1. It was a silly rather than a witty remark. 2. The officer is
stubborn rather than stupid. 3. The family suffered for lack of
money. 4. If 1 were invited to the concert, I would dress in my very
best (I would dress appropriately for the occasion). 5. What you
need is courage. 6. The article has nothing to do with art. 7. She is
known for her complete lack oftaste. 8. What you need is to go
and see for yourself. 9. She is an experienced secretary rather
than a good office manager. 10. Your remark has nothing to do
with the problem under discussion. 11. She should be interested
in tennis rather than volleyball. 12. He spoke ungraciously rather
than amiably. 13. She is poor and always feels a lack o f
money/funds. 14. If Pete had many friends, he wouldn't say that
he was lonely. 15. What he needs is discretion. 16. My low spirits
have nothing to do with Adam’s arrival. 17. I liked Maurice in
away until I got to know him. 18. The children were noisy for
lack ofdiscipline. 19. I f he said this dress was tasteless, I would say
he was right.