Choosing Formal Vocabulary

Question 1

Rewrite the following sentence using formal vocabulary for every informal word: "The coach told the players to gear up early, find out the playbook, and let us know if they can make it to the game." Which of the four options is the fully formal version?

Accepted Answer

The coach instructed the players to prepare early, ascertain the playbook, and inform us if they can attend the game.

Answer

The coach told the players to prepare early, find out the playbook, and inform us if they can make it to the game.

Answer

The coach commanded the players to gear up early, discover the playbook, and notify us if they can attend the game.

Answer

The coach instructed the players to gear up early, ascertain the playbook, and let us know if they can attend the game.

Question 2

In the sentence, “Please let me know if you can help me with the project,” which word best replaces the informal phrase “let me know” with a formal equivalent?

Accepted Answer

inform

Answer

request

Answer

tell

Answer

ask

Question 3

In the sentence, “The teacher asked for the homework,” which word should replace the informal phrase “asked for” to make the sentence more formal?

Accepted Answer

requested

Answer

ordered

Answer

inquired

Answer

demanded

Try three questions

Rewrite the following sentence using formal vocabulary for every informal word: "The coach told the players to gear up early, find out the playbook, and let us know if they can make it to the game." Which of the four options is the fully formal version?

In the sentence, “Please let me know if you can help me with the project,” which word best replaces the informal phrase “let me know” with a formal equivalent?

In the sentence, “The teacher asked for the homework,” which word should replace the informal phrase “asked for” to make the sentence more formal?

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