Rephrasing B2

Rephrasing
For questions 1-10, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and
five words, including the word given.
1 - You must never take your helmet off while you are riding a motorcycle. all
Helmets must be worn ______________when riding a motorcycle.
2 - They wanted to apologize for their behavior: that's why they paid for dinner. order
They paid for dinner______________ for their behavior.
3 - It isn't necessary to bring skis as they are included in the package. have
You______________ bring skis as they are included in the package.
4 – I thought parking was allowed here. under the impression
I ______________ that parking was allowed here.
5 - Simon said, "I will be playing tennis when you arrive." he
Simon said ______________ tennis when I arrived.
6 - When I was a child, would go to the local park every Saturday afternoon. used
When I was a child, ______________ the park every Saturday.
7 - His daughter continued to cry until he could not be seen any longer. sight
She continued to cry until he______________ .
8 - I'm afraid that car is just too expensive. means
That car is______________ .
9 - They moved to this village in 1999. lived
They______________ in this village since 1999.
10 - One other thing before I forget - Donata is coming to visit next weekend. by
______________, Donata is coming to visit next weekend.
1. They managed to finish the project in time for the presentation. succeeded
They ______________the project in time for the presentation.
2. Marcin didn't come to the meeting yesterday. Perhaps he was ill. might
Marcin ______________yesterday.
3. Magda allows her children to stay up to midnight on Saturday evenings. let
Magda ______________late on Saturdays.
4. Luckily, Peter wasn't charged with an offence when the police caught him stealing the first
time. off
Peter was very lucky because he______________ .
5. Can I accompany you to the party? mind
Do you______________ to the party?
6. I wish you didn't drive so fast. only
If______________ so fast.
7. I think Roman needs to see a doctor. His cough is terrible. ought
With that terrible cough, Roman______________ a doctor.
8. You should feel horrible! Why did you say that to Jack? shame
______________! Why did you say that to Jack?
9. The authorities said she wasn't responsible for the accident. fault
Rephrasing
The accident______________.
10. "Why don't you take a holiday?", said Simon. suggested
Simon______________ a holiday.
1. I haven't seen Joanna for ages. since
It's been a long time ______________Joanna.
2. They were still playing cricket after two hours. been
They ______________for two hours.
3. He didn't want to join in the celebrations. take
He didn't want______________ the celebrations.
4. What a shame he wasn't able to come. wish
I wish ______________come.
5. I took a jumper but it wasn't necessary. taken
I ______________a jumper.
6. If you don't know how to spell the word, why don't you check in the dictionary? up
Why don't you ______________in the dictionary?
7. Somebody should tell him. told
He needs______________ by someone.
8. The concert was horrible. time
The concert was a complete ______________.
9. He couldn't find me at the exhibition. find
He wasn't able______________ me at the exhibition.
10. She let her son go to Poznan for the weekend. allowed
She______________ to Poznan.


1. I haven't seen her for ages. time
The ______________was 15 years ago.
2. I didn't understand what he was saying because I hadn't read his book. would
If I had read his book I______________ what he was saying.
3. As the class representative I would like to welcome you. behalf
I'd like to welcome you ______________the class.
4. They believe the students were educated in England. believed
The students ______________educated in England.
5. He escaped using a disguise. means
He escaped ______________a disguise.
6. Remind me to call Asia. forget
Don't let______________ Asia.
7. This pasta is a new experience for me. time
It is ______________I have tried this pasta.
Rephrasing
8. She has probably found a new job. likely
It______________ a new job.
9. I don't agree with prohibiting smoking in bars. favour
I'm not ______________prohibiting smoking in bars.
10. It doesn't need to be finished this afternoon. finish
It ______________this afternoon.


