EnglishYear 6Writing

Write in formal register

Write effectively in formal register using passive voice, subjunctive, and formal conjunctions (furthermore, consequently, however)

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine you are writing a letter to your headteacher. You wouldn't say 'Hey, what's up?' — you'd use proper, grown-up words!

  2. 2

    Which sentence sounds more formal?

  3. 3

    Let's change a casual sentence into a formal one.

  4. 4

    Tap the formal words to build a sentence.

  5. 5

    Which word is most formal?

  6. 6

    Drag the formal phrases into the right order.

  7. 7

    Which sentence is formal?

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