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.