Flashcards on Comprehensive English Language Practice
Comprehensive English Language Practice: Ultimate Guide
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English language skills - Reading & Writing
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Card 1
Question: When writing to a former lecturer to ask for a reference for a job application, would you use formal or informal language?
Answer: Formal language.
Card 2
Question: Would you use formal or informal language when responding to a photo posted by someone you follow on social media?
Answer: Informal language.
Card 3
Question: What style should you use for a report for your company department?
Answer: Formal language.
Card 4
Question: Which tone is appropriate when answering an email from a friend asking for advice?
Answer: Informal language.
Card 5
Question: What tone should you use to invite a friend to visit next weekend?
Answer: Informal language.
Card 6
Question: When requesting a refund for a faulty product you recently bought, should your language be formal or informal?
Answer: Formal language.
Card 7
Question: Identify the function and formality of: 'I regret the inconvenience caused and can assure you that it will not happen again.'
Answer: Function: Apologising. Formal.
Card 8
Question: Which sentence is formal: 'Do you reckon you could put me up for a few days?' or 'To whom it may concern, I am writing to apply for the internship pos
Answer: The internship opening ('To whom it may concern...') is formal; 'Do you reckon you could put me up...' is informal (requesting).
Card 9
Question: Classify: 'Hi Yutian, hope all's well with you!' — function and formality.
Answer: Beginning/greeting. Informal.
Card 10
Question: Classify: 'I would be most grateful if you could provide further details.' — function and formality.
Answer: Requesting. Formal.