He hasn't paid back the money I lent him.. He's an awful man, I don’t know how she can stand him.. What I like about this method is that it’s simple.. Did he explain why he behaved like
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Extra Practice
For each of the sentences below, rewrite a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence, but using the word given in capital letters which are not to be altered
EXAMPLE: John inflated the tyres of his bicycle BLEW
John blew up the tyres of his bicycle
1 I don’t think he'd be able to do the job CAPABLE
2 You shouldn't pay any attention to what he says NOTICE
3 I persuaded him to go with me CONVINCED
4 We haven't any milk left, I'm afraid RUN
5 We all like the show, except George ONLY
6 Did he explain why he was late? REASON
7 He hasn't paid back the money I lent him BORROWED
8 What time does the plane reach New York? ARRIVE
9 I'm surprised he refused your offer TURNED
10 She despises us because she went to such an expensive school LOOKS
11 He told me all about it EXPLAINED
12 To be honest, I don't understand what you mean TRUTH
13 We very seldom get inquires of that kind HARDLY
14 Of course it's mine BELONG
15 It’s no use arguing about it POINT
16 It's a pleasure to talk to her SHE
17 Did you manage to reach an agreement? SUCCEED
18 I refuse to work overtime unless I'm paid for it OBJECT
19 I almost went mad with the noise DROVE
20 I don’t agree with the way they bring up their children APPROVE
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22 I'm not to blame for what happened FAULT
23 I'm sure he will know the answer BOUND
24 I suddenly thought of a brilliant plan OCCURRED
25 Unlike you, I have a family to support DIFFERENCE
26 Who gave you my name? RECOMMENDED
27 We were all there, except John APART
28 All he cares about is money ONLY
29 He's an awful man, I don’t know how she can stand him PUT
30 She has recovered from her illness GOT
31 Who is responsible for this department? CHARGE
32 The consequences don’t scare me AFRAID
33 How did he answer the accusations? REPLY
34 What I like about this method is that it’s simple ATTRACTS
35 "I'm not going to stand up," he said REFUSED
36 "You stole it," I said to him ACCUSED
37 "I'm sorry I'm late," she said APOLOGISED
38 "Let's go to the countryside for fresh air," he said SUGGESTED
39 Have you always wanted to become a doctor? INTERESTED
40 He said ST funny JOKE
41 They are no longer fashionable DATE
42 I'm afraid we haven’t any left STOCK
43 Many people are unaware of what has been achieved KNOW
44 They settle down where it suits them FEEL
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45 Two dams in Brazil collapsed after weeks of torrential rain RESULT
46 Most dam failures occur soon after construction or after a long uneventful period of operation PLACE
47 A Danish priest sold roses from his garden in aid of local orphans HELP
48 The flags were originally fastened with pins USED
49 He had to retire because he was too old AGE
50 His education affected him for the rest of his life INFLUENCE
51 As I was going to the station, I met Marry WAY
52 I was just going to do it myself POINT
53 He hasn't got enough money SHORT
54 Did he explain why he behaved like that? REASON
55 She stopped asking for advice GAVE
56 Shouldn’t you smoke fewer cigarettes? CUT
57 You can try as hard as you like but you won't succeed HOWEVER
58 We believe that the government has prepared a plan HAVE
59 Jill's parents are making her study hard MADE
60 Cathy hasn’t been on holiday with her sister before FIRST
61 So exhausted were the runners that none of them finished the race TOO
62 Sue thought it would be a good idea for me to see a doctor ADVISED
63 If they offered you the job, would you accept? WERE
64 If you are in London by any chance, come and see me HAPPEN
65 I didn’t have the money so I didn't buy a new suit WOULD
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67 The dog that chases our cat belongs to those people WHOSE
68 When I asked him about the results of his exams, he didn’t like it ON
69 I'm sorry I didn’t go to University REGRET
70 Winning the football pools meant we could buy a new car ENABLED
71 They said they would like me to stay with them in Florida INVITED
72 Jean succeeded in finishing all her work on time MANAGED
73 Calling Jim is pointless, because his phone is out of order USE
74 It’s pointless to worry about someone else's problems THERE
75 My passport needs renewing GET
76 There is ST on your mind, isn’t there? ABOUT
77 It was only when I checked that I noticed the tyre was flat DID
78 Please inform the relevant authorities at once DELAY
79 What's your opinion of Wendy's new painting? THINK
