Gateway B1 Unit 2 Test Standard Use Of English

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This quiz, titled 'Gateway B1 Unit 2 Test standard Use of English', assesses proficiency in English grammar and usage. It involves transforming sentences to test understanding of grammatical structures, enhancing skills crucial for effective communication. Ideal for learners aiming to improve their English language mastery.

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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.

Explanation
The word "discovered" in the first sentence means the same as "found out" in the second sentence. Both words indicate that the person obtained knowledge or information about Mary and Roy getting married.

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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.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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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.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 phrase "is looking into" means the same as "is investigating." Both phrases indicate that the teacher is actively exploring or researching 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.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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While we were playing a computer game, Jackie called.

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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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Gateway B1 Unit 2 Test Standard Use Of English

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gateway B1 Unit 2 Test Standard Use Of English

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.