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In English / High School | 2014-07-13

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
Do not change the word given.

She promised to look into my case personally.
ASSURANCE
She **gave assurance** she would look into my case personally.

He was adamant that I should be at the meeting as well.
BEING
He **insisted on being** at the meeting as well.

I've got too much work to do, so I'm afraid I can't come out tonight.
EARS
I'm **up to my ears in work**, so I'm afraid I can't come out tonight.

Most of the students wanted to change the system and voted accordingly.
FAVOUR
Most of the students **were in favour of change** and voted accordingly.

Most of his problems were the result of his not having done enough work.
STEMMED
Most of his problems **stemmed from the fact that** he had not done enough work.

There has been a dramatic collapse in share prices since the start of the week.
FREE
Share prices **have gone into free fall** since the beginning of the week.

Asked by eah

Answer (2)

she gave assurance that she would look into my case personally.
he, being adamant, was persistent that I should be in the meeting as well.
I'm up to my ears in work so I'm afraid I can't come out tonight.
Most of the students are in favour of change to the current system and voted accordingly.
Most of his problems stemmed from the fact he had not done enough work.
share prices have taken a free fall since the beginning of the week.
hope this helps you!

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

I provided the correct completions for each sentence using the specified words while maintaining the original meaning. Each completion is presented clearly with the word that was given indicated. This format will help you see how to use the provided words in context.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-10-31