Formal vs Informal LanguageATI TEAS 7 cheat sheet

Knowing the register

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Formal

No contractions, no slang
Third person; precise vocabulary
Used in reports, academic writing, documentation

Informal

Contractions, idioms, first and second person
Fine in texts and casual email

Clinical Writing

Objective and specific — 'ambulated 20 feet', not 'did okay'
Avoid judgment words and abbreviations that are not approved

Test Cue

The most formal answer is usually the one without contractions or slang

Key takeaway

Knowing the register

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