ADV. LEVEL

Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given.

1.- The weakest part of the show was definitely the choreography. greatest The _________________________________________________________ was definitely the choreograph

2.- His accomplishment as a young violinist is wonderful. wonderfully. He is _________________________________________________ young violinist.

3. - Large music companies are generally reluctant to try out unknown artist. general

There is a ____________________________________________large companies to try out unknown artist.

4.- The radio controller’s immediate reaction was to sack the two offending DJs. sackingThe radio controller ____________________________________________the two offending DJs.

5.-Beethoven was probably the most innovative composer of the age. more Beethoven was probably responsible for ____________________any other composer of his age.

6.- It will be a good idea to give the candidates a compulsory personality test. take It will be a good idea if the candidates __________________________ a personality test

7.- I think it is better if you don’t contact him for the moment. to I don’t think ____________________________________________ him for the moment.

8.- Attending the seminar is optional for first –year students . have First- year students________________________________________ _ _____attend the seminar.

9.- If you enjoyed his last novel, how about trying some of the earlier ones? like If you enjoyed his last novel, you ____________________________try some of his earlier ones.

10.- It was a bad idea for him to lie to his parents like that. should He ________________________________________ _______ than to lie to his parents like that.

11.- He continued to take the medicine even after the symptoms had disappeared. on He _______________________________________ the medicine even after the symptoms had disappeared.

12.-These areas of the brain are used in recognising facial expressions. allow These areas of the brain _______________________________________ _facial expressions.

13.-I don’t think that parents should argue in front of their children. avoid I think that parents __________________________________________in front of their children.

14.- I have no intention of listening to your excuses. prepared I ____________________________________________________ to your excuses.

15.-You can’t make him go to the party if he doesn’t want to. force

You can’t____________________________________ to the party if he doesn’t want to.

16.- The patient only survive because he was given the new antibiotic. had The patient would have died if he ______________________________the new antibiotic

17.- A great many misunderstandings are caused by people sending unclear mails. wereIf people ____________________________ emails, there would not be so many misunderstandings.

18.- Please feel free to ring our helpline if you require further assistance. should Please feel free to ring our helpline _______________________ further assistance.

19.- The crash was caused by a failure to carry out checks on the signals. had The crash would not have occurred if ______________________________ on the signals.

20.- If I met the inventor, I would ask for his autograph. meet Were ______________________________, I would ask for his autograph.

21.- How would you react to being cared by a robot nurse? after Supposing _______________________________ by a robot nurse, how would you react?

22.- You can’t access the programme unless you know the right password. happen You can only access the programme ______________________________ the right password.

23.- I’m sorry I bought this car because it is so unreliable. realized Had ___________________________________ , I wouldn’t have bought this car.

24.- Giving parents the possibility of choosing the sex of their child, could result in a population imbalance. given If __________________________________ of the choosing the sex of their child, this could result in a population imbalance.

25.- Our products look out of date because we don’t invest enough in research and development. invest If ___________________________________ in research and development, our products would not look so out of date.

Review26.- Your questionnaire can remain anonymous if you prefer. have You __________________________ your name on the questionnaire.

27.- Their equipment is subjected to more rigorous testing than any other manufacturer’s. tested Their equipment ________________________________ than any other manufacturer’s.

28.-In the past, she exercised more often than she does now. as She doesn’t exercise_______________________________________to.

29.- It is commonly assumed that good teachers have to be extrovert. common There is ______________________________________ good teachers have to be extrovert.

30.- He’ll probably forget all about the appointment. chances The _____________________________________all about the appointment

31.- Membership of the gym has fallen dramatically this year. far The gym has _________________________________ than last year

32.- Should you see Keith this afternoon , give him my regards. happen Give Keith my regards _________________________________ this afternoon.

33.- It’s a great shame that I didn’t ask her fir her mobile number. regret I really _____________________________________ for her mobile number.

34.- The exercises were much easier than I thought they would be. nearly The exercises were ________________________________ I thought they would be.

35.- If you have forgotten the combination, you can’t open the safe. remember Unless ________________________________ you can’t open the safe.

36.- Support for the Green Party has risen dramatically. rise There has been ______________________________ for the Green Party.

