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TASK 15. Use the words given in brackets in the right form. Give two variants if possible. Follow the example.Example. On a clear moonless evening, the starts shine very (bright) - bright = brightly Teachers like students who answer questions (bright) - brightly 1. Patrick bought his last car (dear), and sold it (cheap). 2. Simon had his new car repaired quite (cheap). 3. The train always goes very (slow) along this part of the track. 4. I took a mouthful of mash and chewed it (slow). 5. Please, cut the next slice of cheese (thin). 6. I wish you wouldn't play this awful music so (loud). 7. I suddenly heard someone shouting (loud) for help. 8. For weeks two detectives watched the house (close). 9. We came very (close) to an accident this time! 10. The pie was cut (clean) in two. 11. The sale of the house was completed very (clean) in about four days. 12. Thank you for explaining the situation so (clear) 13. The outline of the castle could be seen (clear) against the sky.
TASK 16. Place the adverbs given in brackets in two different positions. For each sentence write a situation which explains the use of the adverb. Follow the example. Example.He expressed his thanks. (naturally) a) They were very kind to him. Naturally, he expressed his thanks. b) He expressed his thanks naturally. They were impressed by his command of English. b) 1. The teacher thought the student was not intelligent. (obviously) 2. There were a few passengers on the bus on weekdays. (only) 3. The speaker had not argued his case at all. (clearly) 4. I remember his being able to play football. (well) 5. I don't want to put myself under an obligation to him by asking a favour. (particularly) 6. Frank has decided to spend a few days in Austria on his way to Switzerland, (also) 7. Do you think you’ll have enough money at the end of the month to take a short holiday? (still) 8. I should ask him what he meant by his statement, (personally) 9. Have you made up your mind about what you want to do when you leave university? (really) 10. He had the grace to admit that he was partly in the wrong. (at least) 11. He will explain quite clearly what he intends to do. (in future) 12. The student overheard the teacher saying that his last piece of homework was better. (distinctly)
TASK 5.Choose which adverbs can fill each gap. Two or three of them may be possible in each sentence. To add: gradable and ungradable adjectives! 1. She is usually ___________ courteous to strangers. a. quite b. exceedingly c. absolutely d. somewhat 2. I was ___________ dumbfounded to hear that he had left his wife. a. quite b. very c. utterly d. somewhat 3. I'm surprised you like him so much; I've always found him ___________ rude. a. somewhat b. very c. totally d. extremely 4. Your son's behaviour at the party was ___________ impeccable. a. not very b. rather c. absolutely d. quite 5. I find the thought of eating snails ___________ unpleasant. a. fairly b. absolutely c. somewhat d. utterly 6. She was ___________outraged when she learnt that he'd been lying to her. a. fairly b. totally c. extremely d. completely KEY 1. a, b 2. a, c 3. a, b, d 4. c, d 5. a, c 6. b, d **TASK 17. There are many adjectives formed from parts of the body. Complete each sentence with the appropriate word from the box. Note that the word ‘bloody’ is a frequently used and not very rude swear word. Date: 2015-12-17; view: 1303
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