Use Of English

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1. Colin will only read your email if you mark it as urgent.
(unless)
Colin will...............................you mark it as urgent

This answer correctly completes the sentence by using the negative form "not read" to convey the meaning that Colin will only read the email if it is marked as urgent. The word "unless" is used to introduce the condition that needs to be met for Colin to read the email.

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This quiz titled 'use of english' assesses key grammar skills through transformation of sentences. It tests understanding of verb forms, sentence restructuring, and usage in context, enhancing learners'... see moregrasp of English grammar. see less

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3. Denise said she 'd always intended to invite Phil to the party.
(my) "It had always........................invite Phil to the party" said Denise

Denise expressed that it had always been her intention to invite Phil to the party.

Explanation

Denise expressed that it had always been her intention to invite Phil to the party.

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5. Paolo damaged his brother's digital camera by accident.
(mean) Paolo........................................his brother's digitalcamera

Paolo didn't mean to damage his brother's digital camera.

Explanation

Paolo didn't mean to damage his brother's digital camera.

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8. Check that your computer is turned off before you go, said Jane's mother.
Jane's mother told her...................................the computer was turned off.

Jane's mother told her to make sure the computer was turned off. This means that Jane's mother wanted Jane to double-check and ensure that the computer was switched off before leaving. The phrase "to make sure" indicates the purpose or intention behind Jane's mother's instruction.

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10. Roberta no longer tries to understand her son's computer games.
(given)
Roberta....................................................................to understand her son's computer games

give up + gerund (rinunciare)

Explanation

give up + gerund (rinunciare)

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