Sentence Transformation,14. Answers

31 He knows everything about flowers.

expert
He …is an expert on… flowers.
32 If you are not old enough you cannot watch certain films.
age
If you …are under age….. you cannot watch certain films.
33 I regret that I gave him the money.
lent
If only ……I hadn’t lent…. him the money.
34 It was such a boring movie that we left.
so
The movie ….was so boring……..….. that we left.
35 People say that the pyramids are worth visiting.
supposed
The pyramids …are supposed to be…. worth visiting.
36 John cannot possibly borrow the car tonight.
question
It’s …out of the question… for John to borrow the car tonight.
37 Could I continue what I was doing?
get
Could I …get on with… what I was doing?
38 Mary is slower at doing things than Jill.
fast
Mary is …not as fast as…….. Jill at doing things.
39 I can’t make up my mind about the colour.
decide
I …cannot decide on….. the colour.
40 There are times when you have to do things by yourself.
own
There are times when you have to do things …on your own….

Sentence Transformation,14. Answers

31 He knows everything about flowers.

expert
He …is an expert on… flowers.
32 If you are not old enough you cannot watch certain films.
age
If you …are under age….. you cannot watch certain films.
33 I regret that I gave him the money.
lent
If only ……I hadn’t lent…. him the money.
34 It was such a boring movie that we left.
so
The movie ….was so boring……..….. that we left.
35 People say that the pyramids are worth visiting.
supposed
The pyramids …are supposed to be…. worth visiting.
36 John cannot possibly borrow the car tonight.
question
It’s …out of the question… for John to borrow the car tonight.
37 Could I continue what I was doing?
get
Could I …get on with… what I was doing?
38 Mary is slower at doing things than Jill.
fast
Mary is …not as fast as…….. Jill at doing things.
39 I can’t make up my mind about the colour.
decide
I …cannot decide on….. the colour.
40 There are times when you have to do things by yourself.
own
There are times when you have to do things …on your own….

Word of the Day: slap

The word "slap" is very similar to the word "hit." It's a verb that's often used for the type of hitting that involves punishment. If a person does something wrong, he or she might get slapped.

• Gloria slapped a man who said something mean about her. She slapped him in the face and it surprised everyone who saw her do it.
• When I walked outside the building, the cold air slapped me in the face.
• The judge slapped a fine on the defendant because of his misbehavior in the courtroom.
• To all of us who worked with him on the project, our coworker's criticism felt like a slap in the face.

You can also use the word "slap" for the application of force or sudden, strong movement:

• Tony slapped a hundred dollars down on the bar and ordered drinks for everyone.
• A bricklayer slaps mortar on top of bricks when building a wall.
• A big gust of wind caused the door to suddenly slap shut.
• The members of the team slapped Albert on the back and gave him high fives after his third homeroom of the baseball game.

Word of the Day: slap

The word "slap" is very similar to the word "hit." It's a verb that's often used for the type of hitting that involves punishment. If a person does something wrong, he or she might get slapped.

• Gloria slapped a man who said something mean about her. She slapped him in the face and it surprised everyone who saw her do it.
• When I walked outside the building, the cold air slapped me in the face.
• The judge slapped a fine on the defendant because of his misbehavior in the courtroom.
• To all of us who worked with him on the project, our coworker's criticism felt like a slap in the face.

You can also use the word "slap" for the application of force or sudden, strong movement:

• Tony slapped a hundred dollars down on the bar and ordered drinks for everyone.
• A bricklayer slaps mortar on top of bricks when building a wall.
• A big gust of wind caused the door to suddenly slap shut.
• The members of the team slapped Albert on the back and gave him high fives after his third homeroom of the baseball game.

Confusing words

incredible	astonishing Example: Her gymnastic moves were incredible.
incredulous	skeptical Example: Citizens are incredulous about the reason for the increase in the price of gas.

Confusing words

incredible	astonishing Example: Her gymnastic moves were incredible.
incredulous	skeptical Example: Citizens are incredulous about the reason for the increase in the price of gas.

LA JUNTA DE ANDALUCÍA TIRA LA TOALLA Y DEVOLVERÁ LAS TASAS DE LAS OPOSICIONES DE SECUNDARIA 2012

Según ha informado la Consejería de Educación de la Junta de Andalucía a las organizaciones sindicales en la Mesa Sectorial, la Consejería de Educación de la Junta de Andalucía da por perdido el conflicto con el Gobierno central sobre las Oposiciones 2012 a Secundaria, FP, Enseñanzas Artísticas y de Idiomas.

En consecuencia, con posterioridad a la publicación en BOJA de la oferta de empleo 2013 al Cuerpo de Maestros, arbitrará un procedimiento de devolución de tasas.

Más información en ANPE Andalucía