II.
Rewrite each of the following sentences so that it has similar meaning to the
first. Use the word in brackets. Do not change the form of the given word. (1.4 p)
1. Reports say that police have arrested a number of people since the robbery.
(REPORTED)
It is reported that that police have arrested a number of people since the
robbery..
2. Do you think you could give me a hand to move the sofa? (MIND)
Would you mind giving me a hand to move the sofa?
3. Although he was exhausted, he agreed to join the team to do the task.
(EXHAUSTED)
Exhausted as he was, he agreed to join the team to do the task.
4. Jeremy joined the volleyball club a year ago. (MEMBER)
Jeremy has been a member of the volleyball club for a year
5. She moved to Ho Chi Minh City after she had finished her studies. (UNTIL)
Not until she had finished her studies did she move to Ho Chi Minh City
6. She seemed quite unhappy when I saw her last week. (LOOK)
when I saw her last week, she didn’t look happy at all.
7. They've postponed the meeting until January. (OFF)
They have put off the meeting until January.
Question I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar
as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it. Write the answers on your
answer sheet. (5 pts)
81. That rumor about the politician and the construction contract is absolutely false.
There is an absolutely false rumor about the politician and the construction contract.
82. The thought of what might happen next fills me with horror.
83. I heard her use those words many times.
84. That dress is a third of the cost of the blue one.
85. They declared was on the pretext of defending their territorial rights.
The excuse for the declaration of their war was the defense of their territorial rights.
Question II: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as
similar as possible in meaning to sentence printed before it. (5pts)
86. If you work without a break, you are more likely to make an error. (PRONE)
87. The best solution was thought of by Sally. (CAME)
Sally came up with the best solution.
88. She is going to make some secret plans with her boss. (LEAGUE)
89. I was extremely happy when I won the first prize. (MOON)
I was over the moon when I won the first prize.
90. She didn’t shed a tear when the story ended in tragedy (NOT)
Not a tear did she shed when the story ended in tragedy.
Part 1. Rewrite each of the following sentences using the word(s) given so that its
meaning stays the same.
96. Erick never pays any attention to my advice.
Erick never takes any notice of my advice.
97. Daisy’s father was busy, but he still played with her.
Busy though Daisy’s father was, he still played with her..
98. I can’t believe this is the best hotel in the city.
I believe that it must be a better hotel than this one in the city.
99. The two sides never looked likely to reach an agreement.
At no time did the two sides look likely to reach an agreement.
100. "You got an A in Chemistry. Congratulations!" Peter said to his classmate.
Peter congratulated his classmate on getting an A in Chemistry.
Part 2. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
one, using the word given. Do not change the word given in any way. You must use
between three and six words including the word given.
101. My car really needs to be repaired soon. MUST
I must have my car repaired soon.
102. Linda’s plans for a picnic have been spoilt by the weather. FALLEN
Linda’s plans for a picnic have been fallen through by the weather.
103. I could never have succeeded without your help. YOU
If you had not helped me, I could never have succeeded.
104. Mark is far superior to me in terms of technical knowledge. MATCH
When it comes to technical knowledge, I’m no match for Mark.
105. They still haven’t found what caused the accident. CAUSE
They have yet to find out the cause of the accident.
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the
same as the sentence printed before it. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
(1.0 point)
0. It takes him at least three hours a day to chat on Facebook.
→ Everyday he spends at least three hours chatting on Facebook.
Question 1. The boring documentary made her feel asleep.
The documentary was so boring that she felt asleep.
Question 2. "Put the knife in your right hand down." said the policeman to the man.
The policeman asked the man for putting the knife in his right hand down.
Question 3. It wasn't obligatory to submit my assignment today.
I don’t have to submit my assignment today.
Question 4. Without your help. I couldn't have finished that difficult task.
But for your help. I couldn't have finished that difficult task.
Question 5. As she grows older, she becomes increasingly cheerful.
The older she grows, the more cheerful she becomes
II. Rewrite the following sentences with the given words in such a way that the
second sentence has the same meaning as the first one. Do not change the form of
the words in brackets. You must use NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS for each
space. (1.0 point)
0. Rob's teacher is very happy with him at the moment. (BOOK)
→ Rob is in his teacher's good books at the moment.
Question 1. The doctor really should operate on him immediately. (SURGERY)
Question 2. I had expected the snake dish to be much worse than it actually was.
(BAD)
Question 3. Honestly, it was impossible not to laugh when Mrs. Harrison slipped in
the corridor. (FACE)
Question 4. The head teacher is well known for his dedication. (REPUTED)
Question 5. The guide pointed out to us the magnificent carvings above the
windows. (DREW)
III. Rewrite the following sentence with the given words in such a way that the
second sentence has the same meaning as the first one. Do not change the form of
the words in brackets. (0) has been done as an example. (1.0 point)
0. I never have enough money. (SHORT)
→ I am always short of money.
Question 1. We'd like to implement the idea immediately, but we should wait a
while. (PRACTICE)
Question 2. People think that two drivers had been injured in the car accident.
(THOUGHT) it is thought that two drivers had been injured in the car accident.
Question 3. He doesn't have money to go on holiday. He doesn't have time, either.
(NEITHER) He has neither money nor time to go on holiday.
Question 4. It's a waste of time for you to discuss the problem with Jane. (POINT)
There is no point in discussing the problem with Jane
Question 5. Bob will do anything to get an A in this class. (LENGTHS)
Part 1: Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. You
must use between three and five words, including the word given.
1. She assumed that the tribe wouldn't understand her. UNDER
She was under the impression that the tribe wouldn't understand her.
2. I had such a bad headache after the aromatherapy treatment that I felt sick. SO
My headache was so bad after the aromatherapy treatment that I felt sick.
3. It's Paul's duty to check on patients. RESPONSIBLE
Paul is responsible for checking on patients.
4. She described the treatment to us in detail. DETAILED
She
5. We decided not to go to the party on Friday night. DECISION
We made a decision on not going to the party on Friday night.
Part 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly
the same as the sentence printed before it. (5pts)
81. Redundancy has caused a lot of domestic problems.
82. To be sure of catching the bus, they got to the bus station very early.
83. His brother is a professional tennis player, isn’t he?
84. I prefer going out for a meal to staying at home.
85. When I look at him I can’t help thinking he is your twin brother.
