Finish the second sentence in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one
I. Finish the second sentence in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one. Write
your answers on your answer sheet. (10 pts)
1. President Lincoln delivered his famous speech at Gettysburg Cemetery.
It was at..............................................................................................................................................................
2. An enormous hole was discovered over the South Pole before people got aware of the damage to the ozone
layer.
People didn’t ......................................................................................................................................................
3. He’d prefer the house not to have been unoccupied for several months.
He’d sooner........................................................................................................................................................
4. I don’t like the countryside so I didn’t settle down there.
If I .......................................................................................................................................................................
5. They said the villagers opposed the plans for the new shopping centre.
The plans for......................................................................................................................................................
6. I find Harold’s behaviour quite incomprehensible.
I am at ................................................................................................................................................................
7. If the software documentation is readable and understandable, this should be largely a matter of following
instructions.
It is a...................................................................................................................................................................
8. We rarely see such a high standard of performance in an amateur production.
Rarely.................................................................................................................................................................
9. Perhaps they didn't notice the tyre was flat.
They ...................................................................................................................................................................
10. An open fire can't be compared to central heating.
There’s no ..........................................................................................................................................................
II. Rewrite each of the sentences below in such a way that its meaning is similar to that of the original one,
using the word(s) given in brackets. Do not change this word in any way. Write your answers on your
answer sheet. (10 pts)
1. Do you mind if I open the window? OBJECTION
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2. Having to get up so early is so irritating. NECK
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3. I called early in order to catch her before she went to work. HOPE
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4. We’ve decided to replace those plastic shower curtains with these rubber ones. SUBSTITUTE
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5. He didn’t pay attention to the consequences and went ahead with his plan. REGARDLESS
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6. If the bank refuses to lend us money, we might have to ask your parents instead. DOWN
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7. He maintained his position against his adversary. GROUND
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8. Although I could run very fast, I finished second to last in the race. BUT
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9. Something must be done quickly to solve the problem of homelessness. URGENT
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10. We suddenly decided to go away for the weekend. SPUR
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