Question

For questions 1-6 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.

1. It is unusual to see a bus in this part of the town. (accustomed)

We ........................................ in this part of the town.

2. I am sure the robbery was nothing to do with Tony. (mixed)

Tony ............................................. the robbery, I can assure you.

3. Everything turned out all right in the end, despite some initial problems. (place)

Despite some initial problems,.....................................................eventually.

4. Their marriage failed probably because of their incompatibility. (down)

The ................................................................................. their incompatibility.

5. Someone rang the police with information about an impending robbery. (tipped)

The ..................................................................................about an impending robbery.

6. Paul meant well so you mustn't be offended by his comments. (amiss)

Please ............................................................................................because he meant well.

Answer 1

1. We are not accustomed to seeing a bus in this part of the town. (być przyzwyczajonym do)

2. Tony was not mixed up in the robbery, I can assure you. 9zamieszany)

3. Despite some initial problems, everything fell into place eventually.(układać się)

4. The failure of their marriage was probably down to their incompatibility. (z powodu)

5. The police was tipped off (by someone) about an impending robbery. (dać cynk)

6. Please don't take Paul's comments amiss because he meant well. (być urażonym)