Ex. 14. Choose the phrase closest in meaning to the given statement.

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Ex. 13. Ask special questions.

1. Scientists should develop this important branch of mathematics. (What) 2. In antiquity people could count using positive integers. (When) 3. We are not allowed to use zero as a divisor. (Who) 4. Natural numbers may be divided into two classes: even and odd. (How many) 5. She was able to obtain the solution by multiplying two numbers. (How) 6. He had to speak English at the international conference. (Where) 7. I must discuss the details of my dissertation with the science adviser. (Who(m)) 8. You need to follow your teacher's instructions during the test. (Whose) 9. You ought to do your best and fulfil the task. (What) 10. First you are to perform the operation of division and then multiply the quotients. (Which)

1. Dan can't be a teacher.

a) I'm sure Dan isn't a teacher.

b) I think Dan isn't a teacher.

2. Need I take the tablets every day?

a) Is it a good idea to take the tablets every day?

b) Is it necessary to take the tablets every day?

3. If it is hot tomorrow, we may go to the beach.

a) We will definitely go to the beach tomorrow.

b) It is possible that we will go to the beach tomorrow.

4. You mustn't steal.

a) It is against the law to steal.

b) It isn't necessary to steal.

5. Alison has to work on Saturday. Her boss told her so.

a) Alison wants to work on Saturday.

b) Alison's boss wants her to work on Saturday.

6. Late-comers are to report to the dean's office.

a) It's a good idea.

b) It's the rule.

7. Astronauts must feel afraid sometimes.

a) They are supposed to.

b) It's only natural.

8. You can't come in here.

a) It isn't allowed.

b) I don't believe it.

9. We should be there soon.

a) I expect so.

b) It's absolutely certain.

10. All motorcyclists have to wear crash helmets.

a) It's a good idea.

b) It's the rule.