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Formal vs Informal English
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UK ๐ 1700 Communication
Key Facts
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Formal: no contractions, passive voice, technical vocabulary, complex sentences (reports, applications)
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Informal: contractions (it's, don't), slang, shorter sentences, direct address (texts, conversations)
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Business English: subject line, clear opening, action items, professional closing โ key IELTS/exam skill
๐ Did you know? The word "you" was originally plural in English โ "thou" was singular; "you" was used to show respect; over time "thou" disappeared and "you" became both singular and plural
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Category
Communication
Country
๐ UK
Year / Era
1700
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