VI. Choose the correct alternative.
1 My train was delayed/cancelled by ten minutes this morning and I missed the start of lessons.
2 I’ll get a single/return ticket because I’m getting a lift back with Julie.
3 The air ticket/fare to Australia is really expensive.
4 I must catch/miss the 5.15 pm bus to get to the concert on time.
5 The ferry/yacht to France was delayed because of bad weather, so we decided to take the train from London to Paris instead.

1. My train was delayed by ten minutes this morning and I missed the start of lessons.

The correct alternative is:
- delayed

Explanation:
When something is delayed, it means that it does not happen or start on time. In this sentence, the train was supposed to arrive at a specific time, but it arrived ten minutes later than expected, causing the person to miss the start of their lessons.

2. I'll get a return ticket because I'm getting a lift back with Julie.

The correct alternative is:
- return ticket

Explanation:
A return ticket is a ticket that allows you to travel to a destination and then back to the original starting point. In this sentence, the person plans to travel with Julie and does not need a one-way ticket since they have a ride back with her.

3. The airfare to Australia is really expensive.

The correct alternative is:
- airfare

Explanation:
Airfare refers to the price or cost of a ticket for air travel. In this sentence, it is stated that the airfare to travel to Australia is very expensive.

4. I must catch the 5.15 pm bus to get to the concert on time.

The correct alternative is:
- catch

Explanation:
To catch a bus means to be able to get on the bus before it leaves. In this sentence, it is important for the person to catch the 5.15 pm bus in order to arrive at the concert on time.

5. The ferry to France was delayed because of bad weather, so we decided to take the train from London to Paris instead.

The correct alternative is:
- ferry

Explanation:
A ferry is a type of boat or ship that carries people, vehicles, or goods across a body of water. In this sentence, it is mentioned that the ferry to France was delayed due to bad weather, so the decision was made to take the train from London to Paris instead.