OCG Flashcards

(39 cards)

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to what extent

A

how far or how much
how true a statement is

ex. To what extent can they be trusted?

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positive trend

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a change for the better

ex. Both comparisons show a significant positive trend.

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a factor

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an element or condition

Price wasn’t a factor in the decision.

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an approach

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a means of achieving sth

In this book he makes his closest approach to greatness.

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to regard

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to view or judge
to consider and appraise usually from a particular point of view

The police officer regarded the group of teenagers with suspicion.

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to outline

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to give a summary of

The President outlined his agenda for the next term.

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to discuss

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to consider the different sides

They held a meeting to discuss the future of the company.

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relevant

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connected to the topic

make sure your comments during the interview are short and relevant

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how far or how much
how true a statement is

ex. To ….. can they be trusted?

A

to what extent

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a change for the better

ex. Both comparisons show a significant ….. .

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positive trend

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an element or condition

Price wasn’t a ….. in the decision.

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factor

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a means of achieving sth

In this book he makes his closest ….. to greatness.

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approach

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to view or judge
to consider and appraise usually from a particular point of view

The police officer …..ed the group of teenagers with suspicion.

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regard

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to give a summary of

The President …..ed his agenda for the next term.

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outline

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to consider the different sides

They held a meeting to ….. the future of the company.

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discuss

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connected to the topic

make sure your comments during the interview are short and …..

17
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To finish off a formal letter, we use:
- …… if you know the name of the person you are writing to.

  • ….. if you do not know the name of the person.
A
  • “Yours sincerely” if you know the name of the person you are writing to.
  • “Yours faithfully” if you do not know the name of the person.
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a price ~

19
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a location ~

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funding ~

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dangerous ~

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a solution ~

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to transport ~

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disadvantage ~

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an effect ~
an impact
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a fee ~
a price
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a place ~
a location
28
money ~
funding
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risky ~
dangerous
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an answer ~
a solution
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to carry ~
to transport
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a drawback ~
disadvantage
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an impact ~
an effect
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I was made to work hard =
My boss was a bit of a slave driver.
35
We’re very similar. =
We’re like two peas in a pod.
36
Appearances can be deceiving. =
You can’t judge a book by its cover.
37
I was very relaxed. =
I felt like though I didn’t have a care in the world.
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What we do matters more than what we say. =
Actions speak louder than words.
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I found it difficult not to laugh. =
I couldn’t keep a straight face.