Close-up p 31. Key Word Transformations

1. If this were not enough, the ad is terribly boring.
EXCRUCIATINGLY
On ______________________________________________________ tedious.



KEY
1. On top of all this, the ad is excruciatingly tedious.


 
2. Apparently the advert looks very attractive, but it is actually another slushy Christmas ad.
ALLURING
At _________________________________________ fact it is actually another corny Christmas ad.



 KEY


2. At first sight the advert looks very alluring, but in fact it is actually another corny Christmas ad.

3. Due to the unconvincing acting, you can give the advert a miss.
IMPLAUSIBLE
Owing ___________________________________________________ given a miss.



KEY
3. Owing to the implausible acting, the advert can be given a miss.

4. Notwithstanding the low budget, the film was completely absorbing from start to finish.
ENGROSSED
In __________________________________________________________ the film from start to finish.



KEY


4. In spite of the low budget, people were completely engrossed by the film from start to finish  




5. The advert's storyline was nowhere near as gripping as people had expected.
LIKE
The advert's storyline ________________________________________________ was expected. 


KEY



5. The advert's storyline was nothing like as gripping as it was expected.  




6. The students found the book both highly informative and thought-provoking.
ENLIGHTENING
Not ___________________________________________________________ thought.



KEY


6. Not only did the students find the book highly enlightening but also food for thought.
 
 Write two more sentences using words and expressions from our last session:
7. ______________
8._______________