Answer — Exercise 7
4.1 - Superpowers·New Total English Advanced - Students' Book
Question
Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets so that the meaning is the same.
Answer
- It is doubtful that they will make a breakthrough in the near future.
- It is not inconceivable that we'll be able to travel to Mars by 2050.
- They're bound to notice something is missing.
- There is a chance that the family have already been informed. / There is a remote / slim chance that the family haven't already been informed.
- We're being met at the airport so presumably we don't need train tickets. / Presumably we're being met at the airport so we don't need train tickets.
- Unfortunately, he doesn't have a hope of getting the job. / Unfortunately, there's no hope of him getting the job.
- There is a distinct chance / possibility that China will win the space race.
- I doubt whether the relationship will improve.