2.1. Match the formal words in sentences 1-10 with the informal words in the box. Сравните формальные слова в предложениях 1-10 с неформальными словами во вставке.
Answer, begin, buy, check, end, fill, out, follow, say, see, show.
1. My colleague was dismissed because she didn't adhere to the terms of her contract__
2. Please state your preference for a telephone or face-to-face interview __
3. The next training course will commence on June 1st __
4. The receptionist asked me to complete an application form __
5. These figures demonstrate the problems facing the company __
6. Customers are advised to retain their receipt when they purchase an item __
7. The candidate made no response when he was asked about his experience __
8. My contract will terminate at the end of the year __
9. They called the candidate’s work references to verify his work history __
10. We view your prospects of promotion as very high __

1. Formal word: adhere
Informal word: follow
Explanation: "Adhere" means to stick to or comply with something, while "follow" means to go along or obey something. In this sentence, the colleague didn't comply with the terms of her contract.

2. Formal word: state
Informal word: say
Explanation: "State" means to express or declare something officially, while "say" means to express or utter something. In this sentence, the person is being asked to express their preference for an interview type.

3. Formal word: commence
Informal word: begin
Explanation: "Commence" means to start or begin something, while "begin" means the same thing but in a more informal way. In this sentence, the training course will start on June 1st.

4. Formal word: complete
Informal word: fill out
Explanation: "Complete" means to finish or fill in all the needed information, while "fill out" specifically means to complete a form by adding the necessary information. In this sentence, the receptionist asked the person to add the necessary information to an application form.

5. Formal word: demonstrate
Informal word: show
Explanation: "Demonstrate" means to show or illustrate something, while "show" means the same thing but in a more informal way. In this sentence, the figures show the problems facing the company.

6. Formal word: purchase
Informal word: buy
Explanation: "Purchase" means to buy or acquire something, while "buy" means the same thing but in a more informal way. In this sentence, customers are advised to keep their receipt when they buy an item.

7. Formal word: response
Informal word: say
Explanation: "Response" means an answer or reply to something, while "say" means to express or utter something. In this sentence, the candidate didn't say anything when asked about his experience.

8. Formal word: terminate
Informal word: end
Explanation: "Terminate" means to end or bring to a close something, while "end" means the same thing but in a more informal way. In this sentence, the contract will end at the end of the year.

9. Formal word: verify
Informal word: check
Explanation: "Verify" means to confirm or check the accuracy or truthfulness of something, while "check" means the same thing but in a more informal way. In this sentence, the candidate's work references were checked to confirm his work history.

10. Formal word: prospects
Informal word: view
Explanation: "Prospects" means the likelihood or potential for future success or advancement, while "view" means the same thing but in a more informal way. In this sentence, the person's prospects of promotion are viewed as very high.