VI. For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible In meaning to the original sentence, but using the word given in capital letters, which must not be altered in any way.
1. You really ought to find a steady job. HIGH
2. The only weapons the soldiers had were old-fashioned rifles. MEANS
3. Second-hand cars are never a good buy. TIME
4. No obstacle was allowed to stand in the way of the director’s new project. SWEPT
5. The Minister gave no precise figures about the casualties. GO INTO
6. If you wish to complain, you must write a letter. WRITING
7. You don’t seem very well. Take a few days’ holiday. RUN
8. We should abolish all these antiquated customs. DONE
9. You can’t prevent children from getting colds in winter. SUSCEPTIBLE
10. There’s an office party on Friday. Why don’t you come? FANCY
Part 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 THREE and SIX words, including the word given. (5pts)
86. Most medical students study for their degrees until they are 25. graduate
→ Most medical students do…….…………………………………………..of 25.
87. Of all the cities I know, there are few that are more beautiful than St Petersburg. loveliest
→ St Petersburg is one of…………………………………………… visited.
88. We need to decide how we’re going to go to the theatre. decision → We need to …………………………………………..to get to the theatre.
89. People say that, if you run, you burn calories efficiently. supposed
→ Running ………………………………………….way of burning calories.
90. It might well rain tomorrow so I think you should take your umbrella. in
→ Don’t forget to take your umbrella …………………………….tomorrow.
VII. Finish each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, but using the words given in capital letters.
1. She speaks English well. COMMAND
2. I supposed, quite wrongly, that he was your friend. MISTOOK
3. The final score in the match between Liverpool and Everton on Saturday was two all. DREW
4. On no account will I lend you $ 500. QUESTION
5. Venus was more beautiful than the other two goddesses. MOST
6. His salary is $ 1,000 more now than it was last year. RISEN
7. Dr. Jones knew everything about the disease. NOTHING
8. His health steadily improved. STEADY
9. Don’t make more mess than is absolutely necessary. POSSIBLE
10. She’s been delicate since the day she was born. LIFE
Write the second sentence in such a way that is is a similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence and use the word given in brackets and other were necessary. Do not change the form of the given world.
1. Dickens last novel was unfinished when he died.
(Without)
2. All the hostages were released by the kidnappers yesterday.
(Let)
3. John was shocked to hear that he had failed his driving test.
(Came)
4. He is likely to come.
(Probability)
5. Mateo did not listen to what his doctor told him.
(Notice)
6. I don't feel like going to the party.
(Mood)
7. The new manager blames me for everything that goes wrong.
(Picking)
8. He talked about nothing except weather.
(Sole)
9. In the end, I felt I had been right to leave the club.
(Regrets)
10. He is different from his brother in almost all aspects.
(Bears)
III. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use the word in bold and other words to complete each sentence. You must not use more than five words including the word in bold. Do not change this word.
1. A lot of people at school have got flu. down
.... Þ A lot of people at school................................................................ flu.
2. The inventor found a solution to the problem in a dream. came
.... Þ The inventor ..................................................................... a solution to the problem in a dream.
3. You have got to accept that you may never see Juliet again. face
.... Þ You have got to ......................................................... fact that you may never see Juliet again.
4. When are you going to come to a decision about marrying John? mind
.... Þ When are you going to ................................................................. about marrying John?
5. I failed my driving test because I was too nervous. so
.... Þ If ........................................................ I wouldn’t have failed my driving test.
6. Gina didn’t seem very friendly at first. rather
.... Þ Gina ................................................... at first.
7. Words are not as important as actions. speak
.... Þ Actions................................................ words.
8. Where is the conference being held this year? taking
.... Þ I don’t know where the conference .................................................. this year.
9. There are a lot of old people who need looking after. take
.... Þ Many old people need someone ............................................ them.
10. There is no doubt that Brian will be promoted. bound
.... Þ Brian .................................................. be promoted.
Question VI. Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first, using the word given.
EX: The film only finished a minute ago. Just 🡪 The film has just finished.
1. They left early because they didn’t want to get caught in the traffic. avoid
They......................................................................................................................................
