Exercices C1 : constructions impersonnelles en anglais

Ces exercices vous permettront de consolider votre maîtrise des constructions impersonnelles en anglais, des structures essentielles pour s’exprimer avec naturel et précision.

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Exercice 1 — Complétez avec la bonne construction impersonnelle

Complétez chaque phrase en utilisant la construction impersonnelle appropriée (it + verbe ou there + be) à la forme correcte.

1. ___ (be) said that regular practice is the key to fluency in any foreign language.
2. ___ (be) three major objections to the proposed policy that the committee had overlooked.
3. ___ (appear) that the documents had been deliberately altered before the trial began.
4. ___ (be) no denying that the situation has grown considerably more complex over the past decade.

Correction

1. It is said that regular practice is the key to fluency in any foreign language.
2. There were three major objections to the proposed policy that the committee had overlooked.
3. It appeared that the documents had been deliberately altered before the trial began.
4. There is no denying that the situation has grown considerably more complex over the past decade.

Exercice 2 — Corrigez les erreurs dans les constructions impersonnelles

Chaque phrase contient une erreur liée à une construction impersonnelle. Réécrivez la phrase entière correctement.

1. It is believed to have be a significant shift in public opinion following the scandal.
2. There is raining heavily outside, so the outdoor ceremony has been cancelled.
3. It seems to be several unresolved issues with the contract that need immediate attention.
4. There is thought that the ancient ruins date back to the early Bronze Age.

Correction

1. It is believed that there has been a significant shift in public opinion following the scandal.
2. It is raining heavily outside, so the outdoor ceremony has been cancelled.
3. There seem to be several unresolved issues with the contract that need immediate attention.
4. It is thought that the ancient ruins date back to the early Bronze Age.

Exercice 3 — Transformez les phrases en constructions impersonnelles

Reformulez chaque phrase en utilisant une construction impersonnelle avec 'it' ou 'there', sans changer le sens de la phrase d'origine.

1. People generally assume that economic growth automatically reduces inequality.
2. Experts report that no viable solution has yet been found to address the housing crisis.
3. Nobody can deny that the new regulations have had a profound impact on small businesses.
4. Many sources claim that the ambassador was aware of the negotiations well in advance.

Correction

1. It is generally assumed that economic growth automatically reduces inequality.
2. It is reported by experts that no viable solution has yet been found to address the housing crisis.
3. There is no denying that the new regulations have had a profound impact on small businesses.
4. It is claimed that the ambassador was aware of the negotiations well in advance.