Using Formal and Informal Language 1.0

Descrição

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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Resumo de Recurso

Questão 1

Questão
I'm afraid we will have to [blank_start]postpone[blank_end] tomorrow's meeting.
Responda
  • postpone
  • take a raincheck for
  • put off

Questão 2

Questão
I hope that staff will not find the new shift working timetable [blank_start]too inconvenient[blank_end].
Responda
  • too inconvenient
  • too much hassle
  • too much of a pain

Questão 3

Questão
We will need to examine the situation, in order to [blank_start]establish[blank_end] what can be done to rectify it.
Responda
  • establish
  • scope out
  • suss out

Questão 4

Questão
The offer of employment is made subject to the provision of [blank_start]satisfactory[blank_end] references.
Responda
  • satisfactory
  • stonking
  • awesome

Questão 5

Questão
[blank_start]Dear Sir[blank_end], Thank you for your recent enquiry regarding our services.
Responda
  • Dear Sir
  • Hi Mr Patel
  • Dear Mr Patel

Questão 6

Questão
I am [blank_start]very grateful[blank_end] to have the opportunity to work with your company.
Responda
  • very grateful
  • over the moon
  • made up