1. Make + noun.
In the forum entry in Reading the words make and remake occur frequently.
Hollywood remade a lot of old silent films.
The original film's perfect, so why bother remaking it?
It's an easy way to make a quick buck.
Use the phrases with make to complete the sentences.
3. Make + object + adjective/verb.
Look at the examples.
They took a mediocre film and made it better. (make + object + adjective)
The director made me stand in the rain for three hours. (make + object + verb)
Put the words in order to make more sentences that follow these patterns.
4. Emphasis.
Look at the examples from the forum entry in Reading. The words far, even and still can be used for emphasis.
The acting was far better in the 1933 original. (The acting was much better.)
The remake's even better, though. (The original is good, but the remake is better.)
Though compared to the original it's still disappointing. (The remake has some positive aspects; despite this, it is disappointing.)
Match the two parts to complete more sentences containing far, even and still.
Choose the correct option to complete the sentences from the previous exercise.
For more information about even see the Grammar Reference.
8. Linking words.
Choose the correct word to complete the sentences.
For more information about although, but and however see the Grammar Reference.