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I think I’m going to try surfing this summer. –Rewrite with GIVE – This summer, I think I’ll …
give surfing a try / give surfing a go
No ___ how many times I read this paragraph, I just can’t understand it!
issue
problem
worry
matter
She looks much younger since she cut her hair. – Rewrite with DEAL – That haircut makes her look …
a good/great deal younger.
He put a lot of effort into writing that book. – Rewrite with DEAL – A … was put into writing that book.
great/good deal of effort
Missing word: Before we leave, ___ sure you have your passport!
make
It’s so hard to find paid work as an actor. – Rewrite with LIVING – It’s so hard to … as an actor.
make a living
Missing word: What does your father ___ for a living?
do
You should all be able to do this exercise without help. – Rewrite with ON – You should all be able to do this exercise …
on your own
The kids are old enough to make their own breakfast in the mornings. – Rewrite with BY – The kids can make breakfast … in the mornings.
by themselves
I don’t really want to go out tonight. – Rewrite with FEEL – I … out tonight.
don’t feel like going
Missing word: I’ll cook, __ long as you clean up!
as/so
Tourists to the area are encouraged, as ___ as they are respectful of the local wildlife.
good
far
long
much
I was surprised how much the city had changed. – Rewrite with TOOK – The way the city had changed really …
took me by surprise
You need to try hard if you want to improve. – Rewrite with MAKE – You need to … if you want to improve.
make an effort
Missing word: I ran into her in the supermarket completely __ chance.
by
I used to want to study accounting, but now I don’t. – Rewrite with MIND – I have … studying accounting.
changed my mind about
