Pet Writing Paper Part 1 Practice

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Pet Writing Paper Part 1 Practice - Quiz

Write in the missing words so that the second sentence means the same as the first. Use no more than three words.

Questions and Answers

1.

Janet got a new MP4 player three weeks ago.Janet ________ her new MP4 player for three weeks.

Explanation
Janet received her MP4 in the past. She still has it now so the Present Perfect form is appropriate here.

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Janet was given the new MP4 player by her uncle.Janet's uncle _________ her the new MP4.

Explanation
here you are tranforming from the Past Simple Passive form into he Past Simple Active form

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3.

Jason's new netbook was cheaper than his old PC.Jason's old PC was __________ than his new netbook.

Explanation
The given answer "more expensive" is correct because it follows the comparative form of the adjective "expensive." Since the netbook is described as "cheaper" than the old PC, it implies that the old PC is "more expensive" than the netbook.

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Harry hadn't finished listening to a song when the doorbell rang.Harry ________ still listening to a song when the doorbell rang.

Explanation
The correct answer is "was" because it indicates that Harry was in the middle of listening to a song when the doorbell rang. The use of the past continuous tense suggests that the action of listening to the song was ongoing at the time of the interruption.

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Simon never goes anywhere without taking his mobile phone. Simon takes his mobile phone _______ he goes.

Explanation
The correct answer is "everywhere, wherever" because both words convey the same meaning in this context. The sentence emphasizes that Simon always takes his mobile phone with him, regardless of the place or location he is going to. "Everywhere" implies all places in general, while "wherever" emphasizes the idea of any specific place he may go to. Both words are interchangeable in this sentence and convey the same meaning.

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Pet Writing Paper Part 1 Practice

Janet got a new MP4 player three weeks ago.Janet ________ her new MP4 player for three weeks.

Janet was given the new MP4 player by her uncle.Janet's uncle _________ her the new MP4.

Jason's new netbook was cheaper than his old PC.Jason's old PC was __________ than his new netbook.

Harry hadn't finished listening to a song when the doorbell rang.Harry ________ still listening to a song when the doorbell rang.

Simon never goes anywhere without taking his mobile phone. Simon takes his mobile phone _______ he goes.