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Exercise: Sentence Transformations
Transform the informal or semi-formal version of each phrase
from a letter of complaint into a formal style. You can make small
changes to the sentences' content if you think it´s necessary, and you
can use a dictionary.
Example
:
I thought I’d write = I am writing
a. state of the playground =
b. I have noticed loads of rubbish =
c. I reckon =
d. The teacher I’m talking about =
e. On top of this =
f. a load of problems =
g. You could =
h. stop =
i. What’s more =
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j. better =
k. To finish =
l. I´m looking forward to hearing from you =
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Answers:
a. state of the playground = condition of the playground
b. I have noticed loads of rubbish = There is a great deal of
litter
c. I reckon = It is my opinion that…
d. The teacher I’m talking about = The teacher in question OR
The teacher I am referring to
e. On top of this = Furthermore
f. a load of problems = several problems
g. You could = it may be possible for you
h. stop = prevent
i. What’s more = In addition,
j. better = more suitable OR more adequate
k. To finish = In conclusion,
l. I´m looking forward to hearing from you = I look forward to
your reply, OR I look forward to hearing from you
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Exercise: Key Words
Now here are some full sentences from formal letters.
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