Meanings into Words(14,15 unit)

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Meanings into Words(14,15 unit)

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Meanings into Words (Class 12, Note)

Upper-Intermediate

Class: XII (Science / Management / Education/ Arts)

 

Unit: 14

Unit:15

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Unit: 14
Q. Change the sentences below, using sure to, certain to, bound to, likely to and unlikely to:

Rules:

1. I’m sure = Sure to

2. Will certainly, will definitely = bound to /certain to

3. Will/will probably/ I I expect + will = likely to

4. probably won’t/ won’t, /I doubt if = unlikely to

Structure:Sub +is/am/are + (sure to/certain to/bound to/likely to/unlikely to) +V1 +Obj.

 

1. The price of bread will definitely go up within a few weeks.

Ans: The price of bread is bound to go up within a few weeks.

 

2. There will probably be more fighting in the capital.

Ans: There is likely to be more fighting in the capital.

 

3. He probably won’t arrive.

Ans: He is unlikely to arrive.

 

4. I expect there’ll be lots of people at the meeting.

Ans: There is likely to be lots of people at the meeting.

 

5. I doubt if the miners will go on strike.

Ans: The miners are unlikely to go on strike.

 

6. There probably won’t much snow this winter.

Ans: There is unlikely to be much snow this winter.

 

7. There will definitely be a few tickets left.

Ans: There are certainly to be few tickets left.

 

8. I doubt if they will move this summer.

Ans: They are unlikely to move this summer.

 

9. I’m sure a new chairman will be appointed soon.

Ans: A new chairman is sure to be appointed soon.

 

10. The government probably won’t make the wearing of seat belts compulsory.

Ans: The government is unlikely to make the wearing of seat belts compulsory.

 

11. In ten years’ time everyone will have a digital watch.

Ans: In ten years time everyone is likely to have a digital watch.

 

12. By the end of the century, cars will probably be obsolete.

Ans: By the ten years’ time, cars are likely to be obsolete.

 

14.2 Precaution

 

1. Do you think I should reserve a table?

A: Do you think I should reserve a table?

B: Yes, you should- the restaurant is likely to be full.

C: There is no point in – there are unlikely to be many people there.

 

2. I suppose I could try to get a bank loan.

A: I suppose I could try to get a bank loan.

B: Yes, you could – you are likely to start a new business.

C: There is no point in – you are very unlikely to get a bank loan

 

3. I was thinking of inviting her out to dinner.

A: I was thinking of inviting her out to dinner

B: Yes, you should – she is sure to accept it.

C: There is no point in – she is unlikely to accept your invitation.

 

4. Shall we take sandwiches?

A: Shall we take sandwiches?

B: Yes, you should – you are unlikely to get other things to eat.

C: There is no point in – there are likely to be many other things.

 

5.  Do you think I should apply?

A: Do you think I should apply?

B: Yes, you should – you are sure to get the job.

C: There is no point – there are likely to be hundreds of applicant.

 

6. Do you think I should buy some spare batteries?

A: Do you think I should buy some spare batteries?

B: Yes, you should – you are likely to walk in the dark.

C: There is no point – these batteries are unlikely to be finished.

 

7. May be I should get some malaria tablets before I go.

A: May be I should get some malaria tablets before I go.

B: Yes, you should – there are likely to many mosquitos.

C: There is no point – there are likely to be many hospitals.

 

 

Unit: 15
Change the following sentences using supposed to.                                                        
Structure: [Sub + is/am/are + supposed to + V1 + object.]

 

1.Apparently elephants have very long memories.

Ans: Elephants are supposed to have very long memories

 

2. People say it is unlucky to walk under a ladder.
 

Ans: It is supposed to be unlucky to walk under a ladder.

 

3. They say there is a monster in Loch Ness.
 

Ans: There is supposed to be a monster in Loch Ness.

 

4. Apparently Marilyn Monroe was insomniac.
Ans: Marilyn Monroe is supposed to have been insomniac.

 

5. I am told that garlic stops you catching cold.

Ans: Garlic is supposed to stop you catching cold.

 

6. Apparently Venice is slowly sinking into the sea.

Ans: Venice is supposed to be slowly sinking into the sea.

 

7. I’m told that he was a lorry driver at one time.

Ans: He is supposed to have been a lorry driver at one time.

 

8. They say Methuselah lived for more than 300 years.

Ans: Methuselah is supposed to have lived for more than 300 years.

 

9. I have heard that student grants are going up next year.

Ans: Student grants are supposed to be going up next year.

 

10. People say she was born on board a ship.

Ans: She is supposed to have been born on board a ship.

 

11. They say the universe is expanding all the time.

Ans: The universe is supposed to be expanding all the time.

 

Q. Answer threes questions using supposed to, apparently, I hear, I’m told, people say, they say.

 

1. Do you know if Alsatians make good pets?

Ans: Alsatians are supposed to make good pets.

 

2. What does it feel like to be hypnotized?

Ans: I hear it feels great to be hypnotized.

 

3. I am thinking of going to see (name of film). Do you know what it is like?

Ans: People say The Bodyguard is a boring film.

 

4. I wonder what is happening in (name of country in the news)?

Ans: I hear that people are dying in Japan.

 

5. What do you think (famous person) is like as a person?

Ans: People say he was a far-sighted leader.

 

6. I wonder what it’s like to actually live in Hollywood?

Ans: They say it is expensive to live in Hollywood.

 

7. Do you know anything about life in Ancient Greece?

Ans: Life in Ancient Greece is supposed to have been interesting.

 

Q. Here are some more pieces of information that he has found out. Report them in the same way.

 It is +V3 + that + sentence.

1.Some people report that the American Government is worried about the situation.

Ans: It is reported that the American Government is worried about the situation.

 

2. Sources estimate that more than 100 people have died in the past two days.

Ans: It is estimated that more than 100 people have died in the past two days.

 

3. Everyone knows that the rebels’ weapons came across the border by road.

Ans: It is known that the rebels’ weapons came across the border by road.

 

4. A lot of people believe that the President is about to resign.

Ans: It is believed that the President is about to resign.

 

5. People say that the rebels are winning.

Ans: It is said that the rebels are winning.

 

6. Some sources allege that both sides have tortured prisoners.

Ans: It is alleged that both sides have tortured prisoners.

 

 

I am very happy and so grateful to take the name of Dr. Ramesh Adhikari. It is possible to make such note of grammar in very short period of time because of his contribution for his own blog. I took support from the book of Meanings of Words and his blog to help the students of grade XII who are at the door of the examination.