Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the key word given. You must use between two and five words.
1.He plays so skillfully that nobody can beat him.
MUCH
He plays with _______________ that nobody can beat him.
2. My brother earns half of what I earn.
TWICE
I earn _______________ my brother.
3.The only thing he forgot to buy was a new battery for his watch.
EVERYTHING
He remembered to _______________ a new battery for his watch.
4.Lydia was the only student to apply for a scholarship.
NONE
Apart _______________ the students applied for a scholarship.
5.We didn’t have many visitors yesterday.
FEW
We had ______________ yesterday.
6.Rob likes to spend time alone just before the competition.
BY
Rob likes to spend time ________________ just before the competition.
7.Lily is so good at swimming that she is going to train for the Olympics.
SUCH
Lily _______________ that she is going to train for the Olympics.
8.I paid far more money for the car than I expected to.
SO
I didn’t expect _______________ money for the car.
9.I didn’t see anything strange when I entered the room.
SAW
I _______________ when I entered the room.
10.One of my colleagues told me an amusing story yesterday.
OF
A _______________ told me an amusing story yesterday.
PART 5.
ADJECTIVES/ADVERBS
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the key word given. You must use between two and five words.
1.There are a minimum of seven classes a week during the course.
LEAST
The course consists _______________ seven classes a week.
2.Can’t he do any better than this?
THE
Is _______________ he can do?
3.Molly’s sister can ski better that she can.
SKIER
Molly is _______________ as her sister.
4.He speaks French better than his parents do.
AS
His parents don’t _______________ he does.
5.The first book was better than this one.
GOOD
This book is not _______________ one.
6.The weather was better than I’d expected.
BAD
The weather was _______________ I’d expected.
7.I can’t afford to pay for everything I need on my income.
HIGH
My income is _______________ to pay for everything I need.
8.Scientists say the climate didn’t use to be so warm.
THAN
Scientists say the climate is_______________ be.
9.If Ruth does not train harder, she’ll never win the race.
TRAINING
Ruth will never win the race unless she _______________ .
10.’What’s the width of the table?’ she asked him.
WIDE
She asked him _______________ was.
PART 6.
VERBALS
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the key word given. You must use between two and five words.
1.They were late because they got stuck in traffic.
RESULT
They were late _______________ stuck in traffic.
2.People believe she lives in New York.
BELIEVED
She _______________ in New York.
3.Why did you insist that I buy this horrible car?
MAKE
Why _______________ this horrible car?
4.She pays somebody to clean her flat every month.
CLEANED
She _______________ every month.
5.She locked the gate so that the dog wouldn’t escape.
PREVENT
To _______________, she locked the gate.
6.She will probably get the job.
LIKELY
She ____________ the job.
7.I don’t usually wear a hat so it feels strange.
USED
I am _______________ a hat so it feels strange.
8.Rob said to Jane: ‘You broke your promise.’
ACCUSED
Rob _______________ her promise.
9.Although we thought the car would be comfortable, we were mistaken.
TURN
The car did not ______________ as comfortable as we had expected.
10.Is it all right if I turn the radio off?
MIND
Would _______________ the radio off?
11.We aren’t going to have the grass cut because it costs too much.
AFFORD
We _______________ have the grass cut.
12.She knows a lot about Web design, even though she has never studied it.
HAVING
Despite _______________, she knows a lot about web design.
13.Mark looked so funny that we had to laugh.
HELP
We _______________ at Mark because he looked so funny.
14.According to the gossip, the actor will be getting married soon.
RUMOURED
The actor ______________ getting married soon.
15.’I’m sorry I didn’t let you know I was going to be late, Ann,’ said James.
APOLOGISED
James _______________ Ann know he was going to be late.
16.I really didn’t think I would do so well in the exam.
TO
I really didn’t _______________ so well in the exam.
17.Everyome says she left the town for good.
SAID
She _______________ the town for good.
18.Everyone expects that she will win an award for this film.
EXPECTED
She _______________ an award for this film.
19.It looks as if she has forgotten about his birthday.
SEEMS
She _______________ about his birthday.
20.It is thought that the two injured men were driving very fast.
HAVE
The two injured men _______________ driving very fast.
21.There is a rumour that the escaped prisoner is living in Hungary.
BE
The escaped prisoner _______________ in Hungary. Is heard to be living
22.It took Lanny ages to tidy the room.
SPENT
Lanny _______________ the room. Spent ages to tidy
23.A famous architect designed Mary’s house for her.
HAD
Mary _______________ a famous architect. Had her house designed by
24.As Jerry had refused to accompany us, we decided to go without him.
HAVING
Jerry _______________, we decided to go without him. Having excuses to accompany us
25.He locked the door and headed for his office.
LOCKED
_______________ , he headed for his office. After the door was locked
PART 7.
MODAL VERBS
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the key word given. You must use between two and five words.
1.I haven’t got my wallet – it must be at home.
LEFT
I haven’t got my wallet – I _______________ at home.
2.I’m sure they have worked hard on the project.
HAVE
They _______________ on the project.
3.I reckon Danny was relieved to find his missing keys.
