What does it mean: tick-box exercise?
the fact of doing something just because there is a rule that says that you must do it
That was a very nice guide.
That was ever such a nice guide.
Use ever: This is the best holiday I’ve __________ had.
... ever had
That was ____ a difficult journey that I wanted to turn back.
such
He’s a __________ respectful and forceful negotiator.
both
They walked across the weather-beaten platform toward the __________ car. They wanted to have something to eat.
buffet car
Use comparatives: The train chugged slowly, __________ and __________.
slower and slower
What does it mean: slacken?
to loosen or become less intense
What does it mean: shimmer?
to glow or shine with a flickering light
What does it mean: haunting?
beautiful, but in a sad way and often in a way that cannot be forgotten
MIND: We need to be __________ of the local customs.
minful
Use ever: The view from the cliff was very beautiful.
ever so beautiful
Tranform: The shipwreck was hidden under an constantly shifting reef.
ever-shifting
This town is a(n) always growing hub of culture and tourism.
ever-growing
The __________ you ignore the problem, the worse it gets.
longer
The backpack will definitely __________ in handy.
come
I’ve never seen __________ a haunting beauty.
such
What does it mean: boot?
the space at the back of a car for storage
He isn’t lazy, but he’s more careless.
He’s not so much lazy as careless.
This is the most beautiful sunset I’ve seen.
This is the most beautiful sunset ever.
The city is becoming larger and larger every year.
ever-larger
Add a preposition: I thought he’d pass for a tourist, but he fit ___ with the locals perfectly.
in
Use ever: As always, he forgot his passport again.
As ever
It’s not so much daunting __________ exhausting.
as
Transform: She looked at the sky where birds __________ in the clouds.
wheeled / were wheeling
SURE: We checked on the settlement to __________ everything was okay.
ensure
Use comparatives: If you practice more, you'll become better.
The more you practice, the better you become.
Use ever: It was a very windy day, so we didn’t take a dip.
ever so
It was scary, but more exciting than scary.
It was more exciting than scary.