Here is a list of words that can combine to form binomials. Use similarities in sound to join them with and. Look at A on the vocabulary section to check that you have the right word order and meaning. Use the binomials to fill the gaps in the sentences which follow.

1. The receptionist is always so terribly prim and proper ; the whole atmosphere always seems so very formal.
2. I was left and , with no one to help me.
3. The room’s a bit and but you’re welcome to stay as long as you like.
4. She was in a bad temper and was and at everybody.
5. My hosts and me at the best restaurants.
6. That old house in the country has gone to and ; nobody looks after it now.
7. Working hard and being very disciplined is and of training to be a top athlete.