1. Skwierzyna is less exciting than Bogdaniec. as
Skwierzyna______________ Bogdaniec.
2. He couldn't read the cup because it was too high. low
He cup wasn't______________ for him to reach.
3. She didn't accept his marriage proposal. down
She______________ .
4. We were told to wait here by the director. who
It was the director ______________ to wait here.
5. Can you look after the kids this afternoon? of
Can you ______________ the kids this afternoon?
6. "Why don't you take a day off?" asked Magda. should
Magda suggested______________ a day off.
7. He acts like a poor man even if he has a lot of money. fact
Even though he acts like a poor man, he______________ has a lot of money.
8. I didn't mean to break that vase.on
I didn't break that vase ______________.
9. William says Harold is responsible. according
It's Harold's ______________ William.
10. I was so bored by her lecture I left. boring
Her lecture was ______________ I left.
1. Mehmet has a good relationship with his neighbours. (get)
Mehmet_________________________________________ his neighbours.
2. It was difficult for my mother to set up the new software. (found)
My mother _________________________________________ up the new software.
3. The escalator isn’t working; please use the stairs instead. (out)
The escalator___________________________; please use the stairs instead.
4. Shall I call Mr.Paro for you? (me)
Would ________________________________ Mr.Paro for you?
5. Murat doesn’t mind driving for two hours to work everyday. (used)
Murat _______________________________________________ for two hours to work everyday.
6. “I’m sorry I broke your mug” Janet said. (breaking)
Rephrasing
Janet ________________________________________________ my mug.
7. They cancelled the flight because of thick fog. (off)
The flight ______________________________________ because of the thick fog.
8. The summit meeting will be held in Istanbul. (place)
The summit meeting _________________________________ in Istanbul.
9. Roberto took a month to design the concept car. (him)
It ________________________________________to design the concept car.
10. My father took up bowling three years ago. (been)
My father ___________________________________________ three years.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
word given. Do not change this word. Use between two and five words, including the word
given.
1- I’m not sure, but I think a friend of mine did that voice-over for chewing-gum. MIGHT
That voice-over for chewing-gum _____________________________ a friend of mine, but I’m not
sure.
2- Adam can’t wait to go snowboarding next week. FORWARD
Adam’s really ________________________________________ snowboarding next week.
3- What is your uncle’s job? FOR
What ___________________________________ a living?
4- Before we start to plan the film shoot, we must agree the budget. DOWN
Before we get ______________________________ the film shoot, we must agree the budget.
5- I’m sure Rafael Nadal earned a lot for that car advert. PAID
Rafael Nadal _______________________________ a lot for that car advert.
6- Their last commercial failed to convince viewers about the brand. MESSAGE
Their last commercial didn’t succeed _____________________ across to viewers about the brand.
7- The candidate couldn’t register for the election because he missed the deadline. ABLE
If the candidate hadn’t missed the deadline, he _________________________ register for the
election.
8- I was really impressed by the images in the advert. MADE
The images in the advert really _________________________________ me.
word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words,
including the word given.
1- You really should try to stop smoking. HIGH
It’s ________________________________________ smoking.
2- He advised me to do some weight training. WERE
‘If ___________________________ do some weight training’, he said.
3- ‘Why don’t we go for a walk next weekend?’, Anne said. SUGGESTED
Anne _________________________________________ for a walk the following weekend.
4- What do you think I should do? ADVISE
What ______________________________________ do?
5- Your teeth need checking regularly. HAVE
You ought __________________________________ regularly.
6- I would strongly advise you to get your blood pressure checked. TIME
Rephrasing
It’s ________________________________ blood pressure checked.
7- Before you go abroad, you should have an injection. HAD
Before you go abroad, _________________________________________ an injection.
8- It’s not a good idea to sit in the sun for too long. BETTER
You _________________________________ in the sun for too long.
word given. Do not change the word given. You must used between two and five words,
1- How can you stand these tasteless jokes? PUT
How can you _______________________________________________ these tasteless jokes?
2- I prefer to see live comedy instead of watching TV recordings of it. THAN
I would ______________________________________________ watch TV recordings of it.
3- The flight attendant told us to shut down our computers in preparation for landing. OFF
We were told by the flight attendant to ________________________________ the plane was
preparing to land.
4- The customs officer demanded to know what was in his suitcase. INSISTED
The customs officer ___________________________________ of his suitcase.
5- His boss told him he was fired and ordered him to leave immediately. GOT
His boss told him he ____________________________________________ and said he should
leave immediately.
6- I’d prefer to get going now, before it gets dark. RATHER
I ________________________________________ until it gets dark, so I’ll get going now.
(1) The play will have started, so it’s not worth going to the theatre now.POINT
The play will have started, so ………… going to the theatre now.
(2) We won’t be home in time to see the start of the World Figure Skating
Championships.TIME
The World Figure Skating Championships will ………… we get home.
(3) ‘Jack, Jack! Please, don’t climb the beanstalk!’ Jack’s Mothersaid to Jack.BEGGED
Jack’s Mother ………… the beanstalk.
(4) Although Judi Dench is over seventy, she continues to cycle to work every day.SEVENTY
Despite …………,Judi Dench continues to cycle to work every day.
(5) ‘That’s a lie! I didn’t fake the fifth photograph of the Cottingley Fairies!’ Frances Griffiths
said.
FIFTH
Frances Griffiths ………… of the Cottingley Fairies.
(6) I am sure that the witch locked Rapunzel in a tower.RAPUNZEL
The witch ………… in a tower.
Rephrasing
(1) The Prince was always spoilt, selfish and unkind when he was a teenager.be
The ………… spoilt, selfish and unkind when he was a teenager.
(2) Beauty’s father regretted stealing a rose from the Beast’s garden.have
‘I ………… a rose from the Beast’s garden’ said Beauty’s father.
(3) Beauty tried to give the Beast a wide berth.to

Beauty tried ………… .
(4) Beauty got accustomed to living with the Beast.to
Beauty ………… with the Beast.
(5) The Beast has come to the conclusion that his life is meaningless without Beauty.is
The Beast has come to the conclusion that ………… in going on living without Beauty.
(6) The Beast turned into a handsome Prince, because Beauty fell in love with him.him
The Beast wouldn’t have turned into a handsome Prince if Beauty ………… love with him.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use
between two and five words.
1.-Sandra was delighted when she was allowed to go to the party. LET
Sandra was delighted when her parents---------------------------------------------------------to the party
2.-“Tom, you ate all the cakes!” said Alice. ACCUSED
Alice----------------------------------------------------------------------all the cakes.
3.-Although she didn’t run very fast, Maria won the race. DESPITE
Maria won the race------------------------------------------------very fast
4.-Harvey is the only person to have won twenty chess matches in a row. NOBODY
Apart--------------------------------------------ever won twenty chess matches in a row.
5.-We arrived at the stadium when the match was just about to start. TIME
We arrived at the stadium just -------------------------------------------the start of the match.
6.-Rachel’s school project will not be very good unless she adds some good photographs. ADD
Rachel’s school project will not be very good----------------------------------------------------some good
photographs.
7.-Joe didn’t want to tidy his room, but his mother insisted, so he had to do it. GET
Joe didn’t want to tidy his room, but his mother insisted, so he
couldn’t-----------------------------------it.
8.-I’m sure Ella knew the answers to all the teacher’s questions, because Geography is her
favourite subject. MUST
Ella-----------------------------------------------the answers to all the teacher’s questions, because
Geography is her favourite subject.
Change the word given.
1-The two boys were sitting by themselves in the classroom. OWN

