Unit 50

Question 1

a less formal alternative is the short form to recap

Answer 1

to recapulate

Question 2

(more formal) can also be in sum

Answer 2

to sum up, to summarise, in summary

Question 3

uses before describing something in as few words as directly possible

Answer 3

in short

Question 4

or to bring to an end

Answer 4

to bring to a close

Question 5

or summarise the key points

Answer 5

summarise the main points

Question 6

more formal than last

Answer 6

final

Question 7

shortened form of an article, book, etc. giving only the most important facts or arguments, usually printed at the beginning of the book or article

Answer 7

abstract

Question 8

short form of a text which briefly summarises the important parts

Answer 8

précis

Question 9

more common: have attempted/ tried to argue or demonstrate something instead or directly saying you did it

Answer 9

attempted

Question 10

in a short and clear way, without unnecessary words

Answer 10

concisely

Question 11

after thinking about the different factors or opinions; general rather than in particular

Answer 11

on balance

Question 12

said when talking about what is most important or true in a situation

Answer 12

in the final/ last analysis