Grade 7 Vocabulary: Formal Writing Words [Free PDF]

Vocabulary for Formal Writing for Grade 7 English Grammar Worksheet

This Grade 7 worksheet focuses on enhancing students' formal writing skills by teaching them to use precise, professional vocabulary. The exercises are designed to help students replace informal words with formal terms, making their writing more suitable for academic and professional contexts.

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What is the topic?

In this worksheet, students will focus on improving their formal writing by using precise vocabulary. Formal writing requires clear, professional language that avoids slang, informal expressions, or vague terms. By replacing informal words with more formal vocabulary, students will be better prepared for academic writing tasks, such as essays, reports, and other professional communication.

What’s in this worksheet?

1. Exercise 1 – True or False: Students determine whether the statements about the use of formal vocabulary in writing are true or false.
2. Exercise 2 – Sort the Words: Students categorize the following 10 words into "Informal" and "Formal," helping them understand which words are appropriate for formal writing.
3. Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks: Students fill in the blanks with the most formal vocabulary word, making their sentences sound more professional.
4. Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions: Students select the most formal word from a list of options to complete a sentence.
5. Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting: Students rewrite informal sentences using more formal vocabulary to improve their writing style.

Definitions, examples, techniques, and tips

Definitions  
- **Formal Writing**: Writing that is structured, precise, and uses professional vocabulary, suitable for academic or business contexts.  
- **Informal Vocabulary**: Casual language that is commonly used in conversation but is not appropriate for formal writing.  
- **Formal Vocabulary**: Words that are more precise, professional, and appropriate for formal contexts, such as academic essays and reports.

Examples  
- "The dog barked loudly." → "The dog made a loud noise." (Informal to formal transformation)  
- "The food was delicious." → "The food was exceptionally tasty." (Using more formal vocabulary)  
- "She ran very quickly to catch the bus." → "She hurriedly ran to catch the bus." (Using precise vocabulary)

Techniques  
1. Replace informal words with more specific and formal alternatives to improve clarity and professionalism.  
2. Focus on using verbs that convey a more formal tone, such as "proceed" instead of "go" or "purchase" instead of "buy."  
3. Practice writing sentences in both informal and formal styles to recognize the differences in word choice.

Quick Learning Tips  
- Avoid words like "stuff," "get," and "ask." Replace them with "materials," "obtain," and "inquire" to make your writing sound more professional.
- Pay attention to the tone of your writing. Formal writing should be precise, clear, and devoid of casual or emotional language.
- When rewriting sentences, consider how changing a word improves the overall tone and makes it more suitable for formal contexts.

Why is it important to learn this?

Formal vocabulary is essential for students to express themselves clearly and professionally in academic and professional settings. Using precise, formal language helps students avoid misunderstandings, conveys their ideas effectively, and ensures that their writing meets the expectations of formal writing tasks, such as essays, reports, and presentations. Mastering formal vocabulary is a crucial skill for future academic success and career advancement.

Where will this knowledge help you?

This knowledge will help students in:  
1. **Exams**: Formal vocabulary is essential in writing tasks for essays, reports, and other academic assignments where clarity and professionalism are key.  
2. **Writing Tasks**: Mastery of formal vocabulary improves the quality of writing, making it suitable for academic and professional purposes.  
3. **Class Participation**: Using formal vocabulary allows students to express their ideas more clearly and respectfully in discussions, presentations, and debates.

How to use this worksheet?

1. Attempt independently first: Start by completing the exercises on your own to test your understanding of formal vocabulary.
2. Review answers carefully: After completing the worksheet, check if your word choices made the sentences sound more professional and appropriate for formal writing.
3. Correct mistakes: Use the answer key to identify mistakes and understand how stronger, more formal vocabulary can improve your writing.
4. Practice regularly: Keep practicing by rewriting informal sentences and paragraphs using formal vocabulary to reinforce your learning.

Important tips and tricks

1. **Common mistakes**: A common mistake is using casual words like "stuff" or "things" instead of more specific terms like "materials" or "factors."
2. **What examiners expect**: Examiners expect students to use precise, formal vocabulary that enhances the clarity and professionalism of their writing.
3. **How to score full marks**: Focus on selecting the most appropriate and formal words for the context. Practice using these words in your writing to improve your ability to express yourself professionally.
4. **Approaching activity-based tasks**: When rewriting sentences, aim to make your writing sound more formal, clear, and direct, focusing on precision and professionalism.

Complete answer key

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

Exercise 2 – Sort the Words  
**Informal**  
1. buy  
2. get  
3. ask  
4. big  
5. go  
6. start  
7. help  
8. say  
9. need  
10. stuff  

**Formal**  
1. purchase  
2. obtain  
3. inquire  
4. enormous  
5. proceed  
6. commence  
7. assist  
8. declare  
9. require  
10. materials  

Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks  
1. proceed  
2. present  
3. submit  
4. assess  
5. evaluate  
6. collaborate  
7. conclude  
8. request  
9. commence  
10. analyze  

Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions  
1. b) Submit  
2. c) Require  
3. b) Obtain  
4. d) Proceed  
5. c) Commence  
6. a) Assist  
7. b) Evaluate  
8. c) Inquire  
9. b) Conclude  
10. c) Analyze  

Exercise 5 – Sample Sentences  
1. The dog barked loudly. → The dog made a loud noise.  
2. The sun was setting slowly. → The sun was gradually setting.  
3. She ran very quickly to catch the bus. → She hurriedly ran to catch the bus.  
4. The house was very old. → The house was quite ancient.  
5. He was feeling sad after the news. → He was feeling deeply saddened after hearing the news.  
6. The food was delicious. → The food was exceptionally tasty.  
7. He felt very happy after the victory. → He was extremely joyful after the victory.  
8. The flowers were beautiful in the garden. → The flowers were stunningly beautiful in the garden.  
9. They were scared of the dark. → They were terrified of the dark.  
10. She looked at the book with curiosity. → She gazed at the book with great interest.

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