CAE - Use of english

Exercise 9 - 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. I’m sure it wasn't easy for Thomas to admit he was wrong.
PRIDE
Thomas must he was wrong.
2. They are going to permanently close the local library due to budget cuts.
SHUT
The local library is permanently due to budget cuts.
3. If you hadn't helped me, I wouldn't have finished the project on time.
BUT
not have finished the project on time.
4. 'You should tolerate his behavior since he is new here,' said the manager.
PUT
The manager advised me since he is new here.
5. It was such a complicated problem that nobody could solve it.
SO
The problem solve it.
6. I haven't seen my cousin for more than five years.
YEARS
It has I last saw my cousin.

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