* Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Use between two and five words.
1. Nobody I know likes warm milk. (anyone) 
I don’t know ………………………………………warm milk.
2. Peter isn’t interested in having music lessons. (want)
Peter ………………………………………music lessons.
3. The police said John had stolen the money. (accused)
The police ………………………………………the money. 
4. Some people have complained about the noise. (several)
There ………………………………………about the noise.
5. I’ve got such a talented art teacher that I really enjoy the lessons. (so)
My art teacher ………………………………………that I really enjoy the lessons.
6. I’m practicing hard because I don’t want to fail my final exam. (order)
I’m practicing hard ………………………………………my final exam. 
7. The karate class was so fantastic that we’re going again next week. (such)
It was ………………………………………that we’re going again next week. 
8. “Harry, I think you should cancel the concert if the rain continues”, John said. (advised)
John ………………………………………the concert if the rain continued.

Exercise 14. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given.

1. I’m sorry I didn’t go on the trip.

=>I ____________________________________ on the trip.  (WISH)                        

2. Jane would have liked to see the film.

=>Jane ________________________ the film.  ( SEEN)                                            

3. Tom’s bike has been repaired, but he didn’t repair it.

=>Tom ________________________ repaired. ( GOT)                                               

4. The hairdresser will cut Sue’s hair.

=>Sue’s going ________________________ at the hairdresser’s. (GET)

5. Alan was careful and he didn’t spill his cola.

=>If Alan hadn’t been careful, he ____________________ his cola. (MIGHT)            6. We wore boots so that we could walk in the mountains.

=>If we hadn’t worn boots, we ____________________ to walk in the mountains. (ABLE)                      

7. They wore special clothing and they didn’t get frostbite.

=>If ________________________ they might have got frostbite.  (WORN)                

8. Our luggage will be carried by porters.

=>We’re going ________________________ by porters. (GET)                                          

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

1. “You’ve stolen my money, Tam.”

She accused ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. I don’t intend to tell you my plans.

I have no …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. I don’t think I will help you with your homework.

I don’t agree ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. Students will play more active roles in the classroom.

More active roles ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. Harry couldn’t get his parents’ permission to buy a motorbike.

Harry’s parents didn’t let ………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. When we finally heard that David had arrived, we were very relieved.

We were relieved ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

7. Mr. Pinchley doesn’t allow his teenage children to go out in the evenings.

Mr. Pinchley makes ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

8. It’s not a good idea to start your essay without analysing the question first.

You should avoid ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

9. Although she reads vacancy ads in the newspapers every day, she has not been able to find a job.

In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. After lots of effort, the boy was finally successful in getting the position of striker in the football team.

After lots of effort, the boy managed …………………………………………………………………………………

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 the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence.

36. I didn’t like the CD you have recommended me, but I bought it all the same.

=> Although ___________________________________________.

37. Mr. Thomas has a nice accent and a good sense of humor. He is my first English teacher. (who)

=> Mr. Thomas, ________________________________________.

38. “How about going to the cinema tonight?”, said Tom.

=> Tom suggested ______________________________________.

39. They continued to say that I was to blame.

=> They persisted ______________________________________.

40. “Why don’t you search for the recipe of this dish from the Internet?”

=> “If I __________________________________”, said my sister.

I- Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence, using “you”.

1. Vegetarians don’t eat meat.

=>  If you’re a vegetarian, ____________________________________________

2.   People who live in a cold country don t like hot weather.

=>  If you live______________________________________________________

3.   Teachers have to work very hard.

=>  If you’re a teacher, _______________________________________________

4.   People who do a lot of exercise stay fit and healthy.

=> If you__________________________________________________________

5.   Mechanics understand engines.

=>  If you’re a______________________________________________________

6.   People who read newspapers know what’s happening in the world.

=> If you _________________________________________________________

II.  Complete the second sentence in each pair so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence.

1.   Eating healthy foods is very important.

=>  It is________________________________________________________________________

2.   I suggest having spaghetti and pizza tonight.

=>  Let’s______________________________________________________________________

3.   You need to peel the onion and slice it.

=>  The onion__________________________________________________________________

4.   Follow these safety instructions or you may get burnt.

=>  If you______________________________________________________________________

5.   My aunt has never tasted sushi before.

=> This is______________________________________________________________________

VI: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.
1. “ Don’t make so much noise” my father said
My father told ………………………………………………………………………….
2. They are good teachers at Maths.
They teach ……………………………………………………………………………..
3. He prefers outdoor activities.
He is …………………………………………………………………………………...
4. We intend to join in an English club.
We are ………………………………………………………………………………...
5. The word is so difficult that we can’t spell it.
The word ……………………………………………………………………………….

I. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence. (1,5pts)

1. Lan didn’t go to school because she was sick.

-> Lan was sick, ...............................................................................

2. We think that learning English is interesting.

-> We find .......................................................................................

3. He likes playing soccer very much.

-> His hobby……………………………………………………….