1. Jason likes mathematics very much.

(fond)

2. If I were you, I wouldn't spread gossip about my best friends. (advise) '

3. Let's go skating after breakfast.

How ................................................................................................................................

4. Everybody knows that Mr Adams travels to the most remote and extreme places.
Mr Adams is .............................................................
5. It's a pity I don't have enough spare time to visit you in the afternoon.
If .................................................................................
6. The last time we met the Boultons was in September. (since)

7. I have never seen a better camping site than this one. (the best)

8. It's very unlikely that he did the crossword puzzle on his own. (couldn't)

9. Unfortunately, you came much too late to buy tickets.

You would ..............................................................................................
10. Jack may not come home late although he's eighteen.
Despite ......................................................................................................
11. The weather is too bad to go windsurfing. (enough)

12. The general had almost no information from the headquarters. (hardly)

13. 'I won't let anyone know about my future plans.' - Sandra said.
Sandra said ......................................................................................
14. None of us could recognise the man in disguise. (able)

15. We pay some people to clean the windows in our office every month. (cleaned)

16. I am not interested in your private matters.

Your private matters ........................................................................................................
17. Wherever you are, don't forget the principles of good behaviour.
No matter ...........................................................................................
18. You don't need to tell everybody about the changes. (necessary)

19. One of my pen-pals comes from Osaka. A penpal ..........................................................................................................................

20. It wasn't a good idea to make so many workers redundant.

We shouldn't .......................................................................................
21. Jane discovered that it was difficult to type fast. (found)

22. `Don't drink water from the pond.' - he said to us.

He warned ..........................................................................................................
23. How long was the performance? (last)
24. It's a pity we haven't taken our camera
Wewish ............................................................................................................................
25. Having unloaded his gun, Bond put it in the drawer.
After he ..............................................................................................................
26. Mr Hicks isn't a good teacher. (well)

27. Roller-skating isn't as exciting as bungee-jumping. (more)

28. Mark and his brother Alex differ a lot. (the same)

29. Joe and I started going out two months ago. (for)

30. What is the price of the silver necklace?

How ..................................................................................................................................
31. The guards made me empty my pockets.
I was .................................................................................................................................
32. People believe that you retired because of poor health.
You are believed ......................................................................
33. Someone has broken into the garden shed.
The garden shed ..............................................................................................................
34. Probably, George didn't know about our appointment.
George might .................................................................................................
35. I have nothing against your playing in my garden. (mind)

36. Cindy is pregnant. (a baby)

' 37. My mother doesn't let me eat too many sweets. (allowed)
38. There is a big crowd all over the place. It is ................................................

39. Whose are these suitcases? (belong)

40. I suggest you don't comment on our director's decisions. (had better)

41. Brian doesn't know Jerry and Jerry doesn't know Brian.
Brian and Jerry .............................................................................................
42. You will not achieve your goals if you don't work hard.
Unless ...................................................................................................

43. It's a messy room, isn't it?

There is ..........................................................................................................................

44. I was the first one who saw the unidentified flying object. (to see)

45. My parents have never shouted at me. (ever)

46. Simon isn't an important person, but he acts like one. (as if)

47. I'm sure it was Bob who phoned in the morning.

It must ..............................................................................................................................
48. Somebody has suggested pulling the old house down.
It has been suggested that ..............................................................................................
49. 'I will stand by you whenever you need me.' - he told her.
He promised that .....................................................................................
50. Once she was a party member. (be)

51. Alex is the most talented child in his group.

Noother ............................................................................................................................
52. Mr Holmes didn't lend a hand, nor did Mr Casey.
Neither .............................................................................................................
53. For what did you have to pay so much?
What ...............................................................................................................................
54. You got into hot water because you had told too many lies.
You wouldn't ...........................................................................................
55. What I don't like about this candidate is his arrogant manner. (disapprove)

56. The suspect said he hadn't stolen the jewellery.

The suspect denied ..........................................................................................................
57. If you open your mind, you will understand people better.
Open ........................................................................................................
58. None of us could repair the damaged shaft. (unable)

59. The local authorities don't often offer subsidies.

Hardly ever .............................................................................................................
60. It is possible that the clay figure was made by a Greek artist.
The clay figure may ...................................................
61. The dancer fainted during her performance. (while)
62. I wish I hadn't spent all my money on such rubbish.
I regret .......................................,................................................................
63. My legs hurt more if I run longer.
The longer ........................................................................................................................
64. I don't quite believe that she can foretell my future.
I doubt ..................................................................................................................
65. Do you have to participate in every General Assembly? (obliged)

66. Let's book seats in advance as they might be occupied when we arrive. (in case)

67. Running a big company isn't easy.

It ........................................................................................................................................
68. I'm not certain whether I posted the parcel or not.
I don't remember ..............................................................................................
69. Shouldn't you be leaving now? (about time)

70. 'We haven't heard from Richard since last month.' - his mother said.

Richard's mother said .................................................................

