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Formal or Informal Register Worksheet (Grade 7)

Free printable Grade 7 register worksheet. Students classify sentences as formal or informal, a core secondary English language skill for matching tone to audience. Answer key included.

Grade 7 · Grammar worksheet
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Formal or Informal Register

Writers match their level of formality to the audience and situation. Formal register avoids contractions and slang; informal register is relaxed and conversational. Label each sentence formal or informal.

  1. 1.
    Formal or informal register? "Applications must be received no later than 30 June."
    • a) Formal
    • b) Informal
  2. 2.
    Formal or informal register? "Visitors must sign the register upon arrival."
    • a) Formal
    • b) Informal
  3. 3.
    Formal or informal register? "No worries, catch ya after school."
    • a) Formal
    • b) Informal
  4. 4.
    Formal or informal register? "Chuck your bag over there and grab a seat."
    • a) Formal
    • b) Informal
  5. 5.
    Formal or informal register? "Nah, I can't come, I've got footy training."
    • a) Formal
    • b) Informal
  6. 6.
    Formal or informal register? "The committee has approved the proposal in its entirety."
    • a) Formal
    • b) Informal
  7. 7.
    Formal or informal register? "We regret to inform you that the event has been cancelled."
    • a) Formal
    • b) Informal
  8. 8.
    Formal or informal register? "Please direct all enquiries to the principal's office."
    • a) Formal
    • b) Informal
  9. 9.
    Formal or informal register? "It's gonna be a scorcher tomorrow, hey?"
    • a) Formal
    • b) Informal
  10. 10.
    Formal or informal register? "Students are required to submit the assignment by Friday."
    • a) Formal
    • b) Informal
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