C1. Infinitives and gerunds, RewritingVersion en ligne Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Start as showed. par Teacher Ismael 1 Harry and Sally have decided to share a flat in the centre of the city. I don't approve. (START: I don't approve) Written answer 2 I don't like it when Peter comes home late. (START: I don't like Peter) Written answer 3 John has just been promoted. He's delighted. (START: John's delighted) Written answer 4 Employees are put out when they are paid late. (START: Employees are put out) (DO NOT use "when"). Written answer 5 In this company it's John who handles orders for new stock. (START: John is responsible) Written answer 6 I don't believe my grandfather could commit a crime. (START: I don't believe my grandfather is capable) Written answer 7 Amelia is proud that she passed her driving-test first time. (START: Amelia is proud) Written answer 8 "Sorry I'm late", said Jane. (START: Jane apologised) Written answer 9 We think it was the girl's father who murdered her. (START: We suspect the girl's father) Written answer 10 She will often panic if there is a problem. (START: She) (USE: tendency) Written answer 11 I was surprised when he said he wouldn't work overtime. (START: His) (USE: refusal) Written answer 12 Don't bother to read that book. (START: It) (USE: worth) (do NOT use contractions) Written answer 13 Shall I carry your bag for you? (START: Would) (USE: like) Written answer 14 He tried very hard to give up smoking. (START: He) (USE: effort) Written answer 15 I'm very grateful to you for coming at such short notice. (START: I really) (USE: appreciate) Written answer 16 I found it impossible not to laugh when he said that. (START: I) (USE: help) Written answer 17 If you don't leave now, you'll miss the bus. (START: You) (USE: better) (do NOT use contractions) Written answer 18 I find it difficult to remember names. (START: I) (USE: difficulty) Written answer 19 They made us clean up the mess. (START: We) (USE: made) Written answer 20 She didn't like the fact that he had been treated so badly. (START: She objected) (USE: being) Written answer 21 I woke up when the baby started to cry. (START: I was woken up...). Written answer 22 It's always expensive to buy a new house. (FINISH: ...is always expensive). Written answer 23 Andrew, I've just heard you've won the competition. Congratulations. (START: Andrew, congratulations...). Written answer 24 I don't mind living alone. I've done it for some years. (USE: used) (FINISH: ...alone.) Written answer 25 If I take the job, I'll have to move to Paris. (USE: mean) (START: Taking) Written answer 26 Jan succeeded in finishing all her work on time. (USE: managed) Written answer 27 Calling Jim is pointless, because his phone is out of order. (USE: use) (START: It's) Written answer 28 I bet you wouldn't ask David to come with you to the party. (USE: dare) Written answer 29 Joe doesn't like it when people treat him like a child. (USE: resents) Written answer
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