71. You ought to have your hair cut. (needs)

72. 1 don't think it's a good idea to go to a party tonight. (feel like)

73. We knew nothing about their engagement until yesterday.

Not until yesterday ................................................................................
74. You shouldn't rent our flat to these people.
I'd rather you ....................................................................................................................
75. Tom finds this film truly boring.
Tom is ...............................................................................................................................
76. Typically, I don't spend my free time watching TV. (used to)

77. The secretary typed more copies than were required. (needn't)

78. Do you sometimes give small cash to beggars? (happen to)

79. What do you expect me to do in this situation? (supposed)

80. Although Alice works night shifts, she doesn't earn much.
In spite ....................................................................................................
81. All students are expected to attend the lecture.
Each ..................................................................................................................................
82. It wasn't necessary for us to book rooms in advance.
We ....................................................................................................................
83. They sit in front of television doing nothing all day. (nothing but)

84. Everyone considers it crucial to notify our workers of the changes.

It ..................................................................................................
85. Although Dave pleaded strongly, Susan refused to date him again.
No matter ..........................................................................................
86. Who is responsible for transporting the ordered goods? (in charge)

87. One of the words was so difficult that I didn't know how to spell it. (too)

88. These two pictures are the same. (difference)

89. It is probable that the door wasn't locked. (may)

90. Who came out with the idea of staging a protest?

Whose idea .......................................................................................................... ?
91. 'Who did you invite to your birthday party last year?' - my mom asked.
My mom asked .........................................................................
92. I will try as hard as I can to repair the damaged pipe. (my best)

93. We were visiting the Royal Palace for the first time. (before)
94. Michael could not do anything to back us up.
There was .........................................................................................................................
95. Our grandfather prefers walking in the open air to staying at home.
Our grandfather would rather ..........................................................................................
96. Peter is both a reliable manager and a good workmate.
Besides ...........:..........................................................................................
97. You should not spend too much time in the sun. (advisable)

98. We spread the news because we wanted everybody to know what was going on. (so that)

99. Can we help you in any way?

Is there ...........................................................................................................................

100. My older sister is still single.

............................................................................................................................... as yet.
101. If you hadn't advised us so well, we'd never have found a solution to our problem.
But for ...................................................
102. Although I admire his competence, I don't follow his way of thinking.
Much as ............................................................................
103. Someone is observing us.
We .....................................................................................................................................
104. How many departments are there in the company? (consist)

105. Mrs Harris went on a diet several weeks ago.

It is several weeks ..............................................................................................
106. We were just going to leave the house when the phone rang. (about)

107. What if we had an alarm system installed in the office?

Supposing .............................................................................................
108. Rosy gave me your phone number, not Helen.
It was not ..........................................................................................................................
109. Mr Hudson was offered better payment terms.
Better payment terms ..............................................................................................
110. If you happen to find my key ring, let me know please.
Should .....................................................................................................

111. It is supposed that the bank was robbed by professionals.

The bank is supposed ...............................................................................
112. Mr Clark may seem to be senile, but he's still a very vigorous person.
Senile ......................................................................................
113. It is said that computer technologies are making the fastest progress.
Computer technologies ............................................................
114. `Write a summary of the story for the next lesson.' - our teacher said to us.
Our teacher wanted .......................................................
115. I was sure they had been paid a bribe.
They must ................................................................................................................
116. Do the teenagers know the consequences of their wrongdoing? (aware)

117. I shouldn't have revealed the whole truth to anyone.

I wish .........................................................................................................
.
118. If you don't wash your hands, you won't get the cake. (or else)

119. None of us had to stay alert at night. (no need)

120. Professor Warren may be a bit clumsy, but he is a top class specialist.
In spite of ...............................................................................
121. If I were a millionaire, I would be able to afford a better lifestyle.
Were ...................................................
122. You are not allowed to open the vault under any circumstances.
Under no circumstances ................................................................

123. Several nurses were looking after the patient.

The patient ....................................................................................................................
...
124. 'Have there been any complaints about the noise?' - the engineer asked.
The engineer inquired ...........................................................
125. Why did the representative resign? (the
reason) ..............................................................:........................................................ ?
126. We don't think you should make fuss about the incident.
We'd rather you ...........................................................................................
127. The nurses will not resume working if their salaries aren't increased.
Provided that ...........................................................................
128. How many languages can the secretary speak fluently?
.......................................................................................................... in?
129. The conversation was so loud that we could hear every word they said.
It was ...................................................................................
130. Frank had just tuned the radio when it went wrong again.
Scarcely ...................................................................................................
131. Notify the police if they threaten you again.
Were you to ...................... ...............................................................................
.....
132. I knew nothing about the new schedule. (familiar)

133. It won't help to ask her a favour. (no use)

134. 'I disapprove of hiring another group of technicians.' - Mr Holmes said.

Mr Holmes objected ...........................................................

