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Formal Synonyms

Register shift from informal to formal · nuanced distinctions · C1 vocabulary
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Exercises on Formal Synonyms — replacing casual language with formal equivalents while preserving meaning. Total: 20 points.
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Exercise 1
Replace informal words with formal synonyms
12 points
1
The report points out (____) several important flaws in the methodology.
2
The company's success comes down to (____) its innovative approach.
3
The policy tries to (____) address the root causes of poverty.
4
The issue calls for (____) immediate government intervention.
5
The proposal stops short of (____) addressing the economic disparities.
6
The investigation brought out (____) evidence of widespread corruption.
Exercise 2
Complete with formal synonyms for casual words
8 points
1
The lack of funding becomes a major problem → The lack of funding ______ a major impediment.
2
The plan gets support → The plan ______ widespread endorsement.
3
The committee looks at the issue → The committee ______ the issue comprehensively.
4
The decision affects the outcome → The decision ______ the outcome significantly.
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