Exercise 3. Replace the underlined words and phrases with more informal words or phrases. 1. (I'm sure) your parents are pleased? (I bet)
2. I'd love to come, but the (problem) is, my mother wants us to go and see her.
3. I watched that new series on TV last night. It was (absolutely terrible.)
4. What are you (doing) this weekend?
5. I really want) something to drink.
6. None of them can (come) on Monday.
7.Jamie is a (friend) of mine.
8. We go there (often).
9. You can leave (all those books, files and papers) on the desk.
10. We should be able to get (approximately 40) on the coach.