching and rewriting sentences. It includes specific tasks like matching synonyms, transforming sentences from informal to formal and vice versa, and completing sentences with formal synonyms. Additionally, it presents a scenario for rewriting an informal email into a formal one.

1. FORMAL VS
INFORMAL

2. 2
FORMAL OR INFORMAL VOCABULARY
sufficient
injustice
profession
opportunity
Formal Informal
now
sacrifice
immediately
chance
enough
job
give up
not fair
CAN YOU MATCH THESE FORMAL AND INFORMAL WORDS WITH THE SAME
MEANINGS (SYNONYMS)?

3. 3
MATCH THE INFORMAL AND FORMAL PHRASES
About …
And
Because …
But
If …
Many
Careful / Cautious
Enough
Sorry!
While / Whereas
We regret…
Sufficient
As well as …
Regarding / Concerning …
As a result of / due to (the fact) …
Should …
Several / Numerous
Prudential
Informal Formal

4. 4
MATCH THE INFORMAL AND FORMAL PHRASES
Fill me in
Find out
Get
Get in touch
Go over
Make sure
Supply
Tell
Begin
Check
Verify
Inform
Disclose
Furnish
Receive
Exceed
Ensure
Commence
Ascertain
Contact
Informal Formal

5. 5
REWRITE THESE SENTENCES TO BE FORMAL
• They bought an awesome house around the corner.
• There were lots of people at the museum.
• Jane isn’t going to tell anyone.
• Oscar started freaking out about the test.
• When the cops arrived, the crook ran outside.
• He checked his cell for any messages.
• The family chilled by the pool all afternoon.
• She bought a bunch of stuff at the mall.

6. 6
REWRITE THESE SENTENCES TO BE INFORMAL
• We have pleasure in announcing that …
• We regret to inform you that …
• He made a withdrawal from an ATM.
• Should you require assistance, feel free to contact us.
• She appears to be upset about something.
• He may not be correct about that.
• She asked if it was adequate.

7. 7
COMPLETE THE SENTENCE USING FORMAL
SYNONYMS
• I_________ to__________ you that our prices have ________. (sorry - tell
- gone up)
• Please ____________ if you ______________ ________________ (let me know
– can make it – ASAP)

8. 8
REWRITE THIS EMAIL TO MAKE IT FORMAL
Hello Professor Smith,
I’m sorry to tell you but im sick and will not be able to come to class.
Tell me what I’ll be missing.
Thnx in advance.
See ya Wednesday.
Jason