Finish each of the following sentences below in such a way that it means the same as

the original one. Write your answers on the answer sheet.

1. It was an impressive building but it wasn’t to my taste.
 Impressive ……………………………………………………………………………
2. They only reimbursed us because we took legal advice.
 We wouldn’t …………………………………………………………………………
3. My parents think that I should go to university rather than start a job immediately.
 My parents would prefer …………………………………………………………….
4. Regarding payment, most major credit cards are acceptable.
 As far as ……………………………………………………………………………..
5. It’s a waste of time to try and explain anything to Tony.
 It is not worth…………………………………………………………………………
6. It was wrong of you to allow a 4-year-old child to walk home alone.
 You should ...................................................................................................................
7. Jane seems to come to the performance lat.
 It looks .........................................................................................................................
8. I could hold a big party due to my Mom’s help.
 Had it ............................................................................................................................
9. Fiona was so disappointed that she could not keep on working.
 Such .............................................................................................................................
10. Although Richard is competent in his work, he does not know how to deal with this
client.
 Competent ....................................................................................................................