16. Nobody expected her to lose, but she did. (against) 17. You must concentrate on your work more. (apply) 18. She will probably be elected. (stands) 19.Though my house was cheaper than Norman’s, it is bigger and more attractive./ Norman’s house may……............................ 20.The house shouldn’t be left unlocked for any reason . ( ACCOUNT )

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`16` Against everyone's expectations, she lost.

`-` Against + one's + N : Trái ngược với kì vọng của ai.

`17` You must apply yourself to your work more.

`-` must + V-inf : phải làm gì.

`-` apply oneself to do sth : tập trung làm gì.

`18` She stands a good chance of being elected.

`-` probably `=` stand a good chance : khả năng cao làm gì.

`19` Norman's house may have been more expensive than mine, but it’s smaller and less attractive.

`-` So sánh hơn tính từ dài.

`@` S1 + be + more + adj-dài + than + S2.

`20` The house shouldn't be left unlocked on any account.

`-` Bị động ''should''.

`=>` S(bị động) shouldn't + be + V3/Vpp + O.