Complete the 12 sentences below. Choose the best answer for each one.
1The committee will ............... a comprehensive review of the proposal.
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The formal collocation is "conduct" a review.
2The department may ............... new equipment with institutional funds.
Wrong!
In official writing, "purchase" is more formal than "buy".
3The training session will ............... at 9:00 a.m.
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In formal scheduling language, "commence" is more appropriate than "kick off".
4Applicants must ............... within the municipality to qualify for housing support.
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In eligibility requirements, "reside" is more formal than "live".
5The policy was amended ............... extensive legal consultation.
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In formal procedural writing, "subsequent to" is more formal than "after".
6All documentation must be submitted ............... the final review meeting.
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In formal instructions, "prior to" is more formal than "before".
7The sample size was limited; ..............., the findings should be interpreted with caution.
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In formal reasoning, "therefore" introduces the conclusion more formally than "so".
8Operating costs increased by ............... 12 percent.
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In formal reporting, "approximately" is more appropriate for an estimated figure than "around".
9The evidence was not ............... to justify an exemption.
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In formal writing, "sufficient" is more appropriate than "enough".
10Researchers must ............... informed consent from all participants.
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In research procedures, "obtain" is more formal than "get".
11The audit team will ............... the irregularities in the quarterly financial statement.
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In formal reporting, "investigate" is more appropriate than "look into".
12Either party may ............... the agreement with written notice.
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In legal language, "terminate" is the formal verb for ending an agreement.
Exercise complete
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Answers
- The committee will conduct a comprehensive review of the proposal.
- The department may purchase new equipment with institutional funds.
- The training session will commence at 9:00 a.m.
- Applicants must reside within the municipality to qualify for housing support.
- The policy was amended subsequent to extensive legal consultation.
- All documentation must be submitted prior to the final review meeting.
- The sample size was limited; therefore, the findings should be interpreted with caution.
- Operating costs increased by approximately 12 percent.
- The evidence was not sufficient to justify an exemption.
- Researchers must obtain informed consent from all participants.
- The audit team will investigate the irregularities in the quarterly financial statement.
- Either party may terminate the agreement with written notice.