Language in Use
What's the not a suitable adverb?
We are very x concerned about our downward trend.
significantly, potentially, appreciably, irretrievably, unexpectedly
Are we ________ agreed on this?
all
Even ________ we don't sell any this month, I am not going to give up.
What's the right option?
if
Under 0 circumstances you are allowed to use the Internet.
Under no circumstances are you allowed to use the Internet.
His motivation for this was to (exert or create) his influence over them.
exert
It has been x that we consider a nationwide TV campaign.
What's the missing word?
suggested
Perhaps, but what (assurance or ensurance) can you give us that the potential overseas partners are legitimate?
Assurance
x Siobhan was involved in a row with the CEO after the meeting.
Apparently
x built up our reputation over many years, we work tirelessly to protect it.
Having
He also wanted to (instil or exert)a sense of confidence ...
instil
Do you think John can be persuade to go on the Russian trip?
What's the missing word?
Persuaded
et’s give this ________ chance to work, shall we?
What's the option?
–
a
any
the
a
AGM proposed that the prices should be reduced next year.
Change it to passive voice.
It was proposed at the AGM that prices should be reduced next year.
The situation has improved _______since I was last here – things seem better now.
Noticeably, it's an intensifier adverb.
Let's try to find a ________ round this.
way
The new managing director called a meeting to
establish
I refuse to ________ on this – it's my final offer.
budge
x no circumstances would we consider this.
Under
Could you ________ without Laura for a couple of days?
make do
Choose more suitable discourse marker for each statement
1
Now, so to speak, it is important to reach a large audience with this campaign.
2
The CEO is very keen on procedures and regulations – a real disciplinarian, quite honestly.
3 The word is that he will resign. After all, though, I don't believe it.
4 Our sales are falling rapidly and basically
that is not good news.
5 Admittedly, maybe we should move on to the next item on the agenda now.
1
Now, as I was saying, it is important to reach a large audience with this campaign.
2
The CEO is very keen on procedures and regulations – a real disciplinarian, so to speak.
3
The word is that he will resign. Quite honestly, though, I don't believe it.
4
Our sales are falling rapidly and ,obviously
that is not good news.
5
Anyway, maybe we should move on to the next item on the agenda now.
What's the tag question for this?
We have been told, you are planning to leave the company...
aren't you?
like the idea and it sounds ________. Let's go for it.
feasible
Given
FIND THE 5 MISTAKES AND SUBSTITUTE THEM
There are several issues that need dealing with. Not only having we been unable to meet our orders this month, but we've also had difficulties with our suppliers. Giving more notice about the supplier situation, we could have coped. But in no time did they contact us to tell us about the problems.
As for the shortfall in orders, part of the problem is the supply, but by no circumstances should we have allowed this to happen. Not solved these problems quickly will mean putting our business at serious risk.
There are several issues that need dealing with. Not only have we been unable to meet our orders this month, but we've also had difficulties with our suppliers. Given more notice about the supplier situation, we could have coped. But at no time did they contact us to tell us about the problems.
As for the shortfall in orders, part of the problem is the supply, but under no circumstances should we have allowed this to happen. Not solving these problems quickly will mean putting our business at serious risk.
MODIFY THE SENTENCES TO FOCUSING ON ( THE CAUSATIVE : HAVE/GET/MAKE) WHOM CAUSES/TO ASK A THE HELPER TO DO AN ACTION.
E.G I pay my gardener to cut my grass... changes to:
I have my gardener cut my grass.
1.My secretary always attends my clients
2.My secretary gets to answer my mails.
3.The business proposals have been checked .
4.The accountant makes the invoices I asked on time.
1. I always have my secretary attend my clients.
2. I get my secretary to answer my mails.
3. I have the business proposals checked ..
4. I get all the invoices made on time by the accountant.