Ejercicios C1 : Los registros de lengua en inglés (corregido)

Estos ejercicios te ayudarán a consolidar tu dominio de los registros de lengua en inglés. Practica cómo alternar entre el inglés informal, estándar y formal según el contexto comunicativo.

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Ejercicio 1 : Identificar el registro adecuado

Elige la opción que mejor se adapta al registro indicado entre paréntesis.

1. You need to write an email to a potential employer. Which sentence is most appropriate? (formal)
   • I'm writing to let you know I'm up for the job.
   • Hey, just wanted to drop you a line about the position.
   • I am writing to express my interest in the position advertised.
   • Wanted to reach out — the job sounds pretty cool.
2. A colleague asks how your weekend was. Which response fits a standard/neutral register? (standard)
   • It was absolutely splendid, I must say.
   • It was good, thanks — I went hiking with some friends.
   • Was sick, mate, proper loved it.
   • The weekend proved to be a most agreeable interlude.
3. You are texting a close friend about plans. Which sentence reflects an informal register? (informal)
   • I would be delighted to join you for dinner this evening.
   • I am available to meet you at the restaurant at seven o'clock.
   • Sounds great, I'm totally down for dinner tonight!
   • My schedule permits attendance at the proposed dinner engagement.
4. A lawyer is addressing the court. Which sentence reflects the appropriate formal register? (formal)
   • My client didn't do it, no way.
   • Look, the evidence just doesn't add up against him.
   • My client maintains his innocence and the evidence supports his account.
   • We're saying he's innocent and the stuff they've got proves nothing.

Correction

1. I am writing to express my interest in the position advertised.
2. It was good, thanks — I went hiking with some friends.
3. Sounds great, I'm totally down for dinner tonight!
4. My client maintains his innocence and the evidence supports his account.

Ejercicio 2 : Emparejar expresiones según su registro

Asocia cada expresión informal con su equivalente en registro formal o estándar.

1. Match the informal expression with its formal equivalent: 'Can you give me a hand with this?'
2. Match the informal expression with its formal equivalent: 'We need to talk about the mess you made.'
3. Match the informal expression with its formal equivalent: 'I can't make it to the meeting.'
4. Match the informal expression with its formal equivalent: 'The boss wants us to wrap this up fast.'

• Could you assist me with this, please?
• We need to discuss the issues arising from your actions.
• Management has requested that we complete this task promptly.
• I regret to inform you that I will be unable to attend the meeting.

Correction

1. Match the informal expression with its formal equivalent: 'Can you give me a hand with this?' – Could you assist me with this, please?
2. Match the informal expression with its formal equivalent: 'We need to talk about the mess you made.' – We need to discuss the issues arising from your actions.
3. Match the informal expression with its formal equivalent: 'I can't make it to the meeting.' – I regret to inform you that I will be unable to attend the meeting.
4. Match the informal expression with its formal equivalent: 'The boss wants us to wrap this up fast.' – Management has requested that we complete this task promptly.

Ejercicio 3 : Completar con la forma de registro correcto

Completa cada oración con la expresión o palabra que corresponde al registro indicado entre paréntesis.

1. We would like to ___ (informal: 'say sorry for') any inconvenience caused. (formal register)
2. She ___ (formal: 'passed away') last night — it's so sad. (informal register)
3. The committee will ___ (informal: 'look into') the matter and report its findings accordingly. (formal register)
4. I ___ (formal: 'require') your notes for the exam — can I borrow them? (informal register)

Correction

1. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.
2. She died last night — it's so sad.
3. The committee will investigate the matter and report its findings accordingly.
4. I need your notes for the exam — can I borrow them?