V. Rewrite the following
1. We all really were attracted by the landscapes here. (fancied)
2. I would propose Mike for the sales manager. (put)
3. The repair cost was calculated at $200. (worked)
4. He said that the crisis wasn’t important. (light)
5. Being mean and being careful with money are not quite the same. (subtle)
6. We couldn’t understand what he said. (sense)
7. I don’t influence the way that the business is managed. ( say )
8. I prefer you to pay me in cash next time. (rather)
9. He certainly doesn’t intend to work for such a woman. (intention)
10. My father hasn’t drunk any beer for two months. (gave)
VI. Complete the letter of refusal
1. Thank / letter / offer / me / job.
2. I be glad / you choose / me.
3. But I be afraid / be unable accept / offer.
4. I takeup / similar position / another company soon.
5. As pay / conditions better there / I turn / offer.
6. Thank / time / you give / my application.
7. I sure / you find / suitable applicant / fill / vacancy.
V. Rewrite the following
1. We all really were attracted by the landscapes here. (fancied)
We all fancied the landscapes here.
2. I would propose Mike for the sales manager. (put)
I would put Mike forward for the sales manager.
3. The repair cost was calculated at $200. (worked)
The repair cost worked out at $200.
4. He said that the crisis wasn’t important. (light)
He made light of the crisis.
5. Being mean and being careful with money are not quite the same. (subtle)
There is a subtle difference between being mean and being careful with money.
6. We couldn’t understand what he said. (sense)
We couldn’t make sense of what he said.
7. I don’t influence the way that the business is managed. ( say )
8. I prefer you to pay me in cash next time. (rather)
I would rather you paid me in cash next time.
9. He certainly doesn’t intend to work for such a woman. (intention)
He certainly has no intention of working for such a woman.
10. My father hasn’t drunk any beer for two months. (gave)
My father gave up drinking two months ago.
VI. Complete the letter of refusal
1. Thank / letter / offer / me / job.
Thank you for your letter offering me a job.
2. I be glad / you choose / me.
I am glad that you choose me.
3. But I be afraid / be unable accept / offer.
But I am afraid that I am unable to accept the offer.
4. I takeup / similar position / another company soon.
I will take up a similar position in another company soon.
5. As pay / conditions better there / I turn / offer.
As the pay and conditions are better there, I would turn down your offer.
6. Thank / time / you give / my application.
Thank you for the time you gave to my application.
7. I sure / you find / suitable applicant / fill / vacancy.
I am sure that you will find a suitable applicant to fill the vacancy.