Grammar Strategies
These phrases can replace "make him" to make this sentence sound less assertive/negative: "Make him prioritize this task."
What are "have him" and "get him to"?
In the phrase "The client will place a larger order this month than last," this word is omitted after "last."
What is "month"?
When we use the passive voice, such as "the budget was approved," we focus on this, not the person responsible.
What is the action/outcome?
Complete the dialogie:
"Has the training been rescheduled to Thursday?"
"I believe ___. Let me check."
What is "so"?
Also known as "hedging," this communication technique uses gentler phrases to make messages less direct and more polite.
What is softening language?
What type of verb follows the phrases "You'd better" and "I'd rather"? Include a sample sentence in your answer.
What is an infinitive? Sample sentence must not use the word "to."
The grammar strategies of the it cleft (It was John who...) and wh- cleft (When was it that...?) help you do do this.
What is focus on a specific piece of information?
Complete these sentences with the same word: "Accepting this role ___ relocating to the UK." "She ___ to relocate to the UK next year."
What is "means"?
If you say "I did go to the meeting" instead of "I went to the meeting" you've employed this strategy.
What is using an auxiliary verb to add emphasis?
This company's name is often turned into a verb describing transportation, as in "I'll ___ to the airport tomorrow."
What is "Uber"? (other rideshare apps can be accepted)
"Rarely have I seen a team perform better remotely" uses inversion to emphasize which piece of information?
What is the unique nature of the team's performance?
This two-word phrase is commonly used instead of repeating an entire action that was just mentioned, as in "I'll order the lunch special." "I'll do ___ ___."
What is "the same"?