1 17. Match the words from the two columns. Use the word
combinations to complete the sentences.
1. threatens a. recognition
2. desperate
b. my cousin
3. pointed
c. to ruin
4. enormous d. property
5. dusty e. at the building
6. beyond f. or hate
7. stare
g. attempt
8. either love h. at people
9. despise
10. private
j. castle
i. rug
1. The incident threatens to ruin his chances in the elec-
tion.
2. She
on the corner and said,
"That's where I live.”
3. The town has changed
It looks
quite different now.
4. Sue is one of those people that you
You can't be indifferent to them.
5. I
for the way he treats his
children. It's awfully disgraceful.
6. It is absolutely impolite to
It is equally impolite to point at them.
7. Mr Taylor decided to take the last
to save his company.
8. All his
has been arrested.
He is not allowed to use anything.
9. Barbara gave me an old
and
told me to clean it.
10. They have been living in their
with 24 rooms all their lives.
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1. The incident threatens to ruin his chances in the election.
The word combination "threatens to ruin" indicates that the incident has the potential to negatively impact his chances in the election. The word "threaten" means to pose a danger or risk to something, while "ruin" means to destroy or severely damage.

2. She pointed on the corner and said, "That's where I live."
The word combination "pointed on the corner" suggests that she physically directed her finger or hand towards the corner to indicate its location. The word "point" means to extend one's finger or hand towards something to show or indicate its position.

3. The town has changed beyond It looks quite different now.
The phrase "changed beyond" implies that the town has undergone significant and noticeable transformations. The word "beyond" indicates that the changes have surpassed or exceeded a certain point or expectation. The phrase "it looks quite different now" emphasizes the visible differences in the town's appearance.

4. Sue is one of those people that you either love or hate.
The expression "either love or hate" implies that people's opinions of Sue are polarized, with some strongly liking her while others strongly dislike her. The word "either" emphasizes the exclusive nature of the two possibilities - loving or hating Sue.

5. I despise for the way he treats his children. It's awfully disgraceful.
The word combination "despise for" indicates that the speaker strongly dislikes or disapproves of his behavior towards his children. The word "despise" means to intensely hate or have a strong aversion towards someone or something. The phrase "the way he treats his children" refers to his actions and behavior towards his children, which the speaker finds disgraceful.

6. It is absolutely impolite to stare. It is equally impolite to point at them.
The statement "It is absolutely impolite to stare" suggests that looking at someone for an extended period or in a rude manner is considered impolite. The word "impolite" means lacking manners or showing disrespect. Similarly, the phrase "It is equally impolite to point at them" states that pointing at someone is also considered rude or impolite. Both actions are discouraged in social interactions.

7. Mr. Taylor decided to take the last desperate attempt to save his company.
The phrase "desperate attempt" indicates that Mr. Taylor is making a final and risky effort to save his company, suggesting that other options have been exhausted. The word "desperate" implies a sense of urgency or willingness to take extreme measures due to a difficult or desperate situation.

8. All his private property has been arrested. He is not allowed to use anything.
The phrase "private property" refers to personal belongings or possessions that belong exclusively to him. The word "arrested" in this context means that his property has been seized or taken away by legal authorities. The phrase "he is not allowed to use anything" suggests that he is temporarily stripped of his rights to access or utilize any of his personal possessions.

9. Barbara gave me an old rug and told me to clean it.
The word combination "old rug" describes the type of rug that Barbara gave. "Old" indicates that the rug is not new, possibly showing signs of wear or age. The phrase "told me to clean it" instructs the recipient to carry out the task of cleaning the rug, emphasizing the action to be taken.

10. They have been living in their private castle with 24 rooms all their lives.
The usage of the phrase "private castle" refers to their personal residence, which resembles a castle. This suggests that their home is grand, impressive, and possibly fortified. The mention of "24 rooms" emphasizes the large size of their residence, which they have occupied throughout their entire lives.