Part 1.

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the
same as the sentence printed before it.
1. I thought about what had happened all those years before.
→I cast my mind back to what had happened all those years before
2. What put me off the idea was simply how expensive it was going to be.
→ The sheer cost was what put me off the idea
3. Just thinking about his face at that moment makes me laugh
→ The very thought of his face at that moment makes me laugh.
4. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for this disease.
→Enormous efforts have been made to find a cure for this disease.
5. You must concentrate on your study more.
→You must apply yourself with your study
Part 2. Use the word(s) given in brackets and make any necessary additions to
complete a new sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to
the original sentence. Do not change the form of the given word(s).
1. A great many people will congratulate her if she wins. SHOWERED
→ She will be showered with great many congratulations if she wins.
2. I remained neutral during their disagreement because I liked both of them. SIDES
→ I didn’t take sides during their disagreement because I like both of them.
3. You couldn’t do anything more stupid than to give up your job now. HEIGHT
→Giving up your job now would be the height of stupidity
4. This is a subject that Jack and I disagree about. EYE
→ I don't see eye on eye with Jack on this subject
5.Andew doesn’t claim to have a lot of musical talent. PRETENCE
→ Andrew makes no pretence of having a lot of musical talent