OCG Flashcards
to what extent
how far or how much
how true a statement is
ex. To what extent can they be trusted?
positive trend
a change for the better
ex. Both comparisons show a significant positive trend.
a factor
an element or condition
Price wasn’t a factor in the decision.
an approach
a means of achieving sth
In this book he makes his closest approach to greatness.
to regard
to view or judge
to consider and appraise usually from a particular point of view
The police officer regarded the group of teenagers with suspicion.
to outline
to give a summary of
The President outlined his agenda for the next term.
to discuss
to consider the different sides
They held a meeting to discuss the future of the company.
relevant
connected to the topic
make sure your comments during the interview are short and relevant
how far or how much
how true a statement is
ex. To ….. can they be trusted?
to what extent
a change for the better
ex. Both comparisons show a significant ….. .
positive trend
an element or condition
Price wasn’t a ….. in the decision.
factor
a means of achieving sth
In this book he makes his closest ….. to greatness.
approach
to view or judge
to consider and appraise usually from a particular point of view
The police officer …..ed the group of teenagers with suspicion.
regard
to give a summary of
The President …..ed his agenda for the next term.
outline
to consider the different sides
They held a meeting to ….. the future of the company.
discuss
connected to the topic
make sure your comments during the interview are short and …..
relevant
To finish off a formal letter, we use:
- …… if you know the name of the person you are writing to.
- ….. if you do not know the name of the person.
- “Yours sincerely” if you know the name of the person you are writing to.
- “Yours faithfully” if you do not know the name of the person.
a price ~
a fee
a location ~
a place
funding ~
money
dangerous ~
risky
a solution ~
an answer
to transport ~
to carry
disadvantage ~
a drawback
an effect ~
an impact
a fee ~
a price
a place ~
a location
money ~
funding
risky ~
dangerous
an answer ~
a solution
to carry ~
to transport
a drawback ~
disadvantage
an impact ~
an effect
I was made to work hard =
My boss was a bit of a slave driver.
We’re very similar. =
We’re like two peas in a pod.
Appearances can be deceiving. =
You can’t judge a book by its cover.
I was very relaxed. =
I felt like though I didn’t have a care in the world.
What we do matters more than what we say. =
Actions speak louder than words.
I found it difficult not to laugh. =
I couldn’t keep a straight face.
