The words helper, companion, partner and accomplice have very similar meanings, but each word is typically used in certain phrases. Can you fill in the blanks below with the most commonly used words? A dictionary may help you.

(i) business __________


(ii) my __________ on the journey.


(iii) I’m mother’s little __________


(iv) a faithful _____ such as a dog.


(v) the thief’s _________


(vi) find a good _________


(vii) tennis/golf/bridge _________


(viii) his _____ in his criminal activities

(i) business partner.


(ii) my companion on the journey.


(iii) I’m mother’s little helper.


(iv) a faithful companion such as a dog.


(v) the thief’s accomplice.


(vi) find a good partner.


(vii) tennis/golf/bridge partner.


(viii) his accomplice in his criminal activities


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