The key answer of exercise 4
The key to exercise solutions in chapter 6.4 - Speaking and writing for the textbook Navigate Pre-Intermediate B1 - Coursebook with authors Caroline Krantz and Julie Norton from Oxford University Press
Question
The features below are typical of informal style. Underline examples of them in the posts.
- exclamation marks
- short forms of words (e.g. ad for advertisement)
- comments in brackets
- informal expressions
- missing out words
Answer
- Exclamation marks: there are many of these throughout the posts.
- Short forms of words: fab, pic
- Comments in brackets: (You’ll be fine!)
- Informal expressions: Have a fab time! You’re a star!
- Missing out words: Interview this afternoon. Broken my shoulder. Got the job! Winter already? Thinking of you. Wishing you a speedy recovery.