A – Finish the second sentence in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one.

1.    Although his both legs were broken in the crash, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded.

à Despite his…………………………………………………………………….……………

2.    She knows a lot more about it than I do.

à I don’t know…………………………………………………………………………………

3.    That restaurant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there.

à  It is such……………………………………………………………………………………

4.    “Don’t forget to phone the office,” she told him.

à She reminded…………………………………………………...…………………………

5.    It is necessary that this work be finished by Monday.

à This work……………………………………………………………………………………

Finish the second sentence in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one. (15 pts)

Question 1:  In all likelihood, the Olympics will be a huge success. 

=> The Olympics is __________________________________________________________

Question 2:  No one I have known can run as fast as Peterson does.

=> I have never ______________________________________________________________

Question 3:  When did you buy this car?

=> How long have ___________________________________________________________ ?

Question 4:  Right after finishing the project, we got the bonus from our boss.

=> We had no sooner _________________________________________________________

Question 5:  The last time we saw our relatives was 5 years ago.

=> We haven’t ______________________________________________________________

Question 6:  He can’t get the job because he isn’t good at English.

=> If he ____________________________________________________________________

Question 7:  I have never read such a romantic story.

=> This is __________________________________________________________________

Question 8:  Harry left before we reached the hotel.

=> By the time ______________________________________________________________

Question 9:  He will possibly be late for the interview due to traffic jam.

=> In no ___________________________________________________________________  

Question 10: They came into the room in the middle of my speech.

=> When I __________________________________________________________________

Question 11: I have never read such a thrilling book as this.

=> All the books _____________________________________________________________

Question 12: He no longer smokes in front of his children.

=> He used _________________________________________________________________

Question 13: The last time we ate out in a fancy restaurant was 2 weeks ago.

=> It has been _______________________________________________________________

Question 14: I spent two weeks learning how to drive a car.

=> It took me _______________________________________________________________

Question 15: Winnie is the smartest kid I have ever known.

=> Winnie is smarter _________________________________________________________

A – Finish the second sentence in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one.

 There is a river and a big lake in my village.

à My village __________________________________________________.

2.       Please don’t smoke in the kitchen.

à Would you mind _____________________________________________?

Air travel is faster than any other kinds of transport.

à Air travel is the ______________________________________________.

She is very pleased to see her grandparents soon.

à She is looking _______________________________________________.

Where is the nearest post office?

à Could you __________________________________________________?

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentences printed before it.

1. The house was so badly damaged in the fire that it couldn't be repaired.

→ The house was too _________________________________________.

2. No matter how hard I tried I couldn't open the door.

→ Try ______________________________________________________.

3. If Cathy hadn't been so mean, we'd have had a teally good time.

→ But ______________________________________________________.

4. Three stange boys stole my neighbour's motorcycle.

→ My neighbour's was _________________________________________.

5. I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test.

→ It came ___________________________________________________.

II. Write the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do not change the form of the given word. 
1. He drove so carelessly that he had an accident last month. (such)
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2. Dickens’s last novel was unfinished when he died. (without)
……………………………………………………………………………………..…………
3. Mark is too young to see the horror film. (enough)
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4. Everyone but Jane failed to produce the correct answer. (succeeded)
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5. “How about going to the concert?” said John. (suggested)
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II. Write the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do not change the form of the given word. 
1. He drove so carelessly that he had an accident last month. (such)
……………………………………………………………………………………..…………
2. Dickens’s last novel was unfinished when he died. (without)
……………………………………………………………………………………..…………
3. Mark is too young to see the horror film. (enough)
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4. Everyone but Jane failed to produce the correct answer. (succeeded)
………………………………………………………………………………………..………
5. “How about going to the concert?” said John. (suggested)
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III. Use the words provided to write meaningful sentences. Use can make any necessary changes if you wish.
1. John/ only/ understand/ little/ what/ professor/ say/ last lecture.
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2. I/ not/ suppose/ you/ have/ change/ two pounds.
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3. harder/ he/ try/ worse/ he/ danced/ before/ large audience.
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4. Never/ my life/ I/ see/ such/ beautiful sunset.
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5. five-thousand dollar reward/ offered/ the capture/ escaped criminals.
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6. Peter/ not/ care/ if/ Tony/ leave/ stay.
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7. What/ he/ did/ come/ no surprise/ me.
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8. Though/ she/ very tired/ she/ agreed/ help/ son/ his homework.
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9. My mother/ always/ first one/ get up/ prepare/ breakfast/ us. 
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10. In order/ get/ scholarship/ students/ required/ write/ essay/ their future.
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 XII.  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 given

81. How interesting the book is! WHAT

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82. Finish eating first, then you can watch TV.  UNTIL

……………………………………………………………………………………………..

83. In spite of her tiredness, she managed to finish her work. ALTHOUGH

……………………………………………………………………………………………..

84. I am not as good at learning English as my brother. BETTER

……………………………………………………………………………………………..

85. Roller - skating doesn’t interest Tony. INTERESTED

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Finish the second sentence in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one.

1. What I found surprising was his lack of confidence. ->It was his...............................................................................

2. Fred waited for Sophia to finish her homework before telling her his news. ->Fred didn't.........................................................

3. I would prefer you not to discuss details of this case in public. ->I'd rather..................................................................................

4. The young lad wasn't looking where he was going and tripped over that wire. ->If the....................................................................

5. Many people believe that Stonehenge was built as some kind of time-keeping device. ->Stonehenge...........................................