Replace the phrases in bold with an expression using make, take or do so that the sentence means the same.
1. The politician said some interesting things about the new driving test.
The politician made some interesting comments about the new driving test.
2. When the rain started we sheltered under a big tree.
3. Helen had a good idea about where we should go for a picnic.
4. The man objected to Dad's comment about his car and drove off angrily.
5. I tried several times to start the car but with no success.
6. I looked online for information about the history of motoring for the project.
Explanation: "Make remarks" means to say something or give an opinion about a certain topic.
2. When the rain started we took shelter under a big tree.
Explanation: "Take shelter" means to find a place where you can be protected from something, in this case, the rain.
3. Helen had a good idea about where we should go for a picnic.
Explanation: There is no need to change the phrase, as "had a good idea" is already a correct expression in this context.
4. The man objected to Dad's comment about his car and did so drive off angrily.
Explanation: "Did so" is used to refer to a previous action or statement. In this case, it means that the man objected to the comment and as a result, he drove off angrily.
5. I tried several times to start the car but with no success.
Explanation: There is no need to change the phrase, as "tried to start" is already a correct expression in this context.
6. I did online research about the history of motoring for the project.
Explanation: "Did research" means to gather information or study a particular topic. Adding "online" specifies that the research was done using the internet.