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I had some difficulty in writing an essay.

4. He gave an apologetic laugh. I had not given him more than a cursory glance.

The girl gave a deep sigh. Jim gave a loud cry (groan).

She gave me a critical look.

5.It's precisely what they are going to do. That's what I've got to look forward to. That's all I've got to

look forward to.

This is precisely what I object to.

That's what they've got to expect.

That's all they've got to hope for.

6. He was dressed in a blue suit a good deal the worse for wear.

This is an old coat, but it is none the worse for wear.

The road is a good deal the worse for the rain.

We are none the happier for learning the truth.

I like you none the worse for being frank.

7.He looked to me as though he knew a good bottle of wine when he saw it.

He knows a good book when he sees it.

The man knew a good painting when he saw it. I know a good play when I see it.

8.You could not have imagined a more delightful person to drink a glass of wine with.

I can't imagine a better place to have a rest in.

I don't know a worse place to go for holidays to.

He never saw a more interesting person to speak with.

EXERCISES

1. Complete the following sentences using the Speech Patterns:

1. Caution made Jim hesitate to ... . 2. He did not hesitate to ... . 3. I shan't touch upon the subject unless .... 4. No use discussing

the matter with me unless ... . 5. We thought we knew Italian having studied it from books, but we had some difficulty ... . 6. It's not

always easy to teach children to read. Some children have special .... 7. The door was so narrow that we had some .... 8. With so many

other things to occupy my mind, I had not given Wilson .... 9. The two old gentlemen were obviously displeased with the interruption.

They gave us a ... . 10. I'm not astonished at his refusal to help us at all. That is precisely ... .11. Now it's quite evident that we shan't

be able to finish the work on time. That's ... . 12. I know that he's sorry about what happened, but I am none ... . 13. The boy is

naughty, but I like him none ... . 14. I think it only fair to tell you that that's all ... .15. He's a connoisseur of art and he surely knows a

good painting when ... . 16. This young actress has got real talent. I assure you I know a good actress when ... . 17. You cannot imag -

ine a more delightful person to.... 18. If you're in need of advice, you cannot find a better person to ... .

2. Suggest the beginning matching up the end:

1. ... to go further because he was afraid. 2. ... to refuse if you think the plan is unwise. 3. ... we ought to have a good trip there.

4 ... we shan't get home before dark. 5. ... in getting the information. So don't fret. 6. ... in understanding what she said because of her

bad French. 7. ... , seemed to hesitate and then walked on. 8. "... a ring, it's urgent." 9. ... what it's going to be if we can't find some

better explanation. 10. ... what you expected a teacher to be. 11 ... for knowing the truth. 12. ... for being frank and straightforward.