Collocations in Use – Part 37

.Rewrite each sentence using the word in brackets

(N1. At the beginning the journey was straightforward. (LEG
(N2. I couldn’t afford to travel first class. (STRETCH
(N3. After we arrived at our base camp we felt more cheerful. (BOOSTED
(N4. There will be periods of sunshine in most areas today. (SPELLS
(N5. We broke our journey to Australia in Singapore. (STOPOVER
(N6. Jack has always longed to have adventures. (THIRST
(N7. Grandmother is very cheerful today. (SPIRITS
(N8. The movement of the ship helped me to fall asleep. (LULLED

:Answers

.N1. The first leg of the journey was straightforward
.N2. My budget didn’t stretch to travelling first class I to first-class travel
N3. Arriving at our base camp boosted our spirits. I Our spirits were boosted when we arrived at our base camp
.N4. There will be sunny spells in most areas today
.N5. We had a stopover in Singapore on our way to Australia
.N6. Jack has always had a thirst for adventure
.N7. Grandmother’s spirits are high today
.N8. The movement of the ship lulled me to sleep