Use of English - 2
English practice
English practice
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| Zusammenfassung | This flashcard set helps learners improve their English grammar and sentence structure at an intermediate level. The vocabulary flashcards focus on transforming sentences using different grammatical structures, such as conditionals, passives, and reported speech. Examples include phrases like "Sonya apologised for not being able to keep our appointment" and "The councillors could not reach agreement." The platform supports backward learning, allowing users to practice translating from English to their native language. Ideal for students preparing for exams or anyone looking to enhance their fluency, these cards help build confidence in constructing grammatically correct sentences. |
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| Karten | 107 |
| Lernende | 1 |
| Sprache | English |
| Kategorie | Englisch |
| Stufe | Andere |
| Erstellt / Aktualisiert | 14.11.2014 / 14.11.2014 |
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I'm sorry I said those nasty things,' said Ruth.
APOLOGISED
Ruth ______________________those nasty things.
5. apologised for saying
How long was the flight to New York?
DID
How long _______________________fly to New York?
did it take to
I can't wait for my 18th birthday!' said Flavia.
FORWARD
Flavia was really__________________ 18th birthday.
looking forward to her
That photo of Sabrina was taken by a professional photographer.
HAD
Sabrina ____________________by a professional photographer.
had her photo taken
Giuliano is making the presentation because he is the best Italian speaker.
AS
No one else ________________Giuliano does, so he is making the presentation.
speaks Italian as well as
I’d like to learn to fly.
APPEALS
The idea of ___________________________to me.
2. flying appeals
The dogs are barking: I think our guests have arrived.
SOUNDS
The dogs are barking: ____________________________our guests have arrived.
3. it sounds like
Jenna wasn’t able to read the price because she had forgotten her glasses.
REMEMBERED
If Jenna ________________________, she would have been able to read the price.
4. had remembered her glasses
Frieda continued to wave until James was out of sight.
COULD
Frieda continued to wave until James _______________________any longer.
5. could not be seen
Jason did as I suggested and bought some new shirts..
ADVICE
Jason _______________________and bought some new shirts.
6. accepted my advice
I didn't know the sales were on because I hadn't seen the advert.
WOULD
If I had seen the advert, I __________________________the sales were on.
7. would have known
I'm always careful with my money: I don’t want to get in debt.
AVOID
I'm always careful with my money: I want______________________ in debt.
8. to avoid getting
The old and the new format are very similar.
LITTLE
There _________________the old and the new format.
1. is little difference between
That was the most boring game I’ve ever seen.
SUCH
I’ve __________________________boring game.
2. never seen such a
I don’t mind if people photocopy my books.
OBJECTION
I have ___________________________________my books.
3. no objection to people photocopying
It’s three years since we last saw him.
FOR
We ______________________three years.
4. haven't seen him for
It’s too hot to go for a walk, unfortunately.
IF
We would go for a walk_____________________ hot.
5. if it were not so
Norm’s neighbour is giving him extra help in English.
BEING
Norm ______________________extra help in English by his neighbour.
6. is being given
The councillors were unable to agree on anything.
REACH
The councillors__________________________ on anything.
7. could not reach agreement
‘I’m sorry I can’t keep our appointment,’ said Sonya.
BEING
Sonya apologised__________________________ keep our appointment.
8. for not being able to
My mother said I could go with you only if I return home by 5pm.
long
I can go with you __________________________ by 5pm.
I can go with you as long as I'm home by 5pm.
Unfortunately, I couldn't see you because I didn't have time.
able
If I had had more time, I ________________________see you.
If I had had more time, I would have been able to see you.
These windows need cleaning again.
have
These windows will ________________________________.
These windows will have to be cleaned again.
It wasn't a good idea resigning from your job before you have another one.
better
It would ____________________________ hadn't resigned from your job.
It would have been better if you hadn't resigned from your job.
Hardly any of the cars on special offer were left when we arrived.
nearly
By the time we arrived, ____________________ had been bought.
By the time we arrived, nearly every car on special had been bought.
in the future the public will have a wider ___________ (choose) of television programs.
choice
Looking after the health of 700 children is heavy ___________ (responsible).
responsibility
The town spent more money on _____________ (house) and health than ever before.
housing
Do you have any particular _________________ (prefer) where we sit?
preference
There's a ______________ (strike) contrast between what he does and what he says.
striking
He was fined and _____________ (qualify) for reckless driving.
qualified
Is it possible to remove the smell from the books that have been in _____________ (store) for such a long time?
storage
Many people are interested in job ___________________ (satisfy) more than in earning large amount of money.
satisfied
The anti-doping association believes that all sports must be free of drug _____________ (use).
abuse
The country is facing a population ________________.(explode)
explosion
It is ____________ (advise) to fasten your seat-belts before take-off.
advisory
She claimed _______________ (employ) benefit for over six months.
unemployment
Tax ______________ (evade) is one of the biggest problems that face the new country.
evasion
You can basically wear what you want but there is an ____________ (write) law that says you must not wear jeans.
unwritten
It's a _______________(cry) shame that she didn't have a better chance in life.
crying
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