English Verb and Noun Phrase Transformations

A collection of practice flashcards for converting common verbs into their equivalent noun phrase constructions as found in the lecture notes.

What is the noun phrase equivalent for 'kiss sb'?

give sb a kiss

What is the noun phrase equivalent for 'warn sb about/of sth'?

give/issue a warning to sb about/of sth

What is the noun phrase equivalent for 'try/attempt to do sth'?

make an effort/an attempt to do sth

What is the noun phrase equivalent for 'meet sb'?

have/hold a meeting with sb

What is the noun phrase equivalent for 'succeed in doing sth'?

achieve success/be successful in doing sth

What is the noun phrase equivalent for 'use sth'?

make use of sth

What is the noun phrase equivalent for 'be used'?

be in use

What is the noun phrase equivalent for 'rest'?

have/take a rest

What is the noun phrase equivalent for 'bathe'?

have/take a bath

What is the noun phrase equivalent for 'examine sth'?

conduct/carry out an examination of sth

What is the noun phrase equivalent for 'agree with sb/sth'?

be in agreement with sb/sth

What is the noun phrase equivalent for 'disagree with sb/sth'?

be in disagreement with sb/sth

What is the noun phrase equivalent for 'contact sb'?

make contact with sb / be in contact with sb

What is the noun phrase equivalent for 'exchange sth'?

have/make an exchange of sth

What is the noun phrase equivalent for 'argue with sb'?

have an argument with sb