Exercise 2, p. 38

1. He has nothing to do with their accommodation. 2. I think

the room was damp rather than cold. 3. The girl said she liked

hiking in a way. 4. I can understand her explanation rather than

accept it. 5. If I were you, I wouldn’t have made an appointment

with the lady. 6. The girl was clumsy rather than plain. 7. I have

nothing to do with the papers. 8. He showed a lack of words

with which to express his thanks. 9. I think what the group

needs is some extra help. 10. He is boring rather than amusing.

11. She has nothing to do with the Browns.. 12. Everybody

knows about her lack of wisdom. 13- What she needs/requires is

a good rest. 14. The family’s lack of money (The lack of money in

the family) did not prevent the good-natured March girls from

leading interesting lives. (Despite the lack of funds in the family

the good-natured March girls managed to lead interesting lives.)

15. What I need is for you, Jo, to tell me everything.