What caused the explosion? | What was the cause of the explosion? | |
We're trying to solve the problem. | We're trying to find a solution to the problem. | |
Sue gets on well with her brother. | Sue has a good relationship with her brother. | |
Prices have gone up a lot. | There has been a big increase in prices. | |
I don't know how to answer your question. | I can't think of an answer to your question. | |
I don't think that a new road is necessary. | I don't think there is any need for a new road. | |
The number of people without jobs fell last month. | Last month there was a fall in the number of people without job. | |
Nobody wants to buy shoes like these any more. | There is no demand for shoes like these any more. | |
In what way is your job different from mine? | What is the difference between your job and mine? | |
There were lots of tourists in the city centre. | The city centre was crowded with tourists. | |
There was a lot of furniture in the room. | The room was full of furnitures. | |
I don't like sport very much. | I'm not very keen on sport. | |
We haven't got enough time. | We're a bit short of time. | |
I'm not a very good tennis player. | I'm not very good at playing tennis. | |
Catherine's husband is Russian. | Catherine is married to Russian. | |
I don't trust Robert. | I'm suspicious of Robert. | |
My problem is not the same as yours. | My problem is different from yours. | |
I went out in the cold without a coat. | That was silly of you. | |
Sue offered to drive me to the airport. | That was nice of her. | |