Slang & Informal - English Grammar Exercises

Slang is the casual, informal language we use with friends. It's not usually found in textbooks, but you'll hear it in movies, music, and on social media constantly. Using slang can make you sound more relaxed and connected to the culture.

Warning: Slang changes fast! What was "cool" yesterday might be "cringe" today. Also, slang is for casual situations—don't use it with your boss or in formal writing. In this section, we'll cover modern and evergreen slang terms. Get ready to learn 25 trendy expressions!

Know Your Audience

The golden rule of slang: context is everything. Saying "What's up?" is great for a friend, but sticking to "How are you?" is safer for a job interview.

Tricky Cases

Watch out for common mistakes when using Slang & Informal. Pay close attention to subject-verb agreement and how different contexts can change the correct form. Some patterns might seem similar but have important differences.

Remember that context matters. The same sentence structure might work differently depending on whether you're talking about the past, present, or future, or whether you're making a statement or asking a question.

What You'll Practice

The 25 exercises give you sentences where Slang & Informal needs to be used correctly. You'll practice:

• Identifying the correct form based on the subject and context
• Understanding when to use different variations
• Recognizing common errors and how to fix them
• Applying the rules in various sentence structures
• Building confidence through repeated practice