Think l5 Unit 9 Grammar Extension
Think l5 Unit 9 Grammar Extension
9 GRAMMAR EXTENSION
1 Match the sentence halves. 4 Complete the sentences with phrases from the list.
0. Rarely have I d by the way | to be honest | that said
1. No sooner had he been arrested, ___ let’s face it | at the end of the day | while
2. Little did we know ___
3. Rarely can you ___ 0. To be honest, money isn’t so important.
4. Under no circumstances are they ___ 1. I don’t like safaris. _______________, at least the
5. Not only did he receive a fine, ___ animals are free.
2. _______________ many people enjoy travelling by
a. he also received a jail sentence. plane, we should limit air travel.
b. how important our statements would be. 3. Hunting may be cruel, but _______________ it’s
c. rely on getting accurate witness accounts. hard to prevent.
d. seen such a fascinating case. 4. I don’t eat meat, but ____________________
e. than he confessed to the crime everyone has to make their own decision.
f. to be released on bail. 5. That documentary was great. ____________, have
2 Rewrite the sentences using adverbial phrases and you finished that book I lent you?
negative inversion.
5 Correct two mistakes in each sentence.
0. I haven’t ever heard such nonsense.
Never have I heard such nonsense. 0. Never I haven’t seen such an amazing film.
1. You may not leave the country before the trial. Never have I seen such an amazing film.
___________________________________________ 1. On no account you are never to tell anyone.
_____________________________ ____________________________________
2. The crime scene should be searched, and 2. Not only did you should pay a fine, you should make
photographed too. also a public apology.
___________________________________________ ____________________________________
_____________________________ 3. Nevertheless ethical issues are rarely taught at
3. We did not realise how urgent the case was. school, are they important.
___________________________________________ ____________________________________
_____________________________ 4. He knew it was unethical he not take part.
4. We aren’t often faced with this type of case. ____________________________________
___________________________________________ 5. I don’t agree with you. Mind you, let’s to talk about
_____________________________ something else.
5. The judge gave her verdict and everyone left. ____________________________________
_____________________________
6 Complete the conversation with one word in each
3 Correct the underlined words. space. The first letter is provided.
0. I think there are round twelve people in the class. A. Has Jacky arrived yet?
around B. No, she’s going to be a bit late 0apparently.
1. I think he’s in his middle 50s. _____________ A. She had a job interview today if I’m not
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2. Fifty people came, give or leave a few. _____ m______________.
3. In the area of fifty thousand people live in this town. B. B: Really? That’s 2 n____ to me. I’d have
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___________ t____________ she’d have told me.
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4. This house cost away €400 000. __________ A. M__________ to the point, do you think we should
5. It took anything like ten years to complete the wait, or go to the party without her?
tunnel. __________ B. 5 P_______________, I think we should wait.
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Name Class Date
9 GRAMMAR EXTENSION
Answer Key
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1. e 1. That said
2. b 2. While
3. c 3. let’s face it
4. f 4. at the end of the day
5. a 5. By the way
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2
1. On no account are you ever to tell anyone.
1. On no account are you to leave the country
2. Not only should you pay a fine, you should also
before the trial.
make a public apology.
2. Not only should the crime scene be searched, it
3. While / Although ethical issues are rarely
should also be photographed.
taught at school, they are important.
3. Little did we realise how urgent the case was.
4. He knew it was unethical. Therefore /
4. Rarely are we faced with this type of case.
Consequently he refused to take part.
5. No sooner had the judge given her verdict than
5. I don’t agree with you. Anyway, let’s talk about
everyone left.
something else.
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1. mid 1. mistaken
2. take 2. news
3. region 3. thought
4. around 4. More
5. something 5. Personally
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