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Grammar Writing | 1BSU

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1 Transitive verbs must be followed by an object. 1 Read this writing task. What would you propose as
the content for programmes about your region?
t He persuaded NF to leave. (Persuade is a transitive
verb which needs an object.)
t He decided to leave. (Decide is an intransitive verb
which has no direct object.)
Which of the verbs listed need an object to complete
these sentences?

allowed agreed warned instructed refused
required arranged
He …… to leave at 10 o’clock.
told reminded convinced mentioned admitted
informed recalled
She …… that she was leaving at 10 o’clock.
A television station is planning a series of documentary
2 Many verbs can be used both transitively and programmes about life in your region and is inviting
intransitively, sometimes with different meanings. proposals from interested members of the public.
Discuss the differences in meaning between the
verbs in bold in these sentences. The series producer invites you to send a proposal
outlining ideas for some of these programmes, which
B He promised he’d be at home, but he was out when I should be of interest to general audiences as well to
DBMMFE. people who live in the region. You should give reasons
C I was so annoyed that I DBMMFE him a very rude name. for your suggestions and say why you believe people
B Tarek SVOT every day before he goes to work. unfamiliar with the region would fi nd the programmes
C He works in London where he SVOT a small IT company. interesting.

B I’m fine thanks – I can usually NBOBHF on my own. Write your QSPQPTBM.
C I’ve applied for a job NBOBHJOH a bookshop.
B We need to MFBWF in half an hour. 2 Read the sample answer on page 93 and discuss
C You can’t take your bike. You’ll have to MFBWF it here.
these questions.
B We’re planning to NPWF next year.
Has the writer followed the task instructions fully?
C My car won’t start – could you help me NPWF it please?
Is the style appropriately formal?
QBHF -BOHVBHF SFGFSFODF Transitive verbs How could the writer sound more persuasive?

3 Exam candidates often miss out objects after 3 How could you change these sentences to make them
transitive verbs, especially verbs with a complex more appropriate for a formal proposal?
structure. Correct the mistakes in these sentences.
Maybe the company could think about making a
I can assure that we will do everything to resolve your programme about wildlife in the region.
case as quickly as we can. This might possibly include a feature on animals native
I’d be very grateful if you could tell where to look for to the region.
the information I need. I should think viewers would probably fi nd this quite
Do you like my new painting? Maria gave to me. interesting.
We have been taught special techniques that will allow Most people really like watching programmes about
to do well in our exams. animals.
I didn’t know anyone at Jo’s party, so she introduced to Apparently lots of young people would like to watch a
some of her friends. programme like this.
Your new job starts on Monday, doesn’t it? We all wish
the best of luck. QBHF 8SJUJOH SFGFSFODF 1SPQPTBMT

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