Question

Assignment Question :

Compare four pairs of sentences. It will not be difficult for you to decide which are written in formal style and which in informal. What features of formality or informality can you find in the sentences?

1. Thanks a lot for the invitation, hut I'm afraid I can't come.	1. Thank you very much for your kind invitation. I regret it will not be possible for me to come.
2. I really can't comment on the findings of this paper.	2. I am not currently in a position to provide any comments on the findings of this paper.
3. Will you write me back as soon as possible? I am waiting for your reply.	3. I would greatly appreciate hearing from you at your earliest convenience.
4. If you need any further details, please let me know. With best wishes, Alex.	4. I should be pleased to provide any further details you request. Sincerely yours, Alex Brown.

Answer 1

The correct style are as shown below :

1.Informal	1.Formal
2.Informal	2.Formal
3.Informal	3.Formal
4.Informal	4.Formal

1.Thank you is formal and thanks is more informal.

2.The informal sentence is more spontaneous than the formal sentence in this case.

3.The informal sentence is more casual than the formal sentence.

4.Best wishes is more informal while Sincerely is used in formal communication style.