Exercices C1 : utiliser le vocabulaire soutenu en anglais

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Le vocabulaire soutenu en anglais [C1] — VocaVerb

Ces exercices vous permettent de pratiquer le registre soutenu en anglais, en substituant des termes courants comme *help* ou *ask* par leurs équivalents formels tels que *assist* ou *inquire*, et en évitant les contractions.

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Exercice 1 — Choisir le terme soutenu

Pour chaque phrase, choisissez l'option qui correspond au registre soutenu approprié.

  1. The manager offered to ___ the new employees during their first week.
  2. The researcher wished to ___ about the availability of the archives.
  3. The committee will ___ the proposed changes before the next meeting.
  4. The director ___ that all written correspondence adhere to formal standards.
Correction

  1. The manager offered to assist the new employees during their first week.
  2. The researcher wished to inquire about the availability of the archives.
  3. The committee will examine the proposed changes before the next meeting.
  4. The director stipulated that all written correspondence adhere to formal standards.

Exercice 2 — Associer le terme courant à son équivalent soutenu

Associez chaque expression du registre courant à son équivalent en registre soutenu.

  1. to help someone complete a task
  2. to ask about the details of a report
  3. to find out the cause of a problem
  4. to show that something is true
Correction

  1. To assist someone in completing a task is the appropriate formal phrasing.
  2. To inquire about the details of a report is the appropriate formal phrasing.
  3. To ascertain the cause of a problem is the appropriate formal phrasing.
  4. To demonstrate that something is true is the appropriate formal phrasing.

Exercice 3 — Compléter avec le vocabulaire soutenu

Complétez chaque phrase avec le terme soutenu qui convient pour remplacer l'expression familière indiquée entre parenthèses.

  1. The delegate was asked to ___ (find out) whether the documents had been submitted on time. [Hint: ascertain]
  2. It is not ___ (okay) to use contractions in formal academic writing. [Hint: acceptable]
  3. The board of directors will ___ (look at) the financial report during Thursday's session. [Hint: review]
  4. Applicants are encouraged to ___ (get in touch with) the admissions office should they require further information. [Hint: contact]
Correction

  1. The delegate was asked to ascertain whether the documents had been submitted on time.
  2. It is not acceptable to use contractions in formal academic writing.
  3. The board of directors will review the financial report during Thursday's session.
  4. Applicants are encouraged to contact the admissions office should they require further information.

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