Part I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (5 points)
1. She goes to university so that she can get a better job.
She …………………………………………………………………………...............................................…....…
2. Dr. Rowan has had to do all his typing. His secretary resigned 2 weeks ago.
Dr. Rowan ..........................................................................................................................................................
3. “ If Brian doesn’t train harder, I won’t select him for the team”, said the manager.
The manager threatened ............................................................................................................................
4. The last time I went to Canada was in January 1994.
I have ...........................................................................................................................................................................
5. I would rather do the homework than go out in the rain.
I prefer ............................................................................................................................................................................
Part II - Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. (10 points)
1. We couldn't solve the problem. (solution)
We were unable.......................................................................................... the problem.
2. My brother really wishes he could sing well. (able)
My brother regrets not............................................................................................well.
3. Jane did not need to register for the new course. (necessary)
It ........................................................................................to register for the new course.
4. My grand father was sixty when he learnt to swim. (age)
My father learnt to swim.................................................................................sixty.
5. Joan couldn't eat the food because it was too spicy. (too)
The food ............................................................................................Joan to eat.
6. It is a teacher's responsibility to look after students. (responsible)
A teacher .............................................................................................students.
7. It was difficult to persuade Rick to buy the book. (difficulty)
I ......................................................................................Rick to buy the book.
8. I can’t possibly work in all this noise. (impossible)
It…………………………………………………..............…work in all this noise.
9. Jo’s training accident meant she couldn’t take part in the race (prevented)
Jo’s training accident……………………………………..…..........……part in the race.
10. Gerald is too young to vote. (old)
Gerald........................................................................................................vote.
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentences printed before it
1. I'm always inviting him for a weekend with us but he's always too busy.
-> No matter how often I invite him for a weekend with us, he's always too busy to come
2. There isn't much likelihood of it snowing day.
-> It's unlikely to snow today
3. She was not only bad-tempered but very lazy.
-> As well as being bad -tempered, she was very lazy
4. As no one has disapproved of the scheme, I suggest we go ahead.
-> As no one raised raised any disapproval of the scheme, I suggest we go ahead.
5. Driving fast is dangerous, whether you are an experienced driver or not.
-> However experienced driver you are, driving fast is dangerous
6. I'd really hate to live in a big city.
-> Living in a big city is not to my liking
7. Our French exam was much easier than our German one.
-> Our French exam was not as difficult as our German one.
8. The last time I played football was in 1971.
-> I haven't played football since 1971.
9. Why didn't I think of that before.
-> I should have thought of that before.
10. I invited my friends to have a cup of tea.
-> I asked my friend if he wanted to have a cup of tea