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Grammar
How Would You Say...?
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The article I just read was (external, fascinating).
fascinating
100
We have seen a (massive, proactive) increase in government spending on the military in recent years.
massive
100
It is wonderful to see the mixing of young people and (elders, nomads) during holiday celebrations.
elders
100
Put the following sentence into the passive voice: "A stroke damaged Dr. Taylor's brain."
Dr Taylor's brain was damaged by a stroke.
100
What is the opposite of the word "logical?"
illogical
200
What is another word for "calm?" 1) enticing 2) tranquil
tranquil
200
She approached the stage (moderately, tentatively) because she was so nervous.
tentatively
200
It is important to (keep away, keep up with) all your homework assignments.
keep up with
200
Make a comparison with the word in parentheses and a comparison word: The train to New York travels (slow) ___________ the one to Boston.
The train to New York travels more slowly than the one to Boston.
200
I'd rather (do, doing) anything than study for my final!
do
300
His (collaborations, perceptions) of the conflict are mistaken.
perceptions
300
The general hoped to (exploit, invade) the weaknesses of the enemy to his advantage.
exploit
300
Many scientists are looking for ways to (harness, retrofit) the power of the sun for humans' energy needs.
harness
300
Turn the following statement into reported speech: The farmer said, "We need to get higher prices."
The farmer said that they needed to get higher prices.
300
Make a simile using the word "as."
She is as beautiful as a rose.
400
I saw (an exhibit, a function) at the art museum yesterday.
exhibit
400
Have you (affiliated with, refrained from) any groups on campus during your studies?
affiliated with
400
The government offers a (stability, subsidy) to promote students obtaining advanced degrees.
subsidy
400
If they had asked about coming to the party before they arrived, there (would be, would have been) no embarassment when they got there.
would have been
400
Provide two ways to cite a source when speaking or writing.
According to X, As X explains/shows/says/reports
500
Use the word "recovery" in a sentence.
He had a long recovery after his illness.
500
Use the word "transform" in a sentence.
The next president hopes to transform the country's economy into a more developed, high-tech one.
500
Use the word "sustain" in a sentence.
It is hard to sustain one's concentration for long periods of time.
500
Provide a sentence that uses a subordinator of concession.
Although the class was difficult, we still had fun.
500
Give two ways to statement that provides some advice to someone who needs to improve their study habits.
Why don't you...? Have you considered...? If I were you,...