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‘Did you remember to pack the suncream?’ ‘Oh, no, I haven’t remembered / didn’t.’

didn’t

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others seem to know barely more than I do.

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The former tend to be cheaper, but the latter gives you more flexibility.

‘Shall we take the train or the bus?’ ‘Well, the former / the latter would be quicker – the bus is so slow.’

the former

We followed the serpentine (way/course) of the river.

We followed the serpentine course of the river.

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I’ve got one on my phone.

It was an awkward (ascent/descent), but we reached the top eventually.

It was an awkward descent, but we reached the top eventually.

I love travelling by train, but my boyfriend doesn’t love / doesn’t.

doesn’t

In some travel books, the writer focuses on a particular country or culture. In others / the latter, the focus is more on the journey.

others

We went on a cycling holiday this year. It was a great trip, but not a relaxing trip / one.

one

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but the other one doesn’t

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visiting museums, but Daniel doesn’t

‘She looked very pleased when she arrived.’ ‘Yes, I think she was very happy / tired to finally arrive after such a long journey.’

happy

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but if he does, they might think he’s being impatient.

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but to do so, I’d have to have certain inoculations before I went. -OR- but to do that, I’d have to have certain inoculations before I went.

‘Have you read Dervla Murhy’s book Where the Indus is young?’ ‘Yes, I’ve read the book / it.’

it

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Yes, I’ve got it.

The (street/road) runs through the town.

The street runs through the town.

‘It’s raining. Did he take an umbrella with him?’ ‘I hope that he took / so.’

so