3. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence.
1. In spite of having to work the next day, Tom watched films on DVD till midnight.
Even though_____________________________________________________________
2. The ending of the film was quite disappointing.
We ____________________________________________________________________
3. Although she performed well, she didn’t receive good comments from critics.
Despite her ______________________________________________________________
4. We were so interested in the comedy that we laughed from beginning to end.
The comedy _____________________________________________________________
5. I’m frightened by horror films; however, I enjoy watching them.
In spite _________________________________________________________________
10. Using the word given and other words, complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first. Do not change the word given.
1. New York has more billionaires than Tokyo. FEWER
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2. A group of foreigners visited the slums last week, didn’t they? VISIT
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3. The countryside doesn’t suffer as much pollution as the city. LESS
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4. Does overpopulation cause a lot of social problems in this area? CAUSES
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5. Jakarta doesn’t have as many skyscrapers as Shanghai. MORE
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12. Finish the second sentences in each pair, so that it has similar meaning to the first one, using the beginning given and the word in capital letters. (1p)
1. Your bicycle is just like the one I used to own. SIMILAR
I________________________________________________________
2. This sauce hasn’t got much flavour, has it? TASTELESS
This sauce is________________________________________________
3. Taking photographs inside the museum is forbidden NOT
You________________________________________________________
4. On Saturday night, the roads to the city centre are very busy TRAFFIC
There is_______________________________________________________
5. Do you find it easy to make friends? GOOD
Are you_______________________________________________________