Ingles

1) Comparative/Superlative

Structures like so/such .., er/as ... as or too/enough often appear in this exercise.
For Questions 1-8, 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. 
1. The food was so good we had to leave a tip. 
SUCH
It........................................... we had to leave a tip.

2. The computer was too expensive for me to buy. 
ENOUGH 
I ........................................... money to buy the computer.
3. It's the most beautiful painting I've ever seen. 
SEEN 
I ............................................ beautiful painting.
4. This summer has been much cooler than last year. 
COOL 
Last summer.................................. this year.
5. I'm not as good at maths as you. 
BETTER 
You ......................................... me.
6. The course wasn't as easy as I'd expected. 
MORE 
The course ........................................ I'd expected.
7. This car isn't safe enough to drive. 
DANGEROUS 
This car ........................................ drive.

8. This exercise is easier than thelast one. 
HARD 
This exercise ....................................... the last one.



2) Passive/Active

Changes from active to passive or passive to active are often required. 
For Questions 1-8, 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. 
1. Theexaminer tells candidates the regulations at the beginning of the exam. 
TOLD 
At the beginning of the exam candidates .................................... the regulations.

2. Did we send that letter to Mr Thomas? 
WAS 
Do you know if ........................................ to Mr Thomas?
3. We haven't arranged a date for the wedding yet. 
BEEN 
A date for the wedding.............................................. yet.
4. They will have given him the news by now. 
TOLD 
He .............................................. the news by now.
5. Experts estimate that most people now have access to the Internet. 
IS 
.................................................. most people now have access to the Internet.
6. The garage on the corner usually repairs my car. 
HAVE 
I................................................... by the garage on the corner.
7. Steve definitely didn't write that essay. 
WRITTEN 
That essay ..................................................... by Steve.

8. The police have cancelled the demonstration. 
HAS 
The demonstration ....................................................... by the police.





3) Direct and Indirect Speech

You aresometimes asked to transform a sentence from direct speech to indirect speech or from indirect to direct speech. 
For Questions 1-8, 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. 
1. 'What do you think of the college?' 
ASKED 
She......................................... of the college.

2. 'I'll call you later tonight,' Keith promised. 
WOULD 
Keith promised that ................................................ night.
3. 'I didn't break the window,' said the boy. 
DENIED 
The boy ..................................................... the window
4. 'Why don't you come this evening?' 
SUGGESTED 
She........................................................ that evening.
5. 'You look really tired,' he told her. 
SAID 
He ....................................................... really tired.
6. 'You must do your homework tonight.' the teacher said. 
TOLD 
The teacher ...................................................... my homework.
7. 'What's your name?' he asked. 
KNOW 
He ...........................................................