8. Verb patterns (2)
Verb patterns (2)
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, use the word(s) given. Do not change the word(s) given.
- I had no intention of causing so much trouble. – - – MEAN – - – I so much trouble.
- “I'm sorry I ever took your advice,” said Tony. – - – REGRETTED – - – Tony said he my advice.
- Sheila left the room before anyone could ask her any troublesome questions. – - – AVOID – - – Sheila left the room to any troublesome questions.
- “Why don't we sit down for a moment?” she said. – - – SUGGESTED – - – She for a moment.
- “I definitely did not leave the door unlocked!” she said. – - – DENIED – - – She the door unlocked.
- As I don't have so much money, I can't go on another holiday this year. – - – AFFORD – - – I another holiday this year.
- I would rather nobody else knew about this. – - – WANT – - – I don't about this.
- “And how about taking an aspirin? That might help you,” she suggested. – - – TRIED – - – Have you ? That might help you.
- Do you think you would be able to live and work in Asia? – - – IMAGINE – - – Can you in Asia?
- It was very difficult for me not to laugh at her even though I was upset. – - – HELP – - – I could hardly at her even though I was upset.