Did we all start talking at the same time because of the manner in which our
brains had begun to develop?
Languages could well be programmed into the brain, but, despite this, people
still need stimulus from others around them.
1. My brother now earns far less money than he did when he was younger.
NEARLY
My brother does not earn NEARLY so/as much now as he did when he was
younger.
2. The number of students now at university has reached an all-time high,
apparently.
THE
The number of students now at university is the highest (that/which) it has
ever been, apparently.
3. I’m disappointed with the Fisher’s new album when I compare it to their
previous one.
COMPARISON
I think the Fisher’s new album is disappointing in COMPARISON with their
previous one.
4. Anna got the job even though she didn’t have much experience in public
relations.
SPITE
Anna got the job in SPITE of a lack of experience in public relations.
Does this mean only specialist meditators can be happy? Apparently not.
In the past dancers trained mostly by going through repetitive routines
Dancers have to be like endurance athletes
Dolphins are _descended__ from land animals.
It could spell the end for the conventional office working environment.
In a recent survey, 1000 participants, most of _whom_ were local residents
I personally think that the proposal is a great idea, as _does_ Jimmy.
Sam’s youngest son is really sweet, _unlike_ his oldest, who is a bit mean to
him.
It is clear that most people under the age of 30 would _rather_ watch on-
demand TV series than television programmes on standard TV.
It’s important to remember that your skin, just _like_ the rest of your body,
needs to hydrate and nourish itself in order to stay alive.
The consequences would lead to an increase in inflation and, in _all_ likelihood,
decrease the wealth of the majority of the population.
In all likelihood – in all probability
1. Jill wished she had tried to have a better relationship with her father.
GET
Jill regretted not trying to get on better with her father.
2. I hate it when people don’t tell me the truth, so I quit my job. (STAND)
I can’t stand not being told the truth, so I quit my job.
3. Experts are convinced the painting was completed in the 16th century
(CONSIDERED)
4. The painting __________ completed in the 16th century.
Here you need to use the passive voice. The experts are convinced now so
you need the present tense. The past participle ‘considered’ must be
followed by an infinitive with ‘to’ but as they are talking about a painting done
in the 16th century you need to talk about the past using the perfect infinitive-
‘to have been completed’.
The painting is considered to have been completed in the 16th century.
5. It wasn’t necessary for Mark to speak during the meeting – he’s very new to
the project. (NEED)
There was no need for Mark to make a speech during the meeting – he’s very
new to the project.
6. You really should go to bed, because you have to get up early for work
tomorrow. (TIME)
It is (about/high) time you went to bed. You’ll have to get up early for work
tomorrow.
7. The thieves managed to escape just before the police car turned up. (HAD)
No sooner had the thieves escaped than the police car turned up.
8. The number of visitors to the museum has fallen dramatically. (STEEP)
There has been a steep fall in the number of visitors to the museum.
9. Jane doesn’t want to take part in the activity. (RATHER)
Jane would rather not take part in the activity.
10. I wish people would clean up after their dogs – it really annoys me!
(NERVES)
It really gets on my nerves when people don’t clean up after their dogs!
11. It’s the first time I’ve seen such a beautiful design! (BEFORE)
Never before have I seen such a beautiful design!
12. Once I looked carefully at the anagram, I managed to work it out. (ONLY)
It was only after I (had) looked carefully at the anagram that I managed to work
it out.
It was only when I looked carefully at the anagram that I managed to work it out.
13. If you should ever come to France, please feel free to visit us. (HAPPEN)
Please feel free to visit us if you should happen to come to France.
as long as - provided that
wish – if only
it is high time – it is about time
instead of – rather than
be bound – be likely
It is bound to happen again if you don’t try to change your habits.
1. At its height – in the best moment
At its height the American economy was one of the most successful.
2. I’d rather – would prefer
I would rather unwind by reading.
to disclose their feelings
to be truthful
as anything other,
doing something like composing
Some of the followers are pretty silent and unresponsive.
APPEAL – They might not find the idea unappealing.
ETHIC – it seems unethical
I understand what you are saying but I can’t agree.
POINT
I can’t agree, although I take your point.
CLEAR – clarify
VITAL – revitalized
APPEAR – Apparently
STUBBORN – stubbornness
DEBATE – debatable
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