C1Englishen.c1.067

Cohesion: the aforementioned / hitherto

Structure:

the aforementioned + noun / hitherto + adjective or adverb

Hitherto = until now. The aforementioned = previously mentioned. Both are very formal.

Example:

The aforementioned study provides compelling evidence. Hitherto, no such link had been established.

Examples

The aforementioned study provides compelling evidence.

Hitherto, no such link had been established.

Question 1 of 30 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "The aforementioned study provides compelling evidence."

Absolute construction (nominative absolute)

Absolute construction: All things considered

Absolute construction: The matter having been settled

Advanced affixation: noun and adjective suffixes

Advanced affixation: productive prefixes