Vocabulary - Formal vs Informal Vocabulary for Grade 7 

This Grade 7 worksheet focuses on teaching students the differences between formal and informal vocabulary. Understanding when and how to use formal and informal words is essential for effective communication in various contexts, from casual conversations to professional and academic writing. 

Through exercises such as true/false statements, word sorting, multiple-choice questions, and sentence rewriting, students will practice identifying and using the appropriate vocabulary for both formal and informal situations. 

By completing this worksheet, learners will: 

- Understand the difference between formal and informal vocabulary. 
- Learn when to use formal and informal words based on context. 
- Improve both written and spoken communication by selecting the right level of formality in their language. 

Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 – True/False 
1. False 
2. False 
3. False 
4. False 
5. True 
6. True 
7. True 
8. False 
9. True 
10. False 

Exercise 2 – Sort the word pairs into formal and informal 
Formal: 
- Ask/Inquire 
- Tell/Inform 
- Call/Contact 
- Make/Create 
- Do/Perform 
- Let/Permit 
- Finish/Complete 
- Help/Assist 
- Buy/Purchase 

Informal: 
- Ask/Inquire 
- Call/Contact 
- Find out/Figure out 
- Buy/Purchase 
- Same/Similar 

Exercise 3 – Choose the correct informal word from the pair, suitable for the given informal word 
1. Support 
2. Complete 
3. Chat 
4. Talk 
5. Reach 
6. Proceed 
7. Perform 
8. Seek 
9. Sell 
10. Say 

Exercise 4 – Choose the correct option to complete the sentence 
1. b) Assist 
2. b) Complete 
3. b) Do 
4. b) Contact 
5. b) Make 
6. a) Let 
7. b) Perform 
8. b) Purchase 
9. b) Inform 
10. b) Complete 

Exercise 5 – Rewrite the sentence formally 
1. He made a decision about the meeting. 
2. She purchased a car last week. 
3. They contacted to ask for help. 
4. He allowed me to leave early. 
5. She completed the homework quickly. 
6. He informed me about the news. 
7. They discussed the plan. 
8. We completed the task on time. 
9. He assisted with the project. 
10. She called me this morning. 

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