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Key Word Formation

The document provides examples of key word formation exercises where the second sentence must have a similar meaning to the first sentence using the given word. It gives 10 examples of rewriting sentences to include words like "making", "cutting", "allowed", "wishes", and "accused". It then provides a writing prompt asking to review an online clothing shop recently used, describing what they sell, prices, ease of finding items, and recommending the shop. A 140-190 word review of the clothing brand Uniqlo is provided, praising their affordable yet high quality basic clothes, easy shopping experience, and recommendation over other brands like Zara and H&M.

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Key Word Formation

The document provides examples of key word formation exercises where the second sentence must have a similar meaning to the first sentence using the given word. It gives 10 examples of rewriting sentences to include words like "making", "cutting", "allowed", "wishes", and "accused". It then provides a writing prompt asking to review an online clothing shop recently used, describing what they sell, prices, ease of finding items, and recommending the shop. A 140-190 word review of the clothing brand Uniqlo is provided, praising their affordable yet high quality basic clothes, easy shopping experience, and recommendation over other brands like Zara and H&M.

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Homework #2 Key Word Formation

I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words,
including the word given. Example

1. The staff will have to work hard tomorrow to compensate for the time they’ve lost today.

MAKE

The staff will have to work hard tomorrow to .....make up for..... the time they’ve lost today.

2. I’ve reduced the amount of chocolate I eat, but I’m not losing any weight.

CUTTING

I’ve tried .....cutting eating..... chocolate, but I’m not losing any weight.

3, No one appreciated that what Anna suggested was helpful.

MADE

Anna .....made a helpful suggestion..... but no one appreciated it.

4. If you want to lose weight, you’ll have to think about starting a diet.

GOING

If you want to lose weight, you’ll have to think .....about going on a..... diet.

5. John went to the cinema by himself yesterday afternoon.

OWN

John went to the cinema .....on his own..... yesterday afternoon.

6. Jake didn’t use to be so confident.

THAN

Jake is .....more confident than he used..... to be.

7. Marta’s dad told her she could use the laptop.

ALLOWED
Marta’s dad .....allowed her to use..... the laptop.

8. . Kate regrets missing the concert.

WISHES

Kate .....wishes she hadn’t..... missed the concert.

9. Hannah was happy to lend Lin a jacket.

MIND

Hannah .....didn’t mind lending..... a jacket to Lin.

10. ‘Tim, you left the fridge door open!’ said Sarah.

ACCUSED

Sarah .....accused Tim of..... leaving the fridge door open.

II. Read the task. Write your answer in 140–190 words in an appropriate style.

Reviews wanted

We are looking for reviews of online clothes shops. Write a review of an online clothes shop you
have used recently. Explain what kinds of clothes it sells, how the prices compare to other
shops and how easy it is to find what you want. Would you recommend this online shop to
other people?

The best reviews will be published in next month’s magazine.

Write your review.

Uniqlo is a great clothing brand that sells high quality material clothes that are at affordable
prices. They sell simple basic clothes that hold up well and aren't wildly expensive, and you
would think that finding simple basic clothes would be easy but it's surprisingly hard. And I feel
that the service at Uniqlo's is one of the best I've ever had. This brand is often compared with
other brands such as Zara and H&M, and I would say that Uniqlo is the best one of the three
because of the average prices of the clothes, and how easy you can find what you are looking
for. So I would definitely recommend Uniqlo to people who are interested in simple and
affordable clothes. For me it was one of the easiest clothes shopping experiences i've ever had
and I'm sure it will be a great one for you too.

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