Formal or informalAges 15–20Check or verify
Everyday and neutral.
Check your answers before you hand in the paper.
Formal: prove something is true or correct.
The office will verify your documents before admission.
Remember: You check your bag. An office verifies your certificates. Verify suggests proof and records.
Short lessonFormal or informalWe speak differently to friends, teachers and officials. This change in style is called register.