War and peace

Exercise 38.2

Rewrite the sentences, replacing the words in brackets with collocations.

1. The war between the two countries (started) in 1983 after a dispute over territory in the northern province. At first there were just (small events) but it soon turned into (a full-scale war) . The war ended after (a battle which finally decided the course of events) in 1987.
2. There was (very violent fighting) in the capital city yesterday. United Nations (forces who will maintain peace) are expected to enter the city as soon as (the armies say they will stop firing at each other) .
3. Forces sent in to (make the peace continue) in the troubled region of the island had to retreat after they came (within the firing distance) of rebel artillery.
4. The military forces today (officially stated that they were at war) against the guerillas.
5. Armed troops were sent in to (bring order again) after the riots and violence of last week.
6. Even though the two sides (put their names to a document officially stating that the war was at an end) last July, fighting has started again and hopes for (a peace which might continue for a long time) are fading.
7. As more of our soldiers were killed or (captured and put in prison) , (people who were actively promoting peace) organised demonstrations against the unpopular war.
8. Representatives of the two sides are meeting in Zurich in an attempt to (make peace) in the troubled region. It is hoped that they will (have negotiations and agree the details for peace) which both governments can accept.