I spent my childhood on a farm in Sussex.
I grew up on a farm in Sussex
Can you remove your clothes from the floor?
Can you pick clothes up from the floor?
Can you wait while I check the times of the trains?
Can you wait while I look up the times of the trains?
She started to learn the guitar when she was twelve.
She took up guitar classes when she was twelve.
He usually rises when the sun rises
He usually gets up when the sun rises.
You can make your phone call but please do it quickly.
You can make your phone call but please hurry up
Open your eyes! It's a beautiful day!
Wake up! It's a beautiful day!
I invited Jack but I'm sure he won't come.
I invited Jack but I'm sure he won't turn up.