Answer to Question #301897 in English for kylie

Question

Tell whether the following sentences are FORMAL or INFORMAL. If it is INFORMAL, 

underline the word/words that makes/make it/them informal then write the appropriate 

word to observe a more formal tone. 

 1. Garry put it off till tomorrow. 

 2. In the darkness he could not make out the size of the camp. 

 3. The earthquake caused loss of life. 

 4. The patient got over his illness. 

 5. It was raining cats and dogs. 

 6. We believe the practice is unsustainable. 

 7. Martha went to the office to talk to the C.E.O. 

 8. The improvements can’t be introduced due to funding restriction.

Answer 1

1. Gary put it off till tomorrow. formal

2. In the darkness, he could not make out the size of the camp. -formal

3. The earthquake caused a loss of life. -informal (it should be loss of lives and not life)

4. The patient got over his illness. formal

5. It was raining cats and dogs. -formal 

6. We believe the practice is unsustainable. -formal 

7. Martha went to the office to talk to the C.E.O. formal

8. The improvements can’t be introduced due to funding restrictions. -formal