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Grade 6

Formal vs informal tone and editing

Match the tone to the situation and revise writing so it sounds clear, respectful, and purposeful.

Category: Grammar in Use 12 min Advanced
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A message to a friend can be casual, but a notice, report, or formal letter needs a more precise and respectful tone.

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Open one card at a time, read the text together, and use the audio button when hearing the line once helps.

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Informal: Hey, can you send me the notes from class?

informal tone

This sounds natural between friends.

Example: Informal writing is relaxed.

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Formal: Kindly share the class notes when convenient.

formal tone

This tone suits a respectful request.

Example: Formal writing is more careful.

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Editing step: Remove vague words and replace them with exact ones.

clarity edit

Precise words make writing stronger.

Example: Exact language improves clarity.

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Final check: Read the message and ask who the audience is before deciding if the tone fits.

revision habit

Audience awareness improves tone choices.

Example: Good writers match tone to audience.

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