Learn the following phrases and sentences for writing good English

 

Set 1

1. The water level in the lake is on the rise (=increasing in amount).

2. a towering (=of extremely high quality) performance

3. Stay positive and you can work together to improve the situation.

4. Nigeria gained independence from Britain in 1960.

5. Some of our courses extend over two years.

6. a watershed (=turning point) year for Japan

7. She started a movement for agricultural reform. 

8. at national and international levels 

9. There is a diagram on page 35.

10. We've lost faith in the government's promises.

Set 2

1. Her pupils knew the rudiments of typing.

2. arrived early to underscore (=emphasize) the importance of the occasion

3. The infallibility (=flawlessness) of the Prophets

4. The economic indicators (=signs) are better than expected. 

5. Each suspected the other of seeking a sectarian platform, and each perpetually undermined the other.

6. He knew, as we all know, that educating children in sectarian schools divides the community.

7. The president has adopted a tough stance on terrorism.

8. Fifty academics have been involved in developing the new school curriculum. 

9. His son’s death was the most traumatic event in Hamid’s life.

10. I appreciate your concern, but honestly, I’m fine.

Set 3

1. The mayor was dead set against [=strongly opposed to] the plan.

2. Although not a cure, it goes a long way towards making the patient's life tolerable.

3. to be smothered (=suffocate) to death

4. He quickly relayed this news to the other members of staff.

5. He slashed at (=attack violently) his opponent with his sword.