Well, it’s time I did some real work, I told myself; I’m out of practice. (a) The ‘real work’ in the extract refers …… (b) The speaker says I’m out of practice’ because _____ (c) The synonym of ‘practice’ is ...

“You look a bit of a wrestler yourself”. I said a little flattery helps in making friends. (a) The speaker was ______ (b) The speaker wanted to be friends with the listener because_____ (c) The antonym of ‘criticism’ in the ...