A.1. You have an advantage over me: you know two languages./
You have the advantage of knowing two foreign languages.
2. He/She has been admitted to the institute. 3- He has
won a scholarship to university. 4. There is too much waste in
the house. 5. He/She has gone back on his/her word (has broken
his/her word.) 6. This picture is displayed to advantage.
7. I admit/acknowledge that I’m wrong/I admit/acknowledge
my mistake. 8. Tell me your background. 9. I’m afraid I’ve wasted
the day/the day has been wasted.
B. 1. I think I require extra help. 2. I demand extra help. 3. He
has got/flown into a temper again. 4. He/She is a decent person.
5. He/She displays (signs of) anxiety. 6. The speaker refers to his
notes. 7. He speaks decent English./His English is reasonably
good. 8. This student has an excellent reference from his supervisor
on school practice.