135. When I look at him ( can't help Thinking he is your twin brother.
Judging by .......................................................................................
136. I wish somebody had warned me against the danger. (pity)

137. Supposedly, he committed the crime alone.

Heis ..................................................................................................................................
138. You may not believe it, but we did cover the distance in less than two hours.
Believe it ................................................................
139. Some of your customers asked about you while you were absent.
During ............................................................................................
140. We needed eleven months to construct the replica.
It .......................................................................................................................
141. Mr James supported our charity collection. Otherwise it would have been a
failure.
If it hadn't been ....................................................
142. These two agendas are the same. (vary)

143. My client says she wouldn't like to answer the question. (would prefer)

144. Nobody may enter the area at night. (no admittance)

145. Mark's too short to work as a policeman.

If only ................................................................................................................................
146. All the other candidates were more attractive than Ms Hyde.

Ms Hyde was ......................................................................................

147. The tall man is probable to become our new boss. (probability)

148. 'I want you to leave your jackets in the cloakroom.' - the janitor said.
The janitor insisted ...................................................................
149. Simon knows a lot about Medieval art. (knowledge)

150. He smokes a lot of cigarettes a day. (addicted)

151. The only thing I drink in the morning is apple juice. (except for)

152. How long is the river?

What ..............................................................................................................................?
153. Who was responsible for overhauling the machinery?
Whose ............................................................................. ?
154. My mother sewed the button on for me.
I had .............................................................................................................
.................
155. I can't wait to meet my boyfriend. (forward)

156. There is no other way to gain access than by showing your personal card.
Only by .....................................................................
157. The performance made a big impression on all of us.
All of us ...............................................................................................
158. Perhaps some of them can read the code.
Some of them may .....................................................................................................

159. We're leaving at night because we don't want to get stuck in traffic jams.
(lest)

160. The solution may seem to be costly, but it deserves to be taken into
consideration.
Costly ............................................................
161. No other dissertation was as bad as his.
His .....................................................................................................................................
162. `What should 1 do if I run out of time?' - the student asked.
The student asked ...............................................................................
163. How valuable is the coin collection? (the worth)

164. It's not my duty to clean the lavatories. (under)

165. If you don't grease the works, the clock will break down. (otherwise)

166. Tammy wishes he hadn't quarrelled with his girlfriend.

Tommy regrets ...................................................................................,..
167. You apologised for your misbehaviour, which was sensible.
You were sensible ....................................................................,............
168. Prices of food have risen recently.
There ................................................................................................................................
169; You will only find out the whole truth when you listen to my side of the story.
Only when ...................................................................
170. 1t was wrong that you didn't refuse to take part in the demonstration. (ought
to)

171. She said that it was me who had stolen the documents. (accused)

172. Even though we have worked day and night, we haven't reached any decision
yet.
Despite ..............................................................
173. No matter how tired he may be, he never refuses to lend a helping hand in the
kitchen.
However .....................................................
174. It will take me ten minutes to install the program on your disk.
In ten minutes' time .....................................................................
175. This is the first time I have spoken to a member of parliament.
Never before ......................................................................................
176. The teacher made me read my homework at loud.
I ......................................................................................................................
177. Dave was punished for missing classes. (truant)

178. The man was wearing a mask because he didn't want to get poisoned. (for fear)

179. We wouldn't have coped with our difficulties if Peter hadn't advised us.
But for ....................................................................................
180. I was really surprised to hear you succeeded in the race.
Much to ....................................................................................................
181. Everybody knows that the rebellion was carefully planned.
The rebellion .....................................................................................

182. When you listen to him you get an impression he knows nothing about the case.
He talks as though ................................................
183. There is almost no difference between these two theories. (similarity)

184. When I heard him speak 1 thought about my native country. (reminded)
The way ..................................................................................................................
..........
185. My younger brother isn't interested in sport. (care)

186. It's probable that the weather will change soon.

Thereis .............................................................................................................................
187. Mrs Simpson had just closed the door when the doorbell rang again.
No sooner ........................................................................................................................
188. It would have been more fun if we had spend our holidays at our grandfathers.
We'd prefer .......................................................................................................................
189. People don't normally order me about. (accustomed)
I ........................................................................................................................................
. 190. The eyewitnesses reported that the ship had sunk in less than thirty minutes.
The ship ...........................................................................................................................
191. 'These derelict buildings will have been pulled down by next year.' - the man
said.
The man said that ............................................................................................................
192. Who should be blamed? (fault)

193. The Scottish are known to wear kilts. (common knowledge)

194. Jack is a science fiction fanatic and that's why he wants to watch the film
again.
Since .................................................................................................................................
195. We're going to publish these provocative photos even though it may be risky.
Regardless .......................................................................................................................
196. You cannot deny that Alice is more experienced than you. (denying) 197. They
started repairing the roof six hours ago.
................................................................................................................... for six hours.
198. 1 was so tired that I couldn't hear and see properly.
Such .................................................................................................................................
. 199. 1 haven't seen more captivating views anywhere.
Nowhere ...........................................................................................................................
200. You must wait for doctor Wells to arrive. Then, you'll be able to talk to him.
The moment .....................................................................................................................
201. We couldn't continue our parachuting training because of heavy winds.
(prevented)
202. I didn't have much experience at that time, so I wasn't given the job.
If .......................................................................................................................................
. 203. First, my secretary will type the report. Then, I will hand it to you.
After .................................................................................................................................
. 204. They are still looking for a good replacement.
....................................................................................................................................yet.
205. We are against the cause. (support)

