Exercices C1 : nuancer un propos en anglais (corrigé)

Ces exercices vous permettent de mettre en pratique les outils vus dans le cours pour nuancer vos propos en anglais. Entraînez-vous à utiliser les adverbes d’intensité, les modaux et les expressions de concession avec précision.

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Exercice 1 : Adverbes d'intensité et modaux : complétez les phrases

Complétez chaque phrase avec l'adverbe d'intensité ou le modal qui convient le mieux pour nuancer le propos. Rédigez la phrase entière dans votre réponse.

1. The new policy is ___ effective, but it still needs some adjustments. (adverbe suggérant une nuance positive partielle)
2. She ___ have misunderstood the instructions, which would explain the error. (modal exprimant une possibilité dans le passé)
3. His argument is ___ convincing, yet several key points remain unaddressed. (adverbe indiquant un degré modéré)
4. The results ___ suggest a correlation, but we cannot draw definitive conclusions yet. (modal atténuant une affirmation)

Correction

1. The new policy is fairly effective, but it still needs some adjustments.
2. She might have misunderstood the instructions, which would explain the error.
3. His argument is rather convincing, yet several key points remain unaddressed.
4. The results would suggest a correlation, but we cannot draw definitive conclusions yet.

Exercice 2 : Repérez et corrigez les erreurs de nuance

Chacune des phrases suivantes contient une erreur liée à l'usage des adverbes d'intensité, des modaux ou des expressions de concession. Récrivez chaque phrase entière en la corrigeant.

1. Even though she studied hard, but she still failed the exam.
2. The proposal is fairly perfect, so there is no need for further revision.
3. Despite of the challenges, the team managed to deliver the project on time.
4. He must be knowing the answer, given how long he has worked on this topic.

Correction

1. Even though she studied hard, she still failed the exam.
2. The proposal is nearly perfect, so there is no need for further revision.
3. Despite the challenges, the team managed to deliver the project on time.
4. He must know the answer, given how long he has worked on this topic.

Exercice 3 : Choisissez la bonne expression de concession

Pour chaque situation, choisissez la phrase qui utilise correctement une expression de concession pour nuancer le propos. Une seule réponse est correcte.

1. You want to acknowledge the quality of a report while pointing out its limitations.
   • The report is completely flawless, so no changes are needed.
   • Whilst the report is well-structured, it lacks sufficient empirical evidence.
   • Although the report, it does not provide enough evidence.
   • The report is not good, however it is well-structured.
2. You admit an uncomfortable fact before introducing your opposing point of view.
   • I admit that costs have risen, yet the long-term benefits clearly outweigh them.
   • Because costs have risen, the long-term benefits are not important.
   • Costs have risen, so we should abandon the project altogether.
   • I admit costs have risen, and the long-term benefits are also rising.
3. You wish to soften a criticism by acknowledging the effort made.
   • The presentation was terrible, but he tried.
   • Granted, considerable effort went into the presentation, though the conclusions remained unconvincing.
   • The presentation was good even if the conclusions were unconvincing.
   • However the effort, the presentation was not successful at all.
4. You want to express that a solution is possible despite obvious obstacles.
   • Notwithstanding the technical difficulties, a viable solution could still be found.
   • Because of the technical difficulties, a solution is impossible to find.
   • The technical difficulties are there, and a solution is there too.
   • Even so the technical difficulties, we can find a solution.

Correction

1. Whilst the report is well-structured, it lacks sufficient empirical evidence.
2. I admit that costs have risen, yet the long-term benefits clearly outweigh them.
3. Granted, considerable effort went into the presentation, though the conclusions remained unconvincing.
4. Notwithstanding the technical difficulties, a viable solution could still be found.