EMPHASIS
Rewrite using what to emphasise the final element:
She values honesty above everything else.
What she values above everything else is honesty.
Rewrite using definitely in the correct position:
She understands the consequences.
She definitely understands the consequences.
What idiom means “something very serious”?
not a laughing matter
His speech was surprisingly ______.
(WIT)
witty
Rewrite using an it to emphasise the beginning:
John broke the agreement.
It was John who broke the agreement.
Rewrite using certainly:
This solution is effective.
This solution is certainly effective.
Which idiom means “to be mocked by everyone”?
a laughing stock
The film was more ______ than expected.
(AMUSE)
amusing
Rewrite using all to mean the only thing:
The company wants transparency.
All the company wants is transparency.
Choose the correct sentence:
A. He utterly has failed.
B. He has utterly failed.
B
Complete the sentence:
He insulted her, but in the end she had the ______.
last laugh
The situation quickly became ______.
(LAUGH)
laughable
Correct the sentence if necessary:
What matters is clearly defined expectations.
Correct as it is.
Rewrite using undeniably:
Her influence is significant.
Her influence is undeniably significant.
Which phrase means “to laugh uncontrollably”?
laugh your head off
Her reaction was completely ______ given the circumstances.
(JUSTIFY)
justified
Rewrite to emphasise timing using it:
They realised the mistake after the deadline.
It was after the deadline that they realised the mistake.
Rewrite using absolutely:
I agree with your conclusion.
I absolutely agree with your conclusion.
What do we call the final joke or twist of a joke?
the punchline
The joke was meant to be funny, but it came across as ______.
(OFFEND)
offensive