Academic Vocabulary ( Formal Substitutions)
Authored by Arundathi Hettiarachchi
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select the most appropriate formal substitution for the given phrasal verb
James added up the number of affirmative responses.
Selected
Ignored
Calculated
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select the most appropriate formal substitution for the given phrasal verb.
The order was to call off the strike immediately.
Cancel
Postpone
Disregard
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select the most appropriate formal substitution for the given phrasal verb
Regretfully, the board must turn down a number of applicants every year.
Consider
Reject
Accept
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Replace the underlined word with a more formal alternative.
The cheap products of Alibaba Express have proved to be very popular.
Minor
Unacceptable
Affordable
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Replace the underlined word with a more formal alternative.
Pollution is a big problem in China.
Questionable
Controversial
Significant
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Replace the underlined word with a more formal alternative.
The cheap products of Alibaba Express have proved to be very popular.
Minor
Unacceptable
Affordable
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Select the most appropriate formal substitution for the given phrasal verb.
Ethan decided to put off the presentation until next week.
Postpone
Cancel
Reschedule
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