Which link word can replace « if and only if » in this sentence : "We will eradicate corruption if and only if our government implements stringent laws".
- Providing that
- provided that
- as long as
- so long as
Report the following question: “How much money did the suspect embezzle from his company?” the journalist wanted to know.
The journalist wanted to know how much money the suspect had embezzled from his company.
Turn the following sentence into the passive : We must denounce tax-evaders and bribers.
Tax-evaders and bribers must be denounced.
Complete the following sentence using the right tense to express regret about the present: I ‘m sorry ,Ican’t help you now. I wish……………..
- I wish I could.
- I wish I could help you.
Complete the following sentence to express regret about the past : He regrets having accepted bribes. He wishes that………………………..
He wishes (that) he hadn’t accepted bribes.
Which nouns can you derive from the verb “ to embezzle”?
Embezzlement – embezzler
Enumerate three examples of illegal acts related to business.
- Trois exemplessuffisent :
Money laundering , bribery , tax-evasion , whistle blowing , embezzlement , smuggling.
Use the right tense to say that immediate action must be taken : It’s high time we (act) against corruption.
It’s high time we acted against corruption.
Complete the sentence to express regret about a present situation: Citizens are not aware of the bad effects of corruption. I wish that citizens………………………………………..
I wish (that) citizens were aware of the bad effects of corruption.
Rewrite the sentence to express desire for immediate change: She would like people to get more involved in political debates.She wishes that……………………………………………………
She wishes (that) people would get more involved in political debates.
Rewrite the sentence to express regret about the past:
He regrets having accepted bribes.
He wishes (that) he……………………………….
He wishes that he had not/hadn’t accepted bribes.
Provide the adjective and the verb of the noun “counterfeit”.
Noun |
Adjective |
Verb |
A counterfeit |
Counterfeit |
To counterfeit |
Correct the mistake contained in the following sentence:
Counterfeit medicines are such harmful that they must be destroyed.
Counterfeit medicines are so harmful that they must be destroyed.
Or
Counterfeit medicines are such harmful products that they must be destroyed.
Does the word “goods” have a singular form? What is its synonym?
The word “goods” is always in the plural and it is synonymous with “products”.
Turn the following sentence into the passive voice:
They are arresting a lot of smugglers on the borders these days.
A lot of smugglers are being arrested on the borders these days.
What does the verb “to forge” mean in this sentence?
Somebody has forged my signature.
It means to copy illegally.
What is the meaning of a fake product or a fake?
It is a counterfeit product or a counterfeit.
What is the meaning of the adjective “genuine”?
Authentic / Original
Which syllable is stressed in the following word?Why? "Ethics"
On the first syllable (second from end because it ends in “ics”)
Identify the stress in the following words and say why: "Moral- morality"
- Moral ( two-syllable adjective: first syllable stressed)
- Morality (noun ending in “ty” stressed on the third syllable from end)