Part 4 INCOMP

Part 4  

For questions 25 – 30, 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. Here is an example (0).  

Example: 

0 James would only speak to the head of department alone.  

 ON  

James ………………………………… to the head of department alone.  

The gap can be filled with the words ‘insisted on speaking’, so you write:  

Example: 0 = INSISTED ON SPEAKING

Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.  

25 My brother now earns far less than he did when he was younger.  

 NEARLY  

My brother …………………………………. much now as he did when he was younger.  

26 They are demolishing the old bus station and replacing it with a new one.   PULLED  

The old bus station is …………………………………. with a new one.  

27 The number of students now at university has reached an all-time high, apparently.  

 THE  

The number of students now at university is …………………………………. been, apparently.

28 I’m disappointed with the Fishers’ new album when I compare it to their previous one.   COMPARISON  

I think the Fishers’ new album is …………………………………. their previous one.  

29 Anna got the job even though she didn’t have much experience in public relations.   SPITE  

Anna got the job …………………………………. of experience in public relations.  

30 ‘I must warn you how dangerous it is to cycle at night without any lights,’ said the police officer to Max.  

 DANGERS  

Max received a …………………………………. at night without any lights from the police officer.