80 Sunrise is at 4.30 tomorrow morning SUN
81 Neil has the bad habit of getting in people's way ALWAYS
82 What time is the train for Nottingham? LEAVE
83 What do you intend to do now? GOING
84 You'll find me waiting outside the station BE
85 Scientists are on the point of making a vital breakthrough ABOUT
86 Maria is pregnant again HAVE
87 I'll be home late UNTIL
88 Mary and Alan's wedding is next weekend MARRIED
89 Susan booked out before we got to her hotel BY THE TIME
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90 This has been my home for 30 years HAVE
91 Eating Chinese food is new to me BEFORE
92 I bought me car in 1985 and I'm still driving it BEEN
93 Tony hasn't been to Paris before FIRST
94 People say that Mrs Tuner was having business difficulties BEEN
95 The police towed away Alan's car GOT
96 We're moving to Bristol next week but we promise to stay in contact wit you TOUCH
97 I hate winter, it really depresses me DOWN
98 He can speak French well enough to go to the conference FLUENT
99 Sarah wore dark glasses so that no one would recognise her AVOID
100 I wonder if you could possibly open the door for me MIND
101 If only you had tried harder, you might have passed the exam EFFORT
102 She was dismissed because her typing was poor LOST
103 They don’t mind which film they go to MATTER
104 My mother didn't like my new shoes DISAPPROVED
105 She doesn’t know the difference between margarine and butter TELL
106 The man in that painting bears a strong resemblance to my uncle REMINDS
107 People knew they were spies KNOWN
108 Most doctors agree that smoking is bad for your health HARM
109 It's a waste of time to try and explain tings to Tony WORTH
110 The cause of the explosion is still unknown CAUSED
111 Everyone but Jane failed to produce the correct answer SUCCEEDED
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113 Be sure to say goodbye to your grandmother before you leave WITHOUT
114 That sort of behaviour is deplorable in my opinion APPROVE
115 Dicken's last novel was unfinished when he died WITHOUT
116 Please would you send me further details, of the job advertised? GRATEFUL
117 He said he disapproved of people who smoked EXPRESSED
118 I daren't turn up TV because the baby might wake up FEAR
119 Her husband does not agree if she goes to work DISAPPROVES
120 I hope to receive your confirmation soon LOOK
121 More than 1,000 runners participated in this year's Manchester marathon PART
122 My father is going to be very angry when he finds out that I have lost the car key WALL
123 He didn't give any reason for his strange behaviour that day BEHAVED
124 I didn't agree with the idea FAVOUR
125 As soon as Linda bought a new radio, Sandra bought a better one SOONER
126 We'd better leave them a note, because it's possible they will arrive later CASE
127 The last Olympic Games were held in Seoul TOOK
128 The company has decided to replace this model INTENTION
129 His last letter to me was written three years ago HEARD
130 An open fire can’t be compared to central heating COMPARISON
131 There is no way that young man can achieve success in this test BOUND
132 This hotel is inaccessible in winter POSSIBLE
133 It was difficult for Susan to believe the good news HARDLY
134 John was shocked to hear that he had failed the driving test CAME
135 As far as I know he's still living in Bristol KNOWLEDGE
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136 They will think your nephew stole the money SUSPECTED
137 They were on the point of cancelling the match when the opposition arrived CALL
138 It wasn't my intention to upset you MEAN
139 He continued his story, even though no one was listening WENT
140 He has a good relationship with all his pupils GETS
141 As a boy, he was a regular churchgoer USED
142 Their house has been broken into three times this year HAD
143 He did the puzzle in two minutes SOLUTION
144 Only if you work hard now, have you any chance of success DEPENDS
145 I find his handwriting very hard to read DIFFICULTY
146 The fridge is completely empty LEFT
147 Can you tell me where the Midland Hotel is? DIRECT
148 His favourite breakfast is porridge and kippers WHAT
149 This must be kept secret KNOW
150 You must make allowances for his inexperience ACCOUNT
151 Mr Bill managed to repair the garage roof only because his neighbours helped him
WITHOUT
152 If you take that job, you will have to get up 6 a m every morning MEANS
153 The children made every effort to please their parents BEST
154 Nobody could possibly believe the story he told us BEYOND
155 Our opinions on the subject are identical DIFFERENCE
156 I want to be left alone DISTURBED
157 They lay on the beach the whole week sunbathing SPENT