English Conversation

100 Practice Makes Perfect English Conversation

9 · 3

EXERCISE

Circle the word or expression that best completes each of the following sentences.

1. Our mayor is an excellent politician. , he’s not exactly a good
   administrator.
   a. Just think b. No way c. On the other hand


2. I’ll probably take his course. , I’ve heard he’s a hard grader.
   a. Still b. Just think c. No way


3. It’s great to have a holiday. , otherwise we’d be at the office right
   now.
   a. Just think b. No way c. Still


4. I’m exhausted. I’ll probably as soon as I get home.
   a. hit the sack b. pack light c. reach a happy medium


5. I’m going to ask the teacher to give me an A in this course.!
   a. Still b. Just think c. Good luck with that

9 · 4

EXERCISE

Fill in each blank with an appropriate word or expression that is explained in this chapter.

1. There aren’t very many jobs available. , I’m going to keep looking.


2. He’s seventy-five, so he gets a discount.


3. We’re so bored. It seems like every day we do.


4. Maybe if I got a job , I could pick up another language.


5. There will be new students next year.


6. I heard the class is going to be the biggest one ever.


7. You have a lot of airport changes on this trip. You really should.


8. She’s staying at home tonight to some reading.


9. I tried to pay for the dinner, but he insisted on it.


10. He wants an apartment, and she wants a house. They could by
    buying a townhouse.