Rewrite the sentences so that the meanings stay the same. One runner was too exhausted to complete the last lap of the race. => One runner was so _______.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the question.

Immediately, after his arrival, things went wrong.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the question.

His second attempt on the world record was successful.

Finish the following sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentences printed before it

His second attempt on the world record was successful. => He broke …

Read the following passages and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 1 to 5.

Everyone wants to reduce pollution. But the pollution (1) _____is as complicated as it is serious. It is complicated because much pollution is caused by things that benefit people. (2)______, exhaust from automobiles causes a large percentage of air pollution. But the automobile provides transportation for millions of people. Factories discharge much of the material that pollutes the air and water but factories give (3)_______ to a large number of people.

Thus, to end or greatly reduce pollution immediately, people would have to (4)_____ using many things that benefit them. Most of the people do not want to do that, of course. But pollution can be gradually reduced in several ways. Scientists and engineers can work to find ways to lessen the amount of pollution that such things as automobiles and factories cause. Governments can pass and enforce laws (5) _____require businesses and traffic to stop, or to cut down on certain polluting activities.

Rewrite the sentences so that the meanings stay the same.

While mending the road, they accidentally blocked our water pipes.

Rewrite the sentences so that the meanings stay the same.

While mending the road, they accidentally blocked our water pipes. => They accidentally cut _______.

The situation calls ______ prompt action. Let’s call ______ our teacher and ask him ______ some advice.

Rewrite the sentences so that the meanings stay the same.

It’s not worth asking the manager for a day off. => There is _________.