Business Formal spoken grammar BE - Exercise Worksheet

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Formal spoken grammar

Article excerpt · target grammar marked

The strategic question facing fresh-format retailers today is not whether technology will transform the sector — it already has — but which combination of physical experience and digital efficiency will define the winning model.

Grammar Reference · Formal spoken grammar

Framing a presentation

Use 'I'd like to begin by + gerund' to open a section cleanly. I'd like to begin by reviewing the margin data. Signals structure and authority.

Hedging in meetings

Use 'It could be argued that' to soften a strong position. It could be argued that fresh-format stores carry too much risk. Avoids direct confrontation.

Formal discourse

Use 'Notwithstanding' (formal 'despite') and 'In light of the above' (formal 'so/therefore') to signal contrast and conclusion in reports or presentations.

Impersonal

Use 'It is therefore recommended that...' for written reports and formal spoken summaries. It is therefore recommended that the team review the cost base.

01Exercise 1 — Form · Write the Correct Form

Formal spoken grammar

1. begin by looking at the global grocery market size.

2.It that shrinkage is the most underestimated cost in fresh retail.

3. the high labour costs, Whole Foods Market continues to expand its fresh counters.

4. the above analysis, it is recommended that the board approve the technology investment.

5. to our next point, the impact of dynamic pricing on food waste reduction.

6.It is recommended that retailers pilot fresh-format stores in lower-footfall areas first.

02Exercise 2 — Transform

rewrite with the new structure

1.I want to start by talking about margins.

2.Even though costs are high, Ocado is growing.

3.We think the hybrid model is the best option.

4.Because of all this, we suggest investing in digital first.

5.Now let's talk about food waste and dynamic pricing.

6.I personally think loyalty programmes are the most important tool.

03Exercise 3 — About You

in your notebook

Personalise: complete five sentences about yourself using the target grammar.

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