Replace the verbs in bold in sentences with a word or expression from the box which has an opposite meaning in the same context. In many cases you will need to change the form of the word (for example, to its past simple form).
abandon - abolish - attack - conceal - decline - demolish - deny - deteriorate - exaggerate - extend - fall - forbid - gain - hire - lend - loosen - lower - postpone refuse - reject - replenish - reward - set - simplify - succeed - withdraw
11. The members of the commune were punished for their part in the revolution. _____
12. He raised the overall standards of the company within two months of his appointment. _____
13. As soon as the sun rose, the demonstrators began to appear on the streets. _____
14. Prices rose sharply in the first three months of the financial year. _____
15. As soon as he had tightened the knots, he pushed the boat out. _____
16. To everyone's surprise, she failed._____
17. Tomorrow's meeting has been brought forward._____
18. The management said that they would be happy to borrow the money._____
19. Several flaws in the design of the new model were revealed. _____
20. The course has been shortened to 12 weeks. _____
Respuestas
Respuesta:
11. The members of the commune were punished for their part in the revolution. ___REWARDED__
12. He raised the overall standards of the company within two months of his appointment. ___LOWERED__
13. As soon as the sun rose, the demonstrators began to appear on the streets. ___SET__
14. Prices rose sharply in the first three months of the financial year. __FELL___
15. As soon as he had tightened the knots, he pushed the boat out. _LOOSENED____
16. To everyone's surprise, she failed.__SUCCEED___
17. Tomorrow's meeting has been brought forward.___POSTPONED__
18. The management said that they would be happy to borrow the money.__LEND___
19. Several flaws in the design of the new model were revealed. ___CONCEALED__
20. The course has been shortened to 12 weeks. __EXTENDED___