WORDS & SENTENCES YOU COULD USE IN WRITING

All too often, outrage strips that away from violent people but understanding their stories and
motives is important. Understanding violence is the first step in stopping it.

The work has been driven by the intense curiosity of its researchers.

Sporadically = occasionally

The topic is being taught in schools and how it is being taught has been happening sporadically for
decades.

She found it hilarious and wanted to try it, not understanding why doing so might be distasteful.

To outsiders, this kind of ignorance might be appalling. To us, unfortunately, it is not surprising.

Our education system has taught us to understand a certain subject only as vague as they could be.

I don’t think it’s necessary to adjust the curriculum, because the content in history lessons are facts
that can’t be changed. Students learn about it, but they might not be able to remember.

A better future cannot exist unless we understand the nuances of our past. As we scramble for
change in a country that stubbornly insists on sameness, where everything repeats itself over and
over again, in a twisted loop, shouldn’t our history be a weapon and not a hindrance?

The shame he had felt was intense. “Incomplte” is the word she uses to describe how she saw
herself – freakish, ugly, unlovable.

She fully acknowledges that finding the right person might be a long shot, but what she hopes to
experience is the process itself.

She will be a valuable acquisition to the staff of our firm

We shall judge you by your actions, not by your promises

Don’t be so impulsive in your actions

You must admit the task to be difficult

You may advance your opinion on the matter

You could always take full advantage of the mistakes made by his rivals

The situation allows of no delay

If you show application in your studies, you will succeed

You must apply your mind to your work (concentrate)

I greatly appreciate all your help

He often appropriates my ideas (takes n uses them as his own)

A new difficulty has arisen

I have full assurance of his honesty

Politeness is an attribute of a gentlemen

You should avail yourself of every opportunity to practice speaking English

We base our hopes upon the news we have received

He put the idea behind him (refuse to consider it)

Nobody will believe what difficulty there has been over this question

It’s quite beyond me (more than I can understand)

You must take the bitter with the sweet (accept misfortune as well as good fortune)

If you don’t do the work well, you will incur blame (people will find fault)

We musn’t blink the fact that…

The blunt fact is that…

He is remarkable for both his intelligence and his ability

Is it within the bounds of probability?

You should bound your desires to what is reasonable

I wish I could bring you to see the situation from my point of view

Don’t carry modesty to excess

He was caught in a wave of enthusiasm (carried away)

You can be certain of success

It’s the chance of a lifetime (opportunity that may never come again)

It’s a great chance for the better

Their interests shouldn’t be circumscribed (restricted)

He gave me a civil answer

Our interests clash with theirs

Our plans will collapse unless we get more help

We cannot always combine work with pleasure

That very commonly happens

They enjoy each other’s companionship

Everything concurred to produce a successful result

His good qualities condone his many shortcomings (make up for)

You must conform your life to certain principles

We must get to the core of the subject

She is young and inexperienced but please do not count that against her (consider disadvantageous)
Success in money-making is not always a good criterion of real success in life

This is a critical moment (could be for the better or the worse)

All sorts of difficulties cropped up (unexpectedly)

His work has reached a high degree of excellence

Please do note deviate from the truth (turn away)

Man proposes, God disposes (men may propose things, but God determines what shall happen)

There is a distinct improvement in his work

It’s a downright lie

I caught the drift of what he said

I feel dubious (about / as to) what to do next

His achievements earned him respect and admiration

His achievements earned him respect and admiration

You must embrace the opportunity

Don’t endanger your chances of success by sitting idle

Modern inventions have facilitated housework (facilitated = made easy)