The structure of a report
On the top of your report, write a _____________.
heading
Why should you use sentence connectors in a text? Give two good reasons.
Sentence connectors:
- connect ideas logically
- help the reader understand cause, contrast and results
- show the order of events
- improve the flow of the text
- make text more formal and professional
Why do people write reports?
- to give information
- to describe events
- to document activities
- to document accidents
- to record findings
Make the sentence more formal:
The cable was in a pretty bad shape.
The cable was damaged.
Give the past simple form of the following verbs:
go
see
give
went
saw
gave
The very last thing to write in a report is _________.
your signiture
Put BUT, AND, BECAUSE in the correct sentence:
a. The workers switched off the power _____ started the inspection.
b. The cable looked safe, _____ it was damaged inside.
c. The machine stopped working _____ there was a power failure.
a. and
b. but
c. because
Why should you include facts and observations in a report?
- to provide accurate information
- to support conclusions
- to increase reliability
- to avoid misunderstandings
Make the sentence more formal:
The electrician didn't find any faults.
The electrician did not find/ identify any faults.
The electrician found no faults.
No faults were identified by the electrician.
Give the past simple form of the following verbs:
choose
break
speak
chose
broke
spoke
The introduction of the report should give ___________ information.
relevant background
Put FINALLY, THEN, FIRST in the correct sentence:
a. _____, the workers inspected the electrical system.
b. _____, they repaired the fault.
c. _____, they tested the equipment.
a. first
b. then
c. finally
Why should a report focus on what happened rather than on personal opinions?
- to be objective
- to present facts
- to remain professional
- to remain neutral
Make the sentence more formal:
The workers checked the system and found some weird stuff.
The workers checked/ inspected the system and identified several faults.
Severel faults were identified during the inspection.
Give the past simple form of the following verbs:
grow
shake
hide
grew
shook
hid
The description of the activities or events should be written in ____________ order.
chronological
Put HOWEVER, THEREFORE, FOR EXAMPLE in the correct sentence:
a. The insulation was damaged. _____, it had to be replaced.
b. Severel hazards were found. _____, an exposed wire was discovered.
c. The equipment passed most tests. _____, one issue remained.
a. therefore
b. for example
c. however
What is the main purpose of an incident report in the workplace?
- to document incidents
- to record facts
- to improve safety
- to support investigations
Make the sentence more formal:
The system worked okay after we fixed it.
The system functioned/ operated correctly/ normally after the repair.
Give the past simple form of the following verbs:
steal
freeze
throw
stole
froze
threw
In which part of a report should you suggest improvements or changes in routines and regulations?
in the conclusion
Which sentence connector does NOT belong, and why?
furthermore
moreover
consequently
in addition
consequently (the others are used to add additional information)
How can a report help prevent future electrical accidents?
- by identifying causes
- by recording hazards
- by improving procedures
- by sharing lessons learned from previous accidents
- by increasing awareness
Make the sentence more formal:
The guys couldn't figure out what was wrong with the power thing.
The electricians were unable to identify the fault in the electrical system.
Give the past simple form of the following verbs:
strike
bind
shake
struck
bound
shook