Question

10) Make the following sentences more formal.

1. Let’s have some coffee ->
2. Can you help me? ->
3. You, do it now! ->
4. Hey, fellow, don’t park in here, this area is private. ->
5. Don’t drink and drive. Because of your carelessness you will kill us all. ->
6. Hey, you, waiter! Come here. Pour me some more coffee and get the hell out of here! ->
7. OMFG, he’s such a jerk!? He’s been going on and on about how long-toothed he is, but the reality is completely different – his technical knowledge is rather “outdated”. No wonder he is being made redundant. ->
8. Ma’am, you can’t come here wearing those provocative high-heels and this mini skirt. Mind our dress code. ->
9. Bam! 3000$, got it, man? 3000-dollar check. Rusty, crunchy bucks. I told you. I’m telling you now like I’ve told you before. One more mistake, one more “crossing the line” and you are done. Put these on the table right now. Or if you don’t, I’ll no longer be myself. ->
10. I’m not a machine so I ain’t got no money. I’m not a slave so I ain’t got no job. I don’t need no rules so I ain’t got no woman. I’m free so I ain’t got no problems. What a sweet life this is! ->
Спасибо!

Answer 1

1. Would you like to join me for a cup of coffee?
2. Could you kindly assist me, please?
3. Please complete the task immediately.
4. Excuse me, sir, but this is a private area, and parking is not allowed here.
5. Please refrain from drinking and driving. Your actions could have serious consequences for all of us.
6. Excuse me, waiter, could you kindly pour me some more coffee and attend to any other customers who require assistance?
7. It appears that the individual in question may not possess the necessary qualifications for their role, which could explain the decision to terminate their employment.
8. Madam, I regret to inform you that your current attire does not meet our dress code standards. Please ensure that you dress appropriately in future.
9. I have received a cheque for $3000, and I would appreciate it if you could promptly place it on the table. Please note that any further unprofessional conduct will result in serious consequences.
10. I am an independent individual and do not require the trappings of societal norms. I lead a fulfilling life free from the constraints of material possessions and obligations.