Примерные ответы к упражнению № 1 (такие ответы давали носители английского языка)

1. black and white – grey (gray)
2. large and small – medium
3. up and down – middle, horizon
4. left and right – center
5. fast and slow – medium, moderate
6. easy and hard – moderate
7. young and old – middle aged
8. loud and quiet – moderate
9. good and bad – middle-of-the-road
10. near and far – middle
11. happy and sad – content, neutral

Примерные ответы к упражнению № 2

Change the adjectives in the following phrases so as to avoid absolute judgments:

1. stupid thoughts – curious thoughts
2. an idiotic smile — a silly smile
3. a furious woman – an annoyed / irritated woman
4. disgusting food – unappetizing food
5. a stubborn child – a persistent child
6. a stinky place – a malodorous  (malodourous) / unpleasant-smelling / ill-smelling place
7. an ugly man – an unattractive man
8. a brash remark – a tactless remark
9. a cheeky girl – a bold girl
10. foolish people – unintelligent people

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