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English cohesion (19) The top front teeth are the ones which are most at No sir.

es which are most at No sir. I’m afraid not.


risk from tooth decay. (38) Would you apply for the job if you were me?
Halliday’s model
(20) My axe is too blunt. I must get a sharper one. Perhaps not.
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(21) Which pens do you prefer? – I prefer the blue ones. (39) Everyone seems to think he’s guilty. If so, no doubt
(1) The girl Hannah was seventeen, and she has made
(22) I’ve heard some strange stories in my life. But this he’ll offer the resign.
almost all that array of cakes and pastries on the kitchen
one perhaps the strangest one of all. (40) Ask her if it is a convenient time! If not, can she
dresser. She stood looking at them, her healthy pink face
(22) We need new curtains. suggest another possible time?
glowing with pride.
OK, let’s buy blue ones. (41) We should recognize the place when we come to.
(23) We need new curtains. Yes, but supposing not, then what so we do?
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Okay, let’s buy some.
(2) ‘What child is that?’ – I asked.
(24) This bread’s state. Get some fresh. 3___________________________________
(3) Hundland replied, still bent over the blossoms. “He’s
(25) He felt he had to tear off the label and replace it with 3.1___________________________________
Tom. He’s our youngest boy.’
an identical one. (42) Those two fast electric trains with pantographs.
(26) I’m fed up with this watch. The thing never works. (43) Which last longer, the curved rods or the straight
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My old one works all right, but this one’s hopeless. The rods?
(4) Pick these up!
thing I want now is a Rolex. Perhaps I’ll get one. The straight are less likely to break.
(5) Leave that there and come here!
(44) Four boys followed him, and yet another four.
(6) And the living room was very small room with two
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windows that wouldn’t open and things like that. And it
(27) I’ll have two poached eggs on toast, please. have some more of those too.
looked nice. It had a beautiful brick wall.
I’ll have the same. (46) Just ask Mary how to make the dress. Hers looks very
(28) Winter is always so damp nice.
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The same is often true of summer. (47) Susan liked the yellow dress. I preferred the blue.
(7) This book is thicker than that one.
(29) That noise really unnerves me. (48) The men got back at midnight. Both were tired out.
(8) This tree is taller than ten metres.
Yes, it does the same to me. (49) The teacher and the students arrived home in the
(9) They want better working conditions.
(30) The interview had not reassured Tweed. Rather the afternoon. All were tired but happy.
(10) Mr. Brown resigned when his proposal was rejected!
reverse. (50) I hope no vases are broken?
(11) I think he should have acted more patiently.
None to speak of.
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(31) He never really succeeded in his ambitions. He might of power. Have you got any?
(12) She’s expecting some different.
have done, one felt, had it not been for the restlessness (52) I’ve used up these three yellow folders you gave me.
(13) Would you prefer the “other seats”?
of his nature. Can I use the other?
(32) I have a lot of work to do. (53) I met three strangers on the way to work. One of
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(33) Do you know him? them greeted me and the others didn’t.
(14) Have some more coffee, Tom.
No I don’t (54) Buy some more cakes.
(15) I’ve had nothing yet, so I can’t take more.
(34) Does she sing? No, I’ve brought three.
(16) They asked me three equally difficult questions.
No but Mary does. (55) Have another ice cream.
No, thanks. That’s my third.
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(35) Everything about him was well documented. They all can, and most do.
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So I believe. (57) I’ll buy you some prettier.
(17) The green light went out, the red one came out.
(36) I assume it was an accident. (58) What is the cheapest fruit in autumn?
(18) I think his best poems are his early ones.
It seems so. Apples are the cheapest in autumn.
(37) Were there any survivors?
3.2___________________________________ on this basis, as a result, arising out of this, for, for this Likewise, similarly, in the same way, by contrast,
(59) What has he been doing? purpose, with this in mind/ view, with this intention, in conversely
Swimming. that case, with regard to this under those circumstances/ (74) Treating people as responsible citizens bring out the
(60) Have you been dancing? under the circumstances, in this respect/ connection etc. best in them; they behave such.
Yes, I have. (70) On their travels they indulged their hobby of
(61) Is Bill going to come? collecting antique furniture. As a result, their home had 5___________________________________
He might. become something of a museum. (75) After he has swum for several miles, a small fishing
(62) Has she been crying? (71) He was insensitive to the group’s needs. boat spotted him and pulled him aboard, against his
No, laughing. Consequently, there was a lot of bad feeling. objections. He told the fishermen that he was not at all
(63) Will anyone be waiting? tired and intended to continue his swim.
John will, I should think. 4.4___________________________________
(64) Has he remarried? Then, next, afterwards, after that, subsequently, at the 5.1___________________________________
No, but he will one day, I’m sure. same time, simultaneously, at once, soon, thereupon, (76) English is not the only language with similar-
just before, presently, later, after a time, some time sounding words. Other languages, too, have words that
3.3___________________________________ earlier, formerly, next time, just then, this time, the last can cause misunderstandings, especially for foreigners.
(65) What is he doing? time, on a previous occasion, on another occasion, on this (77) The photo was taken when she was in the
Watching TV. occasion, by this time, up till that time, until then, at this kindergarten. She was small, dark-haired, with her hands
(66) Who is going to paint the door? point/ moment, before then/that, previously etc. propping up her face. She held the picture close to her
Tom is. (72) Susan dried her hair and changed her clothes. face.
Meanwhile, I unpacked the luggage. (78) Hannah felt that she could put up with anything so
4___________________________________ long as Ralph Wellings turned up. He was nineteen. A
4.1___________________________________ 4.5___________________________________ strange boy for the little fat, jolly, parson to have his son!
 And, also, further(more), moreover, additionally, First….then, first…second…, next, secondly, in the first (79) She moved a little, opened her eyes and moistened
besides that, added to this, in addition, and another thing, place, to begin with, finally, up to now, up to this point, her lips. The morning was sunny and still. It felt warm,
alternatively, incidentally, by the way etc. heretofore, at this point, to get back to the point, warm. She dozed a little and went on thinking of the party
(67) My client says he does not know this witness. henceforward, as a final point, eventually, at last, to sum her mother had given when she was seventeen.
Further, he denies over having seen her or spoken to her. up, in short, briefly, to conclude with, in conclusion etc. (80) Did you try the steamed buns?
(73) First, like all city, it offers foods. If you want to Yes, I didn’t like the things much
4.2___________________________________ purchase something to eat, restaurants and snack bars (81) The Iran scandal is still on the news. These seems no
 yet, though, but, however, nevertheless, otherwise, abound, ranging from hotdogs carts to sit-down end to the affair.
despite this, on the other hand, as against that, in fact, as restaurants. Second, like any city, the modern airport has (82) They brought all shares. It seemed a good move at
a matter of fact, to tell the truth, actually, in point of fact, entertainment. Third, if you were unable to get all your this time.
rather, instead, on the contrary, in any/ either way, shopping or errands done, modern airports have an array 5.2 synonyms
whichever, anyhow, at any rate, however that may be. of shops and services, just like a mall in a city. Last, if you 5.3 close-meaning lexical choices
(68) He showed no pleasure at hearing the news. Instead want to arrive looking neat and clean, you can go to a 5.4 antonyms
he looked even gloomier unisex beauty salon.
(69) Tour secretary told me that you would be coming
over. Otherwise I should have compelled to call you at 4.6___________________________________
home. That is, I mean, in other words, to put it another way, for
instance, for example, thus etc.
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So, thus, hence, therefore, consequently, because of this, 4.7___________________________________
for this reason, on account of this, it follows (from this),

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