206. Adam talks about his sports achievements without stopping. (will)
207. If you want my opinion, I don't agree with the minister.
As far ...............................................................................................................................
. 208. Mark doesn't know much about our intentions.
LittEe .................................................................................................................................
. 209. Sally wasn't allowed to join the expedition because she couldn't climb.
If Sally ..............................................................................................................................
. 210. It seemed that my little brother had done something wrong.
My little brother seemed ..................................................................................................
231. I will never ask him a favour again. (the last time)

212. `I want you to construct your family tree for the next lesson.' - the teacher
said to us.
Our teacher demands ......................................................................................................
213. Be careful not to make too many mistakes.
Avoid ................................................................................................................................
214. This chain saw doesn't break down too often. (hardly ever)

215. I haven't had such great time for years.

It's years ...........................................................................................................................
216. is George reliable? (count)

217. This stronghold is believed to have been destroyed by the Celts.

It .......................................................................................................................................
. 218. The baby recognises only me. (but)

219. His wisdom is admirable and that makes him a respectable person.
What ................................................................................................................................
220. But for uncle Joe's assistance, we'd never have managed to renovate the villa.
Ifit .....................................................................................................................................
221. They are both very impolite.
None .................................................................................................................................
222. There's a rumour that the local authorities are sponsoring the event.
The local authorities ........................................................................................................
223. Have you decided what to do next yet? (made)

224. The Nelsons haven't sold their mansion yet. (sale)

225. They told me that I shouldn't give up easily.
I ........................................................................................................................................
. 226. She applied for American citizenship only after getting married to the
millionaire.
Not till ...............................................................................................................................
227. 'Who does the briefcase belong to?' - she asked.
She wanted to know .........................................................................................................
228. I'm certain it was John who took your umbrella.
John is certain .................................................................................................................
229. It cannot have been true what they were saying.
They must .........................................................................................................................
230. Everybody knows that Eric can play chess like a champion.

Eric is famous ..................................................................................................................

231. I will do everything you tell me to.
Whatever ..........................................................................................................................
232. We didn't stop believing in your good luck at any time.
At no time .........................................................................................................................
233. If they didn't have such a big fortune, they wouldn't have so many supporters.
Were ................................................................................................................................
. 234. You are welcome to take any food you like.
Help ..................................................................................................................................
235. The Polish competitor wasn't strong enough. (lacked)

236. 'I'm so sorry that I didn't warn you in advance.' - Jenny said to Tina.
Jenny apologised to Tina .................................................................................................
237. It would also be good to consider the other option. (worth)
The other option ...............................................................................................................
238. It won't help even if you raise a complaint. (no sense)

239. Adam didn't make much trouble as a child. (use)

240. You did a wrong thing accepting a bribe.
You shouldn't .........................................................................,.........................................
241. Do you mind not mentioning my name any more?
I'd rather ...........................................................................................................................
242. When did Hanna and Robert start going out?

How Iong ........................................................................................................................ .

243. I wouldn't argue with the boss if I were you. (shoes)

244. Diane was the only person to know the correct answer.
Apart ...................................................................................................................,.............
245. The woman only calmed down when she heard the comforting news. (until)

246. I guess he is the man we are looking for. (appears)

247. Unless the police deliver tangible evidence, the suspects will be discharged.
If .......................................................................................................................................
. 248. Don't make the kids work too hard, will you?
I'd much sooner ...............................................................................................................
249. His behaviour wasn't correct.
He didn't .......................................................,...................................................................
250. Frank must wear an identification tag. (required)

251. How would you answer the question?

What ...............................................................................................................................
252. The driver might have been drunk.
It is ....................................................................................................................................
253. I hate it when people ask me silly questions. (stand)

254. We decided to return the tickets when we heard the show was a flop.

On ....................................................................................................................................
. 255. She didn't believe 1 was a foreigner until she saw my passport.
Only when ........................................................................................................................
256. You may get poisoned if you enter the laboratory without a face mask.
You risk ............................................................................................................................
257, Don't shout at him. It never helps. (no good)

258. 1 would be much happier if I worked as a journalist.

I'd prefer ...........................................................................................................................
259. Cindy really wants to take part in the performance. (does)

260. Promise not to reveal the secret to anyone and I will always be on your side.
As long as ........................................................................................................................
261. Mr Turner was about to fall asleep when he heard some noise. (on the point of)

262. Could you please put out the cigarette? (mind)

263. It is certain that the criminal will be sentenced for life. (bound)
264. Next week, I'm hiring a man to clean the chimney. (having)
265. We wouldn't like to have bought a second-hand car.
We wish ............................................................................................................................
266. If you write soon, you will get a reply quickly.
The ...................................................................................................................................
. 267. It's a pity Mike and Tom aren't joining us.

We'd rather .......................................................................................................................

