Look at the pairs of sentences in 1-20 and choose a verb from the box, which can be used with both sentences. In some cases, the meaning of the verb may change slightly. Then use a dictionary to find other objects, which can be used with the verbs.
adapt • adjust • alter • cure • demote • disappear • dissolve • exchange • expand • fade • increase • promote• reduce •renew • renovate • replace • swell • switch • transform • vary
1. We need to_______ these cars so disabled people can drive them.
The country found it hard to_____ . _______ to the new government
2. If the trousers are too tight, take them back to the shop and ask them to_____________ them.
He found it hard to ______________ to living in a tropical country.
3. You must______ the voltage or the system will blow up.
He decided to___________ his appearance by having plastic surgery.
4. Our bills will be less if we_______ from gas to electricity.
They had to_____________ flights at Heathrow Airport.
5. You can't____________ the terms of the contract once it has been signed.
He wants to_______________ his appearance.
6. It will help your digestion if you______ your diet.
Prices of flats __________ from a few thousand to millions of pounds.
7. We need to ____________ our pounds for dollars.
You can usually _____________ goods, which are faulty, if you show the receipt.
8. We have had to__________ our sales force to cope with the extra demand.
Water will _____________ when it is frozen.
9. The price of oil will___________ next year.
Most bosses refuse to ____________ salaries when they are asked.
10. The management decided to ____________ the company and sells the offices.
The sugar___________________ in boiling water.
11. More and more people are moving to cities to______________ the population there.
The wasp sting caused his leg to ____________ up.
12. The market for typewriters will probably____________ completely in the next few years.
The police are baffled by the increasing number of people who ________________ each year.
13. The old contract ran out and we had to____________ it.
Many people argue that it's futile to ____________old hostilities.
14. They have received funds to_____________ the old buildings.
We need to ____________ the central heating as it is old and worn out.
15. The boss offered to ____________ him from salesman to manager.
Our main aim is to ______________ tourism in the country.
16. They wanted to ______________ me from manager to salesperson.
If we ___________ you, you will lose a large part of your salary.
17. If you wash. it too much, the colour will ______________.
We watched the islands ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬____________ away into the distance.
18. The company decided to ________ ,_________ the permanent staff with freelancers.
You must ____________ the books on the shelf when you have finished with them.
19. The doctors were unable to _______________ her illness.
__________________ the meat in salt water for between three and five days.
20. Governments are trying to ____________ pollution.
The best way to save money is to__________________ the number of staff.
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