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.
1. "Don't move or I'll shoot" the bank robber said to the clerk.
-> The bank robber threatened.......to shot if the clerk moved.....
2. "I must see the manager" he cried
-> He insisted.....on seeing the manager
3. He said he was not guilty of stealing the car.
=> He denied......stealing the car.....
4. He insisted on a full apology.
->Nothing but.......a full apology can satisfy him.
5. The crities were very impressed by her performance.
-> Her performance made......a great impression on the crities......
6. Helen can play the piano better than Elizabeth.
-> Elizabeth.....can't play the piano as well as Helen........
7. He said "I wish I knew the answer"
-> He said that.....he wished he knew the answer...
8. She is proud of being such a good cook.
-> She prides......herselft on cooking............
9. May I borrow your pen?
Would you......mind if I borrowed your pen?.........
10 Oil was slowly coating the edge of the shore.
-> The adge of the shore.......was becoming coated with oil........
11 "If Brian doesn't train harder, I won't select him for the team" said the manager.
-> The manager threatened........not to select him for the team if Brian didn't train harder...................