Formal and Informal English

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LANGUAGE STYLE

Three main language styles:
1. Formal >> official, legal, semi-professional
    We can use formal when we don’t know anything about the person who receives letter. (Dear sir or madam)
    We can also use formal when we know title or name of person. Never met or exchanged info. (Dear sir,)

2. Semi Formal >> semi-professional, semi-friendly
    The Semi Formal is used when we know name of person and have exchanged greetings.

3. Informal >> friendly, slang, vulgar
    It's cool to use informal when we know person well and on familiar terms.

Different Syles between Informal and Formal English

1. Active and Passive Voice
Informal >> Our technician repaired the fault on 12th June. Now it’s your turn to pay us
Formal >> Although the fault was repaired on 12th June,payment for this intervention has still not been
                 received.

2. Verb Form: Phrasal Verbs & Latinate
Informal >> The company laid him off because he didn't work much.
Formal >> His insufficient production conducted to his dismissal.

3. Language: Direct & Formulaic
Informal >> I’m sorry but …
                   I’m happy to say that …
Formal >> We regret to inform you that …
                 We have pleasure in announcing that …

4. Use of Slang
Informal >> He had to get some money out of a hole in the wall …
Formal >> He withdrew the amount from an ATM.

5. Personal Form & Nominators
Informal >> If you lose it, then please contact us as soon as possible.
Formal >> Any loss of this document should be reported immediately …

6. Linking Word
Informal >> The bank can’t find the payment you say you’ve made.
Formal >> Notwithstanding that the payment has been sent the bank fails to acknowledge it.

7. Revitalised Sentence
Informal >> Anybody or any company.
Formal >> … any natural person who, and any legal entity which …

8. Modal Usage
Informal >> If you need any help give us a call.
Formal >> Should you require any assistance, please feel free to contact us …

9. Singular or Plural person
Informal >> I can help you to solve this problem. Call me!
Formal >>We can assist in the resolution of this matter.Contact us on our toll-free number.

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