Identify formal and informal language
Identify and discuss how language, structure and presentation contribute to meaning; distinguish formal and informal register
What you'll learn
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Imagine you're writing a letter to your gran — you'd use "Dear Gran" and "Love from" 📝. Now imagine writing to the headteacher — you'd use "Dear Mrs Jones" and "Yours sincerely" instead!
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Which one is formal — "Hey, what's up?" or "Good morning, how are you?"
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Let's compare two ways to say the same thing.
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Drag each phrase to the right box — formal or informal.
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Which word is more formal — 'help' or 'assist'?
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Tap the informal version of 'I require your assistance.'
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Is 'Please find attached my homework.' formal or informal?
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