BEEN
Danny must _______________ he found his missing keys.
4.One of us ought to go and meet him at the station.
SHOULD
He _______________ one of us at the station.
5.Heavy rain prevented them from getting home.
ABLE
They _______________ home because of heavy rain.
6.It was very careless of you not to use a helmet.
SHOULD
You _______________ a helmet.
7.When we stayed with our grandparents, we used to have a big Sunday lunch.
WOULD
When we stayed with our grandparents, _______________ a big Sunday lunch.
8.It was foolish of you to ride your bike so fast.
SHOULD
You _______________ your bike so fast.
9.It is possible that the thieves hid the money in the countryside.
MIGHT
The thieves _______________ the money in the countryside.
10.Why did you go there? It wasn’t necessary.
HAVE
You _______________ there.
11.It was impossible for us to know which turn to take.
NOT
We _______________ known which turn to take.
12.It is not possible for the cat to have opened the fridge.
POSSIBLY
The cat _______________ the fridge.
13.Our worrying so much was a waste of time.
NEED
We _______________ so much.
14.It’s possible that the last person to leave didn’t lock the door.
MIGHT
The last person _______________ to lock the door.
15.I’m sure Lusia was very upset when she lost her money.
HAVE
Lusia _______________very upset when she lost her money.
16.Apparently someone has taken the DVD player.
HAVE
Someone _______________ the DVD player.
17.It wouldn’t have been right to leave you to do all the work on your own.
COULD
We _______________ to do all the work on your own.
18.All the trouble I went to wasn’t necessary in the end.
NEED
I _______________ all the trouble.
19.Owing to illness, she was unable to sing the solo, as arranged.
HAVE
She was _______________ but she fell ill.
20.Your hair needs cutting.
GET
You _______________ cut.
PART 8.
FORMS OF EXPRESSING UNREALITY
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the key word given. You must use between two and five words.
1.I don’t want you to go there by plane.
RATHER
I _______________ go there by plane.
2.He will be able to operate this machine but somebody must show him.
ONLY
He will be able to operate this machine _______________ how.
3.Mary was angry because Claire arrived late.
TIME
If Claire _____________, Mary would not have been angry.
4.The tour bus stopped frequently to let the tourists see the sights.
THAT
The tour bus stopped frequently _______________ see the sights.
5.’It’s getting late so I ought to go home’, said Milly.
BETTER
Milly said it was getting late and that ________________ home.
6.Pam said that she regretted speaking rudely to Harris.
ONLY
“If _______________ so rudely to Harris’, said Pam.
7.I wasn’t invited to the party and I feel sad about it.
WISH
I _______________ invited to the party.
8.I think I’d rather stay at home than go to her party.
TO
I think _______________ at home.
9.You should go now or you’ll miss the bus.
HAD
You _______________ now or you’ll miss the bus.
14.I regret not buying that bike when I had the chance.
WISH
I _______________ that bike when I had the chance.
15.On business trips I prefer driving home to staying in a hotel overnight.
RATHER
On business trips, I’d _______________ in a hotel overnight.
16.I’m sorry I went out last night.
WISH
I _______________ last night.
17.I’d like to be having a meal in a posh restaurant now.
WERE
I ______________ having a meal in a posh restaurant now.
18.I saw the race begin because I arrived to the stadium on time.
MISSED
If I hadn’t arrived at the stadium on time, I _______________of the race.
19.I think you ought to decide right now.
WERE
If I _______________ a decision right now.
20.James has the talent to become a pianist.
THAT
James is so _______________ become a pianist.
21.She carried the tray very carefully because she was afraid she might spill the drinks.
SO
She carried the tray very carefully _______________ spill the drinks.
22.She got up late, so she missed the plane.
NOT
If she _______________, she would not have missed the plane.
23.Please take a seat, and I’ll enquire for you.
WILL
If you _______________, I’ll enquire for you.
24.If Miranda had not been interested, the project would have been abandoned.
INTEREST
But _______________ the project would have been abandoned.
25.The fire was put out thanks to the warden.
FOR
If it hadn’t _______________ the fire would not have been put out.
26.Jacob is in prison because a detective recognized him.
IF
Jacob wouldn’t be in prison _______________ recognized him.
27.I am not tall enough to reach the shelf.
TALLER
If I _______________ the shelf.
28.Mike can’t play tennis very well thought he pretends he can.
ACTS
Mike _______________ play tennis very well.
29.It’s a pity I’ve sold this oil painting.
WISH
I _______________ this oil painting.
30.I’d rather you didn’t stay long at the party.
BETTER
It _______________ didn’t stay long at the party.
31.I’d love to be able to go with you to the theatre.
WISH
I _______________ go with you to the theatre.
32.The manager said it was important for us to come to meetings on time.
INSISTED
The manager _______________ to meetings on time.
33.I’ve had enough of your constant complaining!
WISH
I _______________ complaining all the time!
34.’I think he should ask his parents for advice,’ she said.
SUGGESTED
She _______________ his parents for advice.
35.I should really be starting my project.
TIME
It’s _______________ my project.
36.Someone has suggested the resignation of the minister.
