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 THREE AND SIX WORDS, including the word given.
1. There's a chance that Claire now doesn't want to apply for the job. CHANGE
Claire may have had a change of heart about applying for the job.
2. My brother now earns far less than he did when he was younger. NEARLY
My brother does not earn nearly so much now as he did when he was younger.
3. They are demolishing the old bus station and replacing it with a new one. PULLED
The old bus station is being pulled down and being replaced with a new one.
4. The number of students now at university has reached an all-time high, apparently. THE
The number of students now at university is the highest has ever been, apparently.
5. I'm disappointed with the Fisher's new album when I compare it to their previous one. COMPARISON
I think the Fisher's new album is disappointing in comparison to their previous one.
6. Anna got the job even though she didn't have much experience in public relations. SPITE
Anna got the job in spite of her lack of experience in public relations.
7. I must warn you how dangerous it is to cycle at night without any lights', said the police officer to Max. DANGERS
Max received a warning about the dangers of cycling at night without any lights from the police officer.
8. Apparently, the restaurant in town has been bought out by someone else. UNDER
I hear the restaurant in town is under new management
9. Sarah cried her eyes out immediately she was told she'd failed her driving test. BROKE
Sarah broke down in tears as soon as she heard she'd failed her driving test.
10. The Government recently said our problems are the fault of the worldwide economic slowdown. PLACED
The Government have placed the blame on the worldwide economic slowdown for our problems.
11. You led me to believe the job was mine if I wanted it. IMPRESSION
I was under the impression that the job was mine if I wanted it.
12. He would never have guessed that at the age of 17 he would be playing for his country. LITTLE
Little did he know that at the age of 17 he would be playing for his country.
13. Feel free to telephone if you have any further problems. CALL
Do not hesitate to call us if you have any further problems.
14. How can I make him understand that I don't want to see him any more? ACROSS
How can I get the message across to him that I don't want to see him any more?
15. Parents predict chaos in schools unless the strike is called off. RESULT
Parents claim it will result in chaos if the teacher's strike goes ahead.
16. Police are warning people to check for forged notes which are currently in circulation. LOOKOUT
Police are warning people to be on the lookout for forged notes which are currently in circulation.
17. It's possible that they got the wrong idea and thought the party was next week. REACHED
They might have reached the wrong conclusion and thought the party was next week.
18. It was a mistake not to write the telephone number down. POINT
I should have made a point of writing down the telephone number.
19. Apparently, they're planning on rerouting the traffic to reduce congestion. DRAWN
Plans are being drawn up to reroute the traffic to reduce congestion.
20. You could have been seriously injured not wearing a seat belt. THINK
You should think yourself lucky you were not seriously injured not wearing a seat belt.
21. Would you give us your answer as soon as possible. CONVENIENCE
Please respond at your least convenience.
22. I wasn't expecting my colleagues to organise a farewell party on my last day at the company. TAKEN
I was taken by surprise when my colleagues organised a farewell party on my last day.
23. It's not likely to happen but if you're not satisfied with the product we'll refund your money. EVENT
It is in the unlikely event that you are not satisfied with the product your money will be refunded.
24. It's one thing to think there's a demand for your product and another to actually make a sale. WORLD
There's a world of difference between thinking there's a demand for your product and actually making a sale.
25. I'm so sorry, I didn't realise it was so late. TRACK
Sorry, I lost track of the time.
1) We wondered if we should have the meeting a few days earlier but couldn't agree on a time.
FORWARD
We considered bringing the meeting forward a few days but couldn't agree on a time.
2) He'd been struggling to think of a really original birthday present.
COME
No matter how he tried he couldn’t come up with an idea for a really original birthday present.
3) Her teacher said she wasn't progressing as well as other students with her assignments.
DANGER
Her teacher warned her that she was in danger of falling behind with her assignments.
4) David thought it unfair that his team resented him for not scoring a goal.
AGAINST
David thought it unfair that his team should hold it against him for not scoring a goal.
5) Holly decided that she'd ask to be transferred to another department.
REQUEST
Holly decided to put a request in for a transfer to another department.
6) We decided we wouldn't go with him to the airport after all.
SEE
We decided not to see him off at the airport after all.
1) Does he ever give you the impression that he would rather be talking to someone else?
FEELING
Do you ever have the feeling that he would rather be talking to someone else?
2) Jenny's generosity means that people exploit her good nature.
ADVANTAGE
Jenny's so generous that people take advantage of her good nature.
3) She needs to consider the amount the holiday is going to cost.
ACCOUNT
She needs to take into account how much the holiday is going to cost.
4) The speaker rambled on for ages before stating what the lecture was about.
POINT
It took ages for the speaker to get to the point of what the lecture was about.
5) We'd like to implement the idea immediately but we should wait a while.
PRACTICE
We'd like to put the idea into practice immediately but we should wait a while.
6) She's renowned for her expertise in human psychology.
FIELD
She's a renowned expert in the field of human psychology.
1) Sandra would only go to the supermarket on a Saturday.
ON
Sandra insisted on going to the supermarket on a Saturday.
2) The contract said that we didn't have to accept the conditions immediately.
OBLIGATION
The contract said that we were under no obligation to accept the conditions immediately.
3) He wouldn't have been interviewed by the police if he hadn't seen the robbery.
WITNESS
The police wouldn't have interviewed unless he had been a witness to the robbery.
4) The paramedics were told that they should never place a human life at risk trying to rescue an animal.
CIRCUMSTANCES
The paramedics were warned that under no circumstances should they place a human life at risk trying to rescue an animal.
