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Ask for help > Key Word Transformation - English in Use FCE
Key Word Transformation - English in Use FCE
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lolelozano
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Key Word Transformation - English in Use FCE
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hi my friends,
I�m preparing some material for my FCE students - but I have a very serious doubt.
Is this sentence correct?
Heavy smokers are more likely to suffer serious illness than non-smokers.
RUNS
A heavy smoker ______?________ serious illness than non-smoker.
runs more chances to suffer????
Thanks a lot!
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7 Oct 2010
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yanogator
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The way it would be completed in the US is ""A heavy smoker runs more risk of suffering..."
To run the risk of something is to have the likelihood that it will happen.
Bruce |
7 Oct 2010
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franknbea
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Hi,
I agree with Bruce but I would add an s
A heavy smoker runs more risks of suffering serious illness.... |
7 Oct 2010
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lolelozano
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Thank you Very Much!
I�m very grateful!
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8 Oct 2010
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