Choosing Formal Vocabulary
Distinguish between formal and informal vocabulary, selecting words appropriate for formal speech and writing such as 'discover' instead of 'find out' and 'request' instead of 'ask for'
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- Replace informal words with formal equivalents in a given text
- Identify formal vocabulary choices in official letters and reports
- Write the same message twice using formal vocabulary for a letter and informal vocabulary for a text message
“When your child is writing something formal — like a letter or a report — do they choose more sophisticated words, like "enquire" instead of "ask" or "sufficient" instead of "enough"?”
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- Type
- Language
- Subject
- English
- Domain
- Vocabulary
- Age range
- Ages 10–12
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