Crossword Puzzle Formal Academic EnglishOnline version Identify the informal word or phrase and replace with a more formal alternative. by susila SELVARAJAH 1 There has been a big improvement in the services offered to international students. 2 The company will need to look into customer complaints. 3 The project has run into a number of problems including the lack of funding. 4 The project got a loan from the government. 5 Higher levels of urban density has a bad influence on the environment. 6 The formal equivalent of the informal word boost 7 Students need to learn to handle their time effectively. 8 A lot of people disagree with the decision by the government. 9 Many people go against the death penalty because of the possibility of miscarriages of justice. 10 There are three top reasons why customers prefer to buy products made domestically. 2 3 8 10 4 5 9 1 6 7