Exercices C1 : Les structures discursives en anglais

Ces exercices vous permettent de mettre en pratique les outils discursifs vus dans le cours : connecteurs logiques, cohésion textuelle et reformulation pour un anglais fluide et convaincant.

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Exercice 1 : Connecteurs logiques en contexte

Complétez chaque phrase en choisissant le connecteur logique approprié parmi les options proposées et réécrivez la phrase entière.

1. The government introduced new environmental regulations; ___ (nevertheless / therefore / for instance), carbon emissions have continued to rise sharply.
   • The government introduced new environmental regulations; furthermore, carbon emissions have continued to rise sharply.
   • The government introduced new environmental regulations; for instance, carbon emissions have continued to rise sharply.
   • The government introduced new environmental regulations; therefore, carbon emissions have continued to rise sharply.
   • The government introduced new environmental regulations; nevertheless, carbon emissions have continued to rise sharply.
2. She had prepared extensively for the debate; ___ (however / consequently / in addition), her arguments were well-structured and difficult to refute.
   • She had prepared extensively for the debate; nevertheless, her arguments were well-structured and difficult to refute.
   • She had prepared extensively for the debate; however, her arguments were well-structured and difficult to refute.
   • She had prepared extensively for the debate; in addition, her arguments were well-structured and difficult to refute.
   • She had prepared extensively for the debate; consequently, her arguments were well-structured and difficult to refute.
3. The study lacks a sufficient sample size; ___ (furthermore / thus / although), its conclusions should be interpreted with caution.
   • The study lacks a sufficient sample size; despite, its conclusions should be interpreted with caution.
   • The study lacks a sufficient sample size; because, its conclusions should be interpreted with caution.
   • The study lacks a sufficient sample size; however, its conclusions should be interpreted with caution.
   • The study lacks a sufficient sample size; thus, its conclusions should be interpreted with caution.
4. The report highlights several systemic failures; ___ (for instance / nonetheless / meanwhile), it fails to propose any concrete solutions.
   • The report highlights several systemic failures; in addition, it fails to propose any concrete solutions.
   • The report highlights several systemic failures; similarly, it fails to propose any concrete solutions.
   • The report highlights several systemic failures; therefore, it fails to propose any concrete solutions.
   • The report highlights several systemic failures; nonetheless, it fails to propose any concrete solutions.

Correction

1. The government introduced new environmental regulations; nevertheless, carbon emissions have continued to rise sharply.
2. She had prepared extensively for the debate; consequently, her arguments were well-structured and difficult to refute.
3. The study lacks a sufficient sample size; thus, its conclusions should be interpreted with caution.
4. The report highlights several systemic failures; nonetheless, it fails to propose any concrete solutions.

Exercice 2 : Cohésion textuelle : repérez les erreurs

Chacune des phrases suivantes contient une erreur liée à la cohésion textuelle ou à l'usage des connecteurs. Réécrivez la phrase correctement.

1. The project was underfunded. Despite, the team managed to deliver outstanding results on time.
2. Many experts support the theory. In the other hand, a growing number of scholars remain highly sceptical.
3. The new policy aims to reduce inequality. Furthermore, it raises serious concerns about individual freedoms.
4. She presented compelling evidence. In spite, the committee refused to revise its initial decision.

Correction

1. The project was underfunded. Despite this, the team managed to deliver outstanding results on time.
2. Many experts support the theory. On the other hand, a growing number of scholars remain highly sceptical.
3. The new policy aims to reduce inequality. However, it raises serious concerns about individual freedoms.
4. She presented compelling evidence. In spite of this, the committee refused to revise its initial decision.

Exercice 3 : Reformulation et équivalences discursives

Choisissez la reformulation qui conserve le sens exact de la phrase originale tout en utilisant une structure discursive différente.

1. Although the data was inconclusive, the researchers decided to publish their findings.
   • A) The data was inconclusive, and the researchers decided to publish their findings.
   • B) The researchers decided to publish their findings even though the data was inconclusive.
   • C) Because the data was inconclusive, the researchers decided to publish their findings.
   • D) The researchers decided to publish their findings, so the data was inconclusive.
2. The initiative was widely praised; however, its long-term impact remains uncertain.
   • A) The initiative was widely praised, and its long-term impact remains uncertain.
   • B) While the initiative was widely praised, its long-term impact remains uncertain.
   • C) The initiative was widely praised because its long-term impact remains uncertain.
   • D) Since the initiative was widely praised, its long-term impact remains uncertain.
3. In other words, the policy failed to address the root causes of the crisis.
   • A) To put it differently, the policy failed to address the root causes of the crisis.
   • B) As a result, the policy failed to address the root causes of the crisis.
   • C) On the contrary, the policy failed to address the root causes of the crisis.
   • D) In addition, the policy failed to address the root causes of the crisis.
4. Not only did the reform reduce costs, but it also improved service quality significantly.
   • A) The reform reduced costs, yet it improved service quality significantly.
   • B) The reform reduced costs; furthermore, it improved service quality significantly.
   • C) The reform reduced costs because it improved service quality significantly.
   • D) The reform reduced costs despite improving service quality significantly.

Correction

1. The researchers decided to publish their findings even though the data was inconclusive.
2. While the initiative was widely praised, its long-term impact remains uncertain.
3. To put it differently, the policy failed to address the root causes of the crisis.
4. The reform reduced costs; furthermore, it improved service quality significantly.