Difficulties Flashcards
(198 cards)
1
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they didn’t talk much English
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they didn’t speak much English
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The Britains
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The Britons / The British
3
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Besides the bad weather on that day, the
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Despite the bad weather that day, the
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Have you seen that little girl? She/It isn’t wearing any shoes.
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She isn’t wearing any shoes.
5
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[pronunciation] hotel
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[pronunciation] hotel
6
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Potatoe
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Potato
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when we look at videos, an email can transfer them to the receiver with ease
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when we look at videos, they can be easily forwarded to the recipient.
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… when you take the plane on the other side, you …
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when you take the plane on the other hand, you …
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On the one hand, Lucinda is always ready to help you if you need her, on the other (hand) she never leaves you in peace.
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On the one hand Lucinda is always ready to help you if you need her, on the other (hand) she never leaves you in peace.
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Janet has a long list of things to do like cleaning the windows ___ (and/or) doing the washing.
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Janet has a long list of things to do like cleaning the windows and doing the washing.
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Do you worry about feeling lonely during the first weeks in America?
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Are you worried about feeling lonely during the first weeks in America?
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I think that emails (better style?)
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In my opinion, emails… (better style)
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The price for the holiday cottage is £250 a week. ___, you have to pay for electricity and heating.
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The price for the holiday cottage is £250 a week. Additionally/Moreover/Besides, you have to pay for electricity and heating.
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The Bodensee, or better known as Lake Constance is the…
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The Bodensee, or better known as Lake Constance, is the…
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(for personal letters) Sincerely
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Take care/Yours
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All we can afford is a day ___ the sea.
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All we can afford is a day by the sea.
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She’s the secretary who works well together and therefore usually gets good results.
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She’s the secretary which works well together and therefore usually gets good results.
18
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Dear sir or madam,
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Dear Sir or Madam,
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I rode the horse of my aunt when I was a child.
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I rode my aunt’s horse when I was a child.
20
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I already hired other developers
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I’ve already hired other developers
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They’ll be available to you in a minute
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They’ll reach you in a moment
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The last time I gave someone a present was last weekend, when my girlfriend had her birthday.
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The last time I gave someone a present was last weekend, when it was my girlfriend’s birthday.
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This was clever of him because the king … (begin) to wonder where the money … (come) from.
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This was clever of him because the king was beginning to wonder where the money had come from.
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Joshua Murphy won an Oscar when he stared in that film.
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Joshua Murphy won an Oscar when he starred in that film.
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They sat ___ the top of the hill for a long time enjoying the view.
They sat at the top of the hill for a long time enjoying the view.
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… since the town wasn’t destroyed much during the second world war…
… since the town wasn’t destroyed much during the Second World War…
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I won a price in a museum and the newspaper wrote a little article about it.
I won a prize in a museum and the newspaper wrote a little article about it.
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Julian wants to go on holiday to Spain or France but Bertha says she doesn’t like ___.
Julian wants to go on holiday to Spain or France but Bertha says she doesn’t like either.
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Due to the sunny weather, Greg left work early.
Due to the sunny weather Greg left work early.
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Let’s make use … this room … a bedroom.
Let’s make use of this room as a bedroom.
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Who does this/that bag over there belong to?
Who does that bag over there belong to?
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Indeed, most people have heard of the city because they changed trains at Peterborough because of the good connections to other parts of the country.
Indeed, most people have heard of the city because they have changed trains at Peterborough because of the good connections to other parts of the country.
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However I felt a bit frustrated,…
Although I felt a bit frustrated, …
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an apprenticeship at an IT company
an apprenticeship in an IT company
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Franziska had a lot of problems. She was always smiling though.
Franziska had a lot of problems. She was always smiling, though.
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While I was looking for my keys, my boyfriend helped me finding them.
While I was looking for my keys, my boyfriend helped me find them.
