Exercise 5, p. 85
school(s) - schooling 1. Nursery schools are for those who haven't yet reached (ompulsory school age. 2. Compulsory schooling is divided into a primary and secondary stage. 3. Computers and micro electronics can assist in setting uniform school tests. 4. When does compulsory schooling begin in England? admit - accept 1. Please accept my most affectionate thanks and gratitude for your constant assistance and sincere interest in my every need. 2. According to the Universities' Central Council on Admission the Universities admit/accept significantly more overseas students. 3. To their utter astonishment the picture was accepted for the show. 4. The results of his theoretical investigations were accepted as a valuable contribution. require - demand 1. Teachers require/demand discipline. 2. The teacher demanded that the pupil should stay at school after classes. 3. The strikers demanded a rise. 4. Answer questions that require short answers. anger - temper 1. Her eyes grew steady with anger, like old Jolyon's when his will was crossed. 2. Andrew reddened. But making a great effort, he conquered his anger/temper and his pride. 3. She was determined not to lose her temper. 4. The greatest remedy for anger is delay. decent - discreet (and their derivatives) 1. There was a discreet tap at the door. 2.1 didn't have anything to do with him apart from work. He was always decent to me. 3. I'm not going to let discretion spoil a romantic story. 4.Carrie desperately needed decent clothes. 5. I've been afraid that he and Margaret will do something indiscreet and bring disgrace upon the family.
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