Use of English 7
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
1 You should make the most of being in Paris and visit the Eiffel Tower.
advantage
You should ____________________________________ being in Paris and visit the Eiffel Tower.
2 What is your sister's job, Miranda?
for
What does your _____________________________, Miranda?
3 She described the robber to the police.
description
She _____________________________________ the robber to the police.
4 I hope you enjoy yourselves this evening.
time
I hope you __________________________________ this evening.
5 I want you to try as hard as you can, Jenny.
do
I want ______________________________________, Jenny.
6 You are making yourself look ridiculous.
fool
You ____________________________________ yourself.
7 We found it difficult to turn the key in the lock.
difficulty
We _______________________________________ the key in the lock.
8 Paul always expected his mother to be there for him
granted
Paul always ______________________________________________.
9 Wait your turn like everybody else.
queue
Don't _________________________________ like that.
10 I thought people wouldn't be able to understand my Spanish.
myself
I thought I wouldn't be able ______________________________________ in Spanish.
Answers
1... take advantage of ...
2... sister do for a living...
3... gave a description of ...
4... have a good time...
5... you to do your best...
6... are making a fool of...
7... had difficulty (in) turning...
8... took his mother for granted.
9... jump the queue...
10... to make myself understood...