✍️ Formal vs Informal Writing Exercises: Worksheets with Answers

Exercise 1: Replace the informal word with a formal equivalent

1. We need to ______ (find out) the truth. →
2. The meeting was ______ (put off). →
3. Could you ______ (help) me? →
4. Sales ______ (went up) sharply. →

Exercise 2: Rewrite the sentence in formal style

1. I can't come to the party. →
2. Thanks for your help. →
3. Let me know if you need anything. →
4. I'm sorry I'm late. →

Exercise 3: Identify whether the sentence is formal or informal

1. "I'd like to apologise for any inconvenience." →
2. "Sorry for the hassle!" →
3. "The results indicate a significant trend." →
4. "It's gonna be great!" →