Learn the following phrases and sentences for writing good English

Set 1

1.      He showed a propensity for violence.            (propensity=inclination)

2.      She has a propensity to exaggerate.

3.      A high percentage of the female staff are part-time workers.

4.      Fees must be paid in full at the time of enrolment.

5.      School enrolments are currently falling.

6.      Individuals who have negative views of the European Union can be expected to oppose an alignment with the West.         (alignment=alliance)

7.      Severe penalties were meted out by the court.

8.      The government has decided that the publication of the report would be ‘contrary to the public interest’.

9.      UN peacekeeping forces have helped ease tensions in world hot spots since 1948.

10.  The poverty of her childhood stands in total contrast to her life in Hollywood.

 

Set 2

1.      He was proud of his beautiful house, and rightly so.

2.      Quite rightly, the environment is of great concern.

3.      Rightly or wrongly, many older people are afraid of violence in the streets.

4.      If I remember rightly, there's a train at six o'clock.

5.      He committed another offence while he was out on bail (= after bail had been agreed).

6.      The judge granted/refused bail.

7.      She jumped/skipped bail (= did not appear at her trial).

8.      They generally get what they want one way or another (= by some means).

9.      The hospital is affiliated with the local university.

10.  The group is not affiliated to any political party.

Set 3

1.      The storied Khyber Pass connects Kābul with Peshāwar.

2.      Advertising aims to make people feel favourably inclined toward products.

3.      Graduates are finding it more and more difficult to find employment.

4.      There are few employment prospects in the town for unqualified young people.

5.      She has a strong natural tendency towards caution.

6.      They have a tendency towards over-optimism.

7.      I'd like to enrol on the German course.

8.      The centre will soon be ready to enrol candidates for the new programme.

9.      The recent storms have wreaked havoc on crops.

10.  She was determined to wreak revenge/vengeance on both him and his family.