Find out and correct the 10 mistakes in the following passage. Although party invitations no longer frightened to me, I found myself making carefully preparations for this particularly party. I got a haircut, laid out my best suit, selected a special shirt, a colourful tie, and cuff-links. I had recently went on a diet, but because I didn't want I looked too thin, I discontinued it. What should I bring to my hosts? Flowers? wine? What kind of the wine? Port? Sherry? Or possibly even champagne? Meeting new people was still a major undertaking. It was schedule for this Saturday and I decided to take a cab to the suburb where it was being hold. It was early autumn and the weather was mild, but that morning it turned cold and rainy, and as I listened to the steam hissing in my radiator, it already fell like midwinter. From my newspaper, I learned that a hurricane which had already struck another state was in its way to New York, though it might veer out to sea. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. 1. I would love to learn different languages. keen → I ____________________________ different languages. 2. I'm sorry I was late for the meeting. apology → Please ____________________________ late for the meeting. 3. “You borrowed my watch, didn't you?” Tom's sister said. accused → Tom's sister ____________________________ her watch. 4. Most people hope they will have enough money to buy a house or a flat. afford → Most people hope they ____________________________ to buy a house or a flat. 5. I wish I had not lied to my parents. truth → If only ____________________________ to my parents.

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