Paraphrasing

Complete the following sentences so that they mean the same as the sentences before them. DO NOT use more than 5 words in each sentence. The number of words you must use in each sentence has been given in brackets.

The whole city was completely destroyed by fire.
The whole city was .............................ground. (3)

Nobody but the Prime Minister can bring the political conflict to an end.
Nobody but the Prime Minister can put................conflict. (5)

According to one of the theories dinosaurs died out as a result of huge asteroid impact.
According to one of the theories dinosaurs were ........ out as a result of huge asteroid impact. (1)

Many new nurseries, usually private ones, have suddenly appeared in response to the social demand for more kindergartens.
Many new nurseries, usually private ones, have .........in response to the social demand for more kindegartens. (2)

She didn't remember signing these documents.
She didn't remember that she ...................these documents.(2)

Why don't we go to the cinema?
He suggested .......... to the cinema. (1)

Tom is less intelligent than his younger brother.
Tom is not ............. his younger brother. (3)

Ann is getting more and more beautiful.
The older she is, ..................... she becomes. (3)

He was made to resign.
They made ..................... (2)

She found the news rather disappointing.
She was rather ................ at the news. (1)