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Electoral Systems, Voting & DemocracyL07
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Use of English

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

50 minC1c1use_of_englishelectoral-systems-voting-democracyelectionsdemocracyvotinglegislation

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 electoral systems, voting & democracy.

Part 1 — Word formation

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

  1. The recent election results have caused significant ____ among political analysts worldwide. LEGISLATION
  2. Some argue that the current voting system lacks ____ and fails to represent minority voices. LEGITIMATE
  3. The sudden ____ of the prime minister led to a period of political instability. RESIGN
  4. Voters are often swayed by the ____ of a candidate's promises during election season. APPEAR
  5. There is growing ____ regarding the influence of social media on democratic processes. CONCERN
  6. The government has proposed several ____ changes to the electoral code to prevent fraud. SUBSTANTIAL
  7. It is essential to maintain ____ in the voting process to ensure public trust. TRANSPARENT
  8. The candidate's ____ was undermined by several scandals involving financial misconduct. INTEGRITY

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. It was a complete surprise to everyone when the incumbent lost the election. SURPRISE → The incumbent losing the election | came as a complete surprise to everyone.

2. Although the election was held fairly, many people still doubted the results. REGARDLESS → _ the fairness of the election, many people still doubted the results. 3. "I didn't vote for him," said Sarah, explaining her decision. REASON → Sarah explained that _ was the reason she hadn't voted for him. 4. The law was passed, and then the protests began immediately after. CONSEQUENCE → The protests began _ the passing of the law. 5. It is very likely that the new voting laws will be implemented next year. CHANCE → There is a _ that the new voting laws will be implemented next year. 6. He didn't realize that the election results would be so controversial. FACT → He was unaware of the ____ that the election results would be so controversial.

Answer key

  1. legislation
  2. legitimacy
  3. resignation
  4. appearance
  5. concern
  6. substantial
  7. transparency
  8. integrity
  9. came as a
  10. Regardless of
  11. the reason
  12. in consequence of
  13. good chance
  14. fact