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ADVANCED WRITING 
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PART 1
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Rewrite the sentences below using adverbs from the box. Use each adverb once.
apparently coincidentally consequently fortunately
incredibly regrettably thankfully understandably
1. According to my neighbour, some thieves broke into the village shop last night.
2. The police were doing their rounds when the break-in took place.
3. They were able to stop the robbers from stealing anything from the store.
4. It was a shame that a police offi cer was slightly injured when making the arrest.
5. Her injuries are not thought to be serious.
6. As a result, she is expected to be released from hospital later today.
7. I’m surprised that the shop owners, who were sleeping upstairs, did not hear anything.
8. As to be expected, the incident has unsettled local residents, many of whom have been victims of 
petty crime themselves in the past.
Match each of the verbs in brackets in sentences 1–8 to the verb or phrase that has a similar 
meaning (a–h). Put the letters in the boxes. Then complete the sentences with the expressions 
in the correct form.
a divide b join/come together c allow/approve d work together
e annoy/anger f take part in g decline/become worse h make something possible
1. If you would like to (participate) 
in the event, you have to fi ll in this form. 
2. Everyone in the area (cooperated) 
in the clean-up operation after the fl oods. 
3. Our town has (deteriorated) 
considerably in the last decade. Lots of buildings 
are in need of repair.