(A) The temperature in lots of places around the earth is slowly increasing. (B) Temperatures in many places around the planet are slowly becoming higher. (C) Temperatures of lots of places around the globe are gradually rising. (D) Most parts of the world are getting hotter steadily. (E) Temperatures around the planet once rose by degrees.

(A) Global warming is resulting in a rise of sea levels, endangering coastal area. (B) Global warming is bringing about higher sea levels, imperiling areas near the sea with low elevations. (C) Sea levels are rising because of global warming, which is a threat to low-lying areas. (D) Due to global warming sea levels are on the rise, to the detriment of low coastal areas. (E) As a consequence of global warming, coastal areas are being threatened by rising sea levels.

(A) I received a haircut the day before yesterday. (B) I had a haircut before two days. (C) I had my hair cut the day before yesterday. (D) My days ago my hair was cut. (E) I cut my hair two days ago.

(A) I'd be grateful if you could help me solve this problem. (B) I would be thankful if you helped me in solving this problem. (C) I would appreciate it if you could help me solve this problem. (D) I'd be appreciative if helped me with solving this problem. (E) I would appreciate your help in solving this problem.

(A) Chris seperated from her boyfriend. (B) Chris dumped her boyfriend. [slang] (C) Chris broke her boyfriend. (D) Chris was broken up by her boyfriend. (E) Chris'es boyfriend axed her.

(A) I am an employee of ABC Motor Company, Ltd. [Br.] (B) I am an employee of ABC Motors. (C) I work for ABC Motor Co. (D) I'm with ABC Motors. [casual]. (E) I belong to ABC Motor Company.

(A) The boss wrote a plan. (B) The manager jotted down a plan. (C) The manager devised a scheme. (D) The manager put a proposal down on paper. (E) The manager committed a plan to ink. [formal]

(A) Overseas travel has many benefits. (B) Traveling abroad is a plus in many ways. [casual] (C) Foreign travel has numerous merits. [literary] (D) Traveling from country to country is a good thing in some ways. (E) If you trip overseas, you can learn much.

(A) My closest friend is kind, though somewhat moody. (B) Though my best friend is kind, she is rather moody. (C) My best dearest friend is such a kind person, yet she is too emotional. (D) Although my nearest friend is generous, her moods change quickly. (E) My darling is a real peach, but a bit bumpy emotionally. [slang]

(A) The product is fine, but some repackaging is needed. (B) There is no problem with the product, but the packaging needs a change. (C) What needs to change is the product, not the packaging. (D) Though the product has no problems, the packaging does. (E) Look - the product is OK, but packaging has to go. [slang]

(A) I don't think you should believe that rumor. (B) That rumor is unbelievable. (C) I wouldn't trust such gossip. (D) Such hearsay is hardly worth believing. [formal] (E) That rumor cannot be trusted.

(A) Are you having difficulties with any classes especially? (B) Are any classes particularly vexing? (C) Are any courses giving you a headache? [informal] (D) Are there any classes which are presenting undue difficulty. [formal] (E) Are therer any teachers you want to kill?