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If time and budget allow it, you can go…
If time and budget allow, you can go…
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Would you mind to bring the delicious potatoe salad you made last time?
Would you mind bringing the delicious potato salad you made last time?
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This was the best decision I ever made
this was the best decision I’ve ever made
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My last vacation brought me to Hungary
my last vacation took me to Hungary/ was in Hungary
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To me it looked like that it had already been unboxed earlier.
To me it looked like that it had already been unboxed/unpacked previously.
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Make the following pairs of sentences into just one sentence by using a relative clause. Mind the commas!
We sometimes feed Mrs Brown’s cat. Mrs Brown lives next door.
Mrs Brown, whose cat we sometimes feed, lives next door.
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Berlin will probably be the highlight of your trip with magnificent landmarks such as Brandenburger Tor, Reichstag, …
Berlin will probably be the highlight of your trip with magnificent landmarks such as the Brandenburger Tor, Reichstag, …
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There’s no guarantee for winning the game.
There’s no guarantee of winning/that you will win the game.
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People don’t write ___ many/much letters these days.
People don’t write many letters these days.
Many is used with plural countable nouns.
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I have an interesting ___ (news) for you! Serena has lost her job!
I have an interesting piece of news for you! Serena has lost her job!
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When I arrived at the airport, my connection flight to Zurich was gone.
When I arrived at the airport, my connection flight to Zurich had left.
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Of course we will do some sightseeing
Of course we are going to do some sightseeing
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The Clarkes have a farm but they don’t have any ___ (chicken).
The Clarkes have a farm but they don’t have any chickens.
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Would you mind coming by my office at 2 p.m. for a brief chat?
Would you mind coming to my office at 2 p.m. for a brief chat? (better style)
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How was the place where you stayed
How was the place which you stayed at
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pilot’s strike
pilots’ strike or pilot strike
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Michael will cook a special meal
Michael is going to cook a special meal
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The Reichstag Building is were the German government debates about…
The Reichstag Building is where the German government debates about…
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they had tons of questions
they had a lot of questions (better style, email)
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From what I heard back from John I gather
From what I heard from John, I gather
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Could you lend me some money? I forgot my wallet at home.
Could you lend me some money? I left/I’ve forgotten my wallet at home.
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that’s why we decided on renting an apartment
that’s why we decided to rent an apartment
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… maybe we are going to take one of those …
… maybe we will (maybe = not sure = will) take one of those …
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it made some problems on the way
it caused some problems on the way
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I asked Susan if she worried about feeling lonely during the first weeks in America.
I asked Susan if she was worried about feeling lonely during the first weeks in America.
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Janet plans to make a huge turkey with the special kind of stuffing she always talks about.
Janet is planning to make a huge turkey with the special kind of stuffing she always talks about.
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The Rhein or better known as Rhine River is a…
The Rhein or better known as Rhine River, is a …
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If you ever visit Berlin, you have to make a stop by this historical building.
If you ever visit Berlin, you have to make a stop at this historical building.
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Due to being so famous, the star had to have a bodyguard.
Due to being so famous the star had to have a bodyguard.
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Once you are in Munich, don’t miss out on the various sights such as…
Once you are in Munich, don’t miss the various sights such as…
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I saw Frank buying some bread at the baker’s/baker.
I saw Frank buying some bread at the baker’s.
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Would you mind to bring
Would you mind bringing
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Nigel went into the cellar in order ___ (to find/to finding) the garden chairs.
Nigel went into the cellar in order to find the garden chairs.
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since it’s more relaxed than taking the car
since it’s more relaxing than taking the car
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Barbara and Dennis would like to buy a new ___ (furniture) for their living room.
Barbara and Dennis would like to buy a new piece of furniture for their living room.
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Thanksgiving is upcoming and as we agreed on last time
Thanksgiving is coming up and as we agreed last time
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Would you be so kind as to telling me the address of your company?
Would you be so kind as to tell me the address of your company?
