I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that it means the same as the original one. (15 pts)

1.       Please don't interrupt me when I’m speaking.

I’d rather____________________________________________________________

2.       I was very sorry I wasn't able to see him off at the airport.

If only______________________________________________________________

3.       Lola said she was sorry she had not attended the meeting.

Lola apologized for____________________________________________________

4.       ’Please don't make such a mess in my room,’ his mother said.

His mother asked ____________________________________________________

5.       Eventually he succeeded in making her answer the question.

Eventually he managed________________________________________________

6.       I should have bought that car.

If only______________________________________________________________

7.       She wants someone to make her a new dress.

She wants to have____________________________________________________

8.       The day was so cold that we stayed indoors.

It was ______________________________________________________________

9.       It is not necessary for you to do the cleaning.

You________________________________________________________________

10.    'I’ll be arriving tomorrow morning,’ Jamie said.

Jamie said that_______________________________________________________

11.    You should have an early night, so that you don't feel tired.

So as ______________________________________________________________

12.    He lost his money simply because he wasn't careful.

If__________________________________________________________________

13.    I’m afraid I haven't got time to listen to you.

I wish______________________________________________________________

14.    ’I’ll have to take out this tooth,’ the dentist said.

The dentist said that I _________________________________________________

15.    Bob plays tennis better than Mike.

Mike doesn't_________________________________________________________