| Formal language: | Informal Language: | ||
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(1) |
It is the language spoken in office, | ||
| business and other formal places. |
(1) |
It is the language spoken at home or | |
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(2) |
Proper and standard words are used. | with friends. | |
|
(3) |
It consists of specific purpose words |
(2) |
Improper words and slangs are used. |
| like manager, supervisor, owner, |
(3) |
It has all purpose words like “boss” | |
| employer etc. | that stands for various personalities. | ||
|
(4) |
It is used comparatively less than |
(4) |
It is used in daily life. |
| informal language. |
(5) |
It is used when speaker is in a hurry/ | |
|
(5) |
It is used when the speaker is relaxed. |
Difference between formal and informal language
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