Use of English - Rephrasing #006 (CAE)

CAE example rephrasing test. Between 3-6 words. Highlight under the sentences to see the answers.

39. The plane failed to depart on schedule due to an engine malfunction.

OFF

The plane                                          as planned due to an engine malfunction.

DID NOT TAKE OFF

40. There were not as many tourists this year due to the economic downturn.

SIGNIFICANTLY

Compared to previous years, we had                                         due to the economic downturn.

SIGNIFICANTLY LESS/FEWER TOURISTS

41. I really don’t know what to say about that news.

WORDS

I am at                                             about the news.

A LOSS FOR WORDS

 EXTRA

Rewrite this sentences in a different way including the word provided.

42. It is still light. (YET) 

It isn’t dark yet

43. I’ve lived in the country [from ten years now] and I love it. (SINCE)

Since ten years ago.

44. The family doesn’t live here anymore. Thank goodness. (LONGER)

The family no longer lives here OR doesn’t live here any longer

45. I Like this town a lot because is quiet and pretty. (FOND)

I’m fond of this town because…

46. What was the cause of the argument, do you know? (REASON)

What was the reason behind/for the argument?

47. The tall, good-looking man [started the discussion]. (WHO)

Was who started the discussion.