SENTENCE REWRITING

I. 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. (1.0 point)
1. Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves.BEEN
All …………………………………………………from wolves.
2. You got lost because you didn’t do what I told you.INTRUCTIONS
If…………………………………………………….,you woulnd’t have got lost.
3. Adrian was the only person who didn’t enjoy the party.FROM
Everyone………………………………………….Adrian.
4. She felt she had achieved a lot in life, despite her disadvantaged background (SENSE)
5. I think you should try to be optimistic as you can. (SIDE)
6. In the end, it was quite a good sunny day after all. (OUT) turned out
7. As a result of the strong wind last night, several tiles came off the roof.(so)
Several tiles came off theroof..................................................................................................strong lastnight.
8. I don’t recommend hiring skis at this shop.(advisable)
It’s skis at thisshop.
9. He described the hotel to us in detail.(detailed)
He----------------------------------------------------of thehotel. gave us a detailed description
10. The girl’s behavior was incomprehensible to the head teacher. (LOSS)
11. People think that bilingual children were disadvantaged in the past. (thought) Bilingual children in the past.
12. . This is the first time I have seen her in my life. (SET
13. “If you don’t try harder, you will be given a sack, John,” the director said angrily.
14. The director threatened ……………………………………………………………………………..
16. I couldn't stop thinking about the final exam. (mind)
I didn't ………………………………………………………………………………….. the final exam.
17. I am sure she discussed this with Bob first. (word)
She ……………………………………………………………………………………………..this first.
18: After the scandal, he was asked to resign. (HAND)
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19: Bruce said that the situation at work was like a family argument. (likened)
20. We got lost coming home from the leisure centre. (way)
🖎 We couldn't …………………………………………………..……………..…………… from the leisure centre.
21. I always trust Carla’s advice. (somebody)
🖎 Carla …………………………………………………..……………………..………..……… advice I always trust.
22. We appear to have been given the wrong address. (as)
🖎 It …………………………………………………..……………… we have been given the wrong address.
23. I couldn't understand the instructions for this new gadget. (sense)
🖎 The instructions this new gadget didn’t …………………………………………………..……………… me.
24. He described the hotel to us in detail. (detailed)
🖎 He …………………………………………………..………………………………………………………….… of the hotel.
25. Luke knocked over the old lady’s bicycle by accident. (mean)
→ Luke…………………………………………………………………………….……. over the old lady’s bicycle.
26. Once upon a time, a beautiful princess lived in a gorgeous castle.
 Once upon a time, in...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
27. George spent ages tidying up his room. (took)
 It …………………………………………………………….up his room.
28. We might not find it easy to book a seat at the last minute. (could)
 It ……………………………………………………………..……….us to book a seat at the last minute.
29. This car only cost me five hundred pounds. (PICKED)
30.The film is similar to Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a number of ways (resemblance)
31.I imagine it was tough for you to refuse every beggar that asked you for money (turn)
32.Can we please stay on one channel when we are watching TV? (keep)
33. I’m afraid our problems are only just beginning (iceberg)
34. That wasn’t what I meant at all. You’ve completely misunderstood me as usual (stick)
35. I really want to see her again (dying)
36. My father is gong to be really angry when he finds out that I have lost the car key (wall) =>
37. It is uncertain whether the band’s tour will take place (balance) =>
38. The young actress was very nervous before the audition (butterflies) =>
39.The meeting was well-attended (turned)
40.The new lecturer was unpopular to students (take)
41. You ran the risk of being burgled when you left the door unlocked.
Your house could .................................................. ........................................
42. With this strange noise, there must be something wrong with the car. (SOUNDS)
43. Our luggage has been stolen! (RUN)
44. I never thought of asking for his help
The thought...................................................
45. In the summer, there are thousands more tourists than the locals.
In the summer, the locals are vastly
46. What put me off the idea was simple how expensive it was going to be.
The sheer
47. His description of the incident was completely different from what really happened.
His description of the incident bore
48. My precious life was saved by the lifeguard.
I owe
49. Alfred put on his raincoat because he didn't want to get soaked.
For fear
50.I need an early night. / I could
51.He suddenly thought that he might have misunderstood her.
It crossed
52. It appears that railroad agents distributed popular literature throughout the US and Europe.
Popular literature
53.His behavior is too much for me(put)
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