-The two boys were sitting--------------------------------------------in the classroom.
Rephrasing
2.-I have an interview tomorrow, so I ought to leave soon, Yannis said. BETTER
-I have an interview tomorrow, so I------------------------------------------soon, Yannis said.
3.-The film will have star Ted, so it’s not worth gong to the cinema now. POINT
-The film will have star Ted, so--------------------------------------------------in gong to the cinema
now.
4.-Roberto arrived late this morning because his train was delayed. TIME
-If the train-----------------------------------------Roberto would not have arrived.
5.-Luckily, we had enough glasses at the party. RUN
-Luckily, we------------------------------------------------glasses at the party.
6.-You didn’t take enough care over your homework last week. OUGHT
-You----------------------------------------more care over your homework last week.
For questions 35 -42, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
five words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).
Example:
35 It´s been over six months since I last saw Pablo.SEEN
I ……………………………………………. over six months.
36 My little brother always gets angry when he can´t do his homework.TEMPER
My little brother always ………………………………. when he can´t do his homework.
37 Did Fatima bring her guitar to school yesterday? KNOW
Do you ………………………………………. her guitar to school yesterday?
38 Laura probably won´t get there on time because she missed the bus.UNLIKELY
Laura ……………………………………. get there on time because she missed the
bus.
39 Oliver plays football well, and he´s also a good sailor. PLAY
Not ……………………………….. football well, but he´s also a good sailor.
40 It´ll be dark in half an hour, so it´s worth going out to the park now. POINT
It´ll be dark in half an hour, so ………………………… in going out to the park now.
41 We couldn´t go there on our bicycles because of the snow. IMPOSSIBLE
The snow made …………………………………. to go there on our bicycles.
42 I´m too shy to sing in front of all those people! CONFIDENT
I´m ……………………………….. to sing in front of all thos
For questions 35 – 42, complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first
35 It’s been over six months since I last saw Pablo.SEEN

I ......................................................... over six months.
36 My little brother always gets angry when he can’t do his homework. TEMPER
My little brother always ......................................................... when he can’t do his
homework.
37 Did Fatima bring her guitar to school yesterday? KNOW
Do you ......................................................... her guitar to school yesterday?
Rephrasing
38 Laura probably won’t get there on time because she missed the bus. UNLIKELY
Laura ......................................................... get there on time because she missed the bus.
39 Oliver plays football well, and he’s also a good sailor. PLAY
Not ......................................................... football well, but he’s also a good sailor.
40 It’ll be dark in half an hour, so it’s not worth going out to the park now. POINT
It’ll be dark in half an hour, so ......................................................... in going out to the park
now.
41 We couldn’t go there on our bicycles because of the snow. IMPOSSIBLE
The snow made ......................................................... to go there on our bicycles.
42 I’m too shy to sing in front of all those people! CONFIDENT
I’m ......................................................... to sing in front of all those people!
Rewrite de following sentences without changing the meaning of the original sentence
1. It’s raining. It started to rain as we left the house (since)

It has_______________________________________________
2. Acid rain is destroying the forest of Germay

The forest _______________________________________________
3. I’d like to travel round the world but I haven’t got the money.
If _______________________________________________
4. In spite of the terrible weather they sill went out.
Although _______________________________________________
5. You needn’t fill in part B of the form.
It isn’t _______________________________________________
6. ‘ continue with the experiment’ Milgram told the teachers.
Milgram told _______________________________________________
7. If you don’t pay your phone bill, you’ll be cut off.
Unless _______________________________________________
8. He started taking driving lessn two weeks ago(for, now)
He _______________________________________________
9. I expected him to pass his driving test, but he failed
He should _______________________________________________
10. The first time I ate mussels I was violently ill.
When _______________________________________________
11. They were waiting to see the doctor when his brother escaped through a window.
While _______________________________________________
12. ‘ the government is preparing for the election’
The journalist said _______________________________________________
13. Bill had no money left at the end of his holiday.
By the end _______________________________________________
14. The dog was so ugly, everyone stared at it.
It was _______________________________________________
15. Learning Chinese can take a very long time.
It _______________________________________________
Rephrasing
16. They didn’t believe him at all.
he _______________________________________________
17. She told me she found it strange to drive on the left.
She told me she wasn’t _______________________________________________
18. It would have been a good idea to book a hotel room.
I wish _______________________________________________
19. They don’t advertise this restaurant in the newspaper.
This restaurant _______________________________________________
20. He didn’t understand the hoke, so he didn’t laugh.
If _______________________________________________
1. He started waiting for the bus at 9.00 and I finally arrived al 11.30(before)
He had been _______________________________________________
2. We sold our house in Madrid and then we moved to Granada(only after)
We moved _______________________________________________
3. Bill had no money left at the end of his holiday.
By _______________________________________________
4. The two friend bought tents and sleeping bags and they went camping
When the two friends _______________________________________________
5. Neil Amstrong was the first man to walk on the moon.
No one _______________________________________________ before him.
6. The secretary typed all the letters. Then the obss decide to make changes.
When ________________________, her boss ________________________________
7. We arrived late at the weeding. The ceremony began before we arrived.
By the time we ________________ , the ceremony ____________________________
8. They present de first Oscar in 1927(before).
They had never _______________________________________________
9. I left school at fifteen.
She said _______________________________________________
10. ‘ we are leaving tomorrow’
They told us _______________________________________________
11. ‘ do they speak English?’
He wanted to know _______________________________________________
12. ‘ where did you buy your ticket?’
John asked me _______________________________________________
1. When did Susan start learning Chinese.
How long _______________________________________________
2. Paula moved into her new flat last week (since).
Paula _______________________________________________
3. Peter arrived in the country two months ago. (for)
Rephrasing
Peter _______________________________________________
4. He has been playing the leading role in the musical for six months( ago)
He _______________________________________________
5. She finished her book and then she published it.
When _______________________________________________
Join the two clause provided with the right relative pronoun: who, which, that.
1. The customer was given an appointment. He wanted to see the manager.