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The old machine works (slow) than the new one.
The old machine works more slowly than the new one.
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I suggest to begin the journey in the South.
I suggest beginning the journey in the South.
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At the conference Mr Granger introduced us to a colleague of him.
At the conference Mr Granger introduced us to a colleague of his.
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Can you help me? For maths I have a very difficult ___ (homework).
Can you help me? For maths I have a very difficult piece of homework.
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I’m very disappointed with your service and can not refrain from a negative rating of your shop.
I’m very disappointed with your service and cannot refrain from writing a negative rating of your shop.
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…that I brought my personal computer this day
that I brought my personal computer that day
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Please provide me with a return label so that I can ship the iPhone as well as the leather case back to you.
Please provide me with a return label so that I can send the iPhone as well as the leather case back to you.
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Besides the original radio chatter, there’s no other vocals or comments during the film.
Besides the original radio chatter, there are no other vocals or comments during the film.
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As a result of heavy snow, there have been a lot of accidents.
As a result of heavy snow there have been a lot of accidents.
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This took place in early 2019 (quitting the job)
this happened/occurred in early 2019
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And I spend a day on
And I spent a day on
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My first day at my new job
My first day in my new job
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my so called computer science expert degree
my so called computer science expert diploma/qualification
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The axes that were found in this area tell us that the first people had come to Peterborough a few 100,000 years ago.
The axes that were found in this area tell us that the first people came to Peterborough a few 100,000 years ago.
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Where I had already been to four years ago
… where I went to four years ago
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Today, guided tours are offered at reduced prices around the city.
Guided tours around the city are being offered at reduced prices today.
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Sending emails shouldn’t be over-used
E-Mail’s shouldn’t be overused/overdone
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Make the following pairs of sentences into just one sentence by using a relative clause. Mind the commas!
The customer paid by cheque. The customer has forgotten to sign the cheque.
The customer who paid by cheque has forgotten to sign it.
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All the players had to run ___ the sports hall.
All the players had to run around the sports hall.
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And on Sunday maybe we are going for a walk in Hyde Park or going on a boat on the river …
And on Sunday maybe we will go for a walk in Hyde Park or will go on a boat on the river … (maybe = not sure = will)
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This year, I invite my parents over.
This year, I’m inviting / I’ve invited my parents over.
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On the other side, you
On the other hand, you…
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It’s not very far. You can go ___ foot.
It’s not very far. You can go on foot.
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blow - blowed - blowed
blow - blew - blew
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The Brandenburger Tor or Brandenburg Gate is…
The Brandenburger Tor or Brandenburg Gate, is…
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Nine hours in time difference
Nine hours’ time difference
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Let's go ___ the bus.
Let's go on the bus.
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I’m writing in regards to my order (No. 384849) that I made on 02/01/2020 on your website.
I’m writing in regards to my order (No. 384849) that I made/placed on your website.
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We saw a presentation of the company.
We saw a presentation about the company.
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When this church became a cathedral, Peterborough has got the status of city.
When this church became a cathedral, Peterborough got the status of city.
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He seemed very engaged and interested in what we have to offer
He seemed very interested in what we have to offer (sufficient)
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… you’re very flexible with the stuff you want to bring.
you’re very flexible in terms of the stuff you want to bring…
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… where you could see the presentator coding on some piece of software.
… where you could see the presenter coding on some piece of software.
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… (own) by Cardinal Wolsey but he … (give) it to the king, Henry VIII, as a present.
was owned, gave
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That should be only a 15 minute train ride
That should only be 15 min train ride
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This sounds like …
That sounds like
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But we rescheduled the meeting to today at 12 pm since we need to talk urgently about some problems that we’ve been observing since last night.
But we rescheduled the meeting to 12 p.m. today since we need to urgently talk about some problems that we’ve been observing since last night.
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The company has not invested in new machinery. Moreover, it has been losing important customers.
