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.
Ex: Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.
1. “Why don’t you apply for this job, Wendy?” said Brian.
Brian suggested ……that Wendy not apply for that job………………………………………………………………
2. “You should have types these letters yesterday,” the manager said to Fiona.
The manager reproached ……Fiona not to type those letters the day before……………………………………………………..
3. Jessica advised me not to lend Paul any more money.
“If I ………were you, I wouldn't lend Paul any more money"…Jessica said to me………………………………………………………………………
4. “I’m sorry. I didn’t reply to your letter earlier, Simon,” said Sue.
Sue apologized ………to Simon for not replying to her letter earlier……………………………………………………………..
5. “Get out at once or I’ll call the police,” she told him.
She threatened ………him to get out at once or she would call the police……………………………………………………………...