C1 · Avancé Chapitre 56

Academic Writing

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Ce que tu vas apprendre

Structuring essays and professional documents. Using formal connectors and syntax.

Conseils et astuces (4)

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The 'De' Trick

When nominalizing, use 'de' to link the noun to its object if the object is not in the Genitive. E.g., 'Dorința de a învăța'.
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The 'Se' Rule

When in doubt, use 'se' + 3rd person singular. It instantly makes you sound more professional and less aggressive.
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Vary your connectors

Don't use 'prin urmare' in every sentence. Mix it with 'drept urmare' and 'astfel'.
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The 'Întrucât' Trick

If you want to sound instantly more professional in a meeting, replace every 'pentru că' with 'întrucât'. It's the easiest way to signal C1 level proficiency.
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Pratique rapide (10)

Choose the most formal connector to complete the sentence.

___ nu am primit un răspuns, am decis să revin cu un e-mail.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Întrucât
'Întrucât' is the standard formal connector for causality.

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Fill in the blank.

___, am reușit să termin proiectul.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Prin urmare
Causal connector needed.

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Choose the correct preposition for a negative result.

___ lipsei de fonduri, proiectul a fost oprit.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Din cauza
'Din cauza' is used for negative outcomes.

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Correct the agreement error in this formal sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Majoritatea elevilor au promovat examenul.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Majoritatea elevilor a promovat
In formal Romanian, the verb agrees with the singular noun 'majoritatea'.

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Fill in the correct reflexive passive form.

În acest magazin nu ___ fumatul.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: se permite
The reflexive passive 'se permite' is standard for formal prohibitions.

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Correct the error in the sentence.

Find and fix the mistake:

Datorită eșecului, am pierdut bani.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Din cauza eșecului, am pierdut bani.
'Datorită' is only for positive outcomes.

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Complete the formal opening.

___, Popescu Ion, solicit eliberarea actelor.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Subsemnatul
'Subsemnatul' is the standard way to refer to oneself in a formal request.

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Fill in the correct academic connector.

___ ploii, meciul a continuat.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: În pofida
'În pofida' means 'despite' and fits the context of continuing despite an obstacle.

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Choose the most formal version of the sentence.

How do you say 'I think we need to analyze the data' formally?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Se impune o analiză a datelor.
This uses the impersonal reflexive and nominalization.

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Correct the informal verb.

Find and fix the mistake:

Vă scriu pentru a vă zice că am terminat.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a vă informa
'A informa' is the appropriate formal register.

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Questions fréquentes (6)

It is better to avoid it. Use prin urmare, așadar, or în consecință for a more professional tone.
They are virtually identical in meaning ('despite'). Both require the Genitive case. În pofida is slightly more formal.
It is better to avoid it. Use Subsemnatul or verbs in the first person plural Vă scriem (the 'plural of majesty' or institutional 'we'), or better yet, the reflexive-passive Se solicită.
Cu stimă is for bosses and officials. Cu drag is only for close friends and family. Never mix them!
No, it is too informal. Use 'prin urmare' instead.
No, it is also used in formal speeches, job interviews, and when speaking to authority figures. However, it is most strictly enforced in writing.
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