The company has not invested in new machinery. Moreover it has been losing important customers.
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[Talking about plans] after we arrived in Munich
after we’ve arrived in Munich
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we swam a lot in the Balaton sea
we swam a lot in the lake Balaton
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It’d be great if you can bring it so that we…
It’d be great if you could bring it so that we…
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I ate a salad yesterday for dinner.
I ate a salad for dinner yesterday.
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Your journey should then go east towards Saxony until you arrive in Dresden.
Your journey should then continue east towards Saxony until you arrive in Dresden.
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I made a mistake when I was writing the exam.
I made a mistake when I was taking/sitting the exam.
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When you consider Germany as the destination for your next vacation, you should spend at least one week in the country.
If you consider Germany as the destination for your next vacation, you should spend at least one week in the country.
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Would you mind chairing the next department meeting? I still have a pile of work on my desk which must get done.
Would you mind chairing the next department meeting? I still have a pile of work on my desk which I must get done.
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Compared ___ 500,000 years ago, there are now 1.6 million young adults.
Compared with 500,000 a year ago, there are now 1.6 million young adults.
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…my boss was running late this day
my boss was running late that day
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[pronunciation] conference: kaan·fr·uhns
[pronunciation] conference: kaan·fr·uhns
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I’m calling to invite you to our weekly project meeting. We want to discuss the changes that have been made since last week.
I’m calling to invite you to our weekly project meeting. We want to discuss the changes that were made / have been in effect since last week.
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A couple of weeks ago, I saw the movie “Apollo 11” which…
A couple of weeks ago, I saw the movie “Apollo 11”, which…
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The wood for the bonfire last year was not bought by us.
The wood for the bonfire was not bought by us last year.
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Our neighbours always get invited by someone to a private bonfire party.
Our neighbours always get invited to a private bonfire party.
‘by someone’ is not necessary, as this does not add any relevant information
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The band came back on stage to play one last song, ___, there was loud applause from the audience.
The band came back on stage to play one last song, as a result, there was loud applause from the audience.
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Yes, they will fly to London, so …
Yes, they are flying (= plan) fly to London, so
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I won’t be here next week. For that reason, (?) I can’t accept your kind invitation.
I won’t be here next week. For that reason I can’t accept your kind invitation.
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Each of the climbers carried his/their own rucksack.
Each of the climbers carried their own rucksack.
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___ driving is tiring, ___ you can take a break whenever you want.
On the one hand driving is tiring, on the other hand you can take a break whenever you want.
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Make the following pairs of sentences into just one sentence by using a relative clause. Mind the commas!
I lent the book to a friend. The friend has lost the book.
The friend I lent the book to has lost it.
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I already blocked Monday and Tuesday next week
I have already blocked next Monday and Tuesday
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They hurried ___ the street to catch the bus.
They hurried along the street to catch the bus.
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…will end up in an unorganized mess very soon
will end up in a mess very soon. (a mess is always disorganized)
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260 new houses were constructed and by 1901 25% of the city’s men were working on the railway.
260 new houses were constructed and by 1901 25% of the city’s men worked on the railway.
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I’m looking forward to see you!
I’m looking forward to seeing you!
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As a result traffic conditions this morning are chaotic.
As a result, traffic conditions this morning are chaotic.
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The city is well-known for its various breweries which make it a hotspot.
The city is well known for its various breweries which make it a hotspot.
...is well known for… (but: a well-known city)
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If there is ___ (any/some) snow this winter, I will leave the car at home and use the train.
If there is any snow this winter, I will leave the car at home and use the train.
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But even she was able to recognize what the astronauts and scientists in Houston were talking about.
But even she was able to work out/decipher what the astronauts and scientists in Houston were talking about.
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Today, it’s considered as a symbol of European unity and peace.
Today, it’s considered a symbol of European unity and peace.
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Wieviele Kinder hast du zur Grillparty eingeladen?
