1 Match the pairs of words on the left to their definitions or uses on the right.
1. Especially a. For a purpose
2. Specially b. Particularly
1. Farther a. More distant physically
2. Further b. More distant metaphorically
1. Older a. used to refer to persons.
2. Elder b. used to refer to both persons and things.
1. Altogether a. Completely, in total.
2. All together b. All in one place.
1. Beside a. In addition to
2. Besides b. Next to
2 Complete the following sentences with the words from exercise 1.
a. …………………………………..information is available from our website.
b. All the children enjoyed the game,…………………………..the girls.
c. I bought this suit……………………………………for my job interview.
d. The bill comes to 100 pounds……………………………………… .
e. I can run…………………………………….than you.
f. We like to eat………………………………………….in my family.
g. My dog likes to sleep……………………………………my bed.
h. Her ………………………………………..sister is a lawyer.
i. Do you play any other sports………………………………..football and basketball?
j. The house I live in now is……………………………….than my parents’. It was built at the beginning of the 20th century.
KEY
1.
especially – particularly specially – for a purpose
farther – more distant physically further – more distant metaphorically
older - used to refer to both persons and things elder – used to refer to persons
altogether – completely, in total all together – all in one place
beside – next to besides – in addition to
2.
a. further
b. especially
c. specially
d. altogether
e. farther
f. all together
g. beside
h. elder
i. besides
j. older
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