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Match the words and phrases with their meanings in the box below.

 

 

paragraph numbers

1.

homesick

(3)

2.

practically

(4)

3.

it pains me

(7)

4.

appreciate

(9)

5.

thoughtless

(10)

6.

exercise

(11)

7.

relief

(13)

8.

ghastly

(14)

Almost

it hurts me

terrible

test the strength of

understanding the difficulties

wanting to be home

a welcome change

not very caring

Answer in Brief

Solution

1.

homesick

Wanting to be home

2.

practically

Almost

3.

it pains me

It hurts me

4.

appreciate

Understanding the difficulties

5.

thoughtless

Not very caring

6.

exercise

Test the strength of

7.

relief

A welcome change

8.

ghastly

Terrible

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