The Formal Report

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The Formal Report

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The Formal Report — Exercises

Identify the report section

  1. “The purpose of this report is to examine student satisfaction with the college sports centre and make recommendations for improvement.”
    (Introduction / Findings / Recommendations / Conclusion) 
  2. “A survey of 150 students was conducted in November. The data indicates that 72% of respondents were satisfied with the facilities, but only 40% found the opening hours convenient.”
    (Introduction / Findings / Recommendations / Conclusion) 
  3. “It is advisable that the centre extend its opening hours to include early mornings. Steps should also be taken to add two additional treadmills.”
    (Introduction / Findings / Recommendations / Conclusion) 
  4. “Taking into account all the findings, targeted investment would significantly enhance the student experience.”
    (Introduction / Findings / Recommendations / Conclusion) 

Choose the correct formal report language

  1. The ______ of this report is to assess the effectiveness of the new training programme.
    (purpose / goal basically / thing I want to say) 
  2. The data ______ that attendance has improved significantly since the restructuring.
    (indicates / shows up / seems like it says) 
  3. It is ______ that a new pre-booking system be introduced for equipment.
    (advisable / a good idea maybe / obvious) 
  4. ______ into account all the evidence, the programme has been broadly successful.
    (Taking / Thinking / Looking all) 
  5. Steps should ______ to address the issue of overcrowding at peak times.
    (be taken / get done / happen) 
  6. It is ______ recommended that the committee consider these findings carefully.
    (strongly / really very / so much) 

The Formal Report — Answer Key

Identify the report section

  1. Introduction
  2. Findings
  3. Recommendations
  4. Conclusion

Choose the correct formal report language

  1. purpose
  2. indicates
  3. advisable
  4. Taking
  5. be taken
  6. strongly