Relativity

[Nurses will go on strike because they think their salaries are too low]
Often an absolute measure needs replacing by a relative comment, making comparisons with another, time, place or set of circumstances; e.g.:

"Long-serving nurses are more (or increasingly) likely to strike than the newer recruits, as they have more to lose"

Task 5: Make these statements relative (as opposed to absolute):

a) "I like Chinese tea"

b) "The Democrats werealways likely to vote against Clinton’s impeachment"

c) "House prices are low"

Answers: See Delicacy Notes for suggested improvements in language delicacy.

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