Complete the 12 sentences below. Choose the best answer for each one.
1In a quick message to a friend, write, “The train strike made getting home a bit of ............... yesterday.”
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In a casual message to a friend, "a bit of a pain" is the natural informal version of "a bit of an inconvenience."
2In a relaxed team chat, say, “Let’s ............... the meeting at ten if everyone’s ready.”
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For a relaxed team chat, "kick off" is the informal way to say "commence."
3Texting your cousin, write, “Could you ............... with the move on Saturday?”
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In a casual favour request, "help out" is more informal than "assist."
4In a note to your housemates, write, “I’ll grab some ............... before the film starts.”
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In a casual note to housemates, "snacks" is the informal choice, not the formal "refreshments."
5Talking to a classmate, say, “Can you ............... why the app keeps crashing?”
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In everyday speech, "explain" is the simpler informal equivalent of "provide an explanation."
6At a family barbecue, say, “Don’t worry, the table is big ............... for everyone.”
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For a casual comment, "enough" is the informal everyday equivalent of "sufficient."
7Chatting after work, say, “I might ............... a second-hand bike this weekend.”
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In a casual conversation, "buy" is the natural informal version of "purchase."
8In an informal update to a colleague, write, “I’ve got a headache, ............... I’m staying home today.”
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In an informal update to a colleague, "so" is the natural everyday connector for the result.
9Telling a friend about a faulty charger, say, “I’m going to ............... a refund tomorrow.”
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When speaking casually to a friend, "ask for" is more informal than "request."
10Giving your brother advice, say, “You should ............... to Maya before dinner.”
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In a casual conversation, "say sorry" is the informal equivalent of "apologise."
11In a group chat about bad weather, write, “Maybe we should ............... the trip until next weekend.”
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In casual planning, "put off" is the informal way to say "postpone."
12Messaging a friend about the concert, write, “Can you send me the ............... when you get a minute?”
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In a casual message, "info" is the informal short form of "information."
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Answers
- In a quick message to a friend, write, “The train strike made getting home a bit of a pain yesterday.”
- In a relaxed team chat, say, “Let’s kick off the meeting at ten if everyone’s ready.”
- Texting your cousin, write, “Could you help out with the move on Saturday?”
- In a note to your housemates, write, “I’ll grab some snacks before the film starts.”
- Talking to a classmate, say, “Can you explain why the app keeps crashing?”
- At a family barbecue, say, “Don’t worry, the table is big enough for everyone.”
- Chatting after work, say, “I might buy a second-hand bike this weekend.”
- In an informal update to a colleague, write, “I’ve got a headache, so I’m staying home today.”
- Telling a friend about a faulty charger, say, “I’m going to ask for a refund tomorrow.”
- Giving your brother advice, say, “You should say sorry to Maya before dinner.”
- In a group chat about bad weather, write, “Maybe we should put off the trip until next weekend.”
- Messaging a friend about the concert, write, “Can you send me the info when you get a minute?”