2. I lost my pen. My brother gave it to me.
3. The book has disappeared. I left the book on the table.
4. The woman was knocked down. She was taken to hospital.
1. As a child, I didn’t go to the beach at all. (used to)
As a child, _______________________________________________
2. Nowadays computers are being used in every field.
Nowadays we _______________________________________________
3. You can’t see the Mona Lisa unless you go to the Louvre.
If _______________________________________________
4. ‘ don’t forget to feed the cat while I’m away’, his sister said.
His sister _______________________________________________
5. The owners completely redecorated their house before they sold it.
The house _______________________________________________
6. We must pay our telephone bill before Friday.
Our telephone _______________________________________________
7. The dog was tired after his long run.
The dog was tired because _______________________________________________
8. I couldn’t go to the basketball match because I hadn’t bought a ticket.
If I _______________________________________________
9. People know of the dangers of smoking. Smoking is allowed at some schools(although)
_______________________________________________
1. Mary was late for work because she had got up late.
If Mary _______________________________________________
2. When peter fell down the stairs, he broke his arm.
If Peter _______________________________________________
3. The accident happened because the driver in front stopped so suddenly.
The accident _______________________________________________
4. The business didn’t succeed, so they lost a lot of money.
If the business _______________________________________________
Rephrasing
For Questions 1-8, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and
five words.
1. I only told you because I thought you would be interested. TOLD
I ..... you if I thought you weren't interested.
2. I won't organise the party unless you arrange the food. LONG
I'll organise the party ..... arrange the food.
3. I think it would be a good idea to speak to the manager first.WERE
If ..... speak to the manager first.
4. If you do the washing up I'll make the coffee.PROVIDED
I'll make the coffee ..... the washing up.
5. You're tired because you keep staying up late.WERE
If ..... to bed earlier, you wouldn't be so tired.
6. You never enter competitions so you'll never win anything.MIGHT
If you entered competions ..... something.
7. The reason I haven't got much money is because they didn't give me promotion. POOR
If they had given me promotion I ..... now.
8. I've been so happy since I met you. MIGHT
I ..... so happy if I hadn't met you.
five words.
1. I'd love to know how John is getting on. KNEW
I ..... how John was getting on.
2. You should take an umbrella with you.BETTER
You ..... an umbrella with you.
3. I think taxes should be increased.TIME
It ..... increased
4. He behaves like the President of the company.THOUGH
He acts ..... the President of the company.
5. I regret not inviting Cathy to the party.ONLY
If ..... Cathy
6. I'd prefer you to get home early tonight.RATHER
I ..... home early tonight.
7. It's a pity the car is so expensive.WISH
I ..... so expensive.
8. It will be better for you to come alone.SOONER
I would ..... on your own.
five words.
1. It's really important that you pay the bill today. REMEMBER
You must ..... the bill today.
2. I think it would be a good idea if you joined the beginner's class.SUGGEST
Rephrasing
I ..... the beginners class.
3. Meeting John in town was really surprising.EXPECT
I ..... John in town.
4. In the future she became a successful business woman.WENT
She ..... a successful business woman.
5. I'll help you with your homework.MIND
I ..... you with your homework.
6. I hated driving on the left at first but now it's OK.USED
I ..... on the left now.
7. Don't bother to apply for the job.POINT
There ..... for the job.
8. Were you successful in passing the exam?MANAGE
Did ..... the exam?
five words.
1. I'm excited about the holiday.LOOKING
I ..... the holiday.
2. The bomb exploded early this morning OFF
The bomb ..... early this morning.
3. Why don't you start doing a sport?TAKE
Have you thought about ..... a sport?
4. His parents raised him very strictly.UP
His parents ..... very strictly.
5. They've cancelled the wedding.OFF
They have ..... the wedding.
6. I don't think they should abolish military service.AWAY
They shouldn't ..... military service.
7. I've got to reduce the amount of sweets I eat.DOWN
I must ..... the number of sweets I eat.
8. My host family will let you stay with us.UP
My host family will ..... .
five words.
1. (Passive + phrasal verb)
Thieves have burgled our house.INTO
Our house ..... .
2. (Passive + change from adjective to noun)
Businesses are said to be worried about interest rates.CONCERN
There ..... amongst businesses about interest rates.
3. (Reported speech + verb change)
'I don't share your views on politics' he said.AGREE
He told me ..... my views on politics.
4. (Passive to active + phrasal verb)
Rephrasing
Loans must be repayed in full.
You ..... all the money BACK
5. (Preposition x 2)
There have been more redundancies this year than before.NUMBER
There has been a rise ..... redundancies this year.
6. (Noun to verb + verb change)
I'm sorry but you must not smoke here.FORBIDDEN
I'm afraid ..... here.
7. (Verb change + verb form)
I don't think it's a good idea to get married too early.IN
I don't ..... too early.
8. (Verb change + verb form)
Did you manage to convince him?IN
Did you ..... him?
five words.
1. The food was so good we had to leave a tip.SUCH
It ..... that we had to leave a tip.
2. The computer was too expensive for me to buy.ENOUGH
I ..... money to buy the computer.
3. It's the most beautiful painting I've ever seen.SEEN
I .... beautiful painting.
4. This summer has been much cooler than last year.COOL
Last summer ..... this year.
5. I'm not as good at maths as you.BETTER
You ..... me.
6. The course wasn't as easy as I'd expected.MORE
The course ..... I'd expected.
7. This car isn't safe enough to drive.DANGEROUS
This car ..... drive.
8. This exercise is easier than the last one.HARD
This exercise ..... the last one.
five words.
1. The examiner tells candidates the regulations at the beginning of the exam.TOLD
At the beginning of the exam candidates ..... the regulations.
2. Did we send that letter to Mr Thomas?WAS
Do you know if ..... to Mr Thomas?
3. We haven't arranged a date for the wedding yet.BEEN
A date for the wedding ..... yet.
4. They will have given him the news by now.TOLD
He ..... the news by now.
Rephrasing
5. Experts estimate that most people now have access to the Internet. IS
..... that most people now have access to the Internet.
6. The garage on the corner usually repairs my car.HAVE
I ..... by the garage on the corner.
7. Steve definitely didn't write that essay.HAVE
That essay ..... by Steve.
8. The police have cancelled the demonstration.HAS
The demonstration ..... by the police.
five words.
1. 'What do you think of the college?' she asked me.ASKED
She ..... of the college.
2. 'I'll call you later tonight,' Keith promised.WOULD
Keith promised that ..... night.
3. 'I didn't break the window,' said the boy.DENIED
The boy ..... the window
4. 'Why don't you come this evening?'SUGGESTED
She ..... that evening.
5. 'You look really tired,' he told her.SAID
He ..... really tired.
6. 'You must do your homework tonight.' the teacher said.TOLD
The teacher ..... my homework that night.
7. 'What's your name?' he asked.KNOW
He ..... what my name was.
8. 'I might be late for dinner.' he told me.INFORMED
He ..... might be late for dinner.
five words.
1. I went to the office then remembered it was my day off.HAVE

