Rewrite the sentences with the given words or beginning in such a way that their meanings remain unchanged. (20 points)
1. Most of the students ignored what the teacher was saying.
→ Few……………………………….........……………………………………………
2. He delayed writing the book until he had done a lot of research.
→ Only when……………………………………………………………………………
3. We shall not announce the decision formally.
→ No formal…………………………………………………………………………….
4. I'd be grateful if you could have a look at these figures. (CAST)
→………………………………………………………………………………………
5. You have said exactly the right thing. (NAIL)
→……………………………………………………………………………………..?
6. It is not certain that Jones will get the job.
→ It is open……………………………………………………………………………
7. She furiously threw the book across the room.
→Such…………………………………………………………………………………
8. You'll feel much healthier if you have a relaxing break. (DO)
→………………………………………………………………………………………
9. I didn't realize how much she was influenced by her mother. (EXTENT)
→……………………………………………………………………………………….
10. He owed his rescue to a passer-by. (INDEBTED)
→……………………………………………………………………………………
1. Maria isn't as tall as her sister.
Maria's sister is taller than her
2. The police found some very clear fingerprints on the table.
Some very clear fingerprints were found on the table by the police
3. You drink more coffee than Paul.
Paul doesn't drink as much coffee as you
4. We didn't have enough money to buy the skis.
The skis were too expensive for us to buy
5. This soup has a really delicious taste.
This soup tastes really delicious