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 sure he didn't know that his brother was seriously ill.
-> he couldn't possibly know that his brother was seriousy ill.
2. The refugees continued to feel unsafe until they had crossed the border.
-> Not until the refugees crossed the border did they feel safe.
3. My protests were ignored.
-> Nobody paid attention to my protests.
4. "I'd take a taxi if I were you" said Peter.
-> Peter suggested that I should take a taxi.
5. Inspite of the forecast it stayed fine.
-> Although rain had been forecast, it stayed fine.
6. He was so tired he fell asleep before the end of the film.
-> He was too tired to stay awake until the end of the film.
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 sure he didn't know that his brother was seriously ill.
-> he couldn't possibly..................know that his brother was seriousy ill...........................................
2. The refugees continued to feel unsafe until they had crossed the border.
-> Not until.....................they had crossed theborder , did they continue to feel unsafe......................................................
3. My protests were ignored.
-> Nobody....paid attention to my protests.........................
4. "I'd take a taxi if I were you" said Peter.
-> Peter suggested..........taking a taxi..........................................
5. Inspite of the forecast it stayed fine.
-> Although rain....had been forecast, it stayed fine....................................
6. He was so tired he fell asleep before the end of the film.
-> He was too......too tired to stay awake before the end of the film..............................