Lawrence opined that they had to make a show of doing something. 
Lawrence said they had to act like they were doing something.
They wouldn't even have to put on a show of doing it.
Workers are painting steps in front of an office building.
The fountain is 500 years old.
No practice for vocational education.
I don't believe they would be very amusing.
the birds eat pigs
Six staff were directors at legal services.