268. 'You have really made a big progress.' - the teacher said to Jessie.
Jessie was complimented ...............................................................................................
269. How deep is the lake?
What ...............................................................................................................................
? 270. My older brother loves surfing on the Internet. (keen)

271. Many people claim that they saw you running away.
You ................................................................................................................................... 272.
That she is obstinate is nothing new to me.
Her ...................................................................................................................................
. 273. Why do you want to check all the accounts again? (the point)

274. None of us had had a more exciting adventure before.

It was ................................................................................................................................
275. Be careful not to buy a pig in a poke.
Beware ............................................................................................................................
.. 276. The best way to make them work hard is to promise them a bonus.
There's no ........................................................................................................................
277. Why were the people so angry? (the cause)

278. Jenny found it hard not to burst into tears. (help)

279. Harry played truant too often, that's why he wasn't awarded a promotion.
Hadn't ..............................................................................................................................

280. 'What will happen if something goes wrong?' - she wondered.

She wondered ..................................................................................................................
281. Our son hasn't gone down with a cold since January.
Last time ...........................................................................................................................
282. Simon can do crosswords very well. (good)

283. Martin has been trying to lose weight since last week. (diet)
284. Unless you write clearly, she won't be able to read the message.
Write clearly .....................................................................................................................
285. The advice will not probably help. (unlikely)

286. In spite of initial troubles, the scientists succeeded in carrying out the
experiment.
Although ...........................................................................................................................
287. This picture is too valuable to be exposed without protection.
This picture is so .............................................................................................................
288. That place seemed to have been uninhabited for years.
It looked ........................,...................................................................................................
289. My parents didn't recognise me until I took off the false beard.
It was only ........................................................................................................................
290. The people only managed to survive because they had got a rifle. (without)

291. I don't know who was on duty the night before. (clue)

292. Someone must have seen to the receiver.

The receiver .....................................,...............................................................................

293. The winner of the competition will be given a lump sum of money.
Whoever ...........................................................................................................................
294. Mr Burns has replaced Mr Giggs recently. (place)

295. Some people suggested abandoning the ship.

It ..................,....................................................................................................................
. 296. Nobody knew about the event before me.
I was .................................................................................................................................
297. 'Is there anything I can do to help in your case?' - he asked.
He asked ...........................................................................................................................
298. Be careful not to lose your way up in the mountains.
Mind ............,....................................................................................................................
299. We were all surprised to hear about Mr Lawson's resignation. (came)

300. Our son went down with flu right after our return from holiday.
Hardly ............................................................,......,...........................................................

1. Jason is (very) fond of mathematics. 2. I advise you not to spread / to stop spreading gossip
about your best friends. 3. How about going skating after breakfast? 4. Mr Adams is known to travel
to the most remote and extreme places. 5. If (only) I had more spare time, I would visit you in the
afternoon. 6. We have not met the Boultons since September.
7. This is the best camping site (that) I have ever seen. / This camping site is the best (that) I have
ever seen. 8. He couldn't have done the crossword puzzle on his own. 9. You would have bought
some tickets if you had come earlier / had not come too late. 10. Despite being eighteen, Jack may
not come home late. 11. The weather is not good enough to go windsurfng. 12. The general had
hardly any information from the headquarters.
13. Sandra said she would not let anyone know about her future plans. 14. None of us was able to
recognise the man in disguise. 15. We have the windows in our office cleaned every month. 16. Your
private matters do not interest me. 17. No matter where you are, don't forget the principles of good

