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Is your knowledge of the English language up to date?

Quiz: "wave" or "waive"?

The British Labour Party believes that bankers should ____ their bonuses.

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Handbagging

Nobody ever saw Lady Thatcher actually handbag anyone, but I imagine it looked a lot like a scene from Madagascar.

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A paper wine bottle may be better for the environment, but will consumers buy it?

BRITAIN: Boxed wine offers a number of advantages. It’s cheaper to package and, once opened, stays fresh longer. But it suffers from a “downmarket” image. So, will wine drinkers accept the paper wine bottle?

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The games supermarkets play

The UK supermarket industry is worth £120 billion, so it’s understandable that every supermarket is doing its best to attract the maximum number of UK customers. We look at the language used to describe the various initiatives.

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"He had absolutely no ____ about accepting her money."

Scrutiny or scruples?

What's wrong?

The UK has many of the same health problems as other European countries. It has a different kind of health insurance to Germany, however. We look at two types of problems: health problems in Britain’s population and with the service.

Quiz: "tenant" or "tender"?

West Ham can't buy the London 2012 Olympic Stadium, but it may become a ___.

Quiz: "spout" or "spree"?

Hot weather in the UK has caused a cash ____.

Quiz: "posed" or "poised"?

The Bank of England is ____ to print more money.

Ups and downs

This week, we look at media comment on the downgrading of two of France's largest banks, as well as at high unemployment figures in Britain.

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