Comprehension and precis
answer these questions in not more than 60 words
1. where had the writer's friend, Harrison, spent many years? what did he want to do? what didi he buy?(but...so)
2. was the summer that year very good, or was it very bad? what did he complain about?(and)
3. did Harrison sell the house in the end or not? did he leave the country or not? ( Harrison not only....but also)
composition
rewrite the following sentences using the joining words in brackets:
1. the engine was worn out . the gear-box was full of sawdust. (the engine...not only...but...as well)
2. he could not drive it. he could not sell it. he could not even give it away.(neither...nor...nor)
answer these questions in not more than 60 words
1. where had the writer's friend, Harrison, spent many years? what did he want to do? what didi he buy?(but...so)
2. was the summer that year very good, or was it very bad? what did he complain about?(and)
3. did Harrison sell the house in the end or not? did he leave the country or not? ( Harrison not only....but also)
composition
rewrite the following sentences using the joining words in brackets:
1. the engine was worn out . the gear-box was full of sawdust. (the engine...not only...but...as well)
2. he could not drive it. he could not sell it. he could not even give it away.(neither...nor...nor)
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1. Harrison spent many years in the Mediterranean but he wanted to retire in England so he bought a fine house and went to live there.2. The summer that year wasn't very good and he complained about the weather.
3. In the end Harrison not only sold the house but also left the country.
1. Not only was the engine worn out but the gear box was full of sawdust as well.
2. He could neither drive nor sell nor give it away.