Formal and Informal Speech Test
(Key Stage 2, Sentence Level)

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Below is an 18-question test on formal and informal speech. The questions are written in the Key Stage 2 style. This test is linked the following lessons:

Voice (choosing a passive or active sentence structure)
Diction (choosing appropriate words)
Connotation (presenting a hidden meaning)
Denotation (presenting a literal meaning)
Emotive Language (choosing sides when writing)
Idioms (choosing non-literal language)
Colloquialisms (choosing informal language)

18 Questions on formal and informal speech

	Tick One
Getting ready
Getting ready
Getting ready
Getting ready

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