How many kids have you invited to the barbecue?
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For centuries it has been used for shipping cargo from South to North.
For centuries it has been used for shipping cargo from south to north.
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___ On one hand/On the one hand living on the fourth floor gives you a wonderful view, ___ on other/on the other you have to walk up a lot of stairs.
On the one hand living on the fourth floor gives you a wonderful view, on the other you have to walk up a lot of stairs.
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If you ever visit Munich, you should visit “Deutsches Museum”.
If you ever visit Munich, you should visit the “Deutsches Museum”.
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It’s so cold in this room because the heater has stopped working last night.
It’s so cold in this room because the heater stopped working last night.
...the heater has stopped working. (but: the heater stopped working last night.)
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Shall I bring you a burger with fries? I’m going to McDonalds on my lunch break.
Shall I bring you a burger with fries? I’m going to McDonalds in my lunch break.
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The doors of the building are locked every evening from a member of the security team.
The doors of the building are locked every evening by a member of the security team.
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The contract must become signed in the presence of a solicitor.
The contract must get signed in the presence of a solicitor.
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Write the following sentence in passive:
The tourist must wear walking boots to go up the mountain.
Walking boots must be worn to go up the mountain.
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If you ask them, they will say that they ___ will/would help you.
If you ask them, they will say that they will help you.
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My mother suggested ___ to go/going to Scotland for our holiday.
My mother suggested going to Scotland for our holiday.
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Write the following sentence in passive:
London doesn't look like this! (He exclaimed)
He exclaimed that London didn't look like that.
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Write the following sentence in passive:
It's very warm in here. I have to remove my cloak. (He said)
He said that it was very warm in there and that he had to remove his cloak.
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Write the following sentence in passive:
You look very tired. (He said). You should rest more (he advised)
He said I looked very tired and advised me to rest more.
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Write the following sentence in passive:
Are you poor? Do you go everywhere on foot? (He asked me) I bought a magnificent new horse last week. (He told me)
He asked me if I was poor and went everywhere on foot and told me that he had bought a magnificent new horse the previous week.
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Write the following sentence in passive:
I don't know what a car is. (He told me)
He told me that he didn’t know what a car was.
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When it snows, Douglas ___ doesn't/won't take the car.
When it snows, Douglas doesn't take the car.
Zero conditional is used for regular/general actions/situations. If the condition is fulfilled, the other side is always true.
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I am dizzy and need to lie/lay down.
I am dizzy and need to lie down.
Explanation: lie means “to recline.”
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When I got dizzy yesterday, I lay/laid down.
When I got dizzy yesterday, I lay down.
Explanation: lay is the past tense of lie.
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My brother lays/lies carpet for a living.
My brother lays carpet for a living.
Explanation: lay means “to put or place.”
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The book has been lying/laying there for weeks.
The book has been lying there for weeks.
Explanation: lying is the present participle of to lie.
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We need to lay/lie this baby down for a nap.
We need to lay this baby down for a nap.
Explanation: lay means “to put or place.”
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We will know when we have laid/lain this issue to rest when we no longer fight about it.
We will know when we have laid this issue to rest when we no longer fight about it.
Explanation: laid means “put” or “placed.”
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The lions are lying/laying in wait for their prey.
The lions are lying in wait for their prey.
Explanation: lying is the present participle of to lie.
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The lions have lain/laid in wait for their prey.
The lions have lain in wait for their prey.
Explanation: lain is the past participle of to lie.
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I will lay/lie my head on my pillow shortly.
I will lay my head on my pillow shortly.
Explanation: lay means “to put or place.”
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Bookshops all over the country had ordered copies of A Christmas Carol in time for Christmas. (passive)
Copies of A Christmas Carol had been ordered by bookshops all over the country in time for Christmas.
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’Three spirits will visit you on the next three nights.’ (passive)
’You will be visited by three spirits on the next three nights.’
