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 The (principal, principle) reason for the failure to take action was
poor communication between government departments.

 The (principal, principle) of our school has one main (principal,
principle) I like; he never lies.

19. Exercise: Words often confused, Underline the correct
word

1. On the second day of our trip we went to see the (ruins/wrecks/remnants) of the
ancient city.

2. The (outlook/sight/view) from our hotel window was absolutely
breathtaking.

3. There was a two-hour (postponement / delay/ interruption) to our flight,
so we missed our appointment.

4. He went on a two-day (travel/trip/journey) to Moscow.
5. My travelling (colleague/partner/companion) and I thoroughly enjoyed the journey to

the coast.
6. Would you like to see the travel (leaflets/pamphlets/brochures) I brought home with me?

3) Idioms and fixed phrases

Underline the correct word, then explain the idioms.

1. I lost my nerve/heart in Russia. It's the most beautiful country I've ever
visited.

2. I think travel expands/broadens the mind.
3. Come on, we'll be late if we don't hit/beat the road now.
4. We made\did our way through the old part of the town, up to the castle.

1. Once in a blue moon = rarely
2. Is black and blue = bruised
3. Green fingers = good at gardening
4. As a bit green = inexperienced
5. Little white lie = fib
6. In black and white = clear and simple
7. Out and about = on the move usually outdoors
8. Vanished into thin air = disappear completely
9. Want take no for an answer = insistent
10.Refused to play ball = to not go along with something
11.Hard bargain = make a deal without

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