I ..... to the office as it was my day off.
2. Perhaps we missed the correct turning.MIGHT
We ..... the correct turning.
3. I'm afraid you can't smoke in here.ALLOWED
You ..... in here.
4. They will expect you to wear a suit for the interview.HAVE
You ..... a suit for the interview.
5. I'd see a doctor if I were you.OUGHT
You ..... a doctor.
6. He couldn't swim until he was in his twenties.ABLE
He ..... until he was in his twenties.
7. We got a table at the restaurant without a reservation.NEED
Rephrasing
We ..... book a table at the restaurant.
8. You were expected to answer all the questions on the exam paper.ANSWERED
You ..... all the questions on the examination paper.
For questions 31 – 40, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the
first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between
two and five words, including the word given.
31.- Can you understand what this paper means?sense

Can you …………………………… this paper?
32.- It wasn’t necessary to meet me at the airport yesterday.needn’t
You ……………………… me at the airport yesterday.
33.-It was unkind of you to talk to her like that.not
You ……………………………… to her like that.
34.-I saw the film although I strongly dislike thrillers. spite
I saw the film in …………………… of thrillers.
35.-It’s not possible to play tennis because of the rain.makes
The rain ………………………………. to play tennis.
36.-I’ve never tasted such good food before.ever
It is the ………………….. tasted.
37.-Do your parents allow you to watch TV late at night?let
Do your parents ……………………. TV late at night?
38.-”Did you write a note for Anna?” I asked my mother.she
I asked my mother ………………………. a note for Anna.
39.-He gave me the money first, and then he left.after
He left …………………………………….. the money.
40.-I don’t find it difficult to get up early any more.used
I ………………………………………. up early.
31 He really likes correcting her English. pleasure

He ……………………….. correcting her English.
32 It’s not necessary to take a lot of luggage when going on holiday. much
You ……………………… luggage when going on holiday.
33 Perhaps he hasn’t received the doctor’s results yet. may
He …………………….. the doctor’s results yet.
34 All I want you to do is to look after my dog. care
All I want you to do is to ………………….. my dog.
35 She was not certain about the trip. decide
She …………………………….. about the trip.
36 He locked the gate so that the dog wouldn’t escape. prevent
He locked the gate …………………….. escaping.
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37 They did not like to pay extra taxes. objected
They ……………………………………………. extra taxes.
38 The day was so nice that we went on a picnic. such
It was ………………………. that we went on a picnic.
39 The only person I didn’t see was Jane. except
I …………………………………………….. Jane.
40 She decided to visit her friend and tell her the news. drop
She decided to ………………… her friend and tell her the news.
31 We have to reduce our expenses. cut

