Formal English

Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a camping holiday where you can c (a)   for yourself.

The company has reported a sharp decrease in its profits. C (a)   a number of employees may lose their jobs.

What is a formal word for "about"?

• approximately

• around

• almost

• assiduously

What is an informal word for "It is a requirement"? (M)

• You have to

• You need to

• You gotta

• You should

• You'd like

What is an informal equivalent for "postponed"?

• put of

• put off

• put out

• put away

What is an informal equivalent for "cancelled"?

• put off

• called off

• done off

• taken off

What is an informal equivalent for "severely criticise"?

• pull away

• pull apart

• put apart

• tear down

• get away with

When you say "We've had a second bathroom put in for our guests to use" you mean the bathroom has been....

• renovated

• installed

• redecorated

• introduced

"In my school days I was always being told off by the teachers for being naughty."
Provide a formal equivalent for "told off": r (a)   d

"You should confess to having broken the window before someone else gets into trouble."
Instead of "confess" you could use a more informal word:

• own down

• own up

• open out

• own away