Part 4

For questions 25-30, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).

Example:
0.They think the owner of the house is in France.
THOUGHT
The owner of the house _______________ in France.

Example: 0. IS THOUGHT TO BE

25. Michael’s wife finds getting up early every morning difficult.
USED
Michael’s wife up early every morning.

26. What a pity you didn’t come to the party.
WISH
I to the party.

27. The burglar failed to enter the house through the first floor window.
SUCCEED
The burglar the house through the first floor window.

28. My hair needs to be cut before the wedding reception.
MUST
I before the wedding reception.

29. “Why didn’t I ask her out last night?” John said to himself.
WONDERED
John asked her out the night before.

30. They think that their school teacher is a very rich man.
BELIEVED
Their school teacher a very rich man.

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