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Use of English

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

50 minC1c1use_of_englishconsulting-strategy-decision-makingstrategydecision-makingconsultingword formation

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 consulting, strategy & decision-making.

Part 1 — Word formation

Instructions: Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in CAPITALS at the end of each line.

  1. The board of directors reached a consensus after a long period of _____ regarding the merger. STRATEGIZE
  2. The consultant provided a highly _____ analysis that changed our entire approach to the market. INSIGHT
  3. Without a clear long-term plan, the company's growth remains _____ and unpredictable. SUSTAIN
  4. The CEO's decision was based on a _____ assessment of the current economic climate. RIGOR
  5. Many firms struggle with the _____ of implementing new digital strategies. FEASIBLE
  6. The sudden _____ in market demand forced the company to pivot its entire business model. FLUCTUATE
  7. We need to ensure that our strategic goals are _____ with our core values. ALIGN
  8. The failure of the project was largely due to _____ planning at the initial stages. SUFFICIENT

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. The results of the market research were very surprising to the management team. ASTONISHING → The market research results __________ to the management team.

2. It is very likely that the company will expand into Asia next year. CERTAIN → The company's expansion into Asia next year ______. 3. I was very disappointed by the lack of progress in the negotiations. DISAPPOINTED → The lack of progress in the negotiations _____. 4. The consultant's advice was extremely useful during the crisis. VALUABLE → We found the consultant's advice _______ during the crisis. 5. It is quite possible that the merger will fail. LIKELY → The merger ______ to fail. 6. The manager was very angry about the loss of the contract. FURIOUS → The manager ________ about the loss of the contract.

Answer key

  1. strategic
  2. insightful
  3. unsustainable
  4. rigorous
  5. feasibility
  6. fluctuations
  7. aligned
  8. insufficient
  9. were absolutely astonishing
  10. seems certainly likely
  11. left us feeling disappointed
  12. to be extremely valuable
  13. is quite likely
  14. was absolutely furious