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Matching

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Exercise 60Book 2 · Section 13 · 60 / 60
How to solve: MatchingMatch sentence beginnings with endings; one ending is extra.

What it tests

Sentence logic and grammar across the join: tense, subject–verb link, linking words and meaning.

In the exam: part XIII, 4 tasks.

Step by step

  1. Read each beginning and predict how it could continue.
  2. Look at the last word of the beginning: a comma, but, because, a preposition — each needs a certain kind of ending.
  3. Check grammar across the join: tense, subject, pronouns.
  4. Check the meaning of the full sentence.
  5. Leave the extra ending unused.

Watch out for

  • An ending that is grammatically possible but illogical.
  • Pronouns that don't match (he after a plural subject).
  • Endings that repeat the beginning's information.

Example

The writer Kazuo Ishiguro was born in Japan, … — 1) after they finish high school. 2) but his family emigrated to Britain when he was five.

2) — but contrasts Japan with Britain, and his refers to the writer.

Exercise 60
MATCHING

Match each sentence beginning with its ending.

BEGINNINGS

A Although Andrew Carnegie became a millionaire,

B Because of his quickness and hard work,

C Carnegie learned all about the railroad industry and

D Andrew Carnegie retired at the age of 66 as

ENDINGS

1. he did not start life as a wealthy man.

2. the world’s richest man.

3. he was soon promoted to telegraph operator and was paid $5 a week.

4. later set up his own company.

5. so his family immigrated to the United States.

6. as he had learned to let his money work for him.