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Use of English

Transformation, word formation and precision work in Cambridge C1 style.

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Lesson objectives

  • Improve grammatical precision and collocational control.
  • Practise exam-style transformations and word formation systematically.
  • Connect structure and lexis back to the unit theme of corporate culture & leadership.

Unit 15: Corporate Culture & Leadership

Part 1 — Word formation

Instructions: Read the text below. Use the word in CAPITALS at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.

The modern workplace is undergoing a period of profound ___ as traditional hierarchies give way to more collaborative models. (TRANSFORM)

Many leaders now realise that fostering a sense of ___ is essential for long-term employee retention. (LOYAL)

The CEO's ___ approach to decision-making was initially met with skepticism by the board members. (DECIDE)

Without a clear sense of purpose, a company's mission statement can become _ and lose its impact. (EFFECT) Effective leadership requires the _ to adapt to rapidly changing market conditions. (ABLE) The _ of the new management style was evident in the sudden rise in productivity. (SUCCESS) A lack of _ between departments often leads to redundant tasks and wasted resources. (COOPERATE) The company's ___ reputation was built on years of ethical business practices. (REPUTE)

Part 2 — Key word transformations

Instructions: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and six words, including the word given. 1. I must be honest, the merger was a complete disaster for the junior staff. FRANKLY → __, the merger was a complete disaster for the junior staff. 2. The company's profits fell, so they had to implement a hiring freeze. CONSEQUENTLY → The company's profits fell; __, they had to implement a hiring freeze. 3. It was unexpected that the charismatic leader resigned so suddenly. SURPRISINGLY → __, the charismatic leader resigned so suddenly. 4. I am telling you the truth when I say that the board is divided. FRANKLY → __, the board is divided. 5. The project failed because they didn't plan well. CONSEQUENTLY → They failed to plan well; __, the project failed. 6. It was a surprise to everyone that the startup became a unicorn in one year. SURPRISINGLY → __, the startup became a unicorn in one year.

Answer key

Part 1

  1. transformation
  2. loyalty
  3. decisive
  4. ineffective
  5. ability
  6. success
  7. cooperation
  8. reputable

Part 2

  1. Frankly speaking
  2. consequently
  3. Surprisingly
  4. Frankly speaking
  5. consequently
  6. Surprisingly