Question

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

1."If my members agree to that I'll be very surprised" said the union delegate.

-> The union delegate observed that.......................................................

2. My mother was the most warm-hearted person I've ever known.

-> I've ...............................................................................

3. She wore a hearing-aid, even thoguh she could hear the phone ring perfectly well.

-> He wasn't so...........................................................................

4. You think that fat people are always jolly but you are wrong.

-> Contrary................................................................

5. I wasn't a bit surprised to hear that Karen had changed her job.

-> it came............................................................

6. Although Christopher was the stronger of the two, his attacker soon overpowered him.

-> Despite his................................................................................

7. The company presents a gold watch to each of its retiring employees.

-> Each..........................................................

8. "That's a lovely new dress,Jean" said her mother.

-> Jean's mother complimented...................................

9. You'll certainly meet lots of people in your new job.

-> You are..................................

10. Everyone started complaining the moment the announcement was made.

-> No sooner..........................................................................................

Answer 1

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

1."If my members agree to that I'll be very surprised" said the union delegate.

-> The union delegate observed that he would be very surprised if his members agreed to that.

2. My mother was the most warm-hearted person I've ever known.

-> I've never known a more warm-hearted person than my mother.

3. She wore a hearing-aid, even thoguh she could hear the phone ring perfectly well.

-> She wasn’t so bad at hearing the phone ring but she wore a hearing-aid.

4. You think that fat people are always jolly but you are wrong.

-> Contrary to your thought, fat people aren't always jolly.

5. I wasn't a bit surprised to hear that Karen had changed her job.

-> it came as no surprise to me that Karen had changed her job.

6. Although Christopher was the stronger of the two, his attacker soon overpowered him.

-> Despite his strength, Christopher was soon overpowered by his attacker.

7. The company presents a gold watch to each of its retiring employees.

-> Each of its retiring employees is presented a gold watch by the company.

8. "That's a lovely new dress,Jean" said her mother.

-> Jean's mother complimented her on the lovely new dress.

9. You'll certainly meet lots of people in your new job.

-> You are supposed to meet lots of people in your new job.

10. Everyone started complaining the moment the announcement was made.

-> No sooner had the announcement been made than everyone started complaining.