Use of English 1

Rephrase each of these sentences by replacing the word that appears in brackets with a phrase of similar meaning containing a NOUN, and making all other necessary changes.

Example: The dog was (chained) to a post outside the shop.

answer: The dog was FASTENED BY CHAIN to a post outside the shop.
1. We have (credited) the money to your current account at this bank.

We have the money to of your current account at this bank.

2. Montague was busy (oiling) his shotgun.

Montague was busy his shotgun.

3. The road to the farm has at last been (asphalted).

The road to the farm has at last been .

4. They are going to (film) the story of her life.

They are going to the story of her life.

5. My wife is very fond of (gardening).

My wife is very fond of .

6. Enemy planes (bombed) the centre of the city.

Enemy planes on the centre of the city.

7. I want to (reserve) two seats for this evening's performance.

I want to two seats for this evening's performance.

8. Your name (heads) the list of successful applicants.

Your name is the list of successful applicants.

9. Jane spent two years (nursing) in this hospital before she got married.

Jane for two years in this hospital before she got married.

10. As the police approached, the demonstrators (stoned) them.

As the police approached, the demonstrators them.

11. Aunt Mary spent the morning (weeding) the lawn.

Aunt Mary spent the morning the lawn.

12. Waiter, may we (order) now, please?

Waiter, may we now, please?

13. Since my accident, I have been finding it difficult to (lace) my shoes.

Since my accident, I have been finding it difficult to my shoes.

14. The policeman was so unhelpful that my mother just couldn't (control) her temper.

The policeman was so unhelpful that my mother just couldn't control.

15. Because the date isn't quite definite yet, I have only (pencilled) it on these papers.

Because the date isn't quite definite yet, I have only on these papers.