Question

For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words. 1 Scientists once believed that Mars had canals. Scientists once believed that there ................................. canals on Mars. 2 Before his accident Vincent was a careless driver. Vincent was a careless driver before he .................................. accident. 3 It was the first time she’d seen a tsunami. She ...................................... a tsunami before. 4 The spaceship had no power for two hours. The spaceship ...................... without power for two hours. 5 I haven’t had an accident for two years. The last time ............................ an accident was two years ago.

Answer 1

1. Were
2. Had
3. Has never seen
4. Has been
5. When I had

Answer 2

1. Scientists once believed that Mars had canals. Scientists once believed that there were canals on Mars.2. Before his accident Vincent was a careless driver. Vincent was a careless driver before his accident.3. It was the first time she’d seen a tsunami. She hadn't seen a tsunami before.4. The spaceship had no power for two hours. The spaceship was without power for two hours.5. I haven’t had an accident for two years. The last time I had an accident was two years ago.