Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentences printed before it.
1. This is his first visit to England.
-> He is visiting England for the first time.
2. I think it may rain.
-> It looks as if it may rain.
3. He will come because he wants to be sure of meeting you.
-> He will come so as to be sure of meeting you.
4. Walking in the rain gives him pleasure.
-> He enjoys walking in the rain.
5. Most of a child's life is spent in playing.
-> A child spends most of his life playing.
6. The fox was unsuccessful in reaching the grapes.
-> The fox tried in vain to reach the grapes.
7. His briefcase was too full for the zip fastener to close properly.
-> His briefcase was so full that the zip fastener couldn’t close properly.
8. People say that he beats his wife.
-> It is said that he beats his wife.
9. He appears to be running away from your fierce dog.
-> It looks as if he is running away from your fierce dog.
10. He got down to writing the letter as soon as he turned from his walk.
-> No sooner had he turn from his walk than he got down to writing the letter.