9. Grammar: Informal-Formal Flashcards
How do you say “I think that…” more formally?
It is widely believed that…
How do you say “I believe…” more formally?
It can be argued that…
How do you say “Maybe…” more formally?
It is possible that…
How do you say “A good thing is teamwork” more formally?
A significant advantage of teamwork is…
How do you say “Make a task faster” more formally?
Complete a task more efficiently
How do you say “It’s not good” more formally?
It poses a disadvantage
How do you say “It’s bad for the environment” more formally?
It has a negative impact on the environment
How do you say “This shows that…” more formally?
This demonstrates that…
How do you say “A lot of people” more formally?
A large proportion of individuals
How do you say “A lot of” more formally?
A significant amount of
How do you say “Get better at…” more formally?
Improve one’s ability to…
How do you say “More and more people…” more formally?
An increasing number of people…
How do you say “Nowadays…” more formally?
In contemporary society…
How do you say “Kids” more formally?
Children
How do you say “Teens” more formally?
Adolescents
How do you say “Old people” more formally?
Elderly individuals / Older adults
How do you say “A lot of jobs will disappear” more formally?
A substantial number of jobs are likely to become obsolete
How do you say “People think that…” more formally?
It is commonly assumed that…
How do you say “This thing” more formally?
This issue / This matter / This aspect
How do you say “This stuff” more formally?
These materials / These resources / This content
How do you say “To fix the problem” more formally?
To address the issue
How do you say “The problem is…” more formally?
A major concern is…
How do you say “Get rid of…” more formally?
Eliminate / Remove
