Copy Of Gateway B1 Unit 2 Test Standard Use Of English

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Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words.6) We were in the middle of a computer game and Jackie called. Jackie called while we ___________________ playing a computer game.

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This 'Copy of Gateway B1 Unit 2 Test standard Use of English' assesses the ability to rephrase sentences while maintaining the same meaning, focusing on grammar and sentence structure. It's designed for learners aiming to enhance their English comprehension and expression skills.

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Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words.2) I walked through the park and saw your cat. While I _________________ through the park, I saw your cat.

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While walking through the park, I saw your cat.

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Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words.4) They’re arresting that old man for stealing money from a bank. They’re arresting that old man because he __________ ________ a bank.

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They're arresting that old man because he stole a bank.

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Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words.7) After searching for an hour, Jane came across her wallet in the car. After searching for an hour, Jane _____________ ________ her wallet in the car.

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Jane found her wallet in the car after searching for an hour.

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Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words.8) They drove home and stopped at the supermarket on the way. They stopped at the supermarket when they ___________________ home.

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They stopped at the supermarket when they were driving home.

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Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words.1) I discovered that Mary and Roy are getting married. I ______________________ Mary and Roy are getting married.

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The word "discovered" means to find or learn something for the first time, and the phrase "getting married" refers to the act of two people getting married. Therefore, the phrase "found out that" can be used to convey the same meaning as "discovered" in the first sentence.

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Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words.5) My teacher is investigating the possibility of a trip to the science museum. My teacher _____________________ the possibility of a trip to the science museum.

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The correct answer, "is looking into," means that the teacher is actively researching or examining the possibility of a trip to the science museum.

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Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words.3) The police had no idea who stole the money. The police couldn’t ___________ ________ who stole the money.

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The police couldn't work out who stole the money.

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