Informal words in academic writing?

[Nary DD]

hey guys,

can i use some informal words in writing task i and ii ? how about phrasal verbs?

i wonder that using infomal ones when i do writing will cut my score, because it is academic writing. however, sometimes we have to write infomal words to get a beautiful paragraph.

give me some advices.

[chesda]

Hi DD,

I think it's better to write something rather than nothing. If you can't think of the formal words to use that's not bad to use the informal ones. However, using formal words is better to my opinion.

P.

[___Tola___]

Hi,
Remember that informal words are used only in spoken language. Really, It sounds pretty well. But in wtiting, do not think it sounds unature. Only think about grammars, meaning you infer to, esp vocabulary building. Like you say, using phrasal verb is important. It attracts the readers feel want to read.

If you know that this descrease your score, why have to continue!

[Nary DD]

hey Tola and Chesda,

thanks for your help. i got it. Trying to avoid informal words is essential but write them in the case of lacking in vocab.

have a great time na,

[denith]

I say, if you want to stay safe: DONT.

[chesda]

Hi Nary et al,

Just addition, I think that not all the phrasal verbs are informal. Don't you think so?

P.

[vutha_cupid]

Don't care. Go for it!