When the Minister was asked about the strike, he decline to comment.

-> On .....

Finish each of the following sentences in such away that it means exactly the same  as the sentence printed before it.

I assumed that she would learn how to take shorthand after this course.

-> I took it _____

Well, __9__?

Students/ give/ teacher/ flower/ small/ gift.

In / a/ time/ forget/ bad/ experience/ student/ have/ teacher/ scold/ punish.

General/ it / be/ mean/ schoolchildren/ show/ appreciation/ teacher/ who/ guide/ in/ study.

I couldn’t go to work because of the transport strike. ( PREVENTED)

- I ……………………………………………to work by the transport strike.

Nobody plays this piece as beautifully as he does. (MORE)

- He plays this piece………………………………………………….else.

I don’t normally go into town by car. ( USED)

- I ……………………………………………into town by car.

The last time I saw him was when I lived in London. ( SINCE)

- I …………………………………….. I lived in London.

I only recognised him when he came into the light.

I’ve forgotten that commentator’s name but he’s very well-known.

The only thing that prevented the passing of the bill was the death of the Prime Minister.

Let’s invite the Browns to the party on Sunday.

Which of the following titles best sums up the whole passage?

How much was the pike worth?

What were Peter’s feelings about the incident two days later?

To what does surprise in line 3 probably refer?

……….(9) he telephoned for a ……..(10) , but by the time it arrived, the car was totally burned out.