Grammar
Make a reported command from the following sentence.
The policeman said, "Show me your driver's licence.".
The policeman (order) ..........
The policeman ordered me to show him / her my driver's licence.
Which phrase sounds awkward?
a) amplify a signal
b) backfill a hole
c) skim a contract
d) stave off work
d) stave off work
Which verbs are followed by gerunds and which ones by infinitives?
admit, claim, deny, urge
gerunds - admit, deny
infinitives - claim, urge
What do these words mean? Explain their meaning in English.
a) onslaught
b) revamp
a) a violent and forceful attack
b) to change or arrange something again in order to improve it
Complete the sentences with the correct passive forms of the verbs in brackets.
a) A new fun park (build) ... in our town now.
b) ... the new music system (deliver) ... yet?
a) A new fun park is being built in our town now.
b) Has the new music system been delivered yet?
Give a synonym for the following words.
a) cheeky
b) mock
c) plea
For example:
a) disrecpectful, sassy, rude
b) deride, ridicule, tease
c) appeal, petition, request
Translate the following sentence into English.
Gdybym urodził się w Wielkiej Brytanii, mówiłbym teraz po angielsku perfekcyjnie.
If I had been born in Great Britain, I would speak English perfectly now.
Translate the following words and phrases into English.
a) niepewny, wątpliwy
b) niezgodność, rozbieżność
c) przekazać wiadomość
d) zejść na złą drogę
a) doubtful / dubious
b) discrepancy
c) convey a message / get a message across
d) go off the rails