Ex: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it. 6. It is true that generally parents would like their children attend college, especially if                                               they have gone to college themselves.                                                             7. Pass a driver’s test is a necessary requirement for all people wishing to drive a                                motor vehicle. 8. From childhood Picasso showed a strong interest to paint that remained with him throughout his life. 9. They have so many children that they can’t afford sending them all to university. 10. I got to the office late this morning because I had trouble to get my car started.

IX. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.

81. The lights failed the moment they began work.

Hardly ..............................................................................................................

82. What should one do in such cases?

What should ................................................................................................ ?

83. The secretary didn't reply me for ten days. ,

No reply from ................................................................................................

84. The policeman’s prejudice against foreigners could not be recorded in the official files.

The feet that ............................................................................

85. "Try to go to bed earlier;” the doctor said to Mrs White.

The doctor suggested ..................................................................... 

X. Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new 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.

86. The total came to just under $4,000. (WORKED)

87. A treaty will very probably be signed soon. (ALL)

88. I like her a lot. (AFFECTION)

89. Have a look at this picture; it may help you to remember something. (JOG)

90. The way he took everything she did for granted really annoyed her. (BACK)

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (1pt)

1. People said that he could swim across the river.

→ He was said_________________________________________________________.

2. Someone serviced his car last week.

→ He ________________________________________________________________.

3. Nga would rather stay at home and watch TV than go to the movies.

→ Nga prefers_________________________________________________________.

4. The owners of restaurants are usually rich.

→ The people_________________________________________________________.

5. These two boxers weigh exactly the same.

 → There is no_________________________________________________________.

6. I don’t phone you because I don’t know your phone number.

 → If_________________________________________________________________.

7. He was punished because he behaved badly.

→ Because of __________________________________________________________.

8. He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport.

→ He regretted ________________________________________________________ .           

9. The box was so heavy that my son couldn’t carry it.

→ It was _____________________________________________________________.

10.  “Why don’t you take a day off tomorrow?” she said to me.

→ She suggested that____________________________________________________.

III/ Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.

43. The nervous system controls all actions and feelings of the body.

→ All actions ..............................................................................................

44.The teacher always makes the students work hard for the exam

→ The students ......................................................

45.I don’t intend to learn how to play table tennis.

→ I am .....................................................

46. The waitress brought him a big steak.

→ A ...................................................................................................

47. You can believe on me to pass the exam.

→ I promise .........................................................

48. We’ve arranged to meet Tom at 8 p. m tomorrow.

→ We are ....................................................................

49. People keep the needles in acupoints for about twenty minutes.

→ The needles....................................................................

50.This hairdresser cuts my hair every six weeks

→ I have .................................................... 

Part 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5pts)

86. Harry couldn’t afford this car.

This car was............................................................................... 

87. As my grandmother grows older, she becomes more intolerant.

The older.....................................................................    

88. On arriving in Canberra, I wrote a letter to my parents. When I ..............................................................................

894. It is said that the thief stole everything in the house.

The thief..............................................................................

90 . He ran so fast that nobody could catch up with him.

So………………………………………………………………………

1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it.

1.   “Why hasn’t Peter phoned? she wondered.

      She wondered____________________________________________________________

2.   I’m only interested in why he did it.

      The only thing____________________________________________________________

3.   He tried to escape but the police stopped him.

      The police prevented him___________________________________________________

4.   She has ordered a new outfit from her dressmaker.

      She is having_____________________________________________________________

5.   Couldn’t you find a better hotel?

      Is this___________________________________________________________________

6.   John began playing the piano ten years ago.

      John has_________________________________________________________________

7.   They won’t be able to come on Sunday.

      It will be_________________________________________________________________

8.   She needs to study harder.

      She doesn’t______________________________________________________________

9.   I only paid a few hundred pounds for the car.___________________________________

      The car_________________________________________________________________

10. My mother made these curtains.

      These curtains____________________________________________________________ 

Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 points)

1. She goes to university so that she can get a better job.

She …………………………………………………………………………...............................................…....…

2. Dr. Rowan has had to do all his typing. His secretary resigned 2 weeks ago.

Dr. Rowan ..........................................................................................................................................................

3. “ If Brian doesn’t train harder, I won’t select him for the team”, said the manager.

The manager threatened ............................................................................................................................

4. The last time I went to Canada was in January 1994.                   

I have ...........................................................................................................................................................................

5. I would rather do the homework than go out in the rain.

I prefer ............................................................................................................................................................................

Part II - Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. (10 points)

1. We couldn't solve the problem.      (solution)

We were unable.......................................................................................... the problem.

2. My brother really wishes he could sing well.                      (able)

My brother regrets not............................................................................................well.

3. Jane did not need to register for the new course.               (necessary)

It  ........................................................................................to register for the new course.

4. My grand father was sixty when he learnt to swim.           (age)

My father learnt to swim.................................................................................sixty.

5. Joan couldn't eat the food because it was too spicy.          (too)

The food ............................................................................................Joan to eat.

6. It is a teacher's responsibility to look after students.          (responsible)

A teacher .............................................................................................students.

7. It was difficult to persuade Rick to buy the book.             (difficulty)

I ......................................................................................Rick to buy the book.

8. I can’t possibly work in all this noise.  (impossible)

It…………………………………………………..............…work in all this noise.

9. Jo’s training accident meant she couldn’t take part in the race    (prevented)

Jo’s training accident……………………………………..…..........……part in the race.

10. Gerald is too young to vote.                     (old)

Gerald........................................................................................................vote.