Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and eight words, including the word given. (Flo-Joe)

1 If there is an accident, phone the emergency services. OF

Phone the emergency services ........................................................... an accident.

2 We would have missed our connecting train if we had not caught the earlier plane. NOT
Had ........................................................... the earlier plane, we would have missed our connecting train.

3 I couldn’t have bought that motorbike unless my mother had agreed to pay the monthly repayments. BUT
.......................................................... agreeing to pay the monthly repayments I could never have bought that motorbike.

4 Purchases may be refunded within seven days. MIND
Should ........................................................... your purchase you have up to seven days to bring it back for a refund.

5 Even though her C grade in the Proficiency wasn’t quite as high as she had expected, it was still a good result. IF
Her grade C in the Proficiency exam, ........................................................... , was still a good result.

6 Providing that you make up the time later in the week you can take Monday off. CONDITION
You can have the day off on Monday ............................................................ make up the time later in the week.

18 comments:

Diogo Kubrusly said...

1. in case of
2. we not taken
3. But my mother
4. should mind you that
5. if it wasn't high as she expected
6. under the condition to

Ohh my God! Use of English is hard...

Levi Ramos said...

What say you, Angela??
How many medals should the champion win?

Angela said...

Hi, Diogo!

Sentences 1 & 2 are correct.
1. in case of
2. we not caught

How about two medals, Levi?

Angela

Diogo Kubrusly said...

Holy mother of God!
Just 2 of 6. I'm not even close to the border line.
I have to think harder...

Angela said...

Diogo, here are some clues:

3. Put a preposition after 'BUT'.
4. Use an expression that means "to change a decision or an opinion".
5. Use the word 'lower'
6. The preposition isn't correct.

Levi Ramos said...

Thanks a bunch, Angela!!!
Come on, Everyone!!!
The first to ace this challenge will get 5 medals!!!
Diogo, you've already won 2 medals, so you can still win 3 in addition.

Keep on Blogging, y'all!

Luiz Agrizi said...

Levi, my master! I almost aced this one, right Angela? Just decided to stop by and drop some lines. I miss you my guru and friend.
Cheers,
Luiz Agrizi.

Ana Carol said...

1- in case of
2- we not caught
3- but for my mother
4- you change your mind about
5- NO IDEA
6- on the condition that

Matheus said...

Here I go!!! (Remember Levi...Matheus = Ana Lucia !!!)
1-in case of
2-Had we not caught
3-But for my mother´s
4-you change your mind about
5-if not a bit higher
6-on the condition that

Levi Ramos said...

Luiz, thanks a million for dropping by! It's wonedrful to be able to count on good old friends like you!

Angela, I must ask you to be the judge of the latest endeavour!

In the meantime, y'all keep on blogging!

Diogo Kubrusly said...

Let's try again...
3. but for my mother agrreing
4. you change your mind about
5. if being lower than she was expecting
6. on the condition that
Many thanks for your tips Angela.

Angela said...

Ana Carol, Ana Lucia and Diogo,

Sentences 1,2,3,4 and 6 are correct. Well done!

1. in case of
2. we not caught
3. But for my mother
4. Should you change your mind about
5. [Use the words 'lower' and 'expected'.]
6. on (the) condition that

Keep on blogging!

Matheus said...

5-if being lower than expected OR
if being lower than she had expected

Levi Ramos said...

What say you, Angela?? I guess we should let them have all the answers now...
This time I'll ask you to decide how many medals each participant should get. Consider these 3:
Ana Carolina
Diogo
Ana Lucia (AKA Matheus)

And y'all should not forget the other posts which remain unanswered, including The Laurel Potter challenge. I am preparing a Holy Week Challenge to be posted on Easter Sunday!!!

Blog till you drop!!! LOL LOL

Angela said...

The answer to item 6 is:

if lower than expected

Ana Carolina, Diogo and Ana Lucia should get 5 medals each. Well done!

Happy Easter!!

Angela said...

Sorry, guys! I forgot to write 'a little'. The answer is: "if a little lower than expected"

'If' can be used for introducing a remark that makes your description seem slightly less positive or certain, e.g.:

"The stories are basically true, if a little exaggerated."

"Donald’s essays are always interesting, if sometimes poorly written."

http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/american/if

Diogo Kubrusly said...

Ohh God! I didn't know that 'if' could be used in this kind of situation...
It's very good to know it, especially when it comes to CPE (everything is possible in the Proficiency Exam).

Matheus said...

Beats me! Living and learning