Vocabulary for Formal Writing for Class 7

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.

Why Formal Vocabulary Matters in Writing?

Formal vocabulary helps students communicate more clearly and professionally. For Grade 7 learners, this topic is important because:
1. It helps students communicate more effectively in formal settings.
2. It improves the clarity and precision of written arguments.
3. It prepares students for academic writing tasks, such as essays and reports.
4. It ensures students avoid informal, vague, or slang words in formal writing.

What’s Inside This Worksheet?

This worksheet includes five engaging exercises designed to improve students' formal vocabulary usage:

🧠 Exercise 1 – True or False  
Students determine whether the statements about the use of formal vocabulary in writing are true or false.

✏️ 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.

📋 Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks  
Students fill in the blanks with the most formal vocabulary word, making their sentences sound more professional.

📝 Exercise 4 – Multiple Choice Questions  
Students select the most formal word from a list of options to complete a sentence.

✍️ Exercise 5 – Sentence Rewriting  
Students rewrite informal sentences using more formal vocabulary to improve their writing style.

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

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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