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- Exam: FCE
- Course:
SUPPORT DOCUMENTS - CONCEPTS: AFFORD.
Instructions
Complete the sentences by dragging and dropping, or typing the correct word, or its corresponding letter, into the answer box.
Once all the sentences have been completed, click on CHECK to identify mistakes.
If the word chosen is correct, it will show in green.
If the word chosen is not correct, it will show in red, and when that happens, try another word and press the CHECK button again until all the answers show in green.
AFFORD
Theory:
The word AFFORD is widely used in English. It means that you are financially in a position to do something.
Example:
I can AFFORD to buy that jacket. (This means buying that jacket will not give me a problem financially.)
Having the money doesn't always mean you can Afford something.
Example:
I have 100€ in my pocket.
Going to the restaurant will cost 20€. (so maybe I can afford it.)
But I have to pay my brother 95€.
So, although I have the money, I CAN'T AFFORD to go to the restaurant.
AFFORD is also used for situations which do not involve money.
Example:
That singer is really good.
You CAN'T AFFORD to miss his performance. (meaning you MUST see it.)
The meeting is very important.
I CAN'T AFFORD to be late.
So, CAN'T AFFORD TO means MUST NOT.
Exercises:
This bag costs 75€. It is too expensive for me.I (1) to buy it.
My monthly salary is 2000€. My rent would be 400€. I can easily (2) to live here.
This is my last chance. I (3) to make a mistake.
Typical FCE Transformations:
(You have to type your answer in the answer box.)
If you have enough money for the fare, why don't you travel first class?.AFFORD
If you (4) it, why not travel first class.
That shirt is too expensive for me to buy.
AFFORD
I can't (5) expensive shirt. (see SO and SUCH)
Possible answers:
- A) afford
- B) can't afford