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Answer for exercise 5

The solution for exercise 5 in chapter 8.5 - Lookback of Speakout Advanced Plus - Students' Book by Frances Eales and Steve Oakes

Question

Add a missing word to each expression. Then find pairs of expressions that have a similar meaning or function.

Answer

(the missing word is underlined)

  1. I'd be surprised if that was the case.
  2. I'm really against any form of exploitation, but ...
  3. In that respect I'm with you.
  4. No one would disagree with that.
  5. On the face of it, it seems ... but actually ...
  6. That doesn't surprise me in the least.
  7. How do you see this / it?
  8. Well supposedly so, but look at the facts.
  9. What's your take on this?
  10. Why should (would) it be any different with ... ?

Pairs according to function:

  • 1-6
  • 2-10
  • 3-4
  • 5-8
  • 7-9
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