Underline the most suitable word or phrase.
a)I haven't got enough money, I'm afraid. Could you borrow/lend me some?
b)This car is too expensive. We can't afford/pay it.
c)There's a small flat to hire/let in Bridge Street.
d)How much do you earn/gain in your new job?
e)She's a good dentist, but she doesn't charge/spend too much.
f)I bought this coat in the sales. It was decreased/reduced a lot.
g)Jack made his fortune/treasure buying and selling property.
h)How much do you reckon/value that house would cost?
2Replace each word or phrase in italics with a word or phrase from the box which has the opposite meaning.
a) |
I was surprised by how mean |
Charles was. ..generous.... |
b) Janet says that she is very hard up at the moment |
c) |
Last year their business |
made a huge loss. |
d)I'd like to pay in £100 please
e)Most people in the city live in great prosperity
f)The manager insisted that I paid by cheque
g)Jean was able to make only one sale during the morning
h)The old painting I found in the loft turned out to be valuable
3 Complete each sentence with a word from the box. Use each word once only.
a) |
The old couple had only a small |
pension..... |
to live on. |
b) |
My uncle Sam acquired his considerable |
selling cars. |
c)David never carries cash with him and pays for everything by
d)I wouldn't have been able to buy my boat without a bank
e)The shop won't change any goods without the original
f)Keith didn't like the waiter so he didn't leave a
g) |
The house is not in very good condition so the |
is low. |
h) |
We keep all our money and valuables in this |
in the floor. |