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. I could never have succeeded without your help.
You
I could never have succeeded _________________________________________.
2. Youve broken my radio, Frank! said Jane
Accused
Jane _________________________________________ her radio.
3. The thief suddenly realised that the police where watching him.
Watched
The thief suddenly realised that he ___________________________________ by the police.
4. The bread was too stale to eat.
Fresh
The bread _________________________________________ to eat.
5. Its unusual for Carol to get angry with her staff.
Hardly
Carol _________________________________________ temper with her staff.
6. Theres no point in asking George for help.
Worth
It _________________________________________ George to help.
7. Mathew didnt listen to what his doctor told him.
Notice
Mathew took _________________________________________ advice.
8. I last saw him at my 21st birthday party.
Since
I _________________________________________ my 21st birthday party.
9. All the witnesses said that the accident was my fault.
Blame
All the witnesses said that _________________________________________ the accident.
10. I havent eaten food like this before.
Time
This is the _________________________________________ this sort of food.
11. Although he overslept, Clive wasnt late for work.
Up
Despite ________________________________________ on time, Clive wasnt late for work.
12. Diane was supposed to write to her parents last week.
Ought
Diane _________________________________________ to her parents last week.
13. I wish I hadnt told him what we were planning to do this evening.
Regret
I _________________________________________ for this evening.
14. Everyone was surprised to see Geoff leave the party early.
Surprise
To _________________________________________ the party early.
15. His handwriting is so small I can hardly read it.
Such
He _________________________________________ I can hardly read it.

16. I cant possibly work in all this noise!

Impossible
It _________________________________________ work in all this noise!
17. Lindas plans for a picnic have been spoilt by the bad weather.
Fallen
Lindas plans for a picnic __________________________________ because of the weather.
18. Jos training accident meant she couldnt take part in the race.
Prevented
Jos training accident _________________________________________ part in the race.
19. There is no ice-cream left.
Run
We _________________________________________ ice-cream.
20. Where have I left my sunglasses, David? asked Susan.
Where
Susan asked David _________________________________________ sunglasses.
21. Ive not seen such a fantastic performance before.
Never
_________________________________________ such a fantastic performance before.
22. I had only just arrived when he insisted on going out again.
Sooner
_________________________________________ he insisted on going out again.
23. I resolved the problem by taking an extra suitcase.
What
_________________________________________ an extra suitcase.
24. Travel agents dont always get the best price for their clients in my view.
Convinced
Im not _________________________________ get the best price for their clients in my view.
25. I can never remember peoples names.
Memory
I _________________________________________ peoples names.
26. Nothing interesting ever happens in my town.
Ordinary
Nothing _________________________________________ ever happens in my town.
27. She will be upset that she wasnt asked.
Been
She will be upset not _________________________________________ asked.
28. People who arrive late must wait until the interval before entering the theatre.
Are
People arriving late _______________________ until the interval before entering the theatre.
29. Shell probably end up marrying him!
Chances
The _________________________________________ end up marrying him.
30. I managed to finish the preparations in time.
Succeeded
I _________________________________________ the preparations in time.
31. She waved until the train could not be seen anymore.
Sight
She waved until the train _________________________________________.

32. I regret speaking to him like that.

Wish
I _________________________________________ to him like that.
33. Im phoning because my son is too ill to talk to you.
Behalf
Im phoning _________________________________________ my son, who is ill.
34. She should get him to do more housework.
High time
_________________________________________ to do more housework.
35. He was sacked because he was incompetent.
Grounds
He was sacked _________________________________________ incompetence.
36. I was very sorry that I hadnt taken the job.
Regretted
I _________________________________________ the job.
37. She said she wouldnt fund my art course if I didnt work harder.
Threatened
She _________________________________________ my art course if I didnt work harder.
38. It worries me that I dont speak another language well.
What
_________________________________________ I dont speak another language well.
39. A drivers strike delayed our train.
Due
Our train _________________________________________ a drivers strike.
40. I only got my money back after weeks of calling.
Manage
Only after weeks of calling __________________________________ to get my money back.
41. Im concerned about her new boyfriend he smokes and he drinks too.
Only
Im concerned about her new boyfriend not ________________________________ as well.
42. Of course he was shocked nobody has ever spoken to him like that.
Anyone
Of course he was shocked never _______________________________________ like that.
43. Do you think you could assist us in this difficult situation?
Out
Would you object _________________________________________ in this difficult situation?
44. I am definitely not going to tell them the secret.
Intention
I have _________________________________________ the secret.
45. You must never swim here alone.
Circumstances
Under _________________________________________ yourself.
46. If the medicine will definitely help me, then Im prepared to try it.
Long
Ill try _________________________________________ me good.
47. Perhaps we should build a new cinema in the center of the town, said someone.
Built
It was _________________________________________ in the town center.

