Quiz by max.ruddock, created more than 1 year ago

When we communicate with people we don't know very well, we need to use formal language. We also need to use formal language in most workplace situations. Try this quiz to test how good you are at spotting the difference between formal and informal language.

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Using Formal and Informal Language 1.0

Question 1 of 6

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I'm afraid we will have to ❌ tomorrow's meeting.

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postpone

take a raincheck for

put off

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Question 2 of 6

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I hope that staff will not find the new shift working timetable ❌.

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too inconvenient

too much hassle

too much of a pain

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Question 3 of 6

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We will need to examine the situation, in order to ❌ what can be done to rectify it.

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establish

scope out

suss out

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Question 4 of 6

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The offer of employment is made subject to the provision of ❌ references.

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satisfactory

stonking

awesome

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Question 5 of 6

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❌, Thank you for your recent enquiry regarding our services.

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Dear Sir

Hi Mr Patel

Dear Mr Patel

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Question 6 of 6

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I am ❌ to have the opportunity to work with your company.

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very grateful

over the moon

made up

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