I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 points) 1. Tear gas was released as soon as the thieves touched the safe. -...

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence printed before it. (10 points) 1. Tear gas was released as soon as the thieves touched the safe. -> No sooner had the thieves touched the safe than tear gas was released. 2. Although the team played well, they lost. -> Despite playing well, the team lost. 3. She didn’t say a word as she left the room. -> She left the room without saying a word. 4. If I were you, I’d look for another job. -> I suggest you look for another job. 5. He didn’t talk to me until I gave my official apology. → It was not until I gave my official apology that he talked to me. 6. He would prefer me to concentrate more on my study. → He’d rather I concentrated more on my study. 7. I’m sure he took the money on purpose. → He couldn’t possibly have taken the money by accident. 8. He overslept so he came late for the meeting. → If he hadn't overslept, he wouldn't have come late for the meeting. 9. “I am happy you have passed the final exams. Congratulations!” Tom said to me.  Tom congratulated me on passing the final exams. 10. This matter is so complicated that we don't know how to deal with it. → So complicated is this matter that we don't know how to deal with it. II. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed before it. Do not change the form of the given word. (5 pts) 1. They paid no attention to the man’s sudden disappearance. ( NOTICE) -> The man's sudden disappearance went unnoticed. 2. The manager should think about experience when hiring new staff. (CONSIDERATION) -> Experience should be taken into consideration when hiring new staff. 3. I tried to talk to Jack about the problem but he was too busy. (WORD) -> I tried to have a word with Jack about the problem but he was too busy. 4. Fred tried hard to start the car, but without success. (MATTER) -> No matter how hard Fred tried, he couldn't start the car. 5. He likes to be addressed as “Professor”. (CALL) -> He prefers to be called "Professor".