Use of English, Exercise 3
For questions 17-23, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the
first sentence and uses the word given in
CAPITAL LETTERS. Do not change the word given.
You should use between
two and five words, including the word given.
Write your solutions
on the answer sheet.
Example:
0
A very friendly taxi driver drove us into town.
DRIVEN
We ____________________________________________ a very friendly taxi driver.
Solution: WERE DRIVEN INTO
TOWN BY
17
Joan was in favour of visiting the museum.
IDEA
Joan thought it would be _______________________________ to the museum.
18
Arthur has the talent to become a concert pianist.
THAT
Arthur is so ______________________________________ could become a concert
pianist.
19
“Do you
know when the match starts, Sally?” asked Mary.
IF
Mary asked Sally _______________________________________time the match
started.
20
I knocked for ages at Ruth’s door but I got no reply.
LONG
I
_________________________________ knocking at Ruth’s door but I got no reply.
21
Everyone says that the band is planning to go on a world tour next year.
SAID
The band ________________________________________
planning to go on a world
tour next year.
22
I’d prefer not to cancel the meeting.
