Complete each pair of sentences with the same word.

1. Everyone is revising a lot at the moment. No one wants to _____________ a bad mark in the exam.
I’m not playing basketball tonight. I want to _____________ ahead on my science report.

2. Tim is quite shy. He doesn’t want a job where he has to deal _____________ people all day.
How’s university going? Are you coping _____________ all the extra work?

3. Did you find it easy to _____________ the instructions for this task? I didn’t – I was very confused!
Do you _____________ a map in a new place, or do you prefer to explore without one?

4. If you want to work as a swimming instructor, you need to be physically _____________.
These shoes don’t _____________. I’m going to exchange them for a bigger size.

5. We need people who are quick _____________ learn and can start immediately.
My brother is working really hard. He’s determined _____________ pass his maths exam this year.