behaviour. 18. It is not necessary to tell everybody about the changes. 19. A pen-pal of mine comes
form Osaka. 20. We shouldn't have made so many workers redundant. 21. Jane found it difficult to
type fast. 22. He warned us not to drink water from the pond. 23. How long did the performance last?
24. We wish we had taken our camera. 25. After he had unloaded his gun, Bond put it in the drawer.
26. Mr Hicks doesn't teach well. 27. Bungee-jumping is more exciting than roller skating (is). 28.
Mark and his brother Alex are not the same. / Mark is not the same as his brother Alex. 29. Joe and I
have been going out / have gone out for two months. 30. How much is the
silver necklace? / How much does this silver necklace cost? 31. I was made to empty my pockets by
the guards. 32. You are believed to have retired because of poor health.
33. The garden shed has been broken into. 34. George might not have known about our
appointment. 35. I do not mind your playing in my garden. 36. Cindy is going to have a baby. ! Cindy
is expecting a baby. 37. I am not allowed to eat many sweets. 38. It is a crowded place. 39. Who do
these suitcases belong to? 40. You had better not comment on our director's decisions. 41. Brian
and Jerry do not know each other / one another.
42. Unless you work hard, you will not achieve your goals. 43. There's (a big) mess in the room, isn't
there? 44. I was the first (one) to see the unidentified flying object. 45. My parents have not ever
shouted at me. 46. Simon acts as if he were an important person.
47. It must have been Bob who phoned in the morning. 48. It has been suggested that the old house
(should) be pulled down. 49. He promised that he would stand by her whenever she needed him. 50.
She used to I would be a party member. 51. No other child in the group is as talented as Alex (is). 52.
Neither Mr Holmes nor Mr Casey lent a hand. 53. What did you have to pay so much for? 54. You
wouldn't have got into hot water if you had not told so / too many lies. 55. I disapprove of the
candidate's arrogant manner. / What I disapprove of the candidate is his arrogant manner. I l
disapprove of the candidate because of his arrogant manner. 56. The suspect denied stealing /
having stolen the jewellery.
57. Open your mind and you will understand people better. 58. We were all unable to repair the
damaged shaft. 59. Hardly ever do the local authorities offer subsidies. 60. The clay figure may have
been made by a Greek artist. 61. The dancer fainted while she was performing. 62. 1 regret spending
/ having spent all my money on such rubbish. / I regret
that I (have) spent all my money on such rubbish. 63. The longer I run, the more my legs hurt. 64. I
doubt if / whether she can foretell my future. / I doubt that she can foretell my future. 65. Are you
obliged to participate in every General Assembly? 66. Let's book seats in advance in case they are /
should be occupied when we arrive. 67. It is not easy to run a big company. 68. I don't remember
posting the parcel. 69. Isn't it about time you were leaving? / It's about time you were leaving. 70.
Richard's mother said they had not heard from him since the previous month. 71. Your hair needs
cutting / to be cut.
72. I do not feel like going to a party tonight. 73. Not until yesterday did we know anything about
their engagement. / Not until yesterday did we learn about their engagement.
74. I'd rather you did not rent our flat to these people. 75. Tom is truly bored with this film. 76. I am
not used to spending my free time watching TV. 77. The secretary needn't have typed so many
copies. 78. Do you happen to give small cash to beggars? / Does it happen to you to give small cash
to beggars? 79. What am I supposed to do in this situation?
80. In spite of working (In spite of the fact that she works) night shifts, Alice doesn't earn much. 81.
Each student is expected to attend the lecture. 82. We did not need to / have to book rooms in
advance. 83. They do nothing but sit in front of television all day. 84. It is considered crucial to notify
our workers of the changes. 85. No matter how strongly Dave pleaded, Susan refused to date him
again. 86. Who is in charge of transporting the ordered goods? 87. One of the words was too
difficult (for me) to spell. 88. There is no not any difference between these two pictures. 89. The door
may not have been locked. 1 The door may have been unlocked. 90. Whose idea was it to stage a
protest? 91. My mom asked who I had invited to my birthday party the previous year. 92. I will do my
best to repair the damaged pipe. 93. We had not visited the Royal Palace before. 94. There was

nothing / very little / not anything (that) Michael could do to back us up. 95. Our grandfather would
rather walk in the open air than stay at home. 96. Besides being a reliable manager, Peter is also a
good workmate. 97. It is not advisable for you to spend too much time in the sun. / It is advisable for
you not to spend too much time in the sun.
98. We spread the news so that everybody could / would know what was going on. 99. Is there any
way (that) we can help you in? / Is there anything (that) we can do to help you? 100. My older sister
has not got married as yet. 101. But for your good advice, we'd never
have found a solution to our problem. 102. Much as I admire his competence, I don't follow his way
of thinking. 103. We are being observed. / We are under observation. 104. How many departments
does the company consist of? 105. It is several weeks since
Mrs Harris went on a diet. 106. We were about to leave the house when the phone rang. 107.
Supposing we had an alarm system installed in the office. 108. It was not Helen who gave me your
phone number, but / it was Rosy. 109. Better payment terms were offered to Mr Hudson. 110. Should
you find my key ring, let me know please. 111. The bank is supposed to have been robbed by
professionals. 112. Senile as / though Mr Clark may seem to be, he is still a very vigorous person.
113. Computer technologies are said to be making the fastest progress. 114. Our teacher wanted us
to write a summary of that story for the next / following lesson. 115. They must have been paid a
bribe. 116. Are the teenagers aware of the consequences of their wrongdoing? 117. I wish I had not
revealed the whole truth to anyone. 118. Wash your hands or else you won't get the cake.
119. There was no need for any of us to stay alert at night. 120. In spite of being a bit clumsy,
professor Warren is a top class specialist. / In spite of the fact that he is a bit clumsy, professor
Warren is a top class specialist. 121. Were I a millionaire, I would be able to afford a better lifestyle.
122. Under no circumstances are you allowed to open the vault.
123. The patient was being looked after by several nurses. 124. The engineer inquired whether there
had been any complaints about the noise. 125. What was the reason for the representative's
resignation? / What was the reason that the representative resigned for?
126. We'd rather you did not make fuss about the incident. 127. Provided that their salaries are
increased, the nurses will resume working. 128. How many languages is the secretary fluent in? 129.
It was such a loud / so loud a conversation that we could hear every word they said. 130. Scarcely
had Frank tuned the radio when it went wrong again. 131. Were you to be threatened (by them)
again, notify the police. 132. I was not familiar with the new schedule. 1 The new schedule was not
familiar to me. 133. It is no use asking her a favour.
134. Mr Holmes objected to hiring another group of technicians. 135. Judging by his looks !
appearance, he is t must be your twin brother. 136. It is / What a pity nobody (had) warned me
against the danger. 137. He is supposed to have committed the crime alone.
138. Believe it or not, we covered the distance in less than two hours. 139. During your absence
some of your customers asked about you. 140. It took us eleven months to construct the replica.
141. If it hadn't been for Mr James' support, our charity collection would have been a failure. 142.
These two agendas do not vary. 143. My client would prefer not to answer the question. 144. There is
no admittance to the area at night.
145. If only Mark were taller, he would (be able to ! be allowed to) work as a policeman.
146. Ms Hyde was the least attractive candidate of all. / Ms Hyde was not so attractive as all the
other candidates. 147. There is a probability that the tall man will become our new boss. t There is a
probability of the tall man becoming our new boss. / In all probability, the tall man will become our
new boss. 148. The janitor insisted on our leaving our jackets in the cloakroom. l The janitor insisted
that we (should) leave our jackets in the cloakroom.
149. Simon has ! possesses a good / excellent / profound etc. knowledge of Medieval art. 150. He is
addicted to smoking. / He is an addicted smoker. 151. I drink nothing except for apple juice in the
morning. t I do not drink anything except for apple juice in the morning.
152. What is the length of the river? 153. Whose responsibility / duty / obligation was it to overhaul
the machinery? 154. f had the button sewed on (by my mother). 155. 1 look 1 am looking forward to

