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Thinking about the Language
Consult your dictionary and choose the correct word from the pairs given in brackets.
Screw the lid tightly onto the top of the bottle and (shake/shape) well before using the contents.
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Solution
Screw the lid tightly onto the top of the bottle and shake well before using the contents.
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