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’Father has sent me to take you home.’ (passive)
’I have been sent by father to take you home.’
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People in Britain do not celebrate Christmas on 24 December as they do in Germany. (passive)
Christmas is not celebrated on 24 December in Britain as is done in Germany.
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If Fred were not a kind-hearted man, he ___ (not/
| invite) his uncle to spend Christmas with him.
If Fred were not a kind-hearted man, he would not invite his uncle to spend Christmas with him.
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Wem schulden wir Geld? (translate)
Who do we owe money to?
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Uns allen ein fröhliches Weihnachten. (translate)
A merry Christmas to us all.
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Ein Prost auf Mr. Scrooge! (translate)
Let's drink to the health of Mr. Scrooge!
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You arrived two days ago. You are going to leave next Sunday. By the time you leave, you ___ (have) spent nine days here.
You arrived two days ago. You are going to leave next Sunday. By the time you leave, you will have spent nine days here.
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He said that his mother would be very upset when she ___ (learn) that he had lost his job.
He said that his mother would be very upset when she learned that he had lost his job.
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He and his family are in a hotel.
[Negation, caravan park ]
Example:
The Cobbs are on Site 24.
No, they aren't. They're on site 22.
No, they aren't at a hotel. They are at a caravan park.
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[You've just learned someone at a camping resort]
"Er sagt, dass sein Zimmer nebenan ist und dass Sie Nachbarn sind."
My room is next door. We're neighbors.
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[You've just learned someone at a camping resort]
"Sie fragen, ob er hier im Urlaub ist."
Are you here on holiday?
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[You've just learned someone at a camping resort]
"Er sagt, dass er geschäftlich unterwegs ist."
I'm here on business.
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[You've just learned someone at a camping resort]
"Sie sagen, dass sie für eine Woche hier sind."
We're here for a week.
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[You've just learned someone at a camping resort]
"Er fürchtet, dass er weg muss, und verabschieded sich."
Well, I must be off I'm afraid. It was nice talking to you/to meet you.
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Odeon Cinema - York Street
St Mark's Church - Oat Street
Cannon Street - Downtown
Ask for directions.
Q: ____
A: ____
Q: Where's the Odeon Cinema?
A: It's in York Street.
Q: Where's St. Mark's Church?
A: It's in Oat Street.
(Articles are left out when asking for street names, churches, etc.)
Q: Where's Cannon Street?
A: It's in Downtown.
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Ask the right question:
A: He must go to the town hall.
Where must he go?
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Go ___ York Street to Kent Road and turn right.
Go along/down York Street to Kent Road and turn right.
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(In the middle of the street)
The bus station is ____ along on your left.
The bus station is halfway along on your left.
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Turn left ___ Blenheim Road.
Turn left into Blenheim Road.
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[You want to tell someone that he or she needs to continue walking in a direction and turn into the first street on the right]
Go along this street/direction and take the first street on the right.
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[Biegen Sie rechts ab und folgen der Straße bis zur Kreuzung]
Turn right, then go down that street to the crossroads.
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[A place where you can buy books]
bookshop
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# Translate into English.
- die Namen der Jungen
- der Sohn meiner Schwester
- die Gärten der Häuser
1) The boys' names.
2) My sister's son.
3) The gardens of the houses.
For things we usually use 'of'.
For persons and names "'s or 's".
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I went there by my own.
I went there by myself.
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I climbed up there by my own.
I climbed up there by myself.
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Build a question with much or many.
___ equipment has Shange got?
How much equipment has Shange got?
countable nouns: many
uncountable nouns: much
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Build a question with much or many.
___ spirit stoves does John have?
How many spirit stoves does John have?
countable nouns: many
uncountable nouns: much
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Build a question with fewer or less.
Car has got ___ things in her rucksack. She must carry ___ weight.
Car has got fewer things in her rucksack. She must carry less weight.
countable nouns: fewer
uncountable nouns: less
