[Writing WS001a]

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Introduction to Formal and Informal Vocabulary

Exercise 1: Draw a line from each item on the left (informal words) to a matching item on the right (formal words).

Allotted time: 2-5 minutes

but so and hard a lot good drink small part check

verify minimal/modest percentage/proportion beverage a vast number/amount also/In addition/furthermore valid/legitimate therefore however difficult/challenging

[Writing WS001a]

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Introduction to Formal and Informal Vocabulary

Exercise 1: Draw a line from each item on the left (informal words) to a matching item on the right (formal words).

ANSWER SHEET

but so and hard a lot good drink small part check

however therefore also/In addition/furthermore difficult/challenging a vast number/amount valid/legitimate beverage minimal/modest percentage/proportion verify

[Writing WS001a]

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Introduction to Formal and Informal Vocabulary

Exercise 2: Draw a line from each item on the left (informal words) to a matching item on the right (formal words).

Allotted time: 2-5 minutes

uses changes try not happy about idea enough richer the same as ask

wealthier/more prosperous modifications attempt inquire approximately/roughly employs/utilizes concept/notion equivalent dissatisfied sufficient

[Writing WS001a]

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Introduction to Formal and Informal Vocabulary

Exercise 2: Draw a line from each item on the left (informal words) to a matching item on the right (formal words).

ANSWER SHEET

uses changes try not happy about idea enough richer the same as ask

employs/utilizes modifications attempt dissatisfied approximately/roughly concept/notion sufficient wealthier/more prosperous equivalent inquire

[Writing WS001a]

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Introduction to Formal and Informal Vocabulary

Exercise 3: Draw a line from each item on the left (informal words) to a matching item on the right (formal words).

Allotted time: 2-5 minutes

let somebody know call off get in touch get say sorry put off ask for go up make up for put up with

increase postpone cancel tolerate inform apologise/apologize contact obtain request compensate

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Introduction to Formal and Informal Vocabulary

Exercise 3: Draw a line from each item on the left (informal words) to a matching item on the right (formal words).

ANSWER SHEET

let somebody know call off get in touch get say sorry put off ask for go up make up for put up with

inform cancel contact obtain apologise/apologize postpone request increase compensate tolerate