English Conversation

42 Practice Makes Perfect English Conversation

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EXERCISE

Circle the word or words that best complete each of the following sentences.

1. Always your best.
   a. try to do c. trying on
   b. try doing d. trying out


2. I love these shoes. I’m going to.
   a. try buying them c. try them on
   b. try them out d. try


3. Before you buy any machine you should first.
   a. try buying it c. try it out
   b. try it on d. try it


4. You’re a very good driver! Thanks,.
   a. I try to. c. Try me.
   b. I try. d. I’m trying to.


5. I can’t get my finger to stop bleeding. a bandage on it.
   a. Try to put c. Try on
   b. Try out d. Try putting

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EXERCISE

Match the words or expressions in the first column with those in the second column that

have a similar meaning. Note: There may be more than one match for each expression.

1. What a coincidence. a. before you know it


2. That’s a wise decision. b. Fancy meeting you here.


3. I’ll bet. c. for ages


4. I agree. d. get ahead of yourself


5. speaking of which e. I don’t think so.


6. hopefully f. I have my fingers crossed.


7. count your chickens before they hatch g. Me, neither.


8. soon h. No way!


9. for a long time i. Me, too.


10. I don’t agree. j. That’s a step in the right direction.

k. What a surprise.

l. which reminds me

m. Wow!