Ces exercices vous permettent de pratiquer les structures vues dans le cours : modaux de nuance (might, could), adverbes de degré et formules de concession. Mettez en application vos nouvelles compétences pour parler avec diplomatie et précision en anglais !
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Exercice 1 — Modaux de nuance : might et could
Complétez chaque phrase en choisissant le modal approprié (might ou could) pour exprimer une opinion nuancée. Réécrivez la phrase entière.
- This policy ___ have some unintended consequences if it is not carefully implemented.
- There ___ be a more diplomatic way to address this issue without causing offence.
- I ___ be wrong, but I believe the situation is slightly more complex than it appears.
- Some people ___ argue that this approach is not entirely fair to all parties involved.
Correction
- This policy might have some unintended consequences if it is not carefully implemented.
- There could be a more diplomatic way to address this issue without causing offence.
- I might be wrong, but I believe the situation is slightly more complex than it appears.
- Some people could argue that this approach is not entirely fair to all parties involved.
Exercice 2 — Repérez les erreurs de nuance
Chacune des phrases suivantes contient une erreur liée à l'usage des adverbes de degré ou des formules de concession. Identifiez l'erreur et réécrivez la phrase correctement.
- Although I see your point, but I still think this solution is rather ineffective.
- This idea is fairly very interesting, even if it needs further refinement.
- Despite of the challenges involved, this project could yield significant results.
- I totally might agree with your analysis, though I have a few reservations.
Correction
- Although I see your point, I still think this solution is rather ineffective.
- This idea is fairly interesting, even if it needs further refinement.
- Despite the challenges involved, this project could yield significant results.
- I might totally agree with your analysis, though I have a few reservations.
Exercice 3 — Choisir la bonne formule de concession
Pour chaque situation, choisissez la phrase qui exprime le mieux une opinion nuancée et diplomatique. Une seule réponse est correcte.
- Vous voulez reconnaître un avantage tout en exprimant une réserve sur une décision.
- Vous souhaitez nuancer votre accord avec un collègue sans le brusquer.
- Vous devez exprimer une opinion incertaine sur les effets d'une nouvelle loi.
- Vous voulez introduire une concession avant de donner votre vrai point de vue.
Correction
- b) While this decision has its merits, it might not be the most effective approach in the long run.
- c) I tend to agree with your view, although I feel there are a few points worth reconsidering.
- b) This law might bring about some positive changes, though its impact remains to be seen.
- b) Granted, there are some valid arguments on both sides, yet I still believe stricter measures are needed.
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