Exercise 5

ò1. Peter didn’t hear the teacher say there would be a test; he must have had his head in the clouds.
ò2. My grandmother is not old-fashioned at all; actually, she’s quite with it.
ò3. Mary is a little head-strong, so other students don’t get along with her very well.
ò4. Even though Tom’s the most popular boy at school, he’s very down-to-earth.
ò5. The race is this afternoon. I hope I have what it takes to qualify for the finals.
ò6. Peter doesn’t think he’ll be able to get into Harvard, but he is going to give it a shot and apply anyway. ò7. To join the basketball team, you have to try out like everyone else.
ò8. Nancy knows this city like the back of her hand; she can find most places without any trouble.
ò9. Jim always gets butterflies in his stomach before giving a speech.
ò10. Stay away from the manager this morning; he’s seeing red.