We have to ………………………………………….. our expenses.
32 “Can you please explain this to me?” she asked the teacher. if
She asked the teacher …………………………………… to her.
33 Perhaps he’s working late. may
He ………………………………………. late.
34 Nobody ever told me about it. never
I ………………………………………………. about it.
35 “I’ll pick him up from the airport,” she said. offered
She …………………….. from the airport.
36 I was so shocked that I couldn’t react. wasn’t
I …………………………………………………………………… react.
37 People say Greek is a difficult language to learn. said
Greek …………………………. difficult language to learn.
38 The police have investigated the crime. by
The crime ………………………………………………………… the police.
39 Without your help, I would never have managed. you
If ………………………………………. , I would never have managed.
40 The manager made the employees stay late. made
The employees …………………………… by the manager.
31 He knows everything about flowers. expert

He ……………………………… flowers.
32 If you are not old enough you cannot watch certain films. age
If you ……………………………….. you cannot watch certain films.
33 I regret that I gave him the money. lent
If only …………………………………………. him the money.
34 It was such a boring movie that we left. so
The movie ………………………………………….. that we left.
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35 People say that the pyramids are worth visiting. supposed
The pyramids ………………………………………. worth visiting.
36 John cannot possibly borrow the car tonight. question
It’s …………………………… for John to borrow the car tonight.
37 Could I continue what I was doing? get
Could I …………………………… what I was doing?
38 Mary is slower at doing things than Jill. fast
Mary is …………………………….. Jill at doing things.
39 I can’t make up my mind about the colour. decide
I …………………………………….. the colour.
40 There are times when you have to do things by yourself. own
There are times when you have to do things ……………….
31 You were late, so you missed the match. wouldn’t

If you hadn’t ……………………………………….. missed the match.
32 I am sorry I forgot your birthday. wish
I ………………………………………………. your birthday.
33 The burglar managed to escape without punishment. get
The burglar managed to ……………. punishment.
34 He failed the test because he did not study enough. attributed
His failure in the test ………………….. not studying enough.
35 I wonder if you can lend me something to wear tonight. mind
Would ………………….. something to wear tonight?
36 We can’t decide where to go on holidays. decision
We can’t ……………………. where to go on holidays.
37 Can you take me to the station by car? give
Can you …………………………………. to the station?
38 You will miss the bus if you don’t hurry up. unless
You will miss the bus ……………………………………………………….
39 It is likely that they have already left. may
They …………………….. left.
40 How much is the bus fare from London to Cambridge? cost
How much ………………. from London to Cambridge by bus?
31 Sally has not come to school because she has been sick. absent
Sally …………………………. school because she has been sick.
32 It is often difficult to find an answer to a problem.solution
Finding ……………………………… a problem is often difficult.
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33 I was lucky you let me stay with you for the night. put
I was lucky you …………………………………. for the night.
34 I advised him to stop smoking. suggested
I …………………………….. stop smoking.
35 They are going to do up my room. have
I’m going ……………………………. decorated.
36 Jane doesn’t often see Mike. seldom
Jane ……………………………. Mike.
37 I can understand this quite well easy
It’s ……………………………………….. understand this.
38 My mother doesn’t like us to stay out late. approve
My mother doesn’t ……………………………… out late.
39 Mary is employed by IBM, isn’t she? works
Mary ……………………………………… she?
40 They could not understand what she said. difficulty
They ……………………………………. what she said.
31 There is no sugar left.run

We have ………………………………. sugar.
32 ‘New World’ Advertising is considering your application.
is
Your application ……………………. ’New World’ Advertising.
33 The shelf was so high that he couldn’t reach it.enough
The shelf was not ………………… reach.
34 I’ve never seen such a bad film.ever
It’s the …………………….. seen.
35 “Don’t open it!” he said.warned
He ………………………….. open it.
36 She has never told me lies before.first
It’s …………………………………….. told me lies.
“I didn’t start the fire!” he said.denied
He ………………………… the fire.
38 Study hard because you may write a test tomorrow.case
Study hard ……………….. a test tomorrow.
39 I’m sure he took the cheque-book with him.must
He ……………………….. the cheque-book with him.
40 What a pity! don’t know how to dance.wish
I ……………………………. how to dance.
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31 We would rather stop than continue in this manner. prefer

We …………………………….. than to continue in this manner.
32 Mother told Tom that he had to go to bed early.must
‘You to ……………………………………bed early,’ Mother told Tom.
33 I last saw her at the end of May.since
I ……………………………………….the end of May.
34 I’ll never be able to persuade her to agree with the idea. bring
I’ll never ………………………………… to the idea.
35 She could not understand how they were related. connection
She could not understand …………………… to her.
36 I don’t think I can afford to buy this dress.have
I don’t think I ………………. money to buy this dress.
37 He is helping his mother so that they can finish quickly.order
He is helping his mother ……………………….. quickly.
38 I found my old diary by chance.came
I ………….. my old diary by chance.
39 He was very rude when he spoke to the old man.politely
He …………………………… the old man.
40 She caught the early bus so that she would not be late for work.avoid
She caught the early bus ……………………………. late for work.
For questions 31 ·40, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
31 He was not reprimanded, even though he behaved rudely in class.despite

