Verbs
The speaker talks about climate change. Change the phrasal verb so that the sentence becomes more formal.
The speaker presents/discusses climate change.
It's my birthday tomorrow! Spell it out, please!
It is my birthday tomorrow.
I'm gonna talk about my summer holidays. What does gonna mean? Give an example of a more formal form.
I am going to/will talk about my summer holidays.
What linking word could be used instead of but? A synonym, please!
However,
Yet,
Nevertheless,
The plane took off. Change the phrasal verb to make the sentence more formal.
The plane left/departed/ascended.
I wouldn't do that if I were you. Spell it out!
I would not do that if I were you.
My aunt has a lot of kids. Another word for kids, please!
My aunt has a lot of/many children.
What kind of linking word can be used to conclude an essay?
In conclusion,
In summary,
To conclude,
To summarise,
Summing up,
The some students were late, so the teacher went ahead without them. Change the phrasal verb to make the sentence more formal.
The some students were late, so the teacher continued/proceeded without them.
Let's get started! Make the whole sentence more formal.
Let us begin.
I bought a new car yesterday. Use a fancy word!
I purchased a new car yesterday.
What can be used instead of the linking word so? So, this might lead to devastating consequences.
Hence/Thus, this might lead to devastating consequences.
Get well soon! What is a more formal way to put it?
Wishing you a speedy recovery! Hope you feel better soon!
I can't remember anything!
I cannot remember anything!
We need to remember and respect our ancestors. What verb can be used?
We need to acknowledge our ancestors.
What linking word can be used to add information?
Moreover,
Furthermore,
Also,
Additionally,
In addition to this,
I blame Martin for our late late arrival. What formal expression can be used?
I hold Martin accountable for our late arrival.
This won't be enough. Spell it out!
This will not be enough.
I will carry out this task as soon as possible.
I will execute/do this task as soon as possible.
When is the linking word conversely used?