1) Which of the following are levels of formality in English? [choose as many as should apply] a) Presentational b) Consultative c) Indicative d) Casual e) Friendly f) Formal 2) What is “neutral” language? a) Language that many people find offensive. b) Language that is used only in formal situations. c) Language that can be used in any type of situation. d) Language that is natural for native speakers. 3) What are two conversational strategies that decrease as the level of formality increases? [choose 2]   a) Giving advice. b) Speaking directly. c) Criticizing. d) Interrupting. 4) When it comes to using humor in professional situations, you should… a) … always avoid it. b) … use it to make people more comfortable. c) … limit yourself to sarcasm. d) … consider the circumstance and audience carefully. 5) What should you do when you’re not sure whether the situation you’re in is formal or informal?   a) Make sure you use language that you know is neutral. b) Speak directly so that people understand. c) Avoid speaking until you are spoken to. d) Ask someone how formal the situation is.

Levels of Formality in English (Part 2)

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