Rewrite the second sentence using the given word(s) so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Write between THREE and FIVE words including the given words.
1, It was such a surprise that he passed the entrance exam (AS)
=> _____________________________
2, James doesn't think we should visit the museum because it's not fun (POINT)
=> _____________________________
3, I said to her "Don't open the window" (TO)
=> _____________________________
4, The old building makes me think of my hometown (REMINDS)
=> _____________________________
5, Kathy is a nurse but she wants to be a doctor (WISHES)
=> _____________________________
1, It was such a surprise that he passed the entrance exam (AS)
=> It came as a surprise that he passed the entrance exam.
2, James doesn't think we should visit the museum because it's not fun (POINT)
=> James thinks that there is no point in visiting the museum because it's not fun.
3, I said to her "Don't open the window" (TO)
=> I told her not to open the window.
4, The old building makes me think of my hometown (REMINDS)
=> The old building reminds me of my hometown.
5, Kathy is a nurse but she wants to be a doctor (WISHES)
=> Kathy wishes she were a doctor.
Rewrite the second sentence using the given word(s) so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Write between THREE and FIVE words including the given words.
1. She finished the race although she was tired. (DESPITE)
2. This car is too expensive for me to buy. (AFFORD)
3. "She cooks well, " Ann said. (GOOD)
4. My car is not as fast as his. (MUCH)
5. How long ago did she start the course? (SINCE)
6. Shall I make you a cup of hot tea? (LIKE)
Rewrite the second sentence using the given word(s) so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Write between THREE and FIVE words including the given words.
1. She finished the race although she was tired. (DESPITE)
=>She finished the race despite being tired
2. This car is too expensive for me to buy. (AFFORD)
=>I can't afford to buy this car
3. "She cooks well, " Ann said. (GOOD)
=>Ann said that she was a good cook
4. My car is not as fast as his. (MUCH)
=>His car is much faster than mine
5. How long ago did she start the course? (SINCE)
=>How long is it since she started the course?
6. Shall I make you a cup of hot tea? (LIKE)
=>Would you like a cup of hot tea?
Rewrite the second sentence, using words given in brackets, so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.
2. That is her school. (hers)
=> _____________________________________________________
3. It takes me about two hours each day to do my homework. (spend)
=> _____________________________________________________
4. His new film is really surprising me. (surprised)
=> _____________________________________________________
5. I got very wet in the rain. I had an umbrella. (although)
=> _____________________________________________________
6. They will sell these chemicals everywhere in my hometown. (sold)
=> _____________________________________________________
7. Scientists will find solutions to reduce pollution in our city. (by)
=> _____________________________________________________
8. They will build a solar power factory in Australia in the future. (be)
=> _____________________________________________________
That school is hers
I spend about two hours each day doing my homework
I am surprised by his new film
Although I had an umbrella, I got very wet in the rain.
These chemicals will be sold everywhere in my hometown.
Solutions to reduce pollution in our city will be found by scientists
A solar power factory in Australia will be built in the future
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
This is the first time someone has challenged his authority.
They spent the whole week sunbathing.
The last Olympic Games took place in Seoul.
That was the safest spot...
No matter how hard he had trained,...
* Using the words given and other words, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the word given. (Use 2 – 5 words in total)
1. Whose bag is this? (belong)
Who ……………………………………………………………to?
2. All teachers like Kate. (popular)
Kate …………………………………………………………….
3. They moved to this suburb in 1990. (lived)
They have ……………………………………………………………1990.
4. Tom isn’t old enough to live on his own. (too)
Tom ……………………………………………………………on his own.
5. Mai began singing when she was eleven. (able)
Mai has ……………………………………………………………she was eleven.
6. I’m sorry I can’t speak English perfectly. (wish)
I ……………………………………………………………English perfectly.
7. Many people think John stole the money. (believed)
John is ……………………………………………………………the money.
8. Peter is fourteen years old. Van is fourteen years old. (age)
Peter ……………………………………………………………Van.
9. Walking among the green trees gave Liz pleasure. (enjoyed)
Liz ……………………………………………………………green trees.
10. Do you think you could give me a hand to move the sofa? (mind)
Would you ……………………………………………………………to move the sofa?
