GRAMMAR AND ADVANCED STRUCTURES

Diagnóstico // test

How can I move from B2 to C1?

USING C1 STRUCTURES!!

Advanced structures

It's no secret = something is obvious, everyone knows it

There's no need=something is not necessary

It's no surprise=something is logical/expected

There's no choice but= this is the only option

There's no reason=something does not have a logical cause

It's no use/there's no point= something will not have any success so it's not worth trying

There's no chance= something is impossible

It's no coincidence/accident= there is a connection between two things, they're not a result of random chance

It sounds Greek to me= I don't understand it

There's no denying/question/doubt= something is clearly true

It turns out that

CLEFT SENTENCES

NOMINALISATION

Using the internet to communicate makes families feel much closer. An effective tourist strategy is what the town needed

What was terrible was the fish, although the other food wasn't bad. It is in the schools that we have the real problem.

CONCESSION

Although smokers have rights, smoking should be made illegal.

PASSIVES

We are not supposed to be here, it's too late He is said to have lost his job

INVERSION

Had I saved my money, I could go on holiday. Were I rich, I would eat in that restaurant.

PREPOSITIONAL SENTENCES WITH BY

PREPOSITIONAL SENTENCES WITH ON

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PREPOSITIONAL SENTENCES WITH AT

I could see at a glance that something was wrong. We have no solutions at hand You’re here at last! The disease killed at least two They started singing at once The candidates are selected at random The whole area is at risk of flooding. The children are at times aggressive and cruel. You should keep an eye on your children at all times. We can meet at any time you like. At worst, you’ll go to prison.

We met by accident. We had to learn the poem by heart. This is not, by no means, the end of the matter. We went to the seaside – just for a change. Our friendship is not virtual – it’s for real. I was out of breath after running from the city centre to the station. The lift was out of order, so we had to use the stairs. She was singing out of tune.

Let me know in advance. There were sixty of them in all. Who’s in charge here? I’m the boss. Have we got anything in common? She was in such a hurry that she forgot to take her passport. The machine will save energy in the long run. Have you ever helped anyone in trouble? I tried to get in touch with him but in vain.

How much do teachers earn in your country on average? We met on board an ocean liner. She’s gone to Barcelona on business. We’re on good terms in spite of the divorce. We have lots of goods on offer at present Mum, she did it on purpose! On second thoughts, I’d like to come.

PREPOSITIONAL SENTENCES WITH FOR

PREPOSITIONAL SENTENCES WITH OUT