大学英语作文formal and informal words

Formal & InformalFormal-learned words, literary words, or “big” wordsCharacteristics of formal words:1) Mainly appear in formal writing, such as scholarly or theoretical works, political and legal documents, and formal lectures and addresses. 2) Many such words contain three or more than three syllables.3) Most of them are of Greek or Latin origin. 4) They are seldom used in daily conversation, except for special purposes. Characteristics of common words:1) They are used by people every day.2) They can be found in all kinds of writing. Characteristics of colloquial words:1) They are mainly used in informal or familiar conversation. 2) They are seldom used in formal writing, and in literary works their main use is to record peoples thoughts and dialogues. 3) They are usually short words of one or two syllables.4) Most of them are of Saxon origin (i. e., not borrowed from Greek, Latin, or French). Features of slang words1) Highly informal2) Vivid and interesting when used appropriately3) Offensive or funny when used inappropriately Features of dialectal words:1) Shown in ones pronunciation2) Omit certain sounds3) Used by uneducated speakersInformalFormal 1Active voicePassive voice2Phrasal verbs Latinate verbs3Direct language Formulaic language4Possible use of slangNo use of slang5Personal form Nominator 6Little use of conjunctionsLinking words 7Few revitalized sentences Revitalized sentences8Direct style Modal usage 91st person singular 1st person plural 1. Active Passive voiceOur technician repaired the fault on 12th June .Now it is your turn to pay us. （Informal )Although the fault was repaired on 12th June , payment for this intervention has still not been received. （Formal）2. Verb forms :Phrasal verbs Latinate The company laid him off because he didnt work much . （Informal )His insufficient production conducted to his dismissal. （Formal）3. Language :Direct& FormulaicIm sorry that Im happy to say that （Informal )We regret to inform you that We have pleasure in announcing that （Formal）4. Personal form& NominatorsIf you lose it, then please contact us as soon as possible . （Informal )Any loss of his document should be reported immediately.（Formal）5.Linking wordsThe bank cant find the payment you say youve made. （Informal )Notwithstanding that the payment has been sent the bank fails to acknowledge it. （Formal）6. Revitalized sentences Anybody or any company. （Informal )any natural person who, and any legal entity which.（Formal）7.Modal usageIf you need any help give us a call. （Informal )Should you require any assistance ,please fell free to contact us .（Formal）8.Singular & Plural Person I can help you to solve this problem. Call me ! （Informal )We can assist in the resolution of his matter .Contract us on our toll-free number. （Formal）9. .Use of slang He had to get some money out of a hole in the wall（Informal )He withdrew the amount from an ATM. （Formal）FormalHe took his umbrella lest it should rain. Dont come otherwise I shall fire. He failed to go there on account of the rain. He works hard despite his old age. In my opinion he is not correct. He got up early in order to have more time to study. Many people get much pleasure from music. He has little money and few friends. I fear that he will not come. The majority of the passengers were rescued. What on earth are you doing?Formal (Informal)He took his umbrella lest (for fear that ) it should rain. Dont come otherwise (or) I shall fire. He failed to go there on account of (because of ) the rain. He works hard despite (in spite of) his old age. In my opinion (I think) he is not correct. He got up early in order to (so as to) have more time to study. Many (lots of) people get much ( a lot of ) pleasure from music. He has little (not much) money and few (not many) friends. I fear (am afraid) that he will not come. The majority ( Most) of the passengers we