5) If you need any help please don't hesitate to ask.
ASSISTANCE
If I can be off any assistence please don't hesitate to ask.
6) If it has to be cancelled the show will take place at a later date.
EVENT
In the advent of being cancelled cancelled the show will take place at a later date.
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 three and eight words, including the word given.
1 Until she passes her medical exams, she is as qualified to be a doctor as I am.
more
Until she passes her medical exams, she is no more qualified to be a doctor than I am.
2
It has warmed up considerably compared to yesterday.
nearly
It is not nearly as cold as yesterday.
3
Mandy and her mother are as beautiful as each other.
bit
Mandy is every bit as beautiful as her mother.
4
I don’t like either candidate but Michael Jones is not quite as bad.
lesser
I don’t like either candidate but Michael Jones is the lesser of the two evils
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Not as many people attend the gym now as when it first opened.
lot
There are a lot fewer people attending the gym now as when it first opened.
6
Her son thinks he’s really clever but he isn’t.
half
Her son isn’t half as clever as he thinks he is.
1 “Why don’t you listen when I talk to you?” said my wife.
paying
My wife accused me of not paying attention to her when she was talking.
2. Seeing as you broke the window you shouldn’t have said someone else was responsible.
blame
It was wrong of you to put the blame on someone else after you broke the window.
3. I used to try winning arguments against Jonathan but I eventually decided there was no point.
conclusion
I have come to the conclusion that it is pointless trying to win an argument against Jonathan.
4 Doctors believe that people who smoke regularly are more likely to die prematurely.
link
Doctors believe that a strong link has been established between
link has been made between smoking and premature death
5 When I forgot to do the washing up my mother became really angry with me.
lost
My mother lost her temper with me because I forgot to do the washing up.

6 The conflict between the two political parties will carry on for a long time.
means
The conflict between the two political parties is by no means over.
7 I didn’t expect to enjoy the concert performance as much as I did.
surpassed
The concert performance surpassed my expectations
8 That the company is losing money is something that must be accepted.
face
The company must face up to the fact that it is losing money.
1 Diseases such as smallpox have still to be eradicated.
stamped
Diseases such as smallpox have not been stamped out yet.
2 John was nominated for the post of treasurer by two committee members.
forward
John has had his name put forward for the post of treasurer by two committee members.
3 If you receive any mail for me after I’ve gone would you be kind enough to forward it to me.
send
Please could you send any mail on that arrives for me after I’ve gone.
4 The colour of that dress showed off her complexion.
enhanced
Her complexion was enhanced by the colour of that dress.
5 As part of his new year’s resolution he has renounced cigarettes and bad food.
up
He decided to give up cigarettes and bad food in the new year.
6 They are building a new car park next to the shopping centre.
put
A new car park is being put up next to the shopping centre.
7 You should erase any mistakes on the exam script.
out
Any mistakes on the exam script may be rubbed out with a soft eraser.
8 The government suppressed all the details of the financial scandal.
up
Details of the financial scandal were covered up by the government.
1 It was really unexpected when my football team achieved the result it did.
time
At no time did I expect my football team to do as well as it did.
2 If there is an accident phone the emergency services.
of
Phone the emergency services in case of an accident.
3 I couldn’t have bought that motorbike unless my mother had agreed to pay the monthly repayments.
But
But for my mother agreeing to pay the monthly repayments I could never have bought that motorbike.
4 I have a lot of respect for his writing style although I do not agree with the opinions he expresses.
much
Much as I respect
As much as I respect
Much though I respect his writing style, I do not agree with his opinions.
5 We would have missed our connecting train if we had not caught the earlier plane.
not
Had we not caught the earlier plane, we would have missed our connecting train.
6 Even though her C grade in the Proficiency wasn’t quite as high as she had expected, it was still a good result.
if
Her grade C in the Proficiency exam, if a little lower than expected, was still a good result.
7 Purchases may be refunded within seven days.
mind
Should you change your mind aboutyour purchase you have up to seven days to bring it back for a refund.
8 Providing that you make up the time later in the week you can take Monday off.
condition
You can have the day off on Monday on condition you make up the time later in the week.
1) The mistake in the accounts was not noticed until the figures were re-checked. LIGHT
The mistake in the accounts only came to light the figures were re-checked.
2) I had no problems at all during my trip to France. PLAN
Everything went according to plan during my trip to France.
3) The heavy downpour brought their picnic to an abrupt end. CUT
They had to cut short their picnic because of the heavy downpour.
4) The reforms will not succeed unless they are carefully planned. CRUCIAL
Careful planning is crucial to the success of the reforms.
5) They think that Helen's brother stole the money. SUSPECTED
Helen's brother is suspected of having stolen the money.
6) I feel completely exhausted when I've listened to Marion for half-an-hour. LEAVES
Half-an-hour of listening to Marion leaves me feeling completely exhausted.
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 three and five words, including the word given.
1. I'm really excited about the holiday. LOOKING
I am looking forward to the holiday.
2. The bomb exploded early this morning OFF
The bomb went off early this morning.
3. Why don't you start doing a sport? TAKE
Have you thought about taking up doing a sport?
4. His parents raised him very strictly. UP
His parents brought him up very strictly.
5. They've cancelled the wedding. OFF
They have put off the wedding.
6. I don't think they should abolish military service. AWAY
They shouldn't do away with military service.
7. I've got to reduce the amount of sweets I eat. DOWN
I must cut down on the number of sweets I eat.
8. My host family will let you stay with us. UP
My host family will put you up.