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- 2. complete the second sentence so that It has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and six words, including the word given. Here is an example (0). Example: (0) It is no use trying to convince her. She won’t listen. point There ……is no point in trying to ….convince her. She won’t listen.
- 3. came to the cinema because you insisted. never She would have ………………………………………………………. you hadn’t insisted. 2. The other team were so good that there was obviously no way we could win the match. stand The other team were so good that we ………………………………………winning the match 3. There is a rumour that Mr Smith, the CEO , resigned yesterday. handed Mr Smith, the CEO, ………………………………………………………..….his resignation yesterday. 4. We are sure people will object to the idea of raising taxes again. bound There are ……………………………………………………….…the idea of raising taxes again. 5. It seems as if we have misunderstood each other. been There seems ………………………………………………………………….between us. 6. Kurt was at a loss to explain who the smartphone belonged to and why it was in his coat pocket. whose Kurt had absolutely…………………………………………was and why it was in his coat pocket.
- 4. formally complain about the terrible service you received at the hotel.” Said Jane to Mike. make Jane suggested ..............................................…about the terrible service that he received at the hotel.. 8. I didn't know it was Tom until he took off his helmet. I Only when he……………………………………………..…recognise Tom. 9. Perhaps Damian heard about the problem from Michael. have Damian ……………………………………………………….…..the problem from Michael. 10.If I hadn’t made that mistake, I would have passed the exam. for If ……………………………………………………….that mistake, I would have passed the exam. 11.If Ethan hadn’t helped me , I wouldn’t have been able to finish the project on time. for Had ………………………………………………………., I wouldn’t have been able to finish the project on time. 12.They will have to close the shop if sales do not increase. increase If there……………………………………………………….., they will have to close the shop.
- 5. to believe that you were interested in the job. impression I ………………………………………………………….…that you were interested in the job. 14.They didn’t give me the job because I didn’t have the right experience. grounds I was not ……………………………………………………….that I didn’t have the right experience. 15.“I am confident that Tim will be a successful footballer." Said Mr Bradbury. chances Mr Bradbury said he …………………………………………………… of becoming a successful footballer. 16.I didn’t feel like going out yesterday. That’s why I didn’t call you. mood If I ……………………………………………………….going out yesterday, I would have called you. 17.Brad lost his job because he was late too many times. grounds Brad was fired… ……………………………………………………….… of his lateness. 18.Emma couldn’t play the match because she was injured. prevented Her …..……………………………………………………….……..the match
- 6. on my nerves when Jack blames others for his problems. lay I wish Jack ….……………………………………………………….……his problems on others. 20.Ian was determined to become a very successful writer. set Ian…..……………………………………….…. mark as a writer. 21.Susan is more interested in politics than you might expect. less You ……………………………………………………….….. interested in politics. 22.There has been a dramatic fall in the number of applications for visas over the last decade. fallen The number of ………………………………………………………….… over the last decade. 23.Some sales assistants were fired because there was an unexpected fall in sales in December. falling Owing ………………………………………………………….…in December, some sales assistants were fired. 24.The price of petrol is unlikely to change much this year. stable The price of petrol ………………………………………………………….… this year.
- 7. study if you want to pass the exam, even if you don’t like it. however If you want to pass the exam, you have to study,….………………………………………like it. 26.My book was supposed to be published this week, but there have been problems. due My book ….……………………………… … this week, but there have been problems. 27.Even if it is very expensive, they want to buy a hololens. may Expensive …………………………………, they want to buy a hololens. 28.I never thought he could be lying to us. occurred It…………………………………………… that he could be lying to us. 29.Pauline was surprised at the directness of Mike’s answer. aback Pauline ….…………………………………………. the directness of Mike’s answer. 30.Graham didn’t care at all about other people’s feelings. disregard Graham ……………………………………………………… other people’s feelings.
- 8. to Madrid, you can stay in my house. put I … ……………………………………………if you come to Madrid. 32.Jane cried her eyes out immediately when she was told her father had died. burst Jane ….………………………………………….as she was told her father had died. 33.Joseph managed to convince his boss to give him a pay rise. event Joseph managed …………………………………………………… him a pay rise. 34.My brother broke the vase. Sam said. it Sam said… ………………………………………………… broke the vase. 35.Any time you see Cate, ask her about her new novel. happen If ….…………………………………………………Cate, ask her about her new novel. 36.Because he wants to work in advertising, Christian is studying marketing. view Christian is studying marketing ………………………………………in advertising.
- 9. he almost never drinks whisky at home. I Rarely ………………………………………………………….… at home. Said John. 38.Eric apologized to John for saying he was an idiot. back Eric ……………………………………………………about John being an idiot. 39.Don’t ever leave the door open. account On ….……………………………………………………….…leave the door open. 40.Janine regretted being so rude to her friend Rose. wishes Janine ………………………………………………………so rude to her friend Rose. 41.Mel was greatly offended by Sean’s remarks about Muslims. exception Mel ………………………………………………Sean’s remarks about Muslims. 42.As soon as I finished my speech, the audience broke into applause. way No ……………………………………………………than the audience broke into applause. 43. I only stopped worrying when they told me his injuries were superficial. calm Only when they told me his injuries were superficial ……………………………..
- 10. house is not possible at the moment. question It……………………………………………………….…buy a new house at the moment. 45.We were faced with many problems that prevented us finishing the project on time. against If we ……………………………………………many problems, we would have finished the project on time. 46.Men outnumbered women by two to one at the meeting. twice There… ……………………………………………women at the meeting yesterday. 47.If I could choose, I’d prefer to live in Ireland or Germany. rather If given….………………………… , …………………………….…in Ireland or Germany. 48.The CEO never said anything about people having to be made redundant. time At …………………………………say anything about people having to be made redundant. 49.Calling Mike has been in the back of my mind for a while, but I haven’t done it yet. round It’s been in the back of mind to call Mike for a while, but I .. ………………………….. it yet. 50.Owing to bad weather conditions, we were forced to stay at home. choice With bad weather conditions, we ……………………………………to stay at home.
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