GRAMMAR
LINKING WORDS
WRITING A FORMAL EMAIL
SOCIAL MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY
WORDS TO AVOID
100

COMPLETE: “Look at those clouds! It ______ rain soon.”

is going to

100

“I didn’t go to the party ______ I was sick.”

because

100

How would you start an email to Mr. Smith?

“Dear Mr. Smith,”

100

Name two social media platforms

Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X

100

What's a better word than “good” in this sentence: “It was a good experience”?

“It was a rewarding experience.” (Other: enjoyable, helpful, amazing, unforgettable, fascinating.....)

200

Complete: “If I study hard, I ______ the test.” (pass) 

will pass

200

“I was tired, ______ I went to bed early.”

so

200

Choose the correct closing: a) Bye b) Yours sincerely c) Cheers

b) Yours sincerely

200

What does “to post” mean on Instagram?

To upload/share content like a photo or video

200

Replace “bad” in this sentence: “We had bad weather during our trip.”

“We had terrible/awful/unpleasant weather during our trip.”

300

Combine: “That’s the boy. He won the contest.”

That’s the boy who won the contest.

300

What linking word shows a result?  

So, therefore, as a result

300

Rewrite: “Can you send me that file?” → Formal

“Could you please send me the file?”

300

 Use "scroll" in a sentence.

I spent hours scrolling through social media.

300

“We brought a lot of stuff to the trip.” → Rewrite using more specific vocabulary.

“We brought a lot of items/belongings/equipment, clothing.”

400

Complete with rpesent perfect: “I ______ just ______ lunch.” (have)

I have just had lunch.

400

Use "Moreover" or "In addition" in a example.

I was late because I didn't herad the alarm. Moreover, there was a lot of traffic.

400

Rewrite: “Can you tell me more about the course?”

“Could you please provide more information about the course?”

400

Define “feed” or use it in a sentence.

I saw the news about the concert while scrolling through my Instagram feed.

400

Rewrite this: “I think it’s a very interesting book.” → Avoid “think”, “very”, and “interesting”.

"I believe it’s a fascinating book.” (Or: “I find it extremely engaging.”)

500

What conditional is this? “If I had more money, I would travel more.”

Second conditional (unreal, present/future)

500

Use although or however in one sentence.

Although I was tired, I went to the meeting. However, I left early.

500

Make it formal: I am writing because I read your advertisement.

I am writing in reference to your recent advertisement

500

Use “upload” and “hashtag” in a sentence

“I uploaded the photo and added a funny hashtag.”

500

Identify 3 words in this sentence that should be replaced: “He said it was a very good idea, but I want to do other things.”

“He mentioned it was an excellent idea, but I intend to do other activities.”

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