Replace the words in italics using not + very + the words
in brackets.

1 The hotel was a long way from the sea.
The hotel wasn't very near the sea.
2 We went to bed early. (late)
3 The hotel was expensive. (cheap)
4 I had a quiet weekend. (busy)
5 People were unfriendly. (friendly)
6 We stayed a short time. (long)
7 My parents were annoyed. (happy)
8 The water in the room was cold. (hot)​