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)

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

1.   I'm sure they didn't plan this project.

=> They can't ...........................................................................................

2.   People say he was dismissed last week.

=> He..........................................................................................

3.   "I'm sorry I missed the appointment with the doctor this morning." he said.

=> He apologised ..................................................................................................

4.   Why don't you do your homework before going to class?

=> If I ..................................................................................................

5.   This motorbike is cheaper than I thought I would be.

=> This motorbike is not....................................................................................

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

1. He will certainly succeed

=> He is

2. It is probably that he will never come back

=>In...........

3. The teacher made her students work hard for the exam

=>The students.....................

4. He is likely to arrive late again

=> He will................

5. We'll have to leave immediately at the end of the film

=> The moment................

6. It is said that the robber was caught while climbing up a fence

=>The moment.......................

7. They say that the computer is playing an important part in modern life

=> The computer.......................

8. Tim plans on seeing the doctor later about his bad back

=> Tim is.......................

9. I might call Sarah to see if she wants to go out

=>I think I...................

10. I'm not very confident of passing my driving test

=>I don't............................

11. Maria eats very little so as not to put on weight

=> Maria eats very little because...........................

12. The waitress brought him a big steak

=>A..............................................

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

1. Haven’t you got any cheaper televisions ?

Are these ...........................................................................................?

2. I had expected the weather to be worse 

The weather was ...................................................................................

3. She had never been so happy before

She was unhappier ......................................................................................

4. She knows a lot more about it than I do 

 I don’t know ...........................................................................................

5. She speaks more persuasively than his brother

Her brother ................................................................................

6. If you run a lot, you’ll get fitter 

The ...................................................................................................................

7. Fish and meat are at the same price in some countries 

 Fish costs ......................................................................

8. You must not smoke here 

You are ............................................................................................................

Exercise 4 (NC): Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.

1.     The cashier was made to hand over the money.

The robbers…………………………………………………………………………...

2.     “I hate to be criticised by non-professionals,” the film star said.

The film star objected…………………………………………………………………

3.     Someoen stole Jeff’s car two days ago.

Jeff …………………………………………………………………………………...

4.     We couldn’t go to Pam’s flat: it was being painted.

We couldn’t go to Pam’s flat: she………………………………………………........

5.     We expect the company will become profitable in the coming years.

Thecompany ………………………………………………………………………....

6.     The police believe that nobody was hurt in the accident.

Nobody ………………………………………………………………………………

7.     It is common knowledge that Joe has been in prison several times.

Joe is known …………………………………………………………………………

8.     People saw that man rush out of the bank after the robbery.

That man …...………………………………………………………………………...

9.     A  lot of lies were told to me by the secretary.

The secretary …………………………………………………………………………

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

1. We haven’t been to our hometown for many years.

® The last time we ............................................................. was many years ago.

2. Your 18^th birthday party was the last time I really enjoyed myself.

® I ...................................................................... since your 18^th birthday party.

3. It’s nearly 20 years since my father saw his brother.

® My father ..................................................................... for nearly 20 years

4. James went to Scotland last Friday and is still there.

® James ........................................................................... to Scotland since Friday.

 5. When did you learn to play the piano?

® How long is it ............................................................ to play the piano?

6. The last time I spoke French was when we were in Canada.

® I haven’t ................................................................................... we were in Canada.

7. You haven’t redecorated our  rooms for a year.

® It’s ..................................................................................... our rooms.

8. I started looking for my keys an hour ago and I’m still looking.

® I ................................................................................ my keys for an hour.

9. I haven’t been to a Chinese restaurant before.

® This is .................................................................... a Chinese restaurant.

10. My father gave up smoking three months ago.

 ® My father  ……………………………………………… for three months.

XII. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (20 points)

1. We spent five hours getting to London.

_ It took ___________________________________________________

2. He enjoys playing chess in his free time.

_ Playing_______________________________________________

3. Are they building a statue of Chu Van An?

_ Is ______________________________________________________?

4. Has anyone told you about it yet?

_ Have you ________________________________________________?

5. My hair now is much longer than that in the past.

_ In the past my hair used _____________________________________

6. Be careful or you’ll hurt yourself.

_ If you are _________________________________________________

7. What is the price of the bicycle?

_ How much _______________________________________________?

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

_ No one ___________________________________________________

9. Because of a big storm, I stayed at home.

_ Because __________________________________________________

10. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.

_ In spite of__________________________________________________  

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