Similar meaning
I've been too busy to answer my emails, but I'll do it soon.
I ____ my emails yet, but I'll do it soon. ROUND
I haven't gotten round to answering my emails yet, but I'll do it soon.
mouse
mice
LEND: to get something or to give something?
To GIVE something (borrow is to get something)
A: I will lend you my pen.
B: I can't lend you more money.
The ambulance came within minutes.
It ____ before the ambulance came. MATTER
It was a matter of minutes before the ambulance came.
quiz
quizzes
The box is VERY/TOO heavy.
Which word should I use if the weight is unmanageable.
The box is TOO heavy.
Experts say that things are bound to improve.
Experts say that there is ____ better. DOUBT
Experts say that there is no doubt (that) things will get better.
codex
codices
When students ask to go to the toilet they often use the wrong word. Which is correct?
CAN/MAY I go to the toilet please?
One is about capability and the other about possibility or permission.
MAY I go to the toilet please?
He really wanted to impress the interviewers.
He ____ the interviewers a good impression. DESPERATE
He was desperate to give the interviewers a good impression.
crisis
crises
What is the collective noun for WOLVES?
PACK
It is the same for dogs, hyenas, jackals, coyotes, cards, cigarettes, gum, biscuits, lies, etc.
Because he was injured he couldn't play in the next game.
His ____ in the next game. PREVENTED
His injury prevented him from playing in the next game.
focus
foci
What is the collective noun for SHEEP?
FLOCK
It is the same for birds, chickens, geese, etc.