meeting my boyfriend. 156. Only by showing your personal card can / may t will you gain access.
157. All of us were impressed by / with the performance.
158. Some of them may be able / know how to read the code. 159. We're leaving at night lest we
should get stuck in traffic jams. 160. Costly as / though the solution may seem to be, it deserves to
be taken into consideration. 161. His was the worst dissertation (of all).
162. The student asked what he should do if he ran out of time. 163. What is the worth of the coin
collection? 164. I am not under an obligation to clean the lavatories. 165. Grease / (You must l need
to / had better grease) the works otherwise the clock will break down.
166. Tommy regrets quarrelling t having quarrelled with his girlfriend. 167. You were sensible
(enough) to apologise for your misbehaviour. 168. There has been a rise in the prices of food
recently. 169. Only when you listen to my side of the story will you find out tike whole truth. 170. You
ought to have refused to take part in the demonstration.
171. She accused me of stealing / having stolen the documents. 172. Despite working / having
worked day and night, we haven't reached any decision yet. 173. However tired he is, he never
refuses to lend a helping hand in the kitchen. 174. In ten minutes' time, I will have installed the
program on your disk. 175. Never before have I spoken to a member of parliament. 176. I was made
to read my homework at loud (by the teacher). 177. Dave was punished for playing truant. 178. The
man was wearing a mask for fear of getting poisoned t that he could get poisoned. 179. But for
Peter's advice, we wouldn't have coped
with our difficulties. 180. Much to my surprise, you succeeded in the race. 18i. The rebellion is
known to have been carefully planned. 182. He talks as though he knew nothing about the case. 183.
There is (big ! great) similarity between these two theories.
184. The way he spoke reminded me of my native country. 185. My younger brother does not care
about / for sport. 186. There's probability that the weather will change soon.
187. No sooner had Mrs Simpson closed the door than the doorbell rang agains.
188. We'd prefer to have spent our holidays at our grandfather's. 189. I am not accustomed to being
ordered about. 190. The ship was reported to sink I have sunk in less than thirty minutes. 191. The
man said that those derelict buildings would have been pulled down by the following year. 192.
Whose fault is 1 was it? 193. It is common knowledge that the Scottish wear kilts. 194. Since he is a
science fiction fanatic, Jack wants to watch the film again. 195. Regardless of risk, we're going to
publish these provocative photos.
196. There is no denying that Alice is more experienced than you. 197. They have been repairing the
roof for six hours. 198. Such was my tiredness that I couldn't hear and see properly. 199. Nowhere
have I seen more captivating views. 200. The moment doctor Wells arrives, you'll be able to talk to
him. 201. Heavy winds prevented us from continuing our parachuting training. / We were prevented
from continuing our parachuting training by heavy winds. 202. If I had had more experience at that
time, I would l might ! could have been given the job. 203. After my secretary types / has typed the
report, I will hand it to you. 204. They have not found a good replacement (as) yet. 205. We do not
support the cause. / We do not give I offer our support to the cause. 206. Adam will not l never stop
talking about his sports achievements. / Adam will (always) talk about his sports achievements. 207.
As far as I am concerned, 1 do not agree with the minister. 208. Little does Mark know about our
intentions. 209. If Sally had been able to climb, she would have joined J been allowed to join the
expedition. 210. My little brother seemed to have done something wrong. 211. It / This is the last time
I have asked / am asking him a favour.
212. Our teacher demands that we (should) construct our family trees for the next lesson. 213. Avoid
making too many mistakes. 214. This chain saw hardly ever breaks down. 215. It's years since I had
such great time. 216. Can one l you count on George?
217. It is believed (that) the stronghold was destroyed by the Celts. 218. The baby recognises
nobody (else) but me. / The baby does not recognise anybody (else) but me. 219. What makes him a
respectable person is his admirable wisdom. 220. If it had not been for uncLE Joe's assistance, we'd
never have managed to renovate the villa. 221. None of them is polite. 222. The local authorities are

