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IV. Rewrite the sentences.

1. It is pointless to have that old typewriter repaired.

.... Þ That old typewriter is not ..................................................................................

2. You needn’t make an appointment to see the bank manager.

.... Þ There’s................................................................................................................

3. He lives for the others and he finds his life meaningful.

.... Þ Unless.................................................................................................................

4. The sea was so rough that the ferry couldn’t sail.

.... Þ The rough sea made............................................................................................

5. Their farm raises cattle.

.... Þ Theirs..................................................................................................................

6. He will come because he wants to be sure of meeting you.

.... Þ He will come so .................................................................................................

7. They will not announce the decision formally.

.... Þ No formal ...........................................................................................................  

8. They believe that the robbers got into the bank through the roof.

.... Þ The robbers ........................................................................................................

9. Thanks to Janet’s support I was able to finish the project.

.... Þ Had it .................................................................................................................

10. The students are doing the test that Mr. Brown gave.

.... Þ The test ..............................................................................................................

II. Fill the spaces in the following sentences by inserting a verb + down, away or over combination.

1. I offered him part-time work but he...... it......, saying that he’d rather wait for a full-time job.

2. I’m in charge while Smith is away; I .............  ............. from him on June 1.

3. This ring I wear isn’t very valuable but it has been .................  .............in my family for over 200 years.

4. The police caught one thief but the other ...................    .............

5. That old chair would be useful to somebody. If you don’t want it, sell it or ............  .............

6. Here is my letter; would you just .................  it ............. to see if there are any mistakes?

7. There was tremendous excitement in the streets and the shouting didn’t ...................  ............... till after midnight.

8. When she heard the news of the crash she ...............  ........... and cried.

9. The expression “To .................  .............. a new fear means to make a fresh start with the intention of doing better.

10. If passports were .................  ..............  with, travel be much simpler.

I. Supply the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.

1. By 10 o’clock the children (do) their homework and were ready to go to bed.

2. Life must (be) very uncomfortable in the Stone Age.

3. The hostages were rescued without a shot (fire).

4. My sister just (come) back from abroad. She (seem) (enjoy) her trip very much.

5. This palace (say) (build) in three years.

6. This picture may be a fake; on the other hand it may (paint) by one of the Dutch masters.

7. The dinosaur (say) (be) rather a stupid animal.

8. She likes her children (go) to the dentist every six months.

9. It’s not much use (have) a bicycle if you don't know how (ride) it.

10. I used (ride) a lot but I haven’t had a chance (do) any since (come) here.

11. I resented (unjustly accuse) and asked him (apologize).

12. I’m for (do) nothing till the police arrive. They don't like you (move) anything when a crime (commit).

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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