Make the sentences more formal and academic by replacing one of the words or phrases in each sentence with one of these words:
There are 10 questions. Edit the sentences by replacing the informal words or phrases with formal ones from the list above. After you finish each one, click the 'Check this Answer' button to see the answers and feedback.
1. Pollution is a big problem in Hong Kong.
2. Living conditions in some housing developments are horrible.
3. His English is a bit weak.
4. The influence of the Internet on young people is a hot topic.
5. She hopes to get a degree in electrical engineering.
6. The Government is concerned that the pollution problem will get worse next year.
7. It is believed that interest rates will go up and down next year.
8. Mark's performance in the examination was very bad.
9. Cheung's interpretation of the data is wrong.
10. The problem of pollution has become more and more serious in recent years.
Here are the answers:
1. Your answer is: No answer yet.
The correct answer is 'Pollution is a major problem in Hong Kong.'
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2. Your answer is: No answer yet.
The correct answer is 'Living conditions in some housing developments are unacceptable.'
3. Your answer is: No answer yet.
The correct answer is 'His English is somewhat weak.'
4. Your answer is: No answer yet.
The correct answer is 'The influence of the Internet on young people is a controversial topic.'
5. Your answer is: No answer yet.
The correct answer is 'She hopes to obtain a degree in electrical engineering.'
6. Your answer is: No answer yet.
The correct answer is 'The Government is concerned that the pollution problem will deteriorate next year.'
7. Your answer is: No answer yet.
The correct answer is 'It is believed that interest rates will fluctuate next year.'
8. Your answer is: No answer yet.
The correct answer is 'Mark's performance in the examination was disappointing.'
9. Your answer is: No answer yet.
The correct answer is 'Cheung's interpretation of the data is questionable.'
10. Your answer is: No answer yet.
The correct answer is 'The problem of pollution has become increasingly serious in recent years.'
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