Formal and Informal Speech
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- Q1Which of the following is an example of formal speech?Hi there, what can I do for you today?Hey dude, what's up?Yo, Johnson! What do you want?Good morning, Mr. Johnson. How may I assist you today?30s
- Q2Which of the following is an example of informal speech?Could you please pass me that pen?Excuse me, may I kindly request you to hand me that pen?Pardon me, but would you mind passing me that pen?Hey, could you pass me that pen?30s
- Q3What is an example of formal speech?Giving a presentation at a conferenceTexting your coworker about a projectChatting with friends at a cafeTalking to your family at home30s
- Q4Which of the following is an example of informal speech?Texting your friend about weekend plansDelivering a speech at a business meetingGiving a lecture to studentsDiscussing research findings with colleagues30s
- Q5Which of the following is an example of formal speech?Sending an email to colleaguesHaving a phone conversation with a clientDelivering a keynote address at a corporate eventChatting with coworkers at the office pantry30s
- Q6When is it appropriate to use formal speech?When talking to close friendsWhen texting a coworkerWhen attending a casual gatheringDuring a job interview30s
- Q7In which situation is formal speech typically used?Giving a business pitch to investorsChatting with family members at homeTexting a friend to make plansEngaging in small talk with acquaintances30s
- Q8When is it appropriate to use informal speech?Participating in a formal meetingChatting with friends at a social gatheringGiving a business presentation to clientsEngaging in a professional interview30s