C1 · Word order

Formal & fronted structures

Participle phrases, hetgeen, fronting and formal openings.

We hereby confirm receipt of your letter.
The board considers it desirable to postpone the decision.
Costs rose sharply, which led to protests.
Encouraged by the results, the team continued its research.
It cannot be ruled out that costs will rise further.
Only after the vote did it become clear how divided the party was.
Seldom was a debate so fierce.
The proposal, which had been prepared for months, was rejected after all.
Given the low turnout, the meeting has been postponed.
The question is not so much whether but when the law will be amended.