DIRECTIONS: Arrange the following statement below according

to formality (5 as the most formal and 1 as the least formal).

Write the number on the space provided.

____. Participants should remain seated throughout the

ceremony.
____. Those taking part should sit during the proceedings.
____. Would you please stay in your seats.
____. Don’t get up.
____. Sit tight.
SPEECH STYLE
-is the level of formality
with which you speak.
Different situations and people
call for different speech style.
 FROZEN
A style whose quality is static,
ritualistic, and may be archaic.
 FORMAL
Is used only for imparting
Information. The speech is well
Organized and correct in grammar
And diction.
 INTIMATE
Is a non-public speech style that uses
Private vocabulary and includes
Nonverbal messages. It is a style in
which meaning is shared even
Without “correct linguistic forms”.
 CASUAL
Is a speech style used among
friends and acquaintances that do not
Require background information.
The use of slang is common
and interruptions occur often.
 CONSULTATIVE
This is the standard form of
communication. Users engage
In a mutually accepted
structure of communications.
The following lines were taken from the movie “The King’s Speech”.
Identify the type of speech style in each line. Write your answer on the
space provided.
__________1. “In this grave hour, perhaps the most fateful in our history, I send to every household of
my peoples, both at home and overseas this message spoken with the same depth of feeling for each
one of you as if I were able to cross your threshold and speak to you myself.”
__________2. “Mr. Johnson, do acome in”.
__________3. “Please take a seat, your majesty”.
__________4. “How are you, Mr. Johnson, nice to see you”.
__________5. “Uh, I see, well, Mr. Lionel, I think it’s good.
__________6. “Comin over tonight? Be there at eight.
__________7. “What’s up man?”
__________8. “You have to believe me, dear”.
__________9. “Just try to be brave as your father, boy”.
__________10. “Bertie, you can do this, talk to me as a friend”.
Complete the table below by writing the appropriate sentences. Write your
answer on the space provided.

FROZEN It would appear that Mr. Dela Cruz is not

the proper individual for a position of
responsibility such as that of Director of
Purchasing.

FORMAL

CONSULTATIVE

CASUAL

INTIMATE