Michael participates in a lot of his church's outreach activities/events. HI, Do both activities and events fit in the above and mean about the same to you? If not, could you explain why? Thanks.

Francis pledged to give money to the charity each month. Hi, Does "give" in the above equal "donate?" Thanks.

The student association is an umbrella organization that includes seven different programs. HI, Is "association" in the above equal to club, group, and society?" Besides, what could "seven different

"Keep out! We're busy laying our eggs. And we can't keep on top of our work with you around." The scolded (at a puppy.) Hi, Does "keep on top of" in the above equal "control?" Thanks.

He ducked the reporters by sneaking out the back door. Hi, Does "ducked" in the above equal "dodged" and "hid away from?" Thanks.

Sweaterby the lamb interrupted the puppy's sleep. Why, you're no good at all. Why does the farmer keep you around anyhow? Hi, Does "Sweaterby" in the above suggest sweaters are made by the lamb's hair? Thanks.

Mary scooped/picked up her books and headed for school. Hi, I think scooped and picked both fit in the above but there are subtle nuances. That is, the hand movements are different. Correct me if I am wrong. Thanks.

Is it the same to say 'turned over' instead of 'turned up' in the above? Thanks. In AmE "turned over" is preferred. Thanks, RayH. Do you mean both works?

Thanks, RayH. I'm still a bit confused. What does the latter "it" in the following refer to? It takes hard work and natural ability to make it as a professional athlete.

Thanks, Khoff. How about the following? Are they good? Piccaso is great, but I love Da Vinci better in comparison In comparison, Piccaso is great, but I love Da Vinci better.