(1) english has hurt me a thousand times, but I still regard it as my first love.
(2) The papers in maths and english are very testing.
(3) Why are Geography, Drama, Art and english in the ascendant?

(1) Late again! What's your excuse this time?
(2) There's no excuse for such behaviour.
(3) His excuse for forgetting her birthday was that he had lost his diary.

(1) She greeted him civilly but with no sign of affection.
(2) a civil marriage ceremony
(3) a civil court

(1) june always rhymes with moon in old love songs.
(2) Exports in june rose 1.5% to a record $30.91 billion.
(3) In june 1942, the British 8th Army was in full retreat.

(1) preparation for the party started early.
(2) food preparation
(3) Careful preparation for the exam is essential.

(1) They are unwilling to invest any more money in the project.
(2) She was unable, or unwilling, to give me any further details.
(3) an unwilling hero

(1) Mary loves her grandchildren.
(2) Ask the clerk in payroll to show you pictures of her new grandchild.
(3) We could steal a grandchild or two and go on a real cruise with you.

(1) to fill a car up with petrol
(2) to run out of petrol
(3) the petrol tank of a car

(1) Can you understand French?
(2) Do you understand the instructions?
(3) She didn't understand the form she was signing.

(1) ...the debut single from the new five-piece fronted by singer Melissa Heathcoate.
(2) Officers will crack down on lunatic motorists who speed or drive too close to the car in front...
(3) 'What's with this guy?' demanded an American voice in the row in front.

(1) The Democrats will probably lose control of Congress.
(2) A military junta took control of the country .
(3) The city is in the control of enemy forces.

(1) to raise/cut taxes
(2) tax increases/cuts
(3) changes in tax rates

(1) a town on the south coast of England
(2) islands off the west coast of Ireland
(3) a trip to the coast

(1) malt/wine vinegar
(2) onions pickled in vinegar
(3) The vinegar packs a punch, you only need a little bit.

(1) I asked him his name, but he didn't respond.
(2) She never responded to my letter.
(3) ‘I'm not sure, ’ she responded.

(1) tasteless soup
(2) tasteless jokes
(3) ...a flat crammed with spectacularly tasteless objets d'art.

(1) Your opinion will not affect my decision.
(2) The south of the country was worst affected by the drought.
(3) The condition affects one in five women.

(1) I could feel anger boiling up inside me.
(2) (British English) Bring the soup to the boil , then allow it to simmer for five minutes.
(3) (North Amercian English) Bring the soup to a boil .

(1) There are several different hunts in the area.
(2) a hunt meeting
(3) a tiger hunt

(1) Don't you know it's rude to whisper?
(2) What are you two whispering about?
(3) ‘Can you meet me tonight? ’ he whispered.

(1) a needle and thread
(2) the eye (= hole) of a needle
(3) knitting needles

(1) It is about 76 kilos in weight .
(2) Bananas are sold by weight.
(3) In the wild, this fish can reach a weight of 5lbs.

(1) snow was falling heavily.
(2) We had snow in May this year.
(3) The snow was beginning to melt.

(1) The price of grapes had shot up to 32 francs a kilo.
(2) The purpose was to halt the rise in the exchange rate of the Swiss franc.
(3) He proposes electing franc to appoint a director.

(1) Smoking can increase the risk of developing heart disease.
(2) Patients should be made aware of the risks involved with this treatment.
(3) There is still a risk that the whole deal will fall through.

(1) I recall: Which classmate have these initial consonant following in being surnamed?
(2) He made a profession of friendship to his classmate Mary.
(3) The boy standing there a classmate of mine.

(1) a colour/laser printer
(2) The manuscript had already been sent off to the printers.
(3) On the OpenOffice . org – Print dialog, look at the printer warnings section near the bottom.

(1) You're probably right.
(2) It'll probably be OK.
(3) It was the best known and probably the most popular of her songs.

(1) I work out at the gym most days.
(2) I just joined a gym.
(3) gym shoes

(1) physically/mentally disabled
(2) severely disabled
(3) He was born disabled.

(1) a substantial contribution
(2) All contributions will be gratefully received.
(3) valuable contributions towards the upkeep of the cathedral

(1) I'm sorry, I've forgotten your name. Can you remind me?
(2) That (= what you have just said, done, etc.) reminds me , I must get some cash.
(3) ‘You need to finish that essay. ’ ‘ Don't remind me (= I don't want to think about it) . ’

(1) (literary)The very name of the enemy struck terror into their hearts.
(2) a feeling of sheer/pure terror
(3) Her eyes were wild with terror.

(1) a rowing/sailing boat
(2) a fishing boat
(3) You can take a boat trip along the coast.

(1) a valid passport
(2) a bus pass valid for 1 month
(3) They have a valid claim to compensation.

(1) to wear a shirt and tie
(2) a short-sleeved shirt
(3) a football shirt

(1) I'm sorry that your husband lost his job.
(2) We're sorry to hear that your father's in hospital again.
(3) No one is sorrier than I am about what happened.

(1) Fish are abundant in the lake.
(2) We have abundant evidence to prove his guilt.
(3) Birds are abundant in the tall vegetation.

(1) pots and pans
(2) a pot of jam
(3) a yogurt pot

(1) The weather is very changeable at this time of year.
(2) The forecast is for changeable weather.
(3) Its characters are clever, creative and changeable.