For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, but using the word given. This word must not be altered in any way. Example: Do you mind if I watch you while you paint? OBJECTION Do you .......... you while you paint? Answer: Do you have any objection to my watching you while you paint? 1.) Anne's dedication to her work has always been exemplary. HERSELF Anne .......... the most exemplary way? 2.) The delay is a nuisance, but I'm sure Sam can solve our problems. COME The delay is a nuisance, but I'm sure Sam can .......... to our problems. 3.) Henry was very pleased to be selected for the team. DELIGHT Much .......... for the team. 4.) Yoshi wanted to make sure that everything was as it should be on the big day. LEAVE Yoshi didn't .......... on the big day. 5.) The treasurer called a meeting to discuss the club's finances. PURPOSE The treasurer's .......... to discuss the club's finances. 6.) It may seem strange, but the composer has no formal training in music. LACKS Strange .......... kind of formal training in music. 7.) I've never thought of asking the hotel staff for advice about restaurants. OCCURRED It has .......... the hotel staff for advice about restaurants. 8.) In spite of all my efforts, I couldn't persuade Soraya to come to the concert. HARD No matter .......... I couldn't persuade Soraya to come to the concert. 9.) The police had to let the suspect go because new evidence was produced. LIGHT The police had to let the suspect go .......... evidence produced. 10.) The cost of building materials has gone up a great deal recently. SHARP There has been .......... building materials recently.
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