Register

Question 1

What does register refer to

Answer 1

Degree of formality

Question 2

What are the two most common language registers

Answer 2

Formal

Informal

Question 3

What is formal register more appropriate for

Answer 3

Professional writing and letters to a superior or a stranger. It is impersonal and often written without emotion

Question 4

Give examples formal writing pieces

Answer 4

Formal letters
Academic essays
Reports 
Official speeches
Announcements 
Professional emails
Reviews 
Articles 
Technical writing 
Obituary 
Eulogy 
Agenda and minutes
Editorials

Question 5

When should informal register be used

Answer 5

Is conversational and appropriate when writing to friends and people you know very well

Question 6

Give examples of informal register writing

Answer 6

Personal emails 
Messages
Blogs 
Friendly letters
Diaries and journals
Creative essays 
Interview 
Dialogue 
Memo

Question 7

Read through formal and informal register table