Grammar: 🔄 Review & Consolidation (C1) - Advanced Writing Workshops: Stylistic Choices, Cohesion, and Register

ESL Writer C1

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The Editor's Desk

Style • Cohesion • Register

1. Nominalization

Turning verbs into nouns creates a denser, more academic tone.

We discussed the problem...
The discussion regarding the issue...

2. Advanced Cohesion

Move beyond "and/but". Use sophisticated linkers to guide the reader.

Also ➔ Furthermore / Moreover

But ➔ Conversely / Nevertheless

So ➔ Consequently / Hence

3. Objectivity

Use the Passive Voice to sound objective and remove personal bias.

I think this is wrong.
It is widely argued that this is incorrect.

Before & After 📄

See the transformation.

BEFORE (Informal)

"I want to apply for the job. I know a lot about marketing. Also, I worked at a big company before. So, I think I am good for this."

AFTER (Formal/C1)

"I am writing to submit my application for the position. Possessing extensive knowledge in marketing, and having previously been employed at a major corporation, I believe my skills are highly suitable."

✨ Key Improvements:

• "I want" ➔ "I am writing to submit" (Standard Phrase)
• "I know a lot" ➔ "Possessing extensive knowledge" (Participle + Advanced Vocab)
• "Worked" ➔ "Having been employed" (Perfect Participle)

Style Check 🧐

Select the most appropriate option.

1. Improve this: "The government decided to stop the plan."

2. Which linker shows a contrast?

3. Nominalize: "The company grew quickly."

Mission 📝

Refine the sentence.

Rewrite Challenge:

"The students complained because the test was too hard."

Try to use:

• Nominalization (Complaint)
• "Due to" (Instead of because)
• "Difficulty" (Instead of hard)

MODEL ANSWER:
"A complaint was raised by the students due to the difficulty of the examination."