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Article excerpt · target grammar marked

What separates Madonna from peers who enjoyed shorter careers is her willingness to retire a version of herself before the market does it for her. Each pivot was deliberate, visually complete, and commercially successful.

Grammar Reference · Professional Register

Passive for distance

Use the passive to sound objective. The decision was made after careful review. Removes personal blame or claim.

Nominalisation

Convert verbs to nouns for formal register. She decided → Her decision. Sounds more authoritative in reports.

Hedged opinions

Use hedges in meetings and proposals. It could be argued that the strategy is too narrow. Softens direct claims.

Common error

Avoid contractions in formal writing. It's important… ✗ → It is important… ✓ Contractions lower register.

01Exercise 1 — Form · Write the Correct Form

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1.The new policy announced at last week's board meeting.

2.Her of the brand took nearly two years to complete.

3.It be argued that personal branding is now a core professional skill.

4.The report reviewed by three senior managers before publication.

5.We welcome your on the proposed changes to the strategy.

6.There may be scope further discussion at the next meeting.

02Exercise 2 — Transform

rewrite with the new structure

1.We decided to postpone the launch.

2.The team reviewed all applications carefully.

3.I think the budget is too small.

4.She manages the entire project herself.

5.They announced the merger yesterday.

6.We'll discuss this further in the meeting.

03Exercise 3 — About You

in your notebook

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

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