Complete the second sentence, using the word given in brackets so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the word given in any way.

46. What about singing and dancing?

-> Why don’t…………………………………………………………………….…..?

47. No one in our school is stronger than me.
-> I……..……………………………………………..……………….......................?

48. What’s your brother’s height?
-> How ………………………...............…………………….……………………….?

49. His teacher of English always drives to work.

-> His teacher of English always goes……………………………………………….?

50. Peter is 1.80 meters tall. Linda is 1.70 meters tall.

-> Linda…………………………………….……………….…………..……..………

I. 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 EIGHT words, including the word given. 

25. Judy has been involved in a court case before.

-> This is ________ in a court case.

26. 'It's none of your business who I go out with!' Audrey shouted at her mother

-> Audrey shouted at her mother that who she___________of hers

27. Sandra was about to shut the shop when costumers walked in

-> Sandra ________ when customers walked in

28. Mr Reynolds has been told that you were rude to a client

-> It__________ that you were rude to a client.

29. Elizabeth completely ignored the fact that she was unsuitable for the job

-> Elizabeth ______ she was unsuitable for the job

30. I had only just switched on the oven when the electricity cut out

-> No __________ the electricity cut out

II. 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 two and five words, including the word given.

1.      No one has challenged his authority before.                                                                         FIRST

àThis is the ......................................................his authority.

2. They lay on the beach the whole week sunbathing.                                                   SPENT

à They ..................................................... on the beach sunbathing.

3. The last Olympic Games were held in Seoul.                                                              TOOK

à The last Olympic Games ............................. in Seoul.

4. We couldn’t find a safer spot to pitch our tent.

à That .............................................. we could find to pitch our tent.                            THE                                                                                

5.  Although he had trained hard, he didn’t manage to win the race.

à No ............................. he had trained, he didn’t manage to win the race.                 MATTER

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 two and five words, including the word given.

1. Why isn’t the government informing people about this problem?   informed

Why .......................................................................... about this problem by the government?

2. I am interested in why you did it.        is

The only thing ................................................................................................ why you did it.

3. I’m sorry I didn’t look at the hotel room before I booked it.           regret

I ......................................................................................... the hotel room before I booked it.

4. People walked more fifty years ago than they do now.        would

Fifty years ago, ........................................................................................... than they do now.

5. First of all, the director explained the reason for the meeting.        began

The director .................................................................................. the reason for the meeting.

II/ 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 two and five words, including the word given.
1 This island has a large population. people
There a lot of people.......................................................................... on this island.
2 Do you own these things? your
Are ………………........................................................................... belongings?
3 The weather was good on our holiday. had
We ……………………………………………………………on our holiday.
4 There were a lot of cars on the road to Manchester. traffic
There …………………..………….. on the road to Manchester.
5 Gerry is a very strong person, in my opinion. strength
Gerry ………………………………in my opinion.
6 There are pieces of paper all over the floor! litter
There ……………………………………all over the floor.
7 Can I park my car here? allowed
Is ………………………………………………………….here?
8 I know these machines are very expensive. machinery
I know .....................................................................................…………… very expensive.

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 two and five words, including the word given. There is an example at the beginning.

 

1. You were late, so you missed the match.

wouldn’t         If you hadn’t ……………………………………….. missed the match.

2. I am sorry I forgot your birthday.

wish                I ………………………………………………. your birthday.

3. The burglar managed to escape without punishment.

get                   The burglar managed to ……………. punishment.

4. He failed the test because he did not study enough.

attributed       His failure in the test ………………….. not studying enough.

5. I wonder if you can lend me something to wear tonight.

mind               Would ………………….. something to wear tonight?

6. We can’t decide where to go on holidays.

decision           We can’t ……………………. where to go on holidays.

7.  Can you take me to the station by car?

give                 Can you …………………………………. to the station?

8. You will miss the bus if you don’t hurry up.

unless              You will miss the bus …………………………………………….

9. It is likely that they have already left.

may                 They …………………….. left.

10. How much is the bus fare from London to Cambridge?

cost                  How much ………………. from London to Cambridge by bus?

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in bold given in brackets. Do NOT change the word given.

1. It is dangerous for you not to obey traffic rules. (better)

=> You ____________________________________________.

2. This bike is 800,000 VND. That bike is 600,000 VND (different)

=> The price ____________________________________________.

3. The Carnival Festival often makes visitors excited. (about)

=> Visitors ____________________________________________.

4. Dense population will affect the quality of life in a country. (effect)

=> Dense population ____________________________________________.

5. They have a three-month summer holiday. (lasts)

=> Their ____________________________________________.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in bold given in brackets. Do NOT change the word given.

1. It is dangerous for you not to obey traffic rules. (better)

=> You ____________________________________________.

2. This bike is 800,000 VND. That bike is 600,000 VND (different)

=> The price ____________________________________________.

3. The Carnival Festival often makes visitors excited. (about)

=> Visitors ____________________________________________.

4. Dense population will affect the quality of life in a country. (effect)

=> Dense population ____________________________________________.

5. They have a three-month summer holiday. (lasts)

=> Their ____________________________________________.

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 Eight words, including the word given. 

1 It's possible that Greg didn't go to Swansea after all. not 

Greg ___________________ to Swansea after all. 

2 It's quite likely that Sasha was lying about what Doug said. well

Sasha_____________________about what Doug said. 

3 The most likely situation is that they awarded Grandpa the medal during the war. must 

Grandpa ____________ during the war. 

4 l'd be surprised if Derek has already arrived. ought 

Derek ______________ yet. 

5 Jake, is it definite that they haven't announced the winner yet? will 

Jake, __________announced yet? 

6 It's highly likely that Stephen was listening. may 

Stephen _________________listening. 

7 lt's not possible that Andrew is half Spanish. be 

Andrew ______________ half Spanish.

XI. 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 two and five words, including the word given.

1. I would love to learn different languages.                                                              keen

 I ________________________________________ different languages.

2. I'm sorry I was late for the meeting.                                                                                   apology

 Please ________________________________________ late for the meeting.

3. “You borrowed my watch, didn't you?” Tom's sister said.                                                accused

 Tom's sister ________________________________________ her watch.

4. Most people hope they will have enough money to buy a house or a flat.                        afford     

Most people hope they ________________________________________ to buy a house or a flat.

5. I wish I had not lied to my parents.                                           truth

 If only ________________________________________ to my parents.