2012

Question 1

I rarely sleep in the afternoon.
-> I’m not in

Answer 1

I’m not in the habit of sleeping in the afternoon.

Question 2

It was not until five years had elapsed that the whole truth about the murder came out.
-> Not for

Answer 2

Not for another five years did the whole truth about the murder came out.

Question 3

It seems that no one predicted the correct result.
-> No one

Answer 3

No one seems to have predicted the correct result.

Question 4

My grandfather had completely forgotten that he phoned me last night.
-> My grandfather didn’t have

Answer 4

My grandfather didn’t have any recollection of phoning me last night.

Question 5

I was not well enough to play football that day.
-> I didn’t feel

Answer 5

I didn’t feel up to playing football that day.

Question 6

Laura was faced by a lot of problems during her childhood. (contented)
-> Laura had a

Answer 6

Laura had a lot of problems to contend with during her childhood.

Question 7

It is usual for young children to ask a lot of questions. (apt)
-> Young children

Answer 7

Young children are apt to ask a lot of question.

Question 8

David felt uncomfortable in front of all those people. (ill)
-> David seemed really

Answer 8

David seemed really ill at ease in front of all those people.

Question 9

The handling of the matter has been heavily criticized by the press. (SCORN)
-> The press was

Answer 9

The press has poured scorn on the handling of the matter.

Question 10

When they broke the news, she stayed perfectly calm and controlled. (HAIR)

Answer 10

When they broke the news, she didn’t turn a hair.