Formal and informal
words
A.
Scales of
formality
|
Very
formal
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Neutral
|
Very
Informal
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Offspring
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Children
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Kids
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Abode/residence
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House/flat
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place
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Alcoholic beverage
|
drink
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booze
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B.
Short, monosyllabic informal words
It cost me ten quid [pounds]
I’ll help you peel the spuds [potatoes]
My bike’s
been stolen [bicycle]
I always go by tube [word used for the London Underground]
Come and meet my mum and dad [mother and father]
The milk’s in the fridge [refrigator]
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Very formal
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Neutral
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Very informal
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Kip
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A pal
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Friend
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Buddy
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A chap
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Boy
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Cheerio
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Good bye, aurevoir
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Bye-bye
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Swot
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Ta!
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Brainy
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Clever
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Smart
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