Conversational Vocabulary Words Worksheets

Related ELA Standard: L.K.6

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Conversational words are common phrases or expressions that we use when we speak. They can also be found in written communications, but not as often. There is often a range of the words that aren't clear and obvious when used in a work sense. In order to contribute in a society that speak a different language understanding these conversational words is critical to having an opportunity to participate in social or work situations. These worksheets will have students working with operational conversational vocabulary.

Conversational Vocabulary Words Worksheets To Print:

Above | Below – We work on positional words through the use of pictures.

Matching Game – Descriptive words are used to identify objects.

Feeling Words – We begin to understand the concept of the words "frustrated" and "confused".

Down on the Farm – The words you are looking for are all related to working on a farm.

Look Who's Talking! – What does the cat, chicken, and cow say?

A Job that's out of This World – Astronaut really does look good on a job resume.

Underline The Same Meanings – Circle the word in the second sentence that means almost the same as the underlined word.

Imagine! – When you imagine something, you picture it in your head. Sometimes people imagine things that don't really exist in the world, and then describe them or draw them.

Strong | Weak – In each set of pictures below, one figure is strong and one figure is weak.

Scuba Diving – Scuba diving is swimming underwater using special equipment that helps you to breathe.

What's Your Job? – Read each sentence. Look at the picture clues and fill in the missing word.

Together – Color each picture that shows what it means to be together.

Common Phrases – Match the common phrase on the left with its meaning on the right.

Do You Know What It Means? – Circle the correct meaning for each phrase below.

Matching Game 2 – Match the words and phrases that go together.

The Miserable Day – 4 people are having a miserable day. The rest of the people are having a happy day. Circle the people that are having a miserable day.

What Does It Mean? – Read each sentence. What does the underlined word mean?

Common Conversational Vocabulary Words

Conversational words and phrases are essentially expressions that are employed in speaking the language and less so when it comes to writing. Those who expect to learn the English language and gain an acceptable level of fluency must be aware of such terms. They are difficult to learn from a book and require some life experience.


There are various examples where an individual may know every word that is part of a phrase, but the actual meaning and appropriate usage of the phrase may evade them. For instance, if you are giving an item or an object to another person, you may say "here you are". In this example, it is not instantly apparent what the meaning and context of the phrase is.


In addition, there are certain conversational phrases that are comprised of a register like being formal or informal in nature. To illustrate the concept, we can look at the example quoted above. The phrase "here you are" is more formal in comparison to "here you go".


This distinction can be further proven using real life instances. If you are in conversation with your superior at work, you can say "here you are" to them since it sounds right and the connotation is formal as well.


On the other hand, if you are in a more casual setting with friends, you can use the phrase "here you go". If you reverse the phrases, then you may come across as insolent to your boss at work. This is why it is imperative for an English language speaker to comprehend a phrase's register.


Not all phrases like the aforementioned ones have a specific register though, but the ones that do may either be used in a formal or informal setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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