THAT
It _______________ the minister should resign.
37.I’m afraid he’ll abandon her and the child.
LEST
I fear _______________ her and the child.
38.It’s a pity he left without saying goodbye.
ONLY
If _______________ without saying goodbye!
39.He might call tonight. Then tell him I’m away.
SHOULD
In _______________, tell him I’m away.
40.He explained everything very clearly because he wanted her not to miss anything.
SO
He explained everything very clearly _______________ miss anything.
SUMMARY
Task 1. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the key word given. You must use between two and five words.
1.It says here that we should reply to this invitation.
SUPPOSED
It says here that _______________ to this invitation.
2.Ashley always eats a big breakfast before going to work.
WITHOUT
Ashley never goes to work _______________ a big breakfast.
3.Ursula was disappointed not to win the race.
CAME
Not winning the race _______________ to Ursula.
4.Despite winning the race, he wasn’t very pleased.
EVEN
He wasn’t very pleased, _______________ the race.
5.We’re so late now that we definitely won’t get to the party on time.
CHANCE
We’re so late now that we have _______________ to the party on time.
6.The only thing I did at the weekend was homework.
APART
I did _______________ homework at the weekend.
7.I won’t be satisfied until I have the letter in my possession.
ONLY
I will _______________ the letter is in my possession.
8.There were more spectators than ever before.
SO
There _______________ spectators before.
9.Joan thought it was a good idea to go to the theatre.
FAVOUR
Joan was _______________ to the theatre.
10.’Do you know when the match starts, Roy?’ asked Joe.
IF
Joe asked Roy ______________ time the match started.
Task 2 . Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the key word given. You must use between two and five words.
1.I knocked for ages at Mike’s door but I got no reply.
LONG
I _______________ knocking on Mike’s door but I got no reply.
2.I wasn’t able to get to the airport because of a heavy snowfall.
PREVENTED
A heavy snowfall _______________ to the airport.
3.Prices may go up next year, so you should buy now.
CASE
You should buy now _______________ next year.
4. If you don’t work harder, you won’t pass the exam.
UNLESS
You won’t pass the exam, _______________.
5.It’s a pity you can’t go to Ann’s party.
WISH
I _______________ to Ann’s party.
6.Jack does not want to work for his uncle any longer.
CARRY
Jack does not want _______________ for his uncle.
7.Heavy rain caused the postponement of the football match.
BECAUSE
The football match _______________ so heavily.
8.She got late to work because she decided to drive rather than take the train.
INSTEAD
She got late to work because she decided to drive _______________ the train.
9.The manager promised that all the complaints will be investigated by the staff tomorrow.
LOOK
The manager promised that the staff _______________ all the complaints tomorrow.
10.’Do you know the cost of the trip?’ asked Sue.
MUCH
Sue asked if I knew _______________ was.
Task 3. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the key word given. You must use between two and five words.
1.To get to work on time, I have to get up at 6 a.m.
MEANS
Getting to work on time ______________ at 6 a.m.
2.More people than we had expected attended the meeting
EXCEEDED
The number of people who attended the meeting _______________ .
3.Quite a few books are missing from the class library.
RETURNED
Several members of the class _______________ library books.
4.But for Mia acting so wonderfully, the play would be a flop.
WONDERFUL
If it _______________, the play would be a flop.
5.Apparently the ship did not sustain any damage.
APPEARS
The ship _______________ any damage.
6.Most of the committee thought it was a viable solution.
BE
It was thought _______________ by most of the committee.
7.They suspended Rudy for the next two matches.
BANNED
Rudy _______________ in the next two matches.
8.Pleeae come this way and I’ll see if Miss Davidson is in.
WILL
If _______________ I’ll see if Miss Davidson is in.
9.I won’t stay in this job, not even for the double salary.
DOUBLED
Even _______________, I won’t stay in this job.
10. Almost all the tickets to the concert have been sold.
HARDLY
There are _______________ for the concert.
Task 4. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the key word given. You must use between two and five words.
1.During the quiz, I couldn’t think of the correct answer to the last question.
COME
During the quiz, I was not _______________ the correct answer to the last question.
2.They decided to advertise the job in a national paper.
PUT
They decided to _______________ the job in a national paper.
3.According to the witness’s evidence, the driver of the car was a policeman.
BEING
According to the witness’ evidence, the _______________ a policeman.
4.Today’s meeting was postponed and it will be held next Friday instead.
PUT
Today’s meeting has _______________ next Friday.
5.I prefer eating sandwiches to a cooked lunch.
RATHER
I _______________ sandwiches that a cooked lunch.
6.There’s no chance of him winning the game.
POSSIBLE
It won’t be _______________ the game.
7.Nobody spoke for about ten minutes.
BEFORE
It was about ten minutes _______________ anything.
8.I had to finish all the work before I could leave.
UNTIL
I had to stay _______________ all the work.
9.I don’t want to go out tonight.
FEEL
I _______________ out tonight.
10.Ollie fell off the bike because he wasn’t looking where he was going.
PAYING
If Ollie _______________ to where he going, he wouldn’t have fallen off the bike.