Choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the first.

During the movie, I was so captivated that I couldn't look away.

• A. The movie was too dull for me to stay focused.

• B. I couldn't focus on the movie because it was boring.

• C. The captivating movie kept me glued to the screen.

• D. I watched the entire movie even though it was boring.

He didn't finish his project because he was playing video games.

• A. Playing video games, he managed to complete his project.

• B. He completed his project before playing video games.

• C. He played video games instead of finishing his project.

• D. His project finished while he played video games.

We're planning to visit the museum tomorrow.

• A. Tomorrow we're planning to visit the museum.

• B. We planned to visit the museum yesterday.

• C. We're not planning to visit the museum tomorrow.

• D. The museum is planning to visit us tomorrow.

They couldn't find the restaurant, so they ate somewhere else.

• A. They found the restaurant and ate there.

• B. Eating somewhere else, they found the restaurant.

• C. Unable to find the restaurant, they ate elsewhere.

• D. Despite finding the restaurant, they ate somewhere else.

I'll call you as soon as I reach the airport.

• A. I'll call you before reaching the airport.

• B. As soon as I reach the airport, I'll call you.

• C. I'll call you after leaving the airport.

• D. I won't call you when I reach the airport.

He can't swim because he has a fear of water.

• A. His fear of water prevents him from swimming.

• B. He swims despite having a fear of water.

• C. He has no fear of water, so he swims.

• D. He avoids swimming, although he loves water.

The concert tickets were so expensive that we couldn't afford them.

• A. We could easily afford the expensive concert tickets.

• B. Affording the concert tickets was impossible due to their high price.

• C. The concert tickets were affordable, so we bought them.

• D. Despite the affordable price, we didn't buy the concert tickets.

I always forget to bring my umbrella when it rains.

• A. I never remember to take my umbrella in the rain.

• B. I remember my umbrella when it's not raining.

• C. Rain makes me forget my umbrella.

• D. I always remember to bring my umbrella in the rain.

Studying hard is the key to success in academics.

• A. Success in academics is achieved without studying.

• B. Success in academics is solely based on luck.

• C. Studying hard leads to success in academics.

• D. Success in academics is not related to studying.

He apologized sincerely for his mistake.

• A. He didn't apologize for his mistake.

• B. He apologized insincerely for his mistake.

• C. His apology for the mistake was insincere.

• D. He sincerely apologized for his mistake.