English: Registers

Question 1

Informal/Casual

Answer 1

May contain slang and people usually use contractions to save time and also incomplete sentences
e.g. Hey, what’s up? I’m gonna go get a snag, do you wanna come with?

Question 2

Formal

Answer 2

Mostly used in academic writing, often has a set of rules of what not to do when using this register, and never breaks rules of written grammar (no don’t or won’t etc.)
e.g. Dear esteemed colleagues, I am pleased to inform you of the upcoming conference…

Question 3

Intimate

Answer 3

Speech about personal topics between close acquaintances such as partners, friends or family
e.g. pet names, inside jokes, flirting, private convos, telling secrets

Question 4

Technical

Answer 4

Contains industry-specific jargon, complex terminology, and precise language
e.g. Attention users, a system update is scheduled tomorrow for 10:00AM. Please ensure all data is saved.

Question 5

Frozen

Answer 5

So formalised that it’s normally recited word-for-word
e.g. Wedding vows, prayers

Question 6

Consultative

Answer 6

A semi-formal conversation necessitating the participation of speakers and listeners
e.g. student and teacher, employer and employee, doctor and patient