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Exercise 2. Topic vocabulary in contrast. Choose the correct word.
1) These days, many parents find it difficult to assist / support a large family.
2) Forgetting to thank us for dinner is usual / typical of George.
3) My grandma doesn't have any close / near family her own age left.
4) In ancient / old times, people had a very different view of the world.
5) Who was to blame / fault for the argument?
6) Don't you know it's kind / polite to close your mouth when you are eating?
7) Nathan's parents were very enjoyed / pleased when they saw him in the school play.
8) I have a very good connection / relationship with my mother.

Exercise 4. Phrasal verbs. Write a phrasal verb in the correct form to replace the words in italics. And any other words you need.
1) The doctor said that the old woman had died ________ peacefully in her sleep.
2) I always support ________ my brother when he gets into trouble.
3) Tony seems to have really fallen in love with ________ Vanessa.
4) Mark is such a bully and treats badly ________ the younger boys at school.
5) I was surprised ________ when Michaela said I'd hurt her feelings.
6) Richard finally met the woman of his dreams and got married and started to live quietly ________ in Australia.
7) I saw Mrs Khan in the centre of town and she asked for news about ________ you.

Answer 1

2
1 support
2 typical
3 close
4 ancient
5 blame
6 polite
7 pleased
8 relationship

4
1 had passed away
2 stand up for
3 fallen for
4 picks on
5 was taken aback
6 settled down
7 asked after