Formal Language ESL Worksheet

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ESL Worksheet: Formal Language

Instructions: Which is more formal?

Q1 - If I ____ you.....
 
was
 
were
Q2 - I would be grateful if you ____ send me the cheque without further delay.
 
would
 
could
Q3 - I am available for interview ____.
 
at any time
 
at your convenience
Q4 - I look forward to an answer___.
 
soon
 
as soon as possible
 
at your earliest convenice
 
ASAP
Q5 - ____, I look forward to hearing from you.
 
Thanks
 
Thank you
 
Thanking you in advance
Q6 - Dear _____,
 
Dear Mr John
 
Dear Mr John Jacobs
 
Dear Mr Jacobs
Q7 - It is ____ good.
 
very
 
really
Q8 - ____ we forget.
 
Lest
 
In case

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