Question

Replace the italicized words and word combinations with a synonym in an appropriate form. to be startled ● to borrow from ● to manage well enough ● beside ● wouldn’t mind ● to keep body and soul together ● it was all the same to me 1) I went over during the interval and sat down (next) to her. 2) I was earning barely enough money (to make both ends meet). 3) I thought if I cut out coffee for the next two weeks I could (do well enough). 4) I was (struck) when the menu was brought. 5) My guest sighed, “If you insist I (won’t object to) having some asparagus”. 6) It would be terrible to be obliged (to take money from) my guest if I didn’t have enough to pay for the bill. 7) (It made no difference to me now), so I ordered coffee for myself and an ice-cream and coffee for her.

Answer 1

1) I went over during the interval and sat down beside her.
2) I was earning barely enough money to keep body and soul together.
3) I thought if I cut out coffee for the next two weeks I could manage well enough.
4) I was startled when the menu was brought.
5) My guest sighed, “If you insist I wouldn’t mind having some asparagus”.
6) It would be terrible to be obliged to borrow from my guest if I didn’t have enough to pay for the bill.
7) It was all the same to me now, so I ordered coffee for myself and an ice-cream and coffee for her.

Answer 2

1. I went over during the interval and sat down beside her.
2. I was earning barely enough money to keep body and soul together.
3. I thought if I cut out coffee for the next two weeks I could manage well enough.
4. I was startled when the menu was brought.
5. My guest sighed, "If you insist I wouldn't mind having some asparagus."
6. It would be terrible to be obliged to borrow from my guest if I didn't have enough to pay for the bill.
7. It was all the same to me now, so I ordered coffee for myself and an ice-cream and coffee for her.