Ways to avoid repetition
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José Lozada
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Ways to avoid repetition
UDLA Level 6
October 22nd, 2020
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We can avoid repetition in our speech through 3 options:
1 Eliminate words after modals.
2 Reduce infinitives
3 Synonyms in context
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Eliminate words after modals
They wanted us to answer their questions, but we couldn't (answer their questions)
A: They should give you a rise! You deserve it.
B: Well, I certainly haven't been (given a rise). I'll demand it!
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Question 1
Answer in your phone
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Multiple Choice
Select the words that you should eliminate to avoid repetition:
'I tried to repair my car, but I couldn't repair it. It needs servicing from a mechanic.'
repair my car
repair it
needs servicing
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Reduced infinitives
You can eliminate the phrase after 'to' in an infinitive.
A: Did the Queen meet the people?
B: No, she refused to (meet them). She didn't want to get involved.
A: Haven't you finished the washing-up yet??
B: I was about to (finish it)! I'm really busy.
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Question 2
Answer in your phone
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Multiple Choice
Select the words that you should eliminate to avoid repetition:
A: Are you coming to my party next Saturday?
B: I'd love to be there, but I don't think I can.
my party
be there
can
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Synonyms in context
They hunt crocodiles with spears and stalk wild foxes with bows and arrows
There's a huge amount of cash in the safe on the wall, and an enormous debt in the bank.
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Question 3
Answer in your phone
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Multiple Choice
Find a synonym of the blue word, and select the option that best completes this sentence:
The battery-operated cries of my daughter's doll, made the women react with ______.
shrieks
laughter
sadness
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Homework
Writing task 4 - Sunday, October 25th.
Headway --> Unit 5 --> Grammar exercises 1 & 2
Ways to avoid repetition
UDLA Level 6
October 22nd, 2020
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