Use of English 8
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
1 He managed to trick them with his lies.
taking
He succeeded in ......................................................with his lies.
2 They said the accident was her fault.
responsible
They ........................................................for the accident.
3 Someone stole the jewels. Perhaps it was Paul.
might
The jewels................................................ by Paul.
4 The jury decided he had murdered his wife.
guilty
The jury........................................................................ his wife.
5 "Are you saying I stole your wallet?"
accusing
"Are you ..........................................................your wallet?"
6 I used to belive he was innocent.
mind
I've .....................................................................his innocence.
7 Do you agree with long sentences?
favour
Are you ............................................ long sentences?
8 The policeman didn't arrest him because he knew his parents.
off
The policeman .............................................. because he knew his parents.
8 The policeman let him off because he knew his parents.
9 I regret driving so fast.
only
If ................................................ so fast.
10 You ought to lock the door.
better
You............................................... the door.
Answers
1 He succeeded in taking them in with his lies.
2 They said she was responsible for the accident.
3 The jewels are said to be stolen by Paul.
4 The jury founnd him guilty for murdering his wife.
5 Are you accusing me of stealing your wallet?
6 I've changed my mind about his innocence.
7 Are you in favour of long sentences?
9 If I only I had no been driving so fast.
10 You had better lock the door.