Question

XII. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Use the word given and other words as necessary ( 2-5 words). Do not change the form of the given word.

1.                  Unfortunately, Jessica couldn’t go on holiday because she didn’t have any money. (ABLE)

- > If Jessica had had some money, she …………………………………………go on holiday.

2.                  The committee has rejected the new proposal. (TURNED)

- > The new proposal ……………………………………..the committee.

3.                  I’m certain Julie didn’t tell him. (HAVE)

- > It…………………………………………………Julie who told him.

4.                  Danny found it difficult to control his bicycle on the steep slope. (UNDER)

- > Danny found it difficult to…………………………….on the steep slope.

5.                  Did you mean to kick him, or did it happen by accident? (PURPOSE)

- > Did you kick him……………………………………an accident?

6.                  People say that the Pyramids are worth visiting. (SUPPOSED)

- > The Pyramids ………………………………….worth visiting.

7.                  Tom has not had a job for two years (OUT)

- > Tom has …………………………………………….. two years.

8.                  “Don't blame me if you can’t find your favorite shirt, “ my sister said. (NOT)

- > My sister said that it …………………………….that if I couldn’t find my favorite shirt.

9.                  The train journey from London to Bristol takes two hours. (TWO-HOUR)

- > It is ……………………………………….. from London to Bristol.

10.              He had a very traditional upbringing, didn’t he?          (TRADITIONALLY)                                                  

- > He ..................................................., wasn’t he?

Answer 1

1.                  Unfortunately, Jessica couldn’t go on holiday because she didn’t have any money. (ABLE)

- > If Jessica had had some money, she ……would have been able to……………………………………go on holiday.

2.                  The committee has rejected the new proposal. (TURNED)

- > The new proposal ……has been turned down by………………………………..the committee.

3.                  I’m certain Julie didn’t tell him. (HAVE)

- > It……couldn't have been……………………………………………Julie who told him.

4.                  Danny found it difficult to control his bicycle on the steep slope. (UNDER)

- > Danny found it difficult to……get his skis under……………………….on the steep slope.

5.                  Did you mean to kick him, or did it happen by accident? (PURPOSE)

- > Did you kick him……on purpose or………………………………an accident?

6.                  People say that the Pyramids are worth visiting. (SUPPOSED)

- > The Pyramids ……is supposed to be…………………………….worth visiting.

7.                  Tom has not had a job for two years (OUT)

- > Tom has ………been out of work for…………………………………….. two years.

8.                  “Don't blame me if you can’t find your favorite shirt, “ my sister said. (NOT)

- > My sister said that it …………was not her fault………………….that if I couldn’t find my favorite shirt.

9.                  The train journey from London to Bristol takes two hours. (TWO-HOUR)

- > It is …a two-hour train journey…………………………………….. from London to Bristol.

10.              He had a very traditional upbringing, didn’t he?          (TRADITIONALLY)                                                  

- > He ...........was traditionally brought up........................................, wasn’t he?