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⚡ The "Power Verb" Shift: Moving from A2 to B2

At an A2 level, you usually describe actions using simple verbs like say, tell, do, or give. To reach B2, you need to use Precise Reporting Verbs. These don't just tell us what happened; they tell us the intention and emotion behind the action.

Look at how this article transforms simple ideas into professional, high-level English:

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🔍 The Evolution of the Verb

A2 Simple Verb	B2 Precise Verb (from text)	Why it's B2
Say $\rightarrow$	Emphasize	It shows the speaker is stressing a very important point.
Say $\rightarrow$	Assert	It shows the speaker is confident and stating a fact strongly.
Say $\rightarrow$	Argue	It shows there is a disagreement or a debate happening.
Do $\rightarrow$	Carry out	This is a "collocation." We don't just "do" a risk assessment; we carry it out (professional usage).

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🛠️ Practical Application: The "Opinion Spectrum"

When you want to explain a conflict (like the one between Ofcom and the Molly Rose Foundation), stop using "They said." Instead, choose your weapon based on the strength of the claim:

• Low Intensity: The group mentioned... $\rightarrow$ (Just giving info)
• Medium Intensity: The group argued... $\rightarrow$ (Presenting a reason/opinion)
• High Intensity: The group asserted... $\rightarrow$ (Claiming something is absolutely true)

💡 Pro-Tip for Fluency

Notice the phrase "fail to do so." An A2 student says: "If they don't do it..." A B2 student says: "If they fail to do so..."

Using "fail to" + "do so" removes the need to repeat the entire action, making your English sound sophisticated and concise.