Complete each sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence above it.

1. I disagree with his point of view, but I understand why he thinks that way.

Although ...........................................................................................................

2. Jack is still unemployed in spite of spplying for about a dozen diferent jobs.

Though.................................................................................................................

3. While most people agreed that the car was a bargain, none of them wanted to buy it.

Even.......................................................................................................................

4. Though it seems unlikely, the children may not want to go to the zoo on Saturday.

Unlikely.....................................................................................................................

5. The old people didn't have very much money, but they were really generous.

Despite........................................................................................................................

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

1. What a great party!

=> How ______________________________________.

2. He couldn't go to school because of his illness.

=> Because he  ______________________________________.

3. Learning a foreign language is not easy.

=> It ______________________________________.

4. How heavy is the chicken?

=> What ______________________________________.

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

1. He is talking to the girl with  long  hair. (talked)

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2. “You had better go to see the doctor immediately,” Jone said. (should)

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3. She liked Paris very little  and Rome less.(worse)

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4. I called my uncle for some advice. (was)  

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5. He used to get up very late. (habit)

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6. Someone is going to repair my TV tomorrow. (have)

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7. People say that he beats his wife. (said)

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8. I would love to live in Paris for a year. (If only)

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9. “ You stole the jewels!” the Inspector said to him. (accused)

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10. You can try to get Tim to lend you his car but you won’t succeed. (point)

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

11. I haven't seen this film before.

This is ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

12.  My father is the owner of that car. 

That car ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

13. The bus takes longer than the train.

The train does ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

14. If you honor me, I will appreciate it.

If ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

15. “I was not there at the time,” he said.

He denied …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

16. I have never seen such a mess in my life!

Never in …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

17. Many people think Steve stole the money.

Steve ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

18. We have decided that the work they do is unacceptable.

It ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

19. The man suddenly realized that the neighbor was watching him.

The man suddenly realized ……………………………………………………………………………………………

20. Barry continued to smoke even though we had advised him to quit.

Despite ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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

11. I haven't seen this film before.

This is ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

12.  My father is the owner of that car. 

That car ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

13. The bus takes longer than the train.

The train does ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

14. If you honor me, I will appreciate it.

If ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

15. “I was not there at the time,” he said.

He denied …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

16. I have never seen such a mess in my life!

Never in …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

17. Many people think Steve stole the money.

Steve ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

18. We have decided that the work they do is unacceptable.

It ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

19. The man suddenly realized that the neighbor was watching him.

The man suddenly realized ……………………………………………………………………………………………

20. Barry continued to smoke even though we had advised him to quit.

Despite ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

 Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. (1 p)

1. You’re the best guitarist in the school.

No one ________________________________________________________

2. He didn’t remember anything about it, and I didn’t, either.

He forgot__________________________________________________________

3. School uniforms don’t have to be worn at all times.

Students _________________________________________________________

4. Don’t fry food which can be grilled.

Avoid_____________________________________________________________

5. With luck, she will win the cookery competition.

If ______________________________________________________________

6. This is the first time I have seen him.

I have never _____________________________________________________

7. I started studying English 3 years ago.

I have __________________________________________________________

8. I haven't seen him since I left school.

I last ___________________________________________________________

9. It started raining two days ago.

It has ___________________________________________________________

10. I have never seen such a beautiful girl before.

She is __________________________________________________________

Question I: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it. (5 pts)

81. There were not nearly as many people there as I had expected.

à There were far ______________________________________________________.

82. People say that the plane of Germanwings crashed into the mountains.

à The plane of Germanwings ____________________________________________.

83. It's nobody's fault that the meeting was cancelled.

à Nobody ___________________________________________________________.

84. The President is the statesman I admire most of all.

à There is ___________________________________________________________.

85. It was his lack of confidence that surprised me.

àWhat ______________________________________________________________.

Question I: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it. (5 pts)

81. There were not nearly as many people there as I had expected.

à There were far ______________________________________________________.

82. People say that the plane of Germanwings crashed into the mountains.

à The plane of Germanwings ____________________________________________.

83. It's nobody's fault that the meeting was cancelled.

à Nobody ___________________________________________________________.

84. The President is the statesman I admire most of all.

à There is ___________________________________________________________.

85. It was his lack of confidence that surprised me.

àWhat ______________________________________________________________.