Read and write
Last night I curled up with a novel and had a _____________.
Last night I curled up with a novel and had a good read.
He needs glasses because he _____________ and can’t read small print.
He needs glasses because he has poor vision and can’t read small print.
You should not open the door to strangers at night on any account.
On no account should you open the door to strangers at night.
If you want to become a better writer, it's important to _____________ across different genres.
If you want to become a better writer, it's important to read widely across different genres.
The teacher didn’t say anything, but she _____________ when she saw the mess in the classroom.
The teacher didn’t say anything, but she gave an angry look when she saw the mess in the classroom.
She not only finished the project on time, but also delivered an excellent presentation.
Not only did she finish the project on time, but she also delivered an excellent presentation.
Can you explain the instructions _____________ so everyone can understand?
Can you explain the instructions in plain language so everyone can understand?
The little bird was _____________ among the thick branches.
The little bird was hidden from view among the thick branches.
He didn’t speak to her again until she apologized.
Not until she apologized did he speak to her again.
As a child, Emma was a _____________ and spent most of her weekends at the library.
As a child, Emma was a voracious reader and spent most of her weekends at the library.
The stars were so bright they were _____________ despite the city lights.
The stars were so bright they were visible to the naked eye despite the city lights.
As soon as they arrived it started raining.
No sooner had they arrived than it started raining.