48. She can deal with any difficult situation.

Capable
She _________________________________________ any difficult situation.
49. They say it is likely that the police will catch him soon.
Chances
They say the _________________________________________ by the police.
50. The advertisement was banned because it was dishonest, and the company fined.
Grounds
The advertisement was banned ______________________________ and the company fined.
51. The last time I saw Helen was before she left for Australia.
Since
I _________________________________________ she left for Australia.
52. I dont want Anne to come to the meeting.
Rather
I _________________________________________ come to the meeting.
53. Theres no rush now the performance has been cancelled.
Called
Theres no rush now they ______________________________________ the performance.
54. They celebrate New Years Day in the main square of the city.
Held
New Years Day _______________________________________ the main square of the city.
55. She put on thick socks because she didnt want to get cold feet.
So
She put on thick socks _________________________________________ cold feet.
56. The burglar wore gloves so as to avoid leaving any fingerprints.
Order
The burglar wore gloves _________________________________________ any fingerprints.
57. Her job is tiring because she doesnt have a secretary.
Not
If she had a secretary, _________________________________________ so tiring.
58. You ought to buy a new car.
Time
Its _________________________________________ a new car.
59. They are waiting for him to arrive at any minute.
Due
He _________________________________________ at any minute.
60. People thought the President was ill.
Be
The President _________________________________________ ill.
61. Im sorry but we have decided not to accept your application.
Regret
I _______________________________________ we have decided to reject your application.
62. Somebody has to pick up the guest speaker from the railway station.
Up
The guest speaker _______________________________________ from the railway station.
63. A teacher should like children.
Fond
It is important for teacher _________________________________________ children.

64. The police are investigating the murder.

Look
The police _________________________________________ the murder.
65. The shelf was too high for me to reach.
Tall
I _________________________________________ reach the shelf.
66. The singer arrived two hours late but Im glad I waited for him.
Worth
The singer ______________________________________________________.
67. She thinks it would be better if you stayed at home tonight.
Prefer
She _________________________________________ it if you stayed at home tonight.
68. Take my advice and stop smoking.
Were
If _________________________________________ stop smoking.
69. They wont let you into the theatre without a ticket.
Unless
You cant get into the theatre _________________________________________ a ticket.
70. People believe he escaped with the money.
Run
He is _________________________________________ off with the money.
71. It was raining so they cancelled the football match.
Owing
The football match _________________________________________ the rain.
72. For the next three years they corresponded regularly.
Continued
They _________________________________________ for the next three years.
73. There has never been a time when I didnt like music.
Fond
I _________________________________________ music.
74. She succeeded in persuading her parents to let her go.
Managed
She _________________________________________.
75. Ill have finished the book in a very short while.
Long
It wont _________________________________________ finished the book.
76. They dont want to go on holiday at all this year.
Rather
They _________________________________________ holiday at all this year.
77. Its a difficult problem but well find a solution somehow.
Get
Its a difficult problem but _________________________________________ somehow.
78. This book will give you a broader knowledge of English.
Broaden
This book _________________________________________ of English.
79. She doesnt smoke as much as she used to.
Less
She _________________________________________ she used to.

80. I looked through the newspaper very quickly this morning.

Had
I _________________________________________ through the newspaper this morning.
81. The ticket was too expensive for us.
Enough
We didnt _________________________________________ a ticket.
82. Its a pity you didnt get your bicycle brakes repaired immediately.
Ought
You _____________________________________ your bicycle brakes repaired immediately.
83. The receipt is essential if you want a refund.
Provided
They will give you a refund _________________________________________ the receipt.
84. It looks as if this doors locked after all.
Appears
This _________________________________________.
85. We were caught by surprise by the cold weather.
Such
We _________________________________________ weather.
86. Two of the men walking home accepted our offer of a lift.
Up
Our offer of a lift _____________________________________ two of the men walking home.
87. We should have redecorated the living room long ago.
Had
Its high time we _________________________________________ redecorated.
88. My car really needs to be serviced soon.
Get
I really _________________________________________ soon.
89. It could rain tomorrow.
Is
There _________________________________________ rain.
90. I had only just said goodbye to John when Maria turned up.
Hardly
_________________________________________ goodbye to John when Maria turned up.
91. I can meet you if you arrive before seven.
Long
I can meet you _________________________________________ before seven.
92. As soon as she finished her chocolate, she started eating an ice-cream.
Finished
Scarcely ____________________________________ when she started eating an ice-cream.
93. One of the things I hate is people eating popcorn in the cinema.
Stand
One of the things I _________________________________________.
94. As soon as she had got dressed, she left the house.
Put
As soon as she _________________________________________ she left the house.
95. A serious accident led to the road being closed.
Result
The road had to be _________________________________________ a serious accident.

96. One quick look at the clock and I knew I would be late.
Glance
A _________________________________________ and I knew I would be late.
97. The economic crisis forced them to close the factory.
Led
The economic crisis _________________________________________ of the factory.
98. Johns marks were too low for the university
High
Johns marks _________________________________________ for the university.
99. Id be happier if you could be a bit quieter.
Sooner
I _________________________________________ so much noise.
100. Everything I know about art I learnt from Mrs Robinson.
Was
I _________________________________________ about art by Mrs Robinson.