37.- We arrived to late to hear the president’s speech. could If we had arrived earlier, we ___________________________________the president’s speech

38.- Our high intelligence means that we are able to foresee the consequences of our actions. allows Our high intelligence _____________________________________ the consequences of our actions.

39.- I paid to much for the necklace because I didn’t know that they were not real pearls. known Had I_____________________________ imitation, I would not have paid so much for the necklace.

40.- These trainers are much better than any other brand. superior These trainers_______________________________________ any other brand

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41.- Tom’s house is the one with the blue door. which Tom lives _______________________________________________ a blue door.

42.- Life without music will be very difficult for me. live I would find _______________________________________________ music

43.- Lidia is a supporter of several wildlife charities. number Lidia gives _____________________________________ wildlife charities.

44.- Spring is my favourite tome of the year. best The time of the year __________________________________________ spring.

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56.- The two friends were sitting on their own looking at the computer screen. front The two friends were sitting by ___________________________________ a computer screen.

57.- The pianist performed beautifully and received a standing ovation. gave The pianist ___________________________________________ and received a standing ovation.

58.- The group’s popularity increased thanks to word-of –mouth recommendations led Word – to – mouth recommendations ______________________________ the popularity of the group.

59.- That young man is the organizer of the charity concert I told you about. has That’s the young man ________________________ the charity concert I told you about.

60.- Why are some brand more successful than others? makes What is ________________________________ some brands more successful than others.

61.- Unfortunately , I didn’t have enough money to go to the theatre regularly. able If I’d had more money ____________________________ to go to the theatre more regularly.

62.- Damian is sure to finish the race in first place. cross Damian is sure to be the first person to _______________________ in the race.

63.- It’s quite usual for boys to begin playing football at the age of time. means It’s by _______________________________________ for boys to begin playing football at the age of time.

64.- Had he spent more time at home, he wouldn’t have made so many friends. gone If he ________________________________________________ often, he wouldn’t have made so many friends.

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65.- Fewer people live in extended family units in this country nowadays. common It is ________________________________ to live in an extended family units in this country.

66.- I didn’t think you will find it hard to find Cynthia’s house. difficulty I don’t think ____________________________________________ finding Cynthia’s house.

67.- My brother Sam was very surprised to be offered the job. came The job offer __________________________________________ to my brother Sam.

68.- I don’t mind where we decide to go for our family holiday this year. difference It doesn’t ________________________________________ where we decide to go .

69.- Gaynor’s friends persuaded her not to get married in Spring. talked It was Gaynor’s friends _________________________________ getting married in Spring.

70.- Why did nobody tell me that the match has been cancelled? informed Why ________________________________ the cancellation of the match?

71.- Cindy intends to complain about the service in the restaurant. going Cindy __________________________________ complaint about the service in the restaurant.

72.- Could I borrow your umbrella this evening please. lend Would _____________________________________ this evening please ?

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73.- I’m just about to buy an oil painting for my new flat. point I’m _____________________________________________ an oil painting for my new flat.

74.- The completion of the new exhibition space is scheduled for next June. due The new exhibition space ____________________________ completed next June.

75.- I’m assuming that you haven’t heard the news about the art college yet . unlikely I think you ______________________________________ the news about the art college yet.

76.- The gallery will not stage another exhibition this year. intention The gallery has ____________________________________ another exhibition this year.

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77.- There are many things to think about before accepting the job. offer There are many things that should __________________________________ consideration before accepting the job offer.

78.- It’s a waste of time attending a job interview unless you really want the job. point There ___________________________________________ a job interview unless you really want the job.

79.-“ I’m afraid I didn’t do very well in my interview “ said Mike. admitted Mike ______________________________________________ gone very well.

80.- The car park is only to be used by members of the staff. exclusive The car park is for _______________________________________ members of the staff.

81.- “Fiona, I think you have been leaving work early, haven’t you? “said the employer. accused Fiona’s employer _________________________________________________ work ear

82.- A clear and concise C.V. is a must if you are applying for a job in London. essential If you are applying for a job in London it _____ _ __________________________________________ which is both, clear and concise.

83.- “I’m sorry that I broke your MP3 player, Brend” said Trevor. apologised Trevor _________________________________________________ MP3 player.

84.- Flavia regretted not going to the concert . wished Flavia _____________________________________________________ the concert.

