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Answer for exercise 3

The solution for exercise 3 in chapter 5.4 - Use of English of Focus 5 (2nd edition) - Student's Book by Sue Kay, Vaughan Jones, Monica Berlis, Heather Jones and Daniel Brawshaw

Question

Look at the phrases in the box and find their synonyms in the LANGUAGE FOCUS. Then write example sentences with three of the phrases and ask your partner to transform them using the synonymous phrase.

Answer

  • by accident = by chance
  • in vain = to no avail
  • in the wrong = at fault
  • by means of = by virtue of
  • at a loss = at sea
  • to some extent = to a certain degree
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