He was not reprimanded …………………………….. in class.
32 ‘Whose mistake is this?’blame
Who……………………… this?
. 33 I prefer ordering food than cooking it.rather
I …………………………….. cook it.
34 The government should do something about unemployment immediately.time
It’s ………………………………. something about unemployment.
35 I’m sure she wasn’t the one who stole the money.can’t
She ……………………………….. the one who stole the money.
36 It would be a good idea to tidy the desk before starting work.you
If I ………………………….. the desk before starting work.
37 Your hair needs cutting.should
You ……………………………… cut.
38 I can’t tolerate this kind of behaviour any longer.put
I can’t …………………………… this kind of behaviour any longer
39 The dessert was better than the main course.wasn’t
The main course ……………………………. the dessert.
40 “Well done! You’ve got the job you applied for,” she said to him.congratulated
She …………………………………. the job he had applied for.
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sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use beetween two
and five words, including the word given.
31 The football match was postponed due to the rain.put

The football match was _____________ due to the rain.
32 There was no one here except John.apart
There was no one here _____________ John.
33 You will have to pay at least £500 to get that watch.impossible
You’ll find it ____________ that watch for less than £500.
34 I don’t want to eat this now.rather
I _____________________ eat this now.
35 ‘Shall I turn on the light?’ Sue asked Jill.wanted
Sue asked Jill _____________ the light turned on.
36 Mother walked in quietly so as to avoid waking the baby. order
Mother walked in quietly ____________ the baby.
37 It’s possible that she didn’t understand what I had said.might
She ________________what I had said.
38 I couldn’t concentrate fully because of the loud music.difficult
The loud music ____________ fully.
39 The tea is too hot to drink.enough
The tea ________________ to drink.
40 She is certain to have heard about it on the news.must
She ________________ about it on the news.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using
phrasal verbs and other words in your answer. Do not change the word given. You must use
between two and five words, including the word given.
1 He went to Spain to try to speak Spanish better. brush

He went to Spain ________________ Spanish
2 Is she Australian? come
___________________Australia?
3 Ask Paul to do it. You can rely on him. let
Ask Paul to do it. He __________________
4 It’s a very formal dinner party. dress
We are expected ___________for the dinner party.
5 An ankle injury prevented her from taking part in the race. drop
She had to _______the race because of an ankle injury.
6 It was nearly midnight when John arrived. turn
John _______________until nearly midnight.
7 I’m not very confident of passing my driving test. get
I don’t ________________my driving test
8 The meeting went on until 11.30 break
The meeting _______________ until 11.30
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9 Unless business improves soon, we’ll be bankrupt by the end of the year. pick
If business _______soon, we’ll be bankrupt by the end of the year.
10 The last time my rent rose was three years ago. put
They haven’t _______________ for three years.
11 You will support me at the meeting, won’t you? back
You will _______________at the meeting, won’t you?
12 This form must be completed before you leave. ill
You ____________this form before you leave.
13 I don’t think I’ll go out on Saturday. stay
I think _______________ on Saturday.
14 Unless it stops raining soon, we’ll have to cancel the picnic. clear
If it _______________soon we’ll have to cancel the picnic.
15 I don’t smoke as many cigarettes as I used to. cut
I’ve managed to _________cigarettes I smoke.
1 Their wedding takes place on Saturday. married

They ____________________ on Saturday.
2 Would you like some more sauce with your meat? enough
Have _________________with your meat?
3 How likely is she to win the race? chances
What___________________the race?
4 He wished he had gone to university. regretted
He ______________gone to university.
5 Paul had difficulty in starting the car. difficult
Paul ________________the car.
6 Take a jumper with you because it might get cold later on. case
Take a jumper with you__cold later on.
7 How much did that jacket cost? pay
How much _______________that jacket?
8 The only question I had wrong was question seven. except
I had __________________question seven
9 I don’t think I’ll go to Jane’s party on Saturday. doubt
I ____________to Jane’s party on Saturday.
10 It was very kind of them to help us. grateful
We ____________________for their help.
11 My uncle had never been abroad before. trip
It was ___________________abroad.
12 This is the best food I’ve ever eaten. better
I’ve _______________________this
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1 Do you want a sandwich? care

_________________________a sandwich?
2 Is this pen yours? belong
Does _______________________you?
3 David was too ill to go camping with us. enough
David_____________________to go camping with us.
4 You can’t vote unless you are over eighteen. must
You____________________to vote
5 I think we should go home now. time
It _________________home now.
6 I certainly won’t go there again! last
That ________________________I go there!
7 I regret not getting married. wish
I _________________________ married.
8 He found it hard to start the car. difficulty
He _______________________ the car.
9 Why wouldn’t she give you her telephone number? refuse
Why_____________give you her telephone number?
10 John and I last quarrelled over a week ago. fallen
John and I _______________ for over a week.
11 I doubt very much that you saw Carla at the party as she’s in Scotland at the moment. can’t
You _________________________Carla at the party as she’s in Scotland at the moment
12 After nearly an hour the coach had still not arrived. sign
After nearly an hour _______________of the coach.
2 I should very much like to play the guitar. wish

