Expression Swap

This worksheet asks students to rewrite sentences by swapping formal phrases with casual expressions or replacing casual expressions with a more formal alternative. The meaning must remain the same, encouraging students to think critically about stylistic choices in language. The activity promotes understanding of tone, register, and word choice. Students practice flexibility in writing by adjusting sentences for different levels of formality. This also supports vocabulary expansion and precision in expression.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Revising Sentences for Tone and Register

English Language Arts – Vocabulary and Expression Substitution

English Language Arts – Writing with Purpose and Audience

English Language Arts – Style and Word Choice

This worksheet is part of our Common Expressions Worksheets collection.