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The key answer of exercise 6

The key to exercise solutions in chapter 3E - American English for the textbook Solutions Upper-Intermediate - Workbook with authors Tim Falla and Paul A. Davies from Oxford University Press

Question

Rewrite the American English sentences in British English using the correct vocabulary and spelling. Use a dictionary to help you.

Answer

  1. It’s an offence to smoke on the underground.
  2. I bought this great / fantastic / marvellous, etc. handbag for my friend’s birthday.
  3. It seems tonight’s film has been cancelled.
  4. Can you get me a litre of water from the tap, please?
  5. There’s a strange odour from the car – I hope the petrol isn’t leaking.
  6. Sorry, I hadn’t realised you were waiting in the queue.