Linking Adverbials
Did he look sad?
No, __________, he was really cheerful.
as a matter of fact / by the way / obviously
Di he look sad?
No, as a matter of fact, he was really cheerful.
What is realisation?
To understand something you didn't know before.
The scientist __________ a research about the reproduction of bacteria.
PERFORM OR CONDUCT SMT
The scientist CARRIED OUT a research about the reproduction of bacteria.
Keeping people safe at our school it’s our responsibility.
Keeping people safe at our school is our responsibility.
I have to admit, it never crossed my …… to ask Brian for help with the artwork, but it turns out he’s brilliant!
I have to admit, it never crossed my MIND to ask Brian for help with the artwork, but it turns out he’s brilliant!
_________your question about our mobile rates, I have attached a document where you can see all our rate plans.
As far as / Regarding / Whereas
Regarding your question about our mobile rates, I have attached a document where you can see all our rate plans.
What is to portray?
Represent, depict (someone or something) in a work of art or literature.
I'm not really sure this ladder will COME _________.
BE USEFUL
I'm not really sure this ladder will COME IN HANDY.
As regards to health and safety, we need to implement more barriers.
With regards....Regarding.....
I’ve been racking my …… all night trying to remember my PIN number but I just can’t.
I’ve been racking my BRAIN all night trying to remember my PIN number but I just can’t.
__________, the most qualified candidates always get the best jobs.
In fact / Basically / Obviously
Obviously, the most qualified candidates always get the best jobs.
What is a breakthrough?
An important new discovery.
S_______ this meeting is a total nightmare.
ORGANISE
SETTING UP this meeting is a total nightmare.
I hope hearing from you very soon.
hope to hear....
A leading British team of chemists has joined the ________ to the United States.
a leading British team of chemists has joined the BRAIN DRAIN to the United States.
The interiors are beautiful and ________, they have designed them themselves.
obviously / what's more / by the way
The interiors are beautiful and what's more, they have designed them themselves.
What is groundbreaking?
Using new discoveries or methods - a different way of working to achieve brillance.
I'm trying to B_______ the confidence to ask him out.
TO GATHER/INCREASE
I'm trying to BUILD UP the confidence to ask him out.
Keep it, but not great than 15 degrees
...not greater than...
Meta is the ________ of Mark Zuckerberg.
Meta is the BRAINCHILD of Mark Zuckerberg.
_______, we could say that the charity dinner was a success.
Otherwise / In other words / All in all
All in all, we we could say that the charity dinner was a success.
What is to depict?
Show or represent by a drawing, painting, or other art form.
He's COME________ the fact that he won't go to Harvard University.
TO ACCEPT
He's COME TO TERMS WITH the fact that he won't go to Harvard University.
The prove is that the most contaminated areas are too inhygienic for standard working conditions
The proof...unhygienic
At any time somebody may have a _________ or make a discovery which will open up a whole new range of possibilities.
At any time somebody may have a BRAINWAVE or make a discovery which will open up a whole new range of possibilities.