Scribd
Upload
34 views2 pages

Formal Versus Informal

The document compares formal and informal language by providing examples of how to say the same thing in two different ways. Formal language uses more proper and polite terms, while informal language uses more casual and colloquial terms. Some examples given include saying "your arrival" versus "when you arrive", "she has the ability" versus "she can", and "our destination" versus "the place where we want to go". The document provides a table with many additional examples of terms that can be said formally or informally.

Uploaded by

abril iñon rukavina
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
34 views2 pages

Formal Versus Informal

The document compares formal and informal language by providing examples of how to say the same thing in two different ways. Formal language uses more proper and polite terms, while informal language uses more casual and colloquial terms. Some examples given include saying "your arrival" versus "when you arrive", "she has the ability" versus "she can", and "our destination" versus "the place where we want to go". The document provides a table with many additional examples of terms that can be said formally or informally.

Uploaded by

abril iñon rukavina
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

Formal versus informal language

Study the following table. This is how to say the same thing in two different
ways

Formal Informal
Your arrival When you arrive
She has the ability She can
Our destination The place where we want to go
To distinguish To tell the difference
To consider To think about
Concerned about you Worried about you
Revision should be done You should revise
We will We’ll
Firstly To start with / …. , for a start.
Secondly/besides/ furthermore, Another good thing is / what’s more/
Not only that,
Lastly, And one of the best things is .. / And
best of all,/ The most important thing
is..
However/ on the other hand But / …., though
Thus/ consequently/ so
Many Loads of / lots of
This will be of great benefit to you It will do you good
It will cease to be a problem It won’t be a problem anymore
Enquire ask
Opportunity chance
People consume a tremendous amount People use a huge amount of
of…
Repeatedly Again and again
Deficiency Lack of
Sufficient Enough
Although the fault was repaired on 12th Our technician repaired the fault on
June, payment for this intervention has 12th June.

1
still not been received. Now it’s your turn to pay us.

We regret to inform you that … I’m sorry but …


We have pleasure in announcing that … I’m happy to say that …

Should you require any assistance, If you need any help, give us a call.
please feel free to contact us …
We can assist in the resolution of this I can help you to solve this problem.
matter. Call me!
Contact us on 0224555656.
This a course of action we are anxious We don't want to do this …
to avoid …
It is pouring rain It’s raining cats and dogs.
Concerning About
It wasn’t successful It didn’t work out
Gain weight Put on weight
During my absence While I was away
Remain calm Pull yourself together
Seize an opportunity Jump at a chance
Start to like something It will soon grow on you
I will not tolerate I will not put up with this
At your earliest convenience As soon as possible

Source: [Link]

You might also like