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85.- The aim of the competition is to inform readers about the region. provide The competition aims ______________________________________ information about the region.

86.- The people in the photograph look like experienced travellers. if The people in the photograph look _____________________________ experience of travelling.

87.- I get most annoyed when tourist don’t show respect for local customers. is The thing ________________________________________ when tourist don’t show respect for local customs.

88.- There don’t seems to be quite as many tourists in the city this year. slight There seems to have been __________________________________ in the number of tourists in the city this year.

89.- The two friends were sitting on their own looking at the computer screen. front The two friends _______________________________________________ a computer screen.

90.- I think it would have been nice to have had an older sister. wish I ___________________________________________________ an older sister.

91.- The car really needs cleaning . time It’s high ____________________________________________________________ cleaned.

92.- I was just about to send you an e mail with all the information. point I was _____________________________________ you an e mail with all the information.

93.- Raymond is obsessed with buying football memorabilia on the internet. become Buying football memorabilia on the Internet _______________________________ for Raymond.

94.- “Having children changed my life “ said Molly which Molly said that it ___________________________________________ her life.

95.- Lots of people think that the global warning has been exaggerated by the media. widelyGlobal warning is _____________________________________________ exaggerated by the media.

96.- The sun was so strong that walking across the sand dunes became exhausting.strengthIt was ______________________________________________ made walking across the sand dunes so exhausting.

97. “I reckon you should turn left here “ said the old man we’d asked for directions.advisedthe old man we’d asked for direction ________________________________________________ a left turn there.

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98.- Jane realized what she’d forgotten to do as soon as she arrived. sooner No ________________________________________________ she realized what she’d forgotten to do.

99.- The use of mobile phones is absolutely forbidden inside the laboratory. must Under _________________________________________________ used inside the laboratory.

100.- It’s not often that you find someone with such a good memory. come Seldom ________________________________________ someone with a such a good memory.

101.- It was the first time that I’d tried mental activities t help me concentrate. before Never ______________________________________ mental activities to help me concentrate.

102.- The original plan was to finish the project by the autumn. have In the original plan , the project ___________________________________ by the autumn.

103.- I won’t have any repetition of this bad behaviour at any time. repeated I don’t want this _________________________________________ at any time.

104.- She wants everyone to realised that she is an intellectual. seen She wants ___________________________________________ an intellectual

105.- Everyone believes that they have moved away from the area. have They are _______________________________________________________ from the area.

106.- People said that he has recovered from the accident quite quickly. said He _______________________________________________ from the accident quite quickly.

107.- No- one can do anything about the situation. nothing There _________________________________________________________ about the situation.

pag 156 108.- The architect wanted nobody to know about his new idea. keep The architect wanted _____________________________________________________ secret.

109.- Our visitors experienced a two-hour delay on the motorway . held Our visitors were _______________________________ two hours on the motorway.

110.- Someone ought to have let the police know about the incident at once. reported The incident should _________________________________________ the police at once.

111.- Sally originally intended to travel by air rather than by train. was Sally’s __________________________________________ travel by air rather than by train.

112.- If we want to bid in the auction, we must do it soon. out Time ____________________________________________ if we want to bid in the auction.

113.- At least thirty houses may still be in existence. thought At least thirty houses _________________________________ exist.

114.- Sally didn’t know it, but her attitude would soon change. about Sally didn’t know it , but there __________________________________________ change in her attitude

115.- John’s hair really needs cutting. time It’s ________________________________________________________ hair cut.

116.- Tommy’s plane should have landed at 15.00 but there’s no sign of it yet. scheduled Tommy’s plane ________________________________________ at 15.00 but there’s no sign of it yet.

117.- They are doing translation of the book in various European Languages. variety That book is _______________________________________________________ of European languages.

118.- More people are speaking the Welsh language now than they did 50 years ago. widely The Welsh language ________________________________________ than it was 50 years ago.

119.- People now think that language developed through negotiation. thought Language ______________________________________________________ through negotiation.

120.- Children ought to learn computer skills before they start school. taught Computer skills _____________________________________________________ pre-school children

121.- Someone asked the police spokesperson to explain why the star had been arrested. give The police spokesperson ___________________________________________ explanation for the star’s arrest.

