B2Englishen.b2.087

Formal vs informal register: Latinate verbs vs phrasal verbs

Structure:

formal Latinate verb vs informal phrasal verb

Example:

The researchers discovered (formal) / found out (informal) that the data was inaccurate.

Examples

The researchers discovered (formal) / found out (informal) that the data was inaccurate.

Question 1 of 20 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "The researchers discovered (formal) / found out (informal) that the data was inaccurate."

Adjective + preposition: afraid of, keen on, responsible for

Adjective + preposition: aware of, familiar with, interested in

Adjective + preposition: similar to, different from, capable of

Advanced passive: It is said/believed that

Advanced passive: Subject + is said to + infinitive