Exercise 3. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the word given but do not change it. Use between two and five words, including the word given.

1. Do you mind if I don’t come to work next Monday?

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Do you mind if I ?

Exercise 2.Use the word in capitals at the end of each line to form a word which completes the sentence correctly.

5.   Despite what she said, Mum was shocked when I told her I’d failed the test. (VISION)

Exercise 2.Use the word in capitals at the end of each line to form a word which completes the sentence correctly.

4. General Higgins has devoted his entire life to the army, and most young officers are of him and his achievements. (RESPECT)

Exercise 2.Use the word in capitals at the end of each line to form a word which completes the sentence correctly.

3.   I always thought Ian was a sensible young man, so I was really surprised at the of his views regarding the environment. (MATURE)

Exercise 2.Use the word in capitals at the end of each line to form a word which completes the sentence correctly.

2. It is to leave children playing on the beach without someone watching them. (ADVISE)

Exercise 2.Use the word in capitals at the end of each line to form a word which completes the sentence correctly.

1.  Our travel agent called to let us know that the dates of our trip had changed, but to add that we could get a refund if we didn’t agree with the new dates. (HASTE)

Exercise 1. Choose the word that best completes each sentence.

10. Our car is quite old but in excellent __________ – it’s still very reliable.