122.- Nobody pays much attention when elderly people complain about falling educational standards. notice Little ______________________________________ _ who complain about falling educational standards.

123.- Charles and his father are exactly alike in appearance. looks Charles _________________________________________________________ __ his father.

124.- Take all your possessions and walk slowly to the exit. belong Take everything _____________________________________________________ and walk slowly to the exit.

125.- I’m finding really enjoyable to work here. enjoying I __________________________________________________________________ here.126.- I take work home regularly because O f my new responsibilities at work. means My new responsibilities at work _____________________________ work home regularly.

127.- In my cycling group there’s George, Tom, Harry and me. consists My __________________________________________________________ George, Tom, Harry and me.

128.- In your opinion, who’s going to win the cup ? think

Who do _______________________________________________________ win the cup?

129.- I’m seeing how wide the door is . measuring I ______________________________________________________________ the door.

130.- It’s ability to catch fish is the key to the polar bear’s survival. depends The polar bear’s __________________________________________________ to catch fish.

131.- Neil always forget his wife’s birthday. remembers Neil _________________________________________________ his wife’s birthday.

132.- What’s on your mind at the moment ? thinking What ____________________________________________________ at the moment ?

133- I don’t suppose you have heard the news. won’t You _________________________________________________________ the news.

134.- The Prime Minister expects an easy victory for this party in the election. believes The P.M. ________________________________________________ the election easily.

135.- I’ve been in this company for almost three years. will By the end of the month _____________________________________ in this company for three years.

136.- This book will take me two years to write. have In two years _________________________________________________ this book.

137.- Scientist are on the point of making a vital breakthrough. about Scientist are __________________________________________________ a vital breakthrough.

138.- Maria is pregnant again. have Maria is ____________________________________________ baby.

139.- I’ll be home late. until I ______________________________________________________________________ late.

140.- No one knows what the result of the match is going to be. who No one knows _____________________________________________ the match.

141.- Don’t worry, David won’t be late. here Don’t worry , David ___________________________________________ time.

142.- Mary and Alan’s wedding is next weekend. getting Mary and Alan ________________________________________________ next wedding.

143.- This matter is none of your business. concern This matter ____________________________________________________________ you.

144.- This bridge will take us three years to complete. completedIn three years’ time ____________________________________________________ this bridge.

145.- When is the train due to arrive ? supposed

What _________________________________________________________ get here?

146.- Today is Liz and John’s thirtieth wedding anniversary. ago On this _______________________________________________________________ married.

147.- To get to work on time, I have to get up at 6pm. means Getting to work on time ________________________________________ at 6.00

148.- Whose watch is this ? belong Who _________________________________________________________________ to ?

149.- Cathy hasn’t been on holiday with her sisters before. first This __________________________________________________________ on holiday with her sister.

150.- My dental appointment is for the next Wednesday. see I have an _____________________________________________________________ Wednesday.

151.- This will be the team’s first match in the Premier League. time This will be the first _______________________________________ in the Premier League.

152.- The number of people who attended the fair exceeded our expectations. had More people _________________________________________________________ expected

153.- I didn’t receive the results of my test for a month. before It was _____________________________________________________________ the results of my test.

154.- Quite a few books are missing from the class library. returned Several members of the class ________________________________________ library books. 155.- I’ll get someone to press your trousers , Sir. pressed

I’ll ____________________________________________________________ immediately, Sir.

156.- Everyone knows that taking exercise is good or your health. known Taking exercise ______________________________________________ good for your health.

157.- Someone has suggested the resignation of the minister. that It ____________________________________________________ the minister should resign.

158.- They’ve asked me if I would chair the meeting . to I _____________________________________________________________ chair the meeting.

159.- We have managed to account for all the missing papers. successfully All the missing papers_________________________________ ___________________ for.

160.- Since Sue left for Glasgow, nobody has seen anything of her. of Nothing has _____________________________________________ she left for Glasgow

161.- I’d rather you didn’t sit at the back of the room , please. it I’d prefer ______________________________________________________ at the front of the room.

162.- A traffic warden showed me how to get to the museum. way

I was ________________________________________________________ to the museum by a traffic warden.

163.- John’s school is making him sit his exams again. made John ___________________________________________________________ sit his exams again.

