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MaXmOuSe Posted 20 years ago
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The exercise is :
For question 1-8 below,complete the second sentence with three or eight words so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,using the word given.Do not change the word given
1.The amjor will give a prize to the best architect. Word- presented
The best architect will be presented by the major. In Bold is the gap - this mean that there I put the words whicht I think must be put.
2.This year the police have arrested more drivers than usual for speeding.The word is "number"
This year an a great number of drivers have been arrested for speeding. I don't know the phrase with "an" and "number" so I decided to put a great number.
3.The sea is gradually eroding the cliff face in this area. Word - worn
The cliff face in this area is being worn away by the sea.
4. Somking is to be totally banned from next month. Word - takes
A ...................................... from next month
I have no idea !
5.Refusal to obey the local laws about noise could lead to your arrest. Word -for
You could be arrested for breaking the local laws about noise.
6. They insisted that my brother should complete all application forms again. Word made
My brother .........................in all the application forms again.
No idea !
7.The completion of the project should have taken place last month. Word - completed
The project was completed by last month.
8. A quick solution to the housing problem is an urgent priority. Word -needs
The housing problem needs a quick solution as soon as possible.
For question 1-8 below,complete the second sentence with three or eight words so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,using the word given.Do not change the word given
1.The amjor will give a prize to the best architect. Word- presented
The best architect will be presented by the major. In Bold is the gap - this mean that there I put the words whicht I think must be put.
2.This year the police have arrested more drivers than usual for speeding.The word is "number"
This year an a great number of drivers have been arrested for speeding. I don't know the phrase with "an" and "number" so I decided to put a great number.
3.The sea is gradually eroding the cliff face in this area. Word - worn
The cliff face in this area is being worn away by the sea.
4. Somking is to be totally banned from next month. Word - takes
A ...................................... from next month
I have no idea !
5.Refusal to obey the local laws about noise could lead to your arrest. Word -for
You could be arrested for breaking the local laws about noise.
6. They insisted that my brother should complete all application forms again. Word made
My brother .........................in all the application forms again.
No idea !
7.The completion of the project should have taken place last month. Word - completed
The project was completed by last month.
8. A quick solution to the housing problem is an urgent priority. Word -needs
The housing problem needs a quick solution as soon as possible.
Top answer
The amjor will give a prize to the best architect. Word- presented The best architect will be presented (with a prize/an award) by the major. The word is "number" This year an a great number of drivers have been arrested for speeding.
- The amjor will give a prize to the best architect.
- Word- presented The best architect will be presented (with a prize/an award) by the major.
- The word is "number" This year an a great number of drivers have been arrested for speeding.
- I don't know the phrase with "an" and "number" so I decided to put a great number.
- A greater number not a great number.
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1.The amjor will give a prize to the best architect. Word- presented
The best architect will be presented (with a prize/an award) by the major.
2.This year the police have arrested more drivers than usual for speeding.The word is "number"
This year an a great number of drivers have been arrested for speeding. I don't kn
The best architect will be presented (with a prize/an award) by the major.
2.This year the police have arrested more drivers than usual for speeding.The word is "number"
This year an a great number of drivers have been arrested for speeding. I don't kn
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4. Somking is to be totally banned from next month. Word - takes
A ...................................... from next month. I'll start you off: A smoking ban...
A smoking ban takes place from next month
8. A quick solution to the housing problem is an urgent priority. Word -needs
The housing problem nee
A ...................................... from next month. I'll start you off: A smoking ban...
A smoking ban takes place from next month
8. A quick solution to the housing problem is an urgent priority. Word -needs
The housing problem nee
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4. takes effect
8. It doesn't say you have to use as soon as possible. Or you could take out 'quick'. You really can't use both in the same sentence.
7. Still not quite right. 'Should be' is future. 'Should have been' is past.
8. It doesn't say you have to use as soon as possible. Or you could take out 'quick'. You really can't use both in the same sentence.
7. Still not quite right. 'Should be' is future. 'Should have been' is past.
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8. The housing problem needs a solution as quick as possible.
7.The project was completed and should have been taken place by lsat month.
Is is ok ?
8. The housing problem needs a solution as quick as possible.
7.The project was completed and should have been taken place by lsat month.
Is is ok ?
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As quick as possible is not grammatical. Stick to as soon as possible or as quickly as possible.
7. You are still a bit confused here. Look at the original again.
The completion of the project should have taken place last month. Word - completed
It is saying that the completion was scheduled for last month but the 'should' shows us that it wasn't finished on time.
7. You are still a bit confused here. Look at the original again.
The completion of the project should have taken place last month. Word - completed
It is saying that the completion was scheduled for last month but the 'should' shows us that it wasn't finished on time.
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