Basic English Syntax with Exercises

Exercise 5

Some events can be described in two ways: with or without the usage of a light verb. Give the other possible versions of the following events, that is, transform the sentences. (Aspectual differences are irrelevant here.)

(1)aThe boy walked.
bI gave an answer to the question.
cThe professor commented my essay.
dShe never takes a look at him.
eWe had a drink together.
fThe professor spoke about the economic situation of China.
gEveryone involved in the project made their contribution to the exercises.
hShe has finally decided.

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