164.- I should really be starting my homework. time It’s _______________________________________________________ starting my homework.

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165.- You are not to leave the hospital under any circumstances. are Under _________________________________________________________ leave the hospital.

166.- Two weeks passed before the letter arrived. did Not until ______________________________________________ the letter arrive.

167.- She was so popular that everyone voted for her. her Such ________________________________________________________ that everyone voted for her.

168.- Luckily it wasn’t necessary for Jim to take the exam again. need Luckily Jim _______________________________________________ the exam.

169.- In the end I had no chance but to get a left with a colleague. could In the end all __________________________________________________ get a left with a colleague.

170.- The guests didn’t finally leave until after midnight. before It ____________________________________________________________ the guests finally left.

171.- Paul smashed a window and damage the T.V. too. but Not only ___________________________________________________ damaged the T.V.

172.- By law, all rear-seat passengers are obliged to wear seat-belts. have By law, seat-belts ________________________________all seat passengers

173.- Harry tells the same joke all the time! over Harry tells the same joke ___________________________________ again.

174.- It may seem strange but I like stale cake. as Strange __________________________________________ I like stale cakes.

175.- It was very kind of you to bring me chocolates. shouldn’t You ____________________________________________ me chocolates

176.- There’s nothing better to do, so go home. may You ______________________________________________________ go home.

PAG.126177.- You haven’t seen my pen anywhere, have you ? happen You don’t _________________________________ my pen anywhere, have you?

178.- Everything I told you was true. all

I told you a lot ________________________________________ which were true.

179.-According to report, the president is in poor health. reported The president ____________________________________ poor health .

180.- Julia’s inheritance meant that she could give up work. enabled Julia’s inheritance __________________________________ give up work.

181.- Stupidly, I left my umbrella at home . which I left my umbrella at home _______________________________ thing to do.

182.- We received a warning to stay at home. should We were _______________________________________ stay at home.

183.- You could easily became ill unless you give up smoking. risk If you don’t stop ___________________________________________ ill.

184.- The decorators didn’t leave to much mess when they did the job. without The decorators managed ______________________________________ too much mess.

185.- It’s pointless to worry about someone else’s problems. no There _______________________________________ about someone else’s problems.

186.- According to Valerie, she is a relation of mine. be Valerie claims ______________________________________ to me

PAG 163187.- You think I’m someone else. confusing You are ________________________________________ someone else.

188.- Gary is proud of the fact that he is never late. on Gary prides ______________________________________________ being early.

189.- On this ship passengers can not get onto the bridge. access Passengers have _____________________________________ the bridge of this ship.

190.- What is the difference between nuclear fusion and nuclear fission? differ How exactly _________________________________________ nuclear fusion ?

191.- An electrical failure was said to be the cause of the fire. blamed They ___________________________________________________ an electrical failure.

192.- It’s all a matter of money , in the end. comes It all _____________________________________________________ in the end.

193.- His smooth manner didn’t deceive us . taken We were ___________________________________________ his smooth manner.

194.- The total came to just under 4000 euros. worked The total ________________________________________________ just under 4000 euros

195.- I haven’t realised yet what winning this race means. sunk

It hasn’t _______________________________________________________ won this race.

196.- In the end we had to walk to the railway station. up We ___________________________________________________________ _ to the railway station.

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197.- I had only just arrived home when the phone rang. sooner No ________________________________________________________________ the phone rang.

198.- Don’t under any circumstances press this red button. do Whatever ___________________________________________ press this red button.

199.- You can stay with us for a few days. you We can ______________________________________________ for a few days.

200.- Apparently her ex- husband was a terrible gambler . known Her ex- husband is __________________________________________ a terrible gambler.

201.- Tony knew that the answer was after reading the book. read By the time Tony _________________________________________ knew what the answer was.

202.- Our P.M. demanded a political investigation . should Our P.M. ____________________________________________________ a police investigation.

203.- I think a change will do you good. from I think __________________________________________ a change.

204.- My passport needs renewing. to I _________________________________________________ my passport renewed.

205.- Nobody there had heard of Miss Rutherford. who Nobody there ______________________________________________________

206.- There is something on your mind, isn’t there. about You’re ____________________________________________________ aren’t you?