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Language and Context Worksheet

People talking in different situations

📚 Part 1: Understanding Language and Context

What is context? Context is the situation you are in when you speak or write. Different situations require different types of language.

Examples:

Formal context: Job interview, school presentation, writing to your principal

Informal context: Talking to friends, texting your family, casual conversation

1. Which context would you use formal language in?

Texting your best friend about weekend plans

Writing a letter to apply for a part-time job

Chatting with your brother at dinner

2. Fill in the blanks: We change our language depending on _________ we are talking to and _________ we are.
3. Check all the situations where you would use informal language:

Talking to your teacher about homework

Messaging friends on social media

Speaking at a school assembly

Chatting with your cousin at a family BBQ

🔗 Part 2: Matching Activity

Instructions: Match each situation with the most appropriate language choice. Draw a line to connect them.

Situation

A. Asking your teacher for help
B. Ordering food at McDonald's
C. Writing an email to your boss
D. Talking to friends at lunch

Language Choice

1. "Hey guys, what's up?"
2. "Could you please help me understand this question?"
3. "Dear Mr Smith, I am writing to inform you..."
4. "Hi, can I get a Big Mac meal please?"

✏️ Part 3: Practice and Reflection

5. Rewrite this informal sentence to make it formal:

Informal: "Hey, can you give me a hand with this?"

Formal: _________________________________________________

6. Explain in 2-3 sentences why it's important to use appropriate language for different contexts:
7. Think of a time when you changed your language because of the context. Describe the situation and explain how you changed your language:

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