Emmerson, Business Grammar Builder, p.152


Exercise 1

Complete the second sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.


1        There was a slight fall in profits in April.

In April profits fell slightly.

2        There was a dramatic improvement in our share price last month.

Last month our share price ____________________________________ .

3        There has been a significant drop in demand for oil over the last few months.

Demand for oil ________________________________ over the last few months.

4        Let’s have a brief pause for coffee.

Let’s ________________________ for coffee.

5        There has been a steady improvement in the inflation figures.

The inflation figures _________________________________ .

6        There was a slow recovery in consumer confidence last year.

Consumer confidence ___________________________ last year.

7        There has been a gradual rise in unemployment.

Unemployment ____________________________________ .

8        There has been considerable growth in Korean GDP over recent years.

Over recent years Korean GDP __________________________________ .




Exercise 2

Underline the correct adjective.


1        I couldn’t do any more work last night. I was just so tired/tiring.

2        I don’t think the audience liked the talk. They looked bored/boring.

3        I don’t think the audience liked the talk. It was a bit bored/boring.

4        Your new multimedia project sounds really excited/exciting.

5        You look worried/worrying. Is anything the matter?




Exercise 3

Complete the sentences with one word from list A and one word from list B.


            A: badly  completely  easily  extremely  heavily  quite  unexpectedly  well

            B: delayed  designed  helpful  illegal  late  made  promoted  recognisable

1        This suitcase is very ___________________________ . It will last for years and years.

2        The new product is being __________________________. You see the adverts everywhere.

3        This website is very __________________________ . I can’t find the information I need.

4        You’ve been _________________________ . I really appreciate it.

5        Our offices are __________________________ . Look out for the large flags at the front.

6        I’m sorry, my flight has been ________________________ . I’ll call you when I arrive.

7        Taking bribes is _________________________ . You’ll lose your job if they catch you.

8        I arrived at the presentation __________________________ and missed the first part.