Замена частей речи

1. You give me food and drink and I'll tell you how to sail the ship.

2. "Possibly the most frequent criticism we get in letters from the public is about keeping lights burning all night," a senior U.N. official said this week.

3. At the age of eighteen, George earned an honest living.

4. There was universal relief at the safe return of the three U.S. astronauts from their epic voyage to the Moon.

5. Abstentions on, and even votes against, the coming anti-union Bill are certain in the Commons.

6. There were singing and storytelling and jokes and riddles around the fire as well as long conversations about business and politics.

7. She had a quick cigarette to steady her nerves.

8. The beer for lunch made him sleepy.

9. I can't afford foreign holidays.

10. He is an accomplished television performer.

11. That branch of the family had been reckless marriers.

12. Serious-faced James Howden entered the high-ceilinged, beige- carpeted Privy Council chamber.

13. Of course Washington was immediately recognizable because of his white mount and his customary blue and buff.

14. The BBC television comedy series "Yes Minister" has proved to be more than a delight. It has also been an eye-opener.

15. The shops were opening now and the fruitier on the opposite side of the street was putting up his sun-blind in anticipation of a fine day.

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1. Up goes unemployment, up go prices, and down tumbles the Labour vote.

2. Indeed, there has been an increase in the bombing since the Paris meeting started. It is bombs, not U Thant's words which are sabotaging the talks.

3. Ulanova bid more than embellish the art of dance.

4. His audience last night may also have been less than enthusiastic about the Prime Minister's attitude towards Government spending.

5. The sun was shining and the Mediterranean was at its bluest.

6. Hard is the path of sportsmen chosen to represent Britain at the Olympic Games. They have to contend with a Government to mean to finance a team.

7. It was one of London's most famous citizens, Dr. Samuel Johnson, who said: "When a man is tired of London he is tired of life."

8. His chef was as good as any in Paris and you could be sure at his table of having set before you the earliest delicacies of the season.