Task 119. Focus on the pattern and transform the sentences in accordance with it.

IT’S NO USE + DOING SOMETHING

e.g.: It is useless to invite her to your birthday party. She won’t come. → It is no use inviting her to

your birthday party.

1) It is useless to grow tomatoes in this region. The summer is too short; they won’t ripen.

2) It is useless to ask her for help. She won’t help you.

3) It’s useless to teach her to play the violin. She has no ear for music.

4) It’s useless to teach her foreign languages. She doesn’t have any desire to study them.

5) It’s useless to complain Mrs. Smith about it. She doesn’t believe you.

6) It’s useless to teach Liz to drive a car. She isn’t going to drive a car in the future.

7) It’s useless to read Liz any books. She doesn’t listen to you.

8) It’s useless to go shopping now. Most of the shops don’t work on Sunday.

9) It’s useless to go to the theatre now. The tickets are sold out.

10) It’s useless to go to the library now. It’s closed.

1) Growing tomatoes is not an option in this region as the summer is short.

2) Unfortunately, it is useless to ask her for help, she will not be able to help you.

3) She has no hearing, so teaching her to play the violin is useless.

4) He has no desire to learn foreign languages, so it is useless.

5) Mrs.Smeet doesn't believe you, so don't ask her.

6) Liz won't drive, so don't teach her.

7) Liz isn't listening to you, so don't read her anymore.

8) Most shops are closed on Sundays, so you don't have to go there.

9) We will not get to the theater, because all the tickets are sold out.

10) The library is closed and we will not go there.