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Formal Style. Daily Conversations. Hey ma, I’m gonna go see a movie with some friends. I dunno when I’ll be back. 11? Good evening, thanks for calling Tech support. My name’s Jay. What can I help you with?
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Daily Conversations • Hey ma, I’m gonna go see a movie with some friends. I dunno when I’ll be back. 11? • Good evening, thanks for calling Tech support. My name’s Jay. What can I help you with? • Come in Mr. Steven’s. Sit down please. So, why don’t you tell me about yourself and why you’re the right person for our company? • U coming 2? B thr @ 6. don’t b l8
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Oh No! A Quiz? The project will be completed next year. [ ] I showed that his arguments didn’t hold water. [ ] I wonder why he put up with those terrible conditions for so long. [ ] Five more tests will be necessary before the experiment can be concluded. [ ] It is possible to consider the results from a different viewpoint. [ ] It has been proved that the arguments so far are without foundation. [ ] He’ll have to do another five tests before he can stop the experiment. [ ] It is not clear why such terrible conditions were tolerated for so long. [ ] There are a number of reasons why the questionnaire should be revised. [ ] We’ll finish the job next year. [ ]
Rewriting Sentences • You eat peas with a fork, not with a knife. • Peas should be eaten with a fork, not a knife.