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Unit 08
Closest in Meaning (Questions 56–60)
same meaning, different structure
Equivalent Structures
| Original | Same meaning |
|---|---|
| It was so cold that we stayed in. | It was too cold for us to go out. |
| Although he was ill, he went to work. | Despite being ill, he went to work. |
| I haven't seen her for two years. | The last time I saw her was two years ago. |
| They built the bridge in 1990. | The bridge was built in 1990. |
| You don't need to come. | It isn't necessary for you to come. |
| If you don't hurry, you'll be late. | Unless you hurry, you'll be late. |
| He started working here three years ago. | He has been working here for three years. |
| "I'm tired," she said. | She said (that) she was tired. |
Check These Four Things
- Time: past stays past; future stays future.
- Negative / positive: "don't need to" (not necessary) ≠ "mustn't" (forbidden).
- Certainty: "may" (possible) ≠ "must" (almost certain) ≠ "will" (definite).
- Who does what: in passive sentences, check that the doer and the receiver did not swap.