Use appropriate vocabulary, sentence, and usage to distinguish between formal and informal language. 0801.3.10

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1. Colloquialisms - examples of formal and informal language
2. Match the Definition Exercises: - Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 (These activities are not interactive, but the answers are at the bottom of this page) [These expired pages are from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.]
3. Rooty's Weekly Root - Three Rootonym puzzles per week with 4 words per puzzle [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine, and is no longer being updated.]
4. Rootonym - Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 - studying the roots/cells: cess/ced, cept/cip and cur. [These expired pages are from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine.]
5. Techniques for Writing: Using Specific Language - Strike a balance between specific and general language. Interactive exercise. [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
6. Vocabulary University - acquire and retain vocabulary. [This expired page is from the Internet Archive known as the Wayback Machine, and is no longer being updated.]
7. Writing an Informal Letter - Understanding the difference between formal and informal letters, vocabulary practice, writing practice
   
   

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