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To solve the problem, we'll replace the underlined words with suitable ones that have the same meaning in the context.
"refused it" - The word "refused" means to decline or not accept.
- Original: I made him a good offer but he refused it.
- Replacement: I made him a good offer but he turned it down.
"to get" - Means to obtain or fetch.
- Original: Could you go to get your coat for you?
- Replacement: Could you go and fetch your coat for you?
"will start" - To begin or commence.
- Original: [announcement] The film will start in five minutes.
- Replacement: [announcement] The film will begin in five minutes.
"leave my clothes" - To place or put them somewhere.
- Original: Where can I leave my clothes?
- Replacement: Where can I put my clothes?
"if you buy" - To make a purchase; acquisition upon buying.
- Original: There is a discount if you buy a certain quantity.
- Replacement: There is a discount when you purchase a certain quantity.
"unexpectedly" - Means without warning or suddenly.
- Original: His parents arrived unexpectedly.
- Replacement: His parents arrived suddenly.
"look after" - Means to take care of or oversee.
- Original: Could you look after my suitcase for a minute while I get a coffee?
- Replacement: Could you watch my suitcase for a minute while I get a coffee?
Complete the sentences based on context:
"out of the blue" - Means unexpectedly or without warning.
- Original: My brother arrived out of the blue.
"Yes, sir, but I have no idea" - "Yes" indicates affirmation, "but" introduces a contrast or lack of understanding.
- Original: Do you understand? - Yes sir, but I have no idea.
"Do you get some of that organic" - Asking if someone buys or consumes organic produce.
- Original: Could you get some of that organic produce?
"quite common" - Means very frequent or usual.
- Original: To keep an eye on something is quite common in English.
"a fortune" - A large amount of money.
- Original: I offered him a lot of money, but he still demanded a fortune.
"of green" - Describing a characteristic color; it's not strong.
- Original: The walls are of green, but it’s not a strong colour, it’s quite pale.
