Noun + Verb + Adverb OR There + be + adjective + noun + in + noun
Rewrite each sentence without changing the word in brackets.
Noun + Noun Combinations
Ireland
100
Profits rose from 2 billion dollars ____ 5 billion last quarter.
to
100
The consumption of fruit has risen steadily.
There ____
There has been a steady rise in the consumption of fruit.
100
There is a close connection between music and mathematics. (linked)
Music and mathematics _ _ _. (3 words)
Music and mathematics are closely linked.
100
The time of day when traffic is at its heaviest
rush hour
100
This is a BONUS question. The team that chose it gets 100 points!
BONUS! 100 points :)
200
Since 1985, the price of houses has increased ____ 50%.
by
200
Meat consumption has fallen sharply.
There____
There has been a steady fall in the consumption of meat.
200
One of the most interesting exhibits is this stone carving. (objects)
This stone carving is one of the most interesting _ _ _ _ (4 words)
This stone carving is one of the most interesting objects in the exhibition.
200
The time of year when there are most tourists in a place.
Peak season OR High season
200
What is the name of the river in the middle of Dublin city?
The River Liffey
300
Road accidents reached a peak ___ 50,000 in November.
of
300
There was a brief dip in share prices at the start of the year.
Share prices___
Share prices dipped briefly at the start of the year.
300
Punctuality is regarded in different ways by different people. (attitudes)
People _ _ _ towards punctuality. (3 words)
People have different attitudes towards punctuality.
300
The enjoyment you get from your work.
job satisfaction
300
Which county in Ireland is nicknamed "the Garden of Ireland"?
(a) Wexford
(b) Waterford
(c) Wicklow
(d) Kilkenny
(c) Wicklow
400
During the summer, temperatures fluctuate ______ 20 and 30 degrees.
between
400
Her fitness level improved dramatically.
There was ____
There was a dramatic improvement in her level of fitness.
400
There has been a complete breakdown in communication. (completely)
Communication _ _ _ _ (4 words)
Communication has completely broken down. OR Communication has broken down completely.
400
The cheapest type of seats on a plane.
Economy class
400
What is the capital of Northern Ireland?
Belfast
500
Car sales remained constant ____ around 75 per month for the rest of the period.
at
500
There will be a rapid recovery in share prices next year.
Share prices____
Share prices will recover rapidly next year.
500
Their findings suggest that the damage is done by ordinary people. (research)
The results _ _ _ indicate that the damage is done by ordinary people. (3 words)
The results of their research indicate that the damage is done by ordinary people.
500
Angry or violent behaviour by drivers towards other drivers.
Road rage
500
Which city is James from?
(a) Cork
(b) Dublin
(c) Galway
(d) Limerick