Complete each sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Include the word in bold.

1. Could you open the window please?
Would you mind opening the window, please? (MIND)
2. I had difficulty finding the address.
I found ................................. the address. (DIFFICULT)
3. It's a pity we didn't book earlier.
We ............................. earlier. (REGRET)
4. It was so noisy that I couldn't sleep.
It was ................................ sleep. (TOO)
5. It was a boring lecture.
The students .................................... the lecture. (BY)
6. It's no use talking to Greg. He won't change his mind.
There's .................................... Greg. He won't change his mind. (POINT)
7. Walking to school takes her half an hour.
It takes her ...................................... to school. (TO)
8. He'd rather play tennis than do athletics.
He prefers ................................. athletics. (PLAYING)
9. They can't wait to move to a bigger house.
They are looking ................................... a bigger house. (FORWARD)