The results seem to show that women have lower literacy levels than men in most countries. (not 'The results clearly show')
There appears to be a relationship between literacy Level and income. (not 'There is an obvious relationship')
Testimonials don't appear to influence customers. (not 'Testimonials don't influence customers')

Activity 5.9

Reword these sentences using the word in brackets. The first one has been done for you.

1. The new library obviously uses more space for computers and less space for books. [appear]
   Answer: The new library appears to use more space for computers and less space for books.
2. The new airlines clearly caused a drop in airfares. [seem]
   Answer

   The new airlines seem to have caused a drop in airfares.

3. There is a connection between the literacy rate and economic development. [appear]
   Answer

   There appears to be a connection between the literacy rate and economic development.

4. The minimum wage isn't keeping up with the cost of living. [seem]
   Answer

   The minimum wage doesn't seem to be keeping up with the cost of living.

5. The process involves some inefficiency. [appear]
   Answer

   The process appears to involve some inefficiency.

6. Lowering the quality of the product obviously doesn't improve profits. [appear]
   Answer

   Lowering the cost of the product doesn't appear to improve profits.