I ______________play the guitar
3 The pop star left by the back exit so as to avoid meeting the press. order
The pop start left by the back exit __________the press
4 Our driving laws and theirs are not the same. different
Our driving laws _________________theirs
5 Sally hasn’t contacted me for over six weeks. heard
I ____________________over six weeks ago
6 ‘You really must stay the night,’ he said to us insisted
He ______________________the night
7 They make 2,000 cars a week at that factory. turns
That factory___________2,000 cars a week.
8 He was punished for his bad behaviour.badly
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If he __________, he wouldn’t have been punished.
9 Speaking personally, I don’t care whether she comes with us or not. matter
It ___________whether she comes with us or not.
10 I don’t really want to go out tonight. prefer
I______________________go out tonight.
11 ‘Would you like to play tennis on Friday?’ Emily asked Nick. felt
Emily asked Nick __________tennis on Friday
12 As soon as he came in, he switched on the television. immediately
He came in ___________the television
1 We hired a private nurse to look after my mother when she broke her leg. care
We hired a private nurse ____________________my mother when she broke her leg.
2 He’s only now beginning to recover from his illness. get
It’s taken him until _____________________his illness.
3 David lives quite near the station. far
David _______________ the station
4 The programme was so boring that he fell aseep. such
It______________________________________________that he fell asleep.
5 My parents don’t like us smoking at home. approve
My parents ________________smoking at home
6 We couldn’t drive home because of heavy snow. prevented
Heavy snow _______________ home
7 Peter wishes now that he hadn’t sold his flat. regrets
Peter_______________________________his flat.
8 They say that caviare tastes nice. supposed
Caviare _______________________nice
9 It was nearly midnight before everyone left. time
By______________________it was nearly midnight.
10 She doesn’t find this course very interesting. bored
She _______________________this course
11 Did Angela say why she arrived late? reason
Did Angela_______________late?
12 She couldn’t concentrate because the room was so hot difficult
The heat in the room_____________to concentrate.
word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words ,
1 We were surprised to see Pamela at the party. expect

We____________________to see Pamela at the party.
2 Everyone has heard about the canals in Amsterdam famous
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Amsterdam __________________________canals
3 If you pay no attention to him, he’ll soon go away. notice
If you____________________him, he’ll soon go away.
4 John Lennon was forty when he died. age
John Lennon _______________________forty.
5 You can stay with my sister if you’re ever in Brighton. put
My sister will _____________if you’re ever in Brighton.
6 She didn’t say goodbye when she left. without
She _________________________ goodbye.
7 ‘I’m sorry I’m late,’ he said. apologized
He_______________________late.
8 It’s possible that they didn’t get the message in time. might
They __________________the message in time.
9 I haven’t smoked for six years. gave
Six years______________________smoking
10 It was wrong of you to steal those apples from Mrs Brown’s garden. should
You___________those apples from Mrs Brown’s garden.
11 It’s a four-hour journey from Swansea to London. travel
It___________________from Swansea to London.
12 I don’t really want to leave yet. Rather
I __________________________leave yet.
31 Why are you interested in taking up a new hobby? want

Why …………………………………………… up a new hobby?
32 ‘Have you seen my gloves anywhere, Eric?’ asked Mrs Noble. seen
Mrs Noble asked Eric …………………………………………… her gloves anywhere.
33 Suzanne was too excited to sleep. that
Suzanne was …………………………………………… not sleep.
34 Robert has not had a job for two years. out
Robert has …………………………………………… for two years.
35 ‘I will complete the work only if you pay me £500 extra,’ said Frank. not
‘I will …………………………………………… you pay me £500 extra,’ said Frank.
36 The thief ran right past you so I’m sure you saw his face. must
The thief ran right past you so …………………………………………… his face.
37 The clients demanded to stay in a first-class hotel. staying
The clients …………………………………………… in a first-class hotel.
38 I don’t object to the council building a new road here. objection
I …………………………………………… the council building a new road here.
39 The author wrote her latest novel while she was staying in Majorca. was
The author’s latest novel …………………………………………… stay in Majorca.
40 The newspaper offered Lynda £5,000 for her story, but she refused.turned
Lynda …………………………………………… of £5,000 from the newspaper for her story.

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(3) Beauty tried to give the Beast a wide berth.to

Change the word given.

1-The two boys were sitting by themselves in the classroom. OWN

35 It’s been over six months since I last saw Pablo.SEEN

1. It’s raining. It started to rain as we left the house (since)

2. Acid rain is destroying the forest of Germay

1. The customer was given an appointment. He wanted to see the manager.

1. I went to the office then remembered it was my day off.HAVE

31.- Can you understand what this paper means?sense

31 He really likes correcting her English. pleasure

31 We have to reduce our expenses. cut

31 He knows everything about flowers. expert

31 You were late, so you missed the match. wouldn’t

31 There is no sugar left.run

31 We would rather stop than continue in this manner. prefer

31 He was not reprimanded, even though he behaved rudely in class.despite

31 The football match was postponed due to the rain.put

1 He went to Spain to try to speak Spanish better. brush

1 Their wedding takes place on Saturday. married

1 Do you want a sandwich? care

2 I should very much like to play the guitar. wish

1 We were surprised to see Pamela at the party. expect

31 Why are you interested in taking up a new hobby? want

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