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1.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the


first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You
must use between two and five words, including the word given.
1.I cant remember the plot at all. forgotten
I.what the plot is about.
2.I dont know who the winner of the competition is. has
I dont know who .the competition.
3.Im afraid Ive lost the tickets. find
Im afraid. the tickets.
4. She planted some flowers in the garden, but they are nearly all dead
now. have
The flowers she planted in the garden.now.
5.I was talking to her mother a moment ago. been
I .to her mother.
6.Its been three years since I started to work here. working
I.three years.
7.It is Mirandas first visit to Scotland. never
Miranda.to Scotland before.
8.Its over a year since I last saw him. seen
I.over a year.
9.They dont know what the problem is. found
They.what the problem is.
10.She hasnt got any money left. run
She.money.
11.Sue has just had first child. birth
Sue.her first child.

2.Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the


first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You
must use between two and five words, including the word given.
1.Ive never seen such an amazing show. The
This is.that Ive ever seen.
2. Sam isnt nearly as brave as Chloe. Lot
Chloe is.Sam.
3.Last year the show wasnt quite as expensive as this year. Bit
Last year the show was.expensive than this year.
4.I think playing tennis is a lot easier than golf. far
I think its .tennis than golf.
5.Not many other cities are as large as Tokyo. The
Tokyo is one.in the world.
6.I prefer sightseeing to lying on the beach. Rather
Id .on the beach.

3. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the


first sentence, using the word given including the word given.
1. I found an old photograph of my sister the other day.
across
The other day .an old photograph of my sister.
2.Theres no point in going to Petes house-he wont be in.
waste
Its.going to Petes house-he wont be in.
3. I couldnt see the car anywhere.
sign
there was. the car.
4. Its very noisy-whats happening in here?
on
Its verynoisy-whats.in here?
5. I never discovered who had written the book.
out
I never. who had written the book.
6.Mrs Stevens went up the path to the front door of the house.
Mrs stevens.up the path to the front door of the house.

4. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the


first sentence, using the word given.
1. It was Susies first visit to London. Never
Susie.to London before.
2.Chloe spent her childhood in the country with her grandparents. Brought
Chloe. Her grandparents in the country.
3.Id like to go to India. Appeals
The idea of.me.
4.Do you want to have a drink, Peter? asked Jane. Like
Jane asked Peter.have a drink.
5.They said they had found the directions he gave very confusing. Been
They said they.his directions.
6.There were students from ten different countries in the class. Up
The class.students from ten different countries.
7.Melissa has not appeared on television much recently. Made
Melissa has.on television recently.
8. you need both luck and talent to succes. Well
Success depends.as talent.

5. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the


first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You
must use between two and five words, including the word given.
1.There are hardly any copies of the book left in the shop. Very

There areof the book left in the shop.


2.I only ate a little at lunch, so Iam hungry now.
To
I didnt at lunch, so Im hungry now.
3.Don swims better than Carlos. Well
Carlos as Don.
4.They dont know what caused the problem yet.
Discovered
They of the problem yet.
5.He said that the accident was my fault. Blamed
He the accident.
6.Its three years since we worked tohether.
Not
We three years.
7.Ill come with you tomorrow, said Jaime.
Promised
Jaime the next day.
8.I prefer watching football to playing it.
Rather
I play it.

6. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to


the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You
must use between two and five words, including the word given.
1.I asked if I could talk to Sophie.

Word

I asked if I could Sophie.


2.Ive got to present the project to the Board of Directors tomorrow.
Presentation
Ive got to present the project to the Board of Directors tomorrow.
3.We were able to find a solution to the problem that we could both accept.
Compromise
We were able over the problem.
4.I wasnt ready for the test because I hadnt done enough work.
Preparation
I hadnt for the test.
5. I really enjoy meeting friends and talking to them over coffee.

Chat

I really enjoy meeting friends andthem over coffee.

6.I think we should talk about this the boss.

Discussion

I think we should this with the boss.

7. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the


first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You
must use between two and five words, including the word given.

1.They advertised the mobile phone so intensively that it was an immediate


success.
Was
Because it, the mobile phone was an immediate
success.
2. The technician solved the computer problem quickly.

Dealt

The computer problem the technician.


3.Someone must have seen him there!

been

Hethere by someone!
4. Their normal business was continued after a short break.

On

After a short break, theytheir normal business.


5.She may contact him by phone this afternoon.

That

Itshe will contact him by phone this afternoon.


6.Theres no chance that Peter was in the house at the time.
Peter in the house at the time.

Have

8. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the


first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You
must use between two and five words, including the word given.

1.You must remember your camera. Bring


Dont your camera.
2. The officials allowed us to take photographs in the museum.
Let
The officials photographs in the museum.
3. Id like to buy a mountain bike.

Interested

Im a mountain bike.
4.Susie and I are very good friends.

On

Susie and I with one another.


5. Jackfeels bad about not writing to his friend earlier.
Wishes
Jackhis friend earlier.
6.I think you should go home now.

Time

I think home.
7. I wish I could speak Spanish.