rumoured to be sponsoring the even#. 223. Have you made up your mind what do to next yet? /
Have you made a decision what to do next yet?
224. The Nelsons' mansion is still on / for sale. 225. I was told not to give up easily 1 that 1 should
not give up easily. 226. Not till she got married to the millionaire did she apply for American
citizenship. 227. She wanted to know who that briefcase belonged to.
228. John is certain to have taken your umbrella. 229. They must have been lying t telling lies. 230.
Eric is famous for being able to play chess like a champion. l Eric is famous because he can play
chess like a champion. 231. Whatever you tell me to do, 1 will do it.
232. At no time did we stop believing in your good luck. 233. Were they not so rich, I Were it not for
their big fortune, they wouldn't have so many supporters. 234. Help yourself l yourselves to any
food you like. 235. The Polish competitor lacked strength. 236. Jenny apologised to Tina for not
warning her / that she had not warned her in advance.
237. The other option is also worth considering. 238. It makes / will make no sense to raise a
complaint. 239. Adam did not use to make much trouble as a child. 240. You shouldn't
have accepted a bribe. 241. I'd rather you did not mention my name any more. 242. How long have
Hanna and Robert been going out / gone out? 243. If I were in your shoes, 1 wouldn't argue with the
boss. 244. Apart from Diane, nobody knew the correct answer.
245. The woman did not calm down until she heard the comforting news. 246. He appears to be the
man we are looking for. / It appears (to me) (that) he is the man we are looking for. 247. If the police
do not deliver tangible evidence, the suspects will be discharged.
248.It'd much sooner you did not make the kids work too hard. 249. He didn't behave correctly ! in a
correct way. 250. Frank is required to wear an identification tag. / It is required that Frank (should)
wear an identification tag. 251. What answer would you give to the question? l What would your
answer to the question be? 252. It is possible ! probable J likely that the driver was drunk. 253. I
can't stand being asked silly questions. / I can't stand people asking me silly questions. 254. On
hearing (that) the show was a flop, we decided to return the tickets. 255. Only when she saw my
passport did she believe I was a foreigner. 256. You risk getting poisoned / poisoning if you enter the
laboratory without a face mask. 257. It is no good shouting at him. 258. I'd prefer to work as a
journalist. 259. Cindy does want to take part in the performance. 260. As long as you do not reveal
the secret to anyone, 1 wilt be on your side. 261. Mr Turner was on the point of falling asleep when
he heard some noise. 262. Do l Would you mind putting out the cigarette? 263. The criminal is
bound to be sentenced for life. 264. Next week, I'm having the chimney leaned. 265. We wish we had
not bought a second-hand car. 266. The sooner you write, the more quickly you will get a reply. 267.
We'd rather Mike and Tom were joining us. 268. Jessie was complimented on having made a big
progress (by the teacher} . Jessie was complimented on the big progress (that) he had made (by
the teacher} . 269. What is the depth of the lake? 270. My older brother is keen on surfing on the
Internet. t My older brother is a keen Internet surfer. 271. You are claimed to have been seen running
away (by many people). 272. Her obstinacy / obstinate manner is nothing new to me. t Her being
obstinate is nothing new to me. 273. What is the point of checking alt the accounts again? 274. It
was the most exciting adventure that we had ever had. 275. Beware of buying a pig in a poke. 276.
There's no better way to make them work hard than to promise l by promising them a bonus. 277.
What was the cause of the people's anger? 278. Jenny couldn't help bursting into tears. 279. Hadn't
Harry played truant so often, he would have been awarded a promotion. 280. She wondered what
would happen if something went wrong. 281. Last time (when) our son went down with a cold was in
January. 282. Simon is very good at doing crosswords. 283. Martin has been on a diet since last
week. l Martin went on a diet last week. 284. Write clearly or (else) / otherwise she won't be able to
read the message. 285. The advice in unlikely to help. /
It is unlikely that the advice will help. 286. Although there were / they had initial troubles, the
scientists succeeded in carrying out the experiment. 287. This picture is so valuable that it cannot
be exposed without protection. 288. It looked as if ! as though that place had been uninhabited for
years. 289. It was only when I took off the false beard when / that my parents recognised me. 290.

The people would not have managed to survive without a rifle. 291. I don't have l haven't got a clue
who was on duty the night before.
292. The receiver must have been seen to. 293. Whoever wins the competition will be given a lump
sum of money. 294. Mr Burns has taken Mr Giggs' place recently. 295. It was suggested that the ship
(should) be abandoned. 296. I was the first to know / who knew about the event. 297. He asked if /
whether there was anything he could do to help in my l our case. 298. Mind (that) you do not lose
your way up in the mountains.
299. Mr Lawson's resignation came as a big surprise to us. 300. Hardly had we returned from
holiday when our son went down with flu.