This exercise gives you practice in formal, neutral and informal synonyms and expressions.

Complete the second sentence using one or two words so that it has the same meaning as the first.

Informal to formal

1
Come on one of our holidays where you can do your own cooking.
Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a camping holiday where you can .......... for yourself.

2
Don't delay! Thousands of competion prizes are up for grabs!
Thousands of prizes are .......... to anyone who enters the competition before the closing date.

3
When my boss spilt coffee down his new suit I just couldn't keep a straight face.
It was difficult not to .......... when my boss spilt coffee down his new suit.

4
Because of falling profits the company may have to lay people off.
The company has reported a sharp decrease in its profits. ............ a number of employees may lose their jobs.

Formal to informal

5.
The approximate number of club members is 30.
There are .......... 30 club members.

6
The decision is still under consideration.
They haven't made ............ up yet.

7.
It is a requirement that all employees of the company undergo a medical examination prior to starting their employment.
You ............ have a check-up before you start work.

8.
Reports show that there is still evidence of inequality between men and women in the workplace.
A report says that men and women are not treated ........... at work.