Use of English

Nehezebb fokozat

Transformation – Translate the sentences by using 1-6 words.

1. He is proud of his collection of French impressionists.

pride He _____________________________ of French impressionists.

2. She’s decided to enter the beauty contest.

go She’s decided to _____________________________ the beauty contest.

3. He found the strenuous work tiring.

was He _____________________________ the strenuous work.

4. Someone must have used too much garlic in the sauce.

if The sauce tasted _____________________________ too much garlic.

5. She behaves like a beauty queen.

as She behaves _____________________________ a beauty queen.

6. It was such a lovely summer in England that we stayed at home.

so It was _____________________________ in England that we stayed at home.

7. She lost her ticket so she had to buy another one.

result She lost her ticket _____________________________ to buy another one.

8. She was very upset but she managed to behave cheerfully.

as Upset _____________________________ to behave carefully.
9. The children ran away to avoid being bitten by the dog.
fear The children ran away _____________________________ bite them.

10. He didn’t get the job because he did badly in the interview.
his He didn’t get the job _____________________________ badly in the interview.

PHRASAL VERBS – Use 2 or 3 words for each line,

BE / BREAK / CALL / CUT / COME / HANG / TURN / WALK

ON / TO / AWAY / INTO / OVER / UP / OUT / BACK / OFF / AT

1. Everyone approved of the scheme but when we asked for volunteers, they all
____________________. (show unwillingness)

2. Don’t expect her to answer the doorbell at eight o’clock on Sunday morning. She won’t
____________________. (out of bed)

3. The car struck the wall and ____________________ over. (capsize)

4. Don’t trust him; he ____________________ some trick. (plan)

5. I’m afraid that your scheme won’t ____________________. (succeed)

6. Some people were so disgusted with the play that they ____________________ in the
middle of the first act. (leave)

7. I ____________________ the bank and arranged to transfer some money. (visit a place to
arrange something)

8. When I picked up the teapot the handle ____________________ in my hand. (detach)

9. I’m going to ____________________ my garage ____________________ a playroom for

the children. (convert)

10. Tomato stains don’t usually ____________________. (disappear)

Jövő hétre: 316-320. oldalig megtanulni a Phraseleket.

3. Word Formation – You may not have to change the word.

1. I received a ____________________ book. (COOK)

2. I soon learned to make ____________________ dishes. (APPETITE)
3. Our first meeting was ____________________ but later it turned out that 2 of my friends
enjoyed it. (AMBITION)
4. They asked for second ____________________ in the canteen. (HELP)
5. I think she was afraid I might die of ____________________. (STARVE)
6. She admitted that she was ____________________ surprised when I cooked my first
dinner. (AGREE)
7. He was the ____________________ manager of the team. (VICTORY)
8. Nevertheless, it must be admitted that there is something very ____________________
about a solitary life. (AGREE)
9. But I have great ____________________ for those early settlers in Canada. (ADMIRE)
10. ____________________ were poor, and often the nearest neighbour was more than a
day’s ride away. (COMMUNICATE)

4. Choose the correct word.

1. Thomas Mann’s Dr Faustus is a long, complex yet / since / however rewarding novel to
read.
2. In their new production of Hamlet, the theatre company have done down / without / away
with props and scenery, and the play is performed on an empty stage.
3. I am rather / utterly / absolutely worried about how we are going to cope with eight house
guests next weekend.
4. We were all terrified of the headmaster, who had shabby / bullish / bushy eyebrows.
5. All they found was a destitute / desecrated / desolate farmhouse and an abandoned
tractor.
6. The TV game show host was sorry they didn’t win the holiday, and gave them a clock and
T-shirt as a consolation / condolence / compensation price.
7. In our country, the President is usually elected for a five-year term / passage / length in
office.
8. You cannot use use an Irish bank note here because it is not legal currency / money /
tender.