CAE - Use of english

Exercise 2 - Part 4

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. You must use between three and six words, including the word given.

Some of the gaps might have more than 1 answer, in that case, the system will detect it as incorrect, but will provide all the possible answers.

1. As soon as the tennis match started, it began to rain heavily.
SOONER
No than it began to rain heavily.
2. I’m sure that the driver didn’t see the red light.
MUST
The driver the red light.
3. It’s a pity I didn’t take your advice before buying the house.
REGRET
I before buying the house.
4. 'You should reduce the amount of coffee you drink,' the doctor said.
CUT
The doctor advised him amount of coffee he drank.
5. It was a mistake for us to reject their business proposal.
SHOULD
We their business proposal.
6. Many people think that professional athletes are overpaid.
WIDELY
Professional athletes overpaid.

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