Unit 11 Starting and finishing, exercise 1

Rewrite the sentences replacing the highlighted verb with an appropriate synonym. Make any other changes necessary.

  1. Major problems emerged because the city's population grew at such a rapid rate.

    Answer: Major problems arose because the city's population grew at such a rapid rate.

  2. Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ron Wayne founded Apple in 1976 to develop and sell personal computers.

    Answer: Apple was established in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ron Wayne to develop and sell personal computers.

  3. The company must give a month's notice to end a contract with a supplier.

    Answer: The company must give a month's notice to terminate a contract with a supplier.

  4. In 1909, a British expedition had to give up attempting to reach the South Pole and turn back.

    Answer: In 1909, a British expedition had to abandon an attempt to reach the South Pole and turn back.