Being

I regretspeak Spanish.
8.I wish I was still in contact with my old school friends.

Touch

I wish I had with my old school friends.


9.You ought to buy some new shoes.

High

It issome new shoes.

9. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the


first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You
must use between two and five words, including the word given.
1.His last film, starring Julia Roberts, was his best.

Which

His last filmJulia Roberts was his best.


2.When I was a child, I walked to school every day.

used

When I was a child to school every day.


3.If John was coming hed be here by now.

Looks

It John isnt coming.


4.It was a more diccicult job than they had anticipated.

Easy

The job they had anticipated.


5. Dont touch the wet paint Eddie. Said Kate.

Warned

Kate the wet paint.


6. The last time I went surfing was ten years ago.

For

Iten years.
7. It was unfair that Eva was fired.

Deserve

Evafired.
8. Which part of the book interested you most?

The

Which was part of the book?

10. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning,


using(dont) have to, had, to , can, cant or could.
1. To remember things, its necessary to review them several times.
To remember things, review them several times.
2. is it necessary to pay to go in?

Do you pay to go in?


3. They said it wasnt necessary for me take the exam.
They said take the exam.
4. We asked if it was possible for us to take the exam another day.
We asked take the exam another day.
5.Youre not allowed to use a dictionary in the exam.
You use a dictionary in the exam.
6.Staff are not obliged to wear a uniform.
Sraff wear a uniform.
7.Guests are permitted to use the swimming pool free of charge.
Guests use the swimming pool free of charge.
8.I was forced to wait an hour for the bus.
Iwait an hour for the bus.

11. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the
first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You
must use between two and five words, including the word given.
1.You cant use a mobile phone in here.

Allowed

You use a mobile phone in here.


2.It wasnt necessary for you to bring all those books.

Need

You brought all those books.


3. You should park on the other side of the road.

Supposed

You on this side of the road.


4. The library was built too far away from the town centre.

Should

Theythe library was built too far away the town centre.

5. These exercises should be continued for six weeks.

Must

You on doing these exercises for six weeks.


6. It was wrong of you

give him my address.

Let

Youknow my address.

12. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the
first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You
must use between two and five words, including the word given.

1.You must do exactly as I tell you.

Carry

You must instructions exactly.


2. You should make an effort to stop smoking.

Up

You should try smoking.


2. Edward has the ability to succeed in his exams.

Capable

Edward in his exams.


3.I would really like to be able to play the piana.

Wish

Iplay the piana.


4.The number of people studying information technology has increased
sharply.
Rise
There hasthe number of people studying information
technology.
5. You answered all the questions so Im sure you passed the exam.
Must
You answered all the wuestions so the exam.
6. Writing a letter is not necessary in this case.
Youwrite a letter in this case.

Need

7. I hated my new school at first, though now its not so bad.


Getting
I hated my new school at first, though I now.
8. It was Julia who wore that dress.

By

That dressJulia.

13. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the
first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You
must use between two and five words, including the word given.
1.At school, Jane was the best swimmer in her class.

Swim

At school,Jane anyone else in her class.


2. Do you think you will manage to find the way?

Able

Do you think find the way?


3. You didnt help me even though you had the chance.

Have

You but you didnt.


4.I wish my spoken English was better.

Speak

I wish English better.


5.I thought I would get the job, but someone else got it instead.
Succeed
I the job.
6.Peter was often quite unpreadictable.

Be

Peter quite unpredictable.


7. I knew how to drive by the time I was 17.

To

I by the time I was 17


8. Unfortunately, I missed the train.

Mange

Unfortunately, I did not the train.

14. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the
first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You
must use between two and five words, including the word given.

1.They made me feel really welcome.

Was

Ireally welcome.
2. There is a rumour that he committed the crime.

Said

He committed the crime.


3. I need to ask the dentist to take this tooth out.

Have

I need to out.
4.People say that the police will arrest the thief soon.

Expected

Itthe police will arrest the thief soon.


5. When I was child, I didnt like it when anyone cut my hair.

Having

I didnt like when I was a child.


6. They didnt let journalists interview the suspect.

Allowed

Journalistsinterview the suspect.


7. Youllneed to take this suit to the cleaners soon.

Get

Youll have soon.


8. After searching for years, they discovered the city.

Occurred

Theafter years of searching.


9. Trade was the basis of the citys civilisation.

Built.

The citys civilisation trade.


10. The artist was able to sell his carvings for a lot of money.
The artist was able to chargehis carvings.

Sums

15. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the
first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You
must use between two and five words, including the word given.
1.Paul was too frightened to move.

That

Paul was..not move.


2.The wind was so strong that we could not go outside.

Such

There wasthat we could not go outside.


3. I couldnt follow the instructions as they were very complicated.

For

The instruction to follow.


4. It was the most interesting programme I have ever seen.

Such.

I have interesting programme.


5. Sarah was too al to finish the course.

Well

Sarah to finish the course.


6. The tickets cost so much money that we couldnt afford them.
The tickets costthat we couldnt afford them.

Lot

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