Question

5. Rewrite the sentences. Use the words given. Make any other changes needed.
e.g. No one in the team is a better scorer than Ian.
best
Ian is the best scorer in the team.

1 .It was very hot. My ice cream melted.
so
It _____________________ my ice cream melted.
2. A plastic belt is cheaper than a leather one.
not
A leather belt__________________________ a plastic one.
3. He was too late to see the film.
enough
He ______________________________________to see the film.
4. The trousers were more formal than the skirt.
less
The skirt _____________________________________ the trousers.
5. No one in the team is a better shooter than Ann.
best
Ann ______________________________ in the team.
6. The TV was very loud. I didn’t hear the doorbell.
so... that
The TV was _______________________ hear the doorbell.
7. Mandy looked happy, but Clare looked happier.
than
Mandy looked____________________________ Clare.

Answer 1

1. It was very hot, so my ice cream melted.

2. A leather belt is not as cheap as a plastic one.

3. He didn't come early enough to see the film.

4. The skirt was less formal than the trousers.

5. Ann is the best shooter in the team.

6. The TV was so loud that I didn't hear the doorbell.

7. Mandy looked less happy than Clare