XII. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Use the word given and other words as necessary ( 2-5 words). Do not change the form of the given word.
1. Unfortunately, Jessica couldn’t go on holiday because she didn’t have any money. (ABLE)
- > If Jessica had had some money, she …………………………………………go on holiday.
2. The committee has rejected the new proposal. (TURNED)
- > The new proposal ……………………………………..the committee.
3. I’m certain Julie didn’t tell him. (HAVE)
- > It…………………………………………………Julie who told him.
4. Danny found it difficult to control his bicycle on the steep slope. (UNDER)
- > Danny found it difficult to…………………………….on the steep slope.
5. Did you mean to kick him, or did it happen by accident? (PURPOSE)
- > Did you kick him……………………………………an accident?
6. People say that the Pyramids are worth visiting. (SUPPOSED)
- > The Pyramids ………………………………….worth visiting.
7. Tom has not had a job for two years (OUT)
- > Tom has …………………………………………….. two years.
8. “Don't blame me if you can’t find your favorite shirt, “ my sister said. (NOT)
- > My sister said that it …………………………….that if I couldn’t find my favorite shirt.
9. The train journey from London to Bristol takes two hours. (TWO-HOUR)
- > It is ……………………………………….. from London to Bristol.
10. He had a very traditional upbringing, didn’t he? (TRADITIONALLY)
- > He ..................................................., wasn’t he?
1. Tim looks nothing like his father. TAKE
→Tim ………takes after……………………………………… his father.
2. There's no point asking Lynda to help as she's really busy. WASTE
→It's …a waste of time asking Lynda to help…………………………………………… as she's really busy.
3. I'm sure it was Anna I saw in town as I recognized her coat. MUST
→It ……must have been Anna I saw in town………………………………………… I recognized her coat.
4. He made unsuccessful attempt to buy the company. WITHOUT
→ He attempted …to buy the company without…………………………………………… success.
5. I didn’t see my best friend off this morning, so I am very sad now. WOULD
→ If I ……had seen my best friend off this morning, I would be………………………………………… very sad now.