What is formal / Informal?

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Put a tick in the correct boxes in the following table.
Features Formal Writing Informal Writing
Use of contractions
(e.g. Ill, shes, theyre)
Use of slang words and
expressions
(e.g. you crazy dude, bump
into)
Use of Formal Tone
(e.g. I would like to invite you
to the party.)
Use of incomplete sentences
(e.g. Dont give up, Hope
you will get well soon)
Use short forms of dates
(e.g. 30 / 3)
Use Formal Greeting
(e.g. Hi, Peter, Hello Cally
Use Formal Complimentary
close
(e.g. Yours faithfully, Your
sincerely)