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 controllers immediate reaction was to sack the two offending DJs. sacking
The 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
age.

his

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 dont contact him for the moment. to
I dont 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 dont 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 cant make him go to the party if he doesnt want to. force

You cant____________________________________ to the party if he doesnt 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. were
If 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 cant access the programme unless you know the right password. happen
You can only access the programme ______________________________ the right password.
23.- Im sorry I bought this car because it is so unreliable. realized
Had ___________________________________ , I wouldnt 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 dont invest enough in research and
development. invest
If ___________________________________ in research and development, our products
would not look so out of date.

Review
26.- 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 manufacturers.
tested
Their equipment ________________________________ than any other manufacturers.
28.-In the past, she exercised more often than she does now. as
She doesnt exercise_______________________________________to.

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

There is ______________________________________ good teachers have to be extrovert.
30.- Hell 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.- Its a great shame that I didnt 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 cant open the safe. remember
Unless ________________________________ you cant 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 presidents speech. could
If we had arrived earlier, we ___________________________________the presidents 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 didnt 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.- Toms 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 groups 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
Thats 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 didnt have enough money to go to the theatre regularly. able
If Id 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.- Its quite usual for boys to begin playing football at the age of time. means
Its by _______________________________________ for boys to begin playing football at the age of
time.
64.- Had he spent more time at home, he wouldnt have made so many friends. gone
If he ________________________________________________ often, he wouldnt 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 didnt think you will find it hard to find Cynthias house. difficulty
I dont think ____________________________________________ finding Cynthias house.
67.- My brother Sam was very surprised to be offered the job. came
The job offer __________________________________________ to my brother Sam.
68.- I dont mind where we decide to go for our family holiday this year. difference
It doesnt ________________________________________ where we decide to go .
69.- Gaynors friends persuaded her not to get married in Spring. talked
It was Gaynors 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 ?
pag 87.
73.- Im just about to buy an oil painting for my new flat. point
Im _____________________________________________ 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.- Im assuming that you havent 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.- Its 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.- Im afraid I didnt 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, havent you? said the employer.
accused
Fionas 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.- Im 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.
pag .115.
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 dont show respect for local customers. is
The thing ________________________________________ when tourist dont show respect for local
customs.
88.- There dont 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
Its 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. widely
Global warning is _____________________________________________ exaggerated by the media.
96.- The sun was so strong that walking across the sand dunes became exhausting.
strength
It was ______________________________________________ made walking across the sand dunes so
exhausting.

97. I reckon you should turn left here said the old man wed asked for directions.
advised
the old man wed asked for direction ________________________________________________ a left turn
there.

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98.- Jane realized what shed forgotten to do as soon as she arrived. sooner
No ________________________________________________ she realized what shed forgotten to do.
99.- The use of mobile phones is absolutely forbidden inside the laboratory. must
Under _________________________________________________ used inside the laboratory.
100.- Its 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 Id 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 wont have any repetition of this bad behaviour at any time. repeated
I dont 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.
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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
Sallys __________________________________________ 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 didnt know it, but her attitude would soon change. about
Sally didnt know it , but there __________________________________________ change in her
attitude
115.- Johns hair really needs cutting. time
Its ________________________________________________________ hair cut.
116.- Tommys plane should have landed at 15.00 but theres no sign of it yet. scheduled
Tommys plane ________________________________________ at 15.00 but theres 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
stars 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.- Im 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 theres George, Tom, Harry and me. consists
My __________________________________________________________ George, Tom, Harry and me.

128.- In your opinion, whos going to win the cup ? think

Who do _______________________________________________________ win the cup?
129.- Im seeing how wide the door is . measuring
I ______________________________________________________________ the door.
130.- Its ability to catch fish is the key to the polar bears survival. depends
The polar bears __________________________________________________ to catch fish.
131.- Neil always forget his wifes birthday. remembers
Neil _________________________________________________ his wifes birthday.
132.- Whats on your mind at the moment ? thinking
What ____________________________________________________ at the moment ?
133- I dont suppose you have heard the news. wont
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.- Ive 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.- Ill 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.- Dont worry, David wont be late. here
Dont worry , David ___________________________________________ time.
142.- Mary and Alans 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. completed
In three years time ____________________________________________________ this bridge.

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

What _________________________________________________________ get here?
146.- Today is Liz and Johns 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 hasnt 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 teams 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 didnt 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.- Ill get someone to press your trousers , Sir. pressed
Ill ____________________________________________________________ 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.- Theyve 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.- Id rather you didnt sit at the back of the room , please. it
Id 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.- Johns school is making him sit his exams again. made
John ___________________________________________________________ sit his exams again.
164.- I should really be starting my homework. time
Its _______________________________________________________ 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 wasnt 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 didnt 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. shouldnt
You ____________________________________________ me chocolates
176.- Theres nothing better to do, so go home. may
You ______________________________________________________ go home.
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177.- You havent seen my pen anywhere, have you ? happen
You dont _________________________________ 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.- Julias inheritance meant that she could give up work. enabled
Julias 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 dont stop ___________________________________________ ill.
184.- The decorators didnt leave to much mess when they did the job. without
The decorators managed ______________________________________ too much mess.
185.- Its pointless to worry about someone elses problems. no
There _______________________________________ about someone elses problems.
186.- According to Valerie, she is a relation of mine. be
Valerie claims ______________________________________ to me
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187.- You think Im 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.- Its all a matter of money , in the end. comes
It all _____________________________________________________ in the end.
193.- His smooth manner didnt 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 havent realised yet what winning this race means. sunk
It hasnt _______________________________________________________ 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.- Dont 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, isnt there. about
Youre ____________________________________________________ arent you?