Welcome to our C2 English Course!
Enhancing Precision in Language Use
Objective:
Refine language use for accuracy and appropriateness in various contexts.
Key Areas
Word Choice:
Selecting the most accurate words to convey precise meaning.
Grammar Accuracy:
Using correct grammar to avoid ambiguity.
Contextual Appropriateness:
Ensuring language fits the context and purpose
Example of Precision
General:
The weather was bad.
Precise:
The weather was stormy with heavy rain and strong winds.
Reflect on why precision is important in both written and spoken communication.
Exercise: Precision in Word Choice
Revise the following sentences to make them more precise by choosing more specific words or phrases.
Sentences:
1. The company had many employees.
2. The product was good.
3. She did a great job on the project.
Instructions:
Rewrite each sentence using more specific and descriptive language.
Grammar Accuracy Exercise
Identify and correct the grammatical errors in the following sentences.
Sentences:
1. If I would have known about the meeting, I would have attended.
2. Each of the team members have submitted their reports.
3. The data were analyzed by the researcher.
Instructions:
Rewrite each sentence with correct grammar usage.
Contextual Appropriateness Exercise
Choose the appropriate level of formality for the following scenarios and revise the sentences accordingly.
Scenarios
Formal Email to a Client:
I want to talk to you about the project.
Casual Conversation with a Friend:
The presentation was very interesting.
Professional Report Summary:
The results were really good.
Instructions:
Adjust the sentences to fit the level of formality required for each context.
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