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Miss Anne

Mid-year Exam 6th year SE USE OF ENGLISH For questions 1-12, 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, including the word given. 1. I intended to have a lunch break, but I had too much to do. going I _________________________________ a lunch break, but I had too much to do. 2. Maria had to go away unexpectedly so they postponed the wedding for a month. off Maria had to go away unexpectedly so they ______________________ for a month. 3. I dont like Jim because hes so mean. why Jims meanness _________________________________________ I dont like him. 4. She was allowed to stay at her friends house. her They _______________________________________________at her friends house. 5. It was difficult for the jury to reach a verdict. difficulty The jury _____________________________________________________a verdict. 6. I regret not visiting Mexico when I was in California last year. wish I _______________________________________ Mexico when I was in California last year. 7. Tomokos seat at the concert was not close enough for her to see the stage clearly. away Tomokos seat at the concert was ___________________________ for her to see the stage clearly. 8. Last week Gerry borrowed a book from me and now shes lost it. I Gerrys lost _______________________________________________ last week. 9. During the rush hour it takes me over an hour to get to work. getting During the rush hour, __________________________________________over an hour. 10. A very friendly taxi driver drove us into town. driven We ___________________________________________ a very friendly taxi driver. 11. I use a dictionary to check any words that I dont know. up If I dont know a word, _____________________________________ a dictionary. 12. I didnt know anything about Rosas problems at work. unaware I __________________________________________ Rosas problems at work.