Reading Test 3

For questions 1-6, complete the second sentence so that is has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word give. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

1. Thomas spoke so quickly I had difficulty understanding him.

IT

Thomas spoke so quickly I ………………………………. him.

2. They’ve postponed the match and it’ll be played next weekend.

PUT

The match …………………………………. until next weekend.

3. I’m never going to speak to Louis again.

INTENTION

I’ve got …………………………………. to Louis again.

4. It seems certain that lightening started the forest fire.

HAVE

The forest fire ……………………………. by lightening.

5. It wasn’t worth going to the market because it was closing.

POINT

The market was closing, so …………………………… going there.

6. We phoned the restaurant but they said booking a table wasn’t necessary.

HAVE

We phoned the restaurant, but they said we …………………………. a table.