English practice 2

Question 1

Someone stole the old lady’s handbag

Answer 1

The old lady was rubbed of her handbag

Question 2

A true story forms the basis of Mary’s new novel

Answer 2

Mary’s new novel is based on a true story

Question 3

If you have completed your test, you can go home

Answer 3

Get your test completed and you can go home

Question 4

Absolute secrecy was crucial to the success of the mission

Answer 4

Without absolute secrecy, the mission would not have succeeded

Question 5

Something must be done to solve this problem

Answer 5

Urgent action is essential to solve this problem

Question 6

The job received over a hundred applications( APPLIED )

Answer 6

Over a hundred people applied for the job

Question 7

Alan prides himself on his punctuality( TAKES )

Answer 7

Alan takes pride in his punctuality

Question 8

Many people attended this year’s festival( TURNOUT )

Answer 8

This year’s festival attracted a high turnout

Question 9

He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer( NAME )

Answer 9

He is making quite a name for himself as an interviewer

Question 10

The whole team was in a happy mood( SPIRITS )

Answer 10

The whole team was in good spirits