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.Everyone expects that the Olympic champion will win the next race, too.
EXPECTED
The Olympic champion _______________ win the next race, too.

Example: 0. IS EXPECTED TO

25. ‘I’ll take you to the station if you’re ready,’ my brother said.
LONG
My brother said he’d take me to the station ready.

26. My bike needs repairing again.
GET
I’ll have to again.

27. The firm said profits had fallen on account of the recession.
FALL
The firm blamed the recession.

28. Sigourney regretted spending so much in the shops.
WISHED
Sigourney less in the shops.

29. People believe that poem was written about these beautiful hills.
HAVE
That poem written about these beautiful hills.

30. Without your help, I wouldn’t have finished the job.
BEEN
I wouldn’t have finished the job if your help.

For this task: Answers with explanations :: Vocabulary