* Using the words given and other words, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the word given. (Use 2 – 5 words in total)
1. Whose bag is this? (belong)
Who ……………………………………………………………to?
2. All teachers like Kate. (popular)
Kate …………………………………………………………….
3. They moved to this suburb in 1990. (lived)
They have ……………………………………………………………1990.
4. Tom isn’t old enough to live on his own. (too)
Tom ……………………………………………………………on his own.
5. Mai began singing when she was eleven. (able)
Mai has ……………………………………………………………she was eleven.
6. I’m sorry I can’t speak English perfectly. (wish)
I ……………………………………………………………English perfectly.
7. Many people think John stole the money. (believed)
John is ……………………………………………………………the money.
8. Peter is fourteen years old. Van is fourteen years old. (age)
Peter ……………………………………………………………Van.
9. Walking among the green trees gave Liz pleasure. (enjoyed)
Liz ……………………………………………………………green trees.
10. Do you think you could give me a hand to move the sofa? (mind)
Would you ……………………………………………………………to move the sofa?
1. Whose bag is this? (belong)
Who ………does this bag belong to……………………………………………………to?
2. All teachers like Kate. (popular)
Kate ……is a popular teacher……………………………………………………….
3. They moved to this suburb in 1990. (lived)
They have ……………………lived in this suburd since………………………………………1990.
4. Tom isn’t old enough to live on his own. (too)
Tom ……………………………………………is too young to live………………on his own.
5. Mai began singing when she was eleven. (able)
Mai has …………………been able to sing when she…………………………………………she was eleven.
6. I’m sorry I can’t speak English perfectly. (wish)
I ……………wish I could speak………………………………………………English perfectly.
7. Many people think John stole the money. (believed)
John is ………believed to have stolen……………………………………………………the money.
8. Peter is fourteen years old. Van is fourteen years old. (age)
Peter ……the same age as ………………………………………………………Van.
9. Walking among the green trees gave Liz pleasure. (enjoyed)
Liz …………enjoyed walking among the…………………………………………………green trees.
10. Do you think you could give me a hand to move the sofa? (mind)
Would you ……mind giving me a hand ………………………………………………………to move the sofa?
Question 3. Using the words given and other words, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the word given. (Use 2-5 words in total)
1. Frank kept working although he wasn’t felling well.
fact Frank kept working _______________________________ he wasn’t felling well.
2. “Do you have anything to say” asked the policeman.
us The policeman _______________________________ anything to say.
3. Mrs. Ann regrets not having entered the cooking competition.
wishes Mrs. Ann ________________________________ the cooking competition.
4. Jane had just arrived when the film started.
sooner No __________________________________ than the film started.
5. You now, people say that the Minister of Health is arrested.
said You know, _____________________________ the Minister of Health is arrested.
despite the fact that
asked us if we had
wishses she had entered
sooner had Jane arrived
it is said that
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.
1 This island has a large population. people
There..............there are a lot of people ............................................................ on this island.
2 Do you own these things? your
Are ……these things your…………........................................................................... belongings?
3 The weather was good on our holiday. had
We …………had a good weather…………………………………………………on our holiday.
4 There were a lot of cars on the road to Manchester. traffic
There ……………was a lot of traffic……..………….. on the road to Manchester.
5 Gerry is a very strong person, in my opinion. strength
Gerry ……has so much strength…………………………in my opinion.
6 There are pieces of paper all over the floor! litter
There ………is so much litter……………………………all over the floor.
7 Can I park my car here? allowed
Is ……parking car allowed…………………………………………………….here?
8 I know these machines are very expensive. machinery
I know ...........this machinery is..........................................................................…………… very expensive.
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
25. Judy has been involved in a court case before.
-> This is not the first time Judy has been involved 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 went out with was not business of hers
27. Sandra was about to shut the shop when costumers walked in
-> Sandra was on the point of shutting the shop when customers walked in
28. Mr Reynolds has been told that you were rude to a client
-> It has been told to Mr Reynolds that you were rude to a client.
29. Elizabeth completely ignored the fact that she was unsuitable for the job
-> Elizabeth completely did not care about the fact that she was unsuitable for the job
30. I had only just switched on the oven when the electricity cut out
-> No longer had I just switched on the oven, the electricity cut out