. Use the word in brackets, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. DO NOT change the word given.

1. I have never seen such an exciting film before. (first)

It's the  _______________­­­­­­­__________________________seen such an exciting film.

2. We hadn’t expected the weather to be so bad. (worse)

The weather _________________________________________expected.

    3. It's very easy to maintain contact with friends nowadays. (touch)

It's very easy __________________________________________ with friends nowadays.

    4. They had to cancel the game because of the rain. (off)

The game _______________________________________ because of the rain.

     5. You have to decide whether to accept the job. (up)

    It's ______________________________________________ accept the job.

 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one.

1. “You’ve stolen my money, Tam.”

She accused ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. I don’t intend to tell you my plans.

I have no …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. I don’t think I will help you with your homework.

I don’t agree ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. Students will play more active roles in the classroom.

More active roles ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. Harry couldn’t get his parents’ permission to buy a motorbike.

Harry’s parents didn’t let ………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. When we finally heard that David had arrived, we were very relieved.

We were relieved ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

7. Mr. Pinchley doesn’t allow his teenage children to go out in the evenings.

Mr. Pinchley makes ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

8. It’s not a good idea to start your essay without analysing the question first.

You should avoid ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

9. Although she reads vacancy ads in the newspapers every day, she has not been able to find a job.

In spite of …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. After lots of effort, the boy was finally successful in getting the position of striker in the football team.

After lots of effort, the boy managed …………………………………………………………………………………

). Use the word in brackets, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. DO NOT change the word given.

1. I didn’t understand Maths when I was at school.                            used

à I ________________________________ Maths when I was at school.

2. You’d better not touch that switch.                                                  wouldn’t

à If ________________________________ that switch.

3. The time of departure for your flight to Rio is six o’clock.                 takes

à The plane ________________________________ six o’clock.  

4. A famous architect designed Dr Schneider’s house for her.          had

à Dr Schneider ________________________________ a famous architect.

5. He described the hotel to us in detail.                                                 detailed

à He ________________________________ of the hotel.       

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. Use between two and five words.
1. Nobody I know likes warm milk. (anyone) 
I don’t know ………………………………………warm milk.
2. Peter isn’t interested in having music lessons. (want)
Peter ………………………………………music lessons.
3. The police said John had stolen the money. (accused)
The police ………………………………………the money. 
4. Some people have complained about the noise. (several)
There ………………………………………about the noise.
5. I’ve got such a talented art teacher that I really enjoy the lessons. (so)
My art teacher ………………………………………that I really enjoy the lessons.
6. I’m practicing hard because I don’t want to fail my final exam. (order)
I’m practicing hard ………………………………………my final exam. 
7. The karate class was so fantastic that we’re going again next week. (such)
It was ………………………………………that we’re going again next week. 
8. “Harry, I think you should cancel the concert if the rain continues”, John said. (advised)
John ………………………………………the concert if the rain continued.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one using the word in brackets. Do not change the given words in any ways (questions from 37 to 40).

37. I gave Ted the massage, but he already knew about it. (NEEDN’T)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

38. The trains couldn’t run because of the snow. (PREVENTED)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

39. I didn’t arrived in time to see him. (ENOUGH)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

40. I’m sorry I was rude to you yesterday. (APOLOGIZE)

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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…………………………………….……………….…………..……..………

VIII. Use the words given and other words to complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.

1.   We have never stayed at a worse hotel than this.

      This                                                            we’ve ever stayed at.

2.   Please continue doing your work and don’t let anything interrupt you.

      Please                                                         and don’t let anything interrupt you.

3.   I think Da Nang is not so exciting as Ho Chi Minh City.

      I think Ho Chi Minh City                                                             Da Nang.

4.   Our city has five big shopping malls.

      There                                                          in our city.

5.   The Central Tower is the tallest building in this city.

      No building in this city                                                      the Central Tower.

6.   I’ll consider it carefully and give you an answer next week.

      I’ll                                                              and give you an answer next week.

XI.  Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in capital.

1.   He said he wouldn’t have enough time to finish the job. (WILL)

      ___________________________________________________________________

2.   When did your friends eat that chocolate cake? (WAS)

      ___________________________________________________________________

3.   “What are the skills you concern most?” my teacher asked. (I)

      ___________________________________________________________________

4.   I have never read such as interesting novel as The Little Prince. (MOST)

      ___________________________________________________________________

5.   Finish your homework or you can’t go out with your friend. (IF)

      ___________________________________________________________________

6.   They’re not sure how they should operate the new system. (TO)

      ___________________________________________________________________

7.   It took me 4 hours to read the first chapter of the book. (SPENT)

      ___________________________________________________________________

8.   Snowboarding is more dangerous than tennis. (AS)

      ___________________________________________________________________

XI.  Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in capital.

1.   He said he wouldn’t have enough time to finish the job. (WILL)

      ___________________________________________________________________

2.   When did your friends eat that chocolate cake? (WAS)

      ___________________________________________________________________

3.   “What are the skills you concern most?” my teacher asked. (I)

      ___________________________________________________________________

4.   I have never read such as interesting novel as The Little Prince. (MOST)

      ___________________________________________________________________

5.   Finish your homework or you can’t go out with your friend. (IF)

      ___________________________________________________________________

6.   They’re not sure how they should operate the new system. (TO)

      ___________________________________________________________________

7.   It took me 4 hours to read the first chapter of the book. (SPENT)

      ___________________________________________________________________

8.   Snowboarding is more dangerous than tennis. (AS)