Academic Vocabulary ( Formal Substitutions)

Select the most appropriate formal substitution for the given phrasal verb

James added up the number of affirmative responses.

• Selected

• Ignored

• Calculated

Select the most appropriate formal substitution for the given phrasal verb.

The order was to call off the strike immediately.

• Cancel

• Postpone

• Disregard

Select the most appropriate formal substitution for the given phrasal verb

Regretfully, the board must turn down a number of applicants every year.

• Consider

• Reject

• Accept

Replace the underlined word with a more formal alternative.

The cheap products of Alibaba Express have proved to be very popular.

• Minor

• Unacceptable

• Affordable

Replace the underlined word with a more formal alternative.

Pollution is a big problem in China.

• Questionable

• Controversial

• Significant

Replace the underlined word with a more formal alternative.

The cheap products of Alibaba Express have proved to be very popular.

• Minor

• Unacceptable

• Affordable

Select the most appropriate formal substitution for the given phrasal verb.

Ethan decided to put off the presentation until next week.

• Postpone

• Cancel

• Reschedule

Choose the correct formal substitution for the underlined word.

His big announcement took everyone by surprise.

• Substantial

• Significant

• Considerable

Choose the most appropriate formal substitution for the given phrasal verb

She had to put up with his constant complaints.

• Tolerate

• Endure

• Enjoy