(1) ‘Coffee or tea? ’ ‘I'd prefer tea, thanks. ’
(2) I much prefer jazz to rock music.
(3) I would prefer it if you didn't tell anyone.

(1) a research laboratory
(2) laboratory experiments/tests
(3) Our laboratory is also well equipped with scientific apparatus, physical and chemical.

(1) The news of my promotion came as a shock .
(2) He's still in a state of shock .
(3) I got a terrible shock the other day.

(1) Take whatever action is needed.
(2) Do whatever you like.
(3) whatever decision he made I would support it.

(1) Be careful crossing the main road .
(2) the main course (= of a meal)
(3) We have our main meal at lunchtime.

(1) fried fish
(2) the smell of bacon frying
(3) You'll fry on the beach if you're not careful.

(1) a wildlife/fashion/portrait photographer
(2) ...a group of TV cameramen and press photographers.
(3) ...a keen amateur photographer with a special interest in natural history subjects.

(1) They eat mainly fruit and nuts.
(2) ‘Where do you export to? ’ ‘France, mainly. ’
(3) The population almost doubles in summer, mainly because of the jazz festival.

(1) He gave an exclamation of surprise.
(2) Sue gave an exclamation as we got a clear sight of the house.
(3) There was a passionate exclamation from Mrs. Shelby, but Aunt Chloe said nothing.

(1) a tasty meal
(2) something tasty to eat
(3) Try this tasty dish for supper with a crispy salad...

(1) aerial/satellite photographs
(2) colour photographs
(3) Please enclose a recent passport-sized photograph of yourself.

(1) honest to God, Mary, I'm not joking.
(2) I didn't mean it, honest!
(3) It's quite a struggle to make an honest living .

(1) The ship sank to the bottom of the sea.
(2) The sink was full of dirty dishes.
(3) ...the kitchen sink.

(1) Cook over a gentle heat.
(2) We went for a gentle stroll.
(3) a little gentle exercise

(1) A name is never repeated in a tag question.
(2) He adds a tag question to his statement to make the listener talk.
(3) The English tag question is an independent grammar unit with the interrogative surface structure.

(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) a French/chemistry, etc. course
(2) to take/do a course in art and design
(3) to go on a management training course

(1) a piece/length of string
(2) He wrapped the package in brown paper and tied it with string.
(3) The key is hanging on a string by the door.

(1) Why do you dislike him so much?
(2) He disliked it when she behaved badly in front of his mother.
(3) I dislike being away from my family.

(1) colour/flash/aerial, etc. photography
(2) fashion photography by David Burn
(3) Her hobbies include hiking and photography.

(1) The cat was washing itself.
(2) Does the VCR turn itself off?
(3) The company has got itself into difficulties.

(1) to feel/have/show/express (an) interest in sth
(2) Do your parents take an interest in your friends?
(3) By that time I had lost (all) interest in the idea.

(1) It is expected that the report will suggest some major reforms.
(2) to expect a visit/call/letter from sb
(3) Are you expecting visitors?

(1) Take my advice and stay away from him!
(2) The doctor told him to stay away from such foods and drinks.
(3) The doctor told him to stay away from fat food.

(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) to be honest, he is too aggressive.
(2) I believe him to be honest.
(3) I wanted to be honest and come out in the open about the pregnancy and marriage.

(1) They priced the garments before putting them on display.
(2) A new kind of car was on display in the shop.
(3) The birds were put on display at the zoological society.

(1) a cup of hot sweet tea
(2) sweet food
(3) I had a craving for something sweet.

(1) Is she a vegetarian?
(2) Are you vegetarian?
(3) a vegetarian diet (= with no meat or fish in it)

(1) nervous energy (= energy produced by feeling nervous)
(2) She put all her energies into her work.
(3) creative/destructive energies

(1) cancer research
(2) Violence is a cancer in our society.
(3) to become cancerous

(1) May I suggest a white wine with this dish, Sir?
(2) A solution immediately suggested itself to me (= I immediately thought of a solution) .
(3) I suggest (that) we go out to eat.

(1) He put name tags on all his shirts.
(2) a gift tag (= tied to a present)
(3) The police use electronic tags to monitor the whereabouts of young offenders on probation.

(1) How many goals has he missed this season?
(2) The bullet missed her by about six inches.
(3) She threw a plate at him and only narrowly missed .

(1) a golf pro
(2) a young boxer who's just turned pro
(3) He handled the situation like an old pro (= sb who has a lot of experience) .

(1) The show was good entertainment value .
(2) a budget for the entertainment of clients
(3) radio, television and other forms of entertainment

(1) That will be bad for your health.
(2) A passion for cooking does not necessarily have to be bad for your waistline.
(3) Dieting can be bad for you, not least because it is a cause of stress.

(1) a business suit
(2) a pinstripe suit
(3) a two-/three-piece suit (= of two/three pieces of clothing)

(1) to put sth on temporary/permanent display
(2) The exhibition gives local artists an opportunity to display their work.
(3) She displayed her bruises for all to see.