Midterm test II on Discourse Analysis for the 2nd

Bob: No. Was it big?

Jessica: Not really - about 350 pupils.

Bob: No meat! That is weird. My school was pretty strict. There were rules for just about everything! For example, at break time you weren't allowed to just stand around doing nothing, you had to play football or basketball or you had to join one of the clubs - the chess club, something like that. And if you didn't want to do any of these things you had to walk along a yellow line around the edge of the playground.

Jessica: Like prisoners.

Bob: Yeah, and they were really strict about fighting. Once, this older kid in year 12thew some water over me. My shirt got soaked and I was cold, so I went to the teacher and asked if I could call someone to bring me another shirt, and you know what happened?

Jessica: What?

Bob: I got suspended for fighting.

Jessica: Suspended? That isn't fair.

Bob: Yeah, and then ...

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b) The sentences below use a formal or informal register. Rewrite them to make them sound more formal or informal.(4 points)



Example:
Terrific! (informal) It was very good! (neutral) It was outstanding! (formal)

1. 
   Fancy a quick drink?
   

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2. 
   What’s up?
   

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3. 
   Kindly refrain from smoking.
   

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4. 
   If you require further assistance contact Mr John.
   

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5. 
   There was loads of booze at the party.
   

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6. 
   Only food purchased here may be eaten on the premises.
   

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7. 
   It is highly recommended that you book a long time in advance.
   

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8. 
   We regret to inform you that we are unable to comply with your request.
   

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