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.
- Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the original one.
1. I get to work in half an hour.
It takes me half an hour to get to work.
2. How much is this dictionary?
How much does this dictionary cost ?
3. How tall is your sister?
What is your sister's height ?
4. Nam likes staying at home more than going to the zoo.
Nam prefers staying at home to going to the zoo.
5. The black car is cheaper than the red car.
The red car is more expensive than the black car.
1. I get to work in half an hour.
It takes_me half an hour to get to school__
2. How much is this dictionary?
How much does____is this dictionary cost ?_______________
3. How tall is your sister?
What _is your sister's height?__________________
4. Nam likes staying at home more than going to the zoo.
Nam prefers_stay home than go to the zoo__________________
5. The black car is cheaper than the red car.
The red car__is more expensive than the black car_______