Use your knowledge of other basic English words to help you work out the meanings
of the underlined words and expressions. Rewrite them using simpler words or
explanations for the underlined words and phrases.
- It says on the can that this drink is sugar-free. this drink doesn't contain sugar
- I find Caitlin a very warm-hearted person.
- I’ve been up to my eyes in work ever since I got back from holiday.
- We walked down a tree-lined street towards the station.
- The little boys were fascinated by the cement-mixer.
- More and more shops now have their own special store cards and offer you a discount if you use one of them.
Possible Answer
- I find Caitlin a very kind person.
- I’ve been terribly busy with work ever since I got back from holiday.
- We walked down a street with trees along both sides of it towards the station.
- The little boys were fascinated by the machine used for mixing cement.
- More and more shops now have their own special credit cards that can only be used in one specific chain of shops and offer you a discount if you use one of them.
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