Year 8 English · KS3

Grammar: Register — Formal vs Informal

8 lessons, in the order they are taught. Part of the Year 8 English curriculum.

What this topic covers

  1. 1A history of the English language
  2. 2Exploring how a word's meaning can change over time
  3. 3Comparing the Lord's Prayer over time
  4. 4Creating a new word
  5. 5Delivering a persuasive speech about a new word
  6. 6Writing a persuasive speech about a new word
  7. 7Reading an Anglo-Saxon Bible extract
  8. 8Planning a persuasive speech about a new word

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Question 1 of 4

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Which sentence is written in a formal register? 'A: Cheers for getting back to me so quick, really appreciate it. B: We would be grateful if you could confirm your attendance at your earliest convenience. C: Honestly, I can't believe how long it's taking — it's doing my head in. D: Just drop me a message whenever, no worries either way.'

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