Effect’ Verbs

Rewrite the sentences about supermarkets below, beginning with the words given. Use an appropriate verb from the list for each answer.
encourage enable allow make it easier
discourage save force make it more difficult

1. People tend to buy more in supermarkets because of the open display.
The open display encourages people to buy more.

2. People can also steal things more easily because of the open display.
The open display makes it easier for people to steal things.

3. There’s wide range of goods, so you can do all your shopping in one place.
The wide range of goods enables you to do all your shopping in one place.

4. Some supermarkets use cameras, so that people are less likely to steal things.
The use of cameras discourages people from stealing things.

5. Most supermarkets have a car park next door, so customers don’t have to carry their shopping a long way.
Having a car park next door saves the customer from carrying their shopping a long way.

6. Supermarkets buy in bulk, so they can sell things at cut prices.
Buying in bulk allows super market to sell things at cut prices.

7. Because supermarkets sell things at cut prices, smaller shops have to lower their prices too.
The cut prices in supermarkets forces smaller shops to lower their prices too.

8. Because of the competition from supermarkets, it’s harder for smaller shops to stay in business.
The competition from supermarkets makes it more difficult for smaller shops to stay in business.

Positive and Negative Advice:

Complete the following sentences with: (a) there’s no point/it’s not worth (b) might as well.

1. Since they don’t appreciate good food anyway
a. there’s no point in cooking them anything special.
b. you might as well 1 heat up something out of a tin.

2. If the theater never fills up anyway
a. There is no point in booking the ticket in advance
b. You might as well buy a ticket in counter itself.

3. Since you’re only going to read the book once
a. it’s not worth in buying that book/it
b. You might as well take my book.

4. If they’re going to televise the match live
a. There is no point in going to stadium.
b. You might as well watch in TV.

5. Since everyone else will be wearing jeans
a. There is no point in wearing cotton suit.
b. You might as well take a paint of jean.

6. If you’re sure the police will find you anyway
a. There is no point in hiding in longer.
b. You might as well (go to him directly.) surrender yourself.