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Practice: Tightening Words and Phrases Exercise A

Rewrite, where possible, using single-word verbs rather than phrases. For help with this topic, see the section, “How to Tighten Your Writing” in Working With Words, 9e.

Question 2.1

1 of 11
assessed a fine
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Question 2.2

2 of 11
costs the sum of
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Question 2.3

3 of 11
give consideration to
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Question 2.4

4 of 11
make mention of
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Question 2.5

5 of 11
put emphasis on
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Question 2.6

6 of 11
has got to
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Question 2.7

7 of 11
head up
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Question 2.8

8 of 11
gather up
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Question 2.9

9 of 11
hurry up
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Question 2.10

10 of 11
Is situated at
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Question 2.11

11 of 11
makes her home
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