2. I usually walk to work but today I drove. instead
I drove..............................................................................................................................
3. The information I got from the assistant was so confusing that I didn’t know what to do. such
The assistant..................................................................................................................
4. My parents were always telling me what to do when I was small. being
I.................................................................................................................................................
5. We can use a dictionary to find these words .look up
We............................................................................................................................................
6. Could you write all the details in this form? fill in
..................................................................................................................................................
7. She is doing well in her English class. get on
..................................................................................................................................................
8. Can I see if the T-shirt is the right size? try on
..................................................................................................................................................
Complete each second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to first
1. I have never read a better book than this one. ever
This is the ____________ read.
2. Nobody has ever been this far into the jungle. the
This is _____________ has ever been into the jungle.
3. I have never worked so hard in my whole life. ever
It was the _______________ in my whole life.
4. Liam is the tallest boy in the class. than
Every other boy in the class _______________ Liam.
5. This is the nicest beach along this part of the coast. than
This _________________ the others along this part of the coast.
6. I read that Mount Everest is the highest mountain. no
I read that __________________ Mount Everest.
7. Has anyone ever been this far north before? the
Is ____________________ has ever been?
8. The painting Ed did is the ugliest one you can imagine. than
You can't imagine _________________ the one Ed did.
9. This stamp is rarer than any other in my collection. more
The other stamps in my collection ________________ this one.
10. Nobody in the class runs as fast as Pedro. runner
Pedro ___________________ in the class.
Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one
1/ Jenny left the office when I arrived there
When I arrived at the office ...............................................................
2/ During dinner , someone knocked at the door
While we ..............................................................
3/ This is my first visit to this coastal town
This is the first time ...................................................
4/ This island has a large population
There are a lot of ..................................
5/ I can't drink coffee so late at night
It's .......................................................................
6/ Dennis started that job five years ago
Dennis has been .........................................
HELP ME !!!!!!!!!!!
II. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar its possible in meaning
to the original sentence. Use the word/ phrase given and other words as necessary. Do not change
the form of the given word. (2.0 p)
1. My father said I could use his car. (allowed)
_________________________________________________________________
2. He didn’t take up the post till early the following year. (It…until)
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3. I won’t swim in the sea because it is too cold. (enough)
_________________________________________________________________
4. Do you know Mrs. Linda? Her son has just won the scholarship. (whose)
_________________________________________________________________
5. If we hear any further news, we will be in touch immediately. (Should)
_________________________________________________________________
6. The police arrived too late, so the burglar escaped. (By the time)
_________________________________________________________________
7. Our flight couldn’t take off because of the frog. (prevented)
_________________________________________________________________
8. You left the key in the room. That was rather careless of you. (which)
_________________________________________________________________
9. The driver said it was true that he didn’t have a license. (admitted)
_________________________________________________________________
10. Their game of badminton is always on Tuesday. (play)
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write a second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first .Use the word or words in brackets
1 I started working in this hotel six months ago (worked)
2 Sue has been in Italy for the last three weeks (went)
3 I met her during my stay in Paris last summer (while)
4 We haven't gone to the cinema for over a year (It's)
5 Sam played tennis yesterday and it was his frist game (never)
6 How long is it since thay went to Nairobi ? (when)
7 Mac Kenzie wrote four best-sellers before he was twenty (by the age)
8 She is still working on her homewwork (stopped)
9 Could you deliver the goods to my house ? (delivered)
10 In the middle of our dinner there was a knock at the door (when)
write the complete sentences, using the words given .
Dear Karen
1 I / have / a great time / here / England
2 My university term / not start / until / the autumn / so I 1 take / opportunity / improve my English
3 I / stay / some English friends / own / a farm
4 On weekdays / I catch / a bus / Torquay / go / language classes
5 My friends / say / my pronunciation / much better / when / I arrive
6 At weekends / I / help / the farm . It / quite / hard work / but / I / like
7 you / come / see / me / Christmas /
8 My friends / want / meet / you / and there / plenty / space
9 I / look forward / hear / you / soon
Love, Paul