Formal and informal language

  • Standard English is the accepted grammar and punctuation that should be used to communicate in English

  • Formal language has a serious tone, uses Standard English and complex vocabulary & sentence structure

  • Informal language has a playful tone, uses non-Standard English and devices such as slang, idioms and abbreviations

  • How formal or informal the language should be depends on the audience

  • CRAFT - Formal & informal language

    Identify and use formal & informal language

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