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Choosing Formal Vocabulary
Distinguish between formal and informal vocabulary, selecting words appropriate for formal speech and writing such as 'discover' instead of 'find out' and 'request' instead of 'ask for'
Typical age: 10–11 years
“When your child is writing something formal — like a letter or a report — do they choose more sophisticated words, like "enquire" instead of "ask" or "sufficient" instead of "enough"?”
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