Mystery A
Replace the informal phrase with a formal alternative:
“We need to look into the complaint.”
We need to investigate the complaint.
Transform it into an indirect question and make it more formal.
What time does school start in the morning?
I'd like to know___________________
I'd like to know what time the school starts in the morning.
Use the passive and make it more formal. Also, use - RAISED.
I grew up quite close to London.
I was raised quite close to London.
!!!DOUBLE POINTS!!!
Transform it into indirect question and make it more formal.
Are we going to have a test today?
I was wondering___________________________
I was wondering if we are going to have a test today.
What is wrong with this formal sentence.
"The project won’t continue until next month."
The project will not continue until next month.
Contraction
UNLUCKY! - Your team loses 100 points. The next team answers the question.
What is the formal alternative for .... ?
I've been thinking
I have been thinking
!!!DOUBLE POINTS!!!
What is an informal alternative for .... ?
to ADDRESS
to deal with
Replace the informal connector:
“Btw, the deadline has been changed.”
Answer:
Additionally, the deadline has been changed.
Accept: Furthermore / Moreover, depending on context.
Use the passive and make it more formal. Also, use - MUST, BE
We are not allowed to eat during lessons.
The food must not be eaten during lessons.
UNLUCKY! - Your team loses 100 points. The next team answers the question.
What is the formal alternative for .... ?
to be SORRY
to apologize
!!!DOUBLE POINTS!!!
What is the formal alternative for .... ?
a bit of food
light refreshments
What is the formal alternative for .... ?
being at particular place/here/showed up
present
What is an informal alternative for .... ?
to TOLERATE
to put up with
Rewrite this for a formal announcement:
“There will be a get-together for parents.”
A reception/gathering for parents will be held.
Transform it into an indirect question and make it more formal.
Where can I change some money?
Could you tell me________________________
Could you tell me where I can change some money?
What is the formal alternative for .... ?
to TELL somebody OFF
reprimand
Rewrite this as a polite formal request:
“Come in and sit down.”
Please enter and take a seat.
!!!DOUBLE POINTS!!!
What is the formal alternative for .... ?
to PUT OFF
to postpone
UNLUCKY! - Your team loses 100 points. The next team answers the question.
What is the formal alternative for .... ?
not happening earlier
DELAY
What is an informal alternative for .... ?
EXTREMELY BUSY
to be up to one's eyes
What is the formal alternative for .... ?
ANYWAY
in conclusion, besides, in any case, nonetheless, nevertheless...
What is the formal alternative for .... ?
VERY HAPPY
delighted
What is the formal alternative for .... ?
CU soon (in letter writing)
yours sincerely
Use the passive and make it more formal. Also, use - FOLLOWED.
After lunch there will be a lecture on mindfulness.
The lunch _______________________________
The lunch will be followed by a lecture on mindfullness.
!!!DOUBLE POINTS!!!
What is the formal alternative for .... ?
to LEAVE OUT
to omit/exclude