Day 28 Worksheet: Phrases

I. Frame sentences with these phrases (subjects).

II. Match the followings from the columns to frame complete and meaning sentences.

1. Do you think…	a. the delay in dispatching your order.
2. As requested by Ms Smith,	b. the figures I quoted were accurate.
3. In 1885…	c. the company had more than 5000 employees.
4. Please accept our apologies for…	d. the payment has been received.
5. According to your records,	e. you could check my hotel booking?
6. If someone keeps looking out of the window when you’re talking, …	f. from receipt of your written order.
7. I’m quite sure that…	g. they are probably not listening to what you are saying.
8. I’d like to reconfirm…	h. we are pleased to announce that the order has been placed.
9. In answer to your enquiry,…	i. my seat on flight T3089.
10. The goods will be ready for shipment 3 to 4 weeks…	j. I investigated on the safety and security issues, raised by her, on the project.

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Phrases

Phrases are groups of words which make a little sense. For instance- in the evening, over the top, on top of it, read it aloud, was very energetic.
Check if the subject phrase is singular or plural. The verb should be put accordingly. For example: A bunch of flowers is, Many flowers are.

Answers:

II.

Do you think you could check my hotel booking?
In 1885, the company had more than 5000 employees.
Please accept our apologies for the delay in dispatching your order.
If someone keeps looking out of the window when you’re talking, they are probably not listening to what you are saying.
I’m quite sure that the figures I quoted were accurate.
In answer to your enquiry, we are pleased to announce that the order has been placed.
The goods will be ready for shipment 3 to 4 weeks from receipt of your written order.
I’d like to reconfirm my seat on flight T3089.
As requested by Ms Smith, I investigated on the safety and security issues, raised by her, on the project.
According to your records, the payment has been received.

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