NumihanaChoose the formal equivalent of the specified expression.
We should say sorry for the error. Expression: say sorry
apologise · discover · assist
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ENGLAND YEAR 6 · ENGLISH · Grammar
Formal and informal vocabulary.
Replace an informal expression with a supplied formal equivalent.
Numihana · England Year 6 · English
Formal and informal vocabulary
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Name: ______________
Date: ______________
Replace an informal expression with a supplied formal equivalent.
Choose the formal equivalent of the specified expression.
Please ask for help. Expression: ask for
assist · request · conclude
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Choose the formal equivalent of the specified expression.
We must put off the meeting. Expression: put off
inform · obtain · postpone
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Replace only help with assist. Keep the rest unchanged.
Please help the visitor.
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Replace only go in with enter. Keep the rest unchanged.
You may go in the room.
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Choose the formal equivalent of the specified expression.
The ceremony will start soon. Expression: start
inform · commence · retain
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Replace only give with provide. Keep the rest unchanged.
Please give the information.
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Which expression in the choices is the less formal equivalent?
Formal expression: attempt
ask for · try · buy
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Numihana · England Year 6 · English
Formal and informal vocabulary
Answer sheet
Name: ______________
Date: ______________
Replace an informal expression with a supplied formal equivalent.
Choose the formal equivalent of the specified expression.
We should say sorry for the error. Expression: say sorry
apologise · discover · assist
apologise
Choose the formal equivalent of the specified expression.
Please ask for help. Expression: ask for
assist · request · conclude
request
Choose the formal equivalent of the specified expression.
We must put off the meeting. Expression: put off
inform · obtain · postpone
postpone
Replace only help with assist. Keep the rest unchanged.
Please help the visitor.
Please assist the visitor.
Replace only go in with enter. Keep the rest unchanged.
You may go in the room.
You may enter the room.
Choose the formal equivalent of the specified expression.
The ceremony will start soon. Expression: start
inform · commence · retain
commence
Replace only give with provide. Keep the rest unchanged.
Please give the information.
Please provide the information.
Which expression in the choices is the less formal equivalent?
Formal expression: attempt
ask for · try · buy
try
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English Appendix 2: Vocabulary, grammar and punctuation · Year 6 · Vocabulary appropriate for formal speech and writing
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