Use of English CPE / Sentence structures
Use of English CPE / Sentence structures
Use of English CPE / Sentence structures
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Cartes-fiches
lengths
Damian went great lengths to make this happen.
signs
The project is showing no signs of waning.
repurcussions
The closure of the factory would name repurcussions for..
options
Paul wanted to keep his options open as far as..
time
It's high time..
wishing
The deadline for anyone wishing to file a complaint is next Tuesday.
aback
I was taken aback by the amount of sth.
never
To my mind Henry should never have put Monica in such a situation.
popular
Contrary to popular belief Harry has no intention of sth.
advantage
I fully intend to take advantage of sth.
alone
Peter wasn't alone in taking offence at..
crossed
The idea of fixing the computer myself never crossed my mind.
saying
It goes without saying that..
restricted
Entrance is restricted to the royal family only.
tires
Dennis never tires of playing computer games.
account
On no account should this window be opened.
apart
What set the apart from others was sth.
attempt
Jenny knew that Zoe was making an attempt to win her friendship.
nowhere
Gary was nowhere to be seen.
worth
Monica said the museum was worth a visit.
disposal
He would be at our disposal every afternonn.
stand
Grace would let nothing stand in her way.
concern
It's really no concern of mine.
up
It is up to the customer to choose.
requirements
You'll have to meet their strict entry requirements.
drawing
The lecturer was drawing a clear distinction between..
make
Gwenda's enthusiasm for singing could not make up for sth.
drew
He drew the line at her having a tattoo.
making
Her problems are all of her own making.
chances
The chances of sth. being ready are slim.
obligation
You are under no obligation to pay all the fees.
put
Sandra put her son's reluctance to go dancing down on his shyness.
point
Linda was on point of serving..
access
Students have access to the labs.
comparison
There was absolutely no comparison between the two girls.
talked
It was Simon's friends who talked him into buying this car.
intents
To all intents and purposes..
prospect
There is not much prospect of the new stadium being finished in time.
verge
The company is rumoured to be on the verge of making sth.
Meaning: to need to do something (otherwise bankrupt)
ease
The interviewer put me at my ease by asking me about my family.
