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KEY WORD
TRANSFORMATIONS
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word
given.
Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
Here is an example:
Example:
- We have no definite plans to go away. are
We are not definitely planning to go away.
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1. If I could work in the media, that's what I would like to do. opportunity
If I.......................................................so, I would like to work in the media.
2. It has always been her ambition to write a successful novel. dreamt
She.............................................................a successful novel.
3. Without tourism, this area wouldn't have much income. depends
This area.............................................................its income.
4. Why are you against inviting Jackie to the party? objection
What's.............................................................Jackie to the party?
5. Tony demanded to complain to the hotel manager personally. insisted
Tony............................ his complaint to the hotel manager personally.
6. He's very good at tennis and he's also a very good footballer. addition
He's a very good footballer..............................very good tennis player.
7. Could you deliver the goods to my home? delivered
Could I.............................................................to my home?
8. Ms. Thoa won her first match easily and then she became the champion. went
Ms. Thoa won her first match easily and she..............................the champion.
9. Mai Bình said that he didn't want to go out that evening. rather
Mai Bình said that.............................................................out that evening.
10. They should have completed the new road last year but they're still building it. due
The new road...................................last year but they're still building it.
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1. The previous manager wasn't running the club well, so he was replaced. badly
The club.................................the previous manager, so he was replaced.
2. You haven't mentioned my new hair cut yet. mention
You've..................................................................of my new haircut yet.
3. I've no idea what my feelings would be if the same thing happened to me! fee!
I can't imagine.................................if the same thing happened to me!
4. You got lost because you didn't do what I told you. instructions
If...................................................................you wouldn't have got lost.
5. I don't feel like sitting on the beach all day. desire
I have..................................................................all day sitting on the beach.
6. I sometimes regret coming to live in this city. occasions
There are some.............................................................that I hadn't come to live in this city.
7. I took the book back to the shop and got a better one instead. exchanged
I took the book back to the shop end..............................................that was better.
8. He reacted to the suggestion cautiously, but he agreed to consider it. with
He treated..................................................., but he agreed to consider it.
9. There isn't enough space in this room for a big cupboard. take
A big cupboard would.........................................................space in this room.
10. Everyone says that Đình Hiệp is a totally honest person. reputation
Đình Hiệp.............................................................a totally honest person.
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1. I met her while I was staying in Paris last summer. stay
I met her......................................................................in Paris last summer.
2. I couldn't remember the name of my hotel when I got into the taxi. called
I couldn't remember.............................................................when I got into the taxi.
3. We were all surprised when she suddenly left the job. found
All.................................................................when she suddenly left the job.
4. "Are you a member of the club?" the receptionist said to me. belonged
The receptionist asked.............................................................the club.
5. This is the most amusing book I've ever read. amusing
I've never read a............................................................. one before.
6. Do shops usually stay open so late in this country? usual
Is.........................................................stay open so late in this country?
7. He doesn't often find it difficult to earn money. trouble
He seldom............................................................money.
8. You're like another person I've met here recently. else
You remind.......................................................I've met here recently.
9. Do you think that climate affects people's personalities? influence
Do you think that climate............................................................. people's personalities?
10. Jack has become confident as a result of his success. turned
Jack's success has............................................................. person.
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1. He didn't give any reason for his strange behaviour that day. behaved
He didn't explain..........................................such a strange way that day.
2. Was the film as good as you expected it to be or was it disappointing? live
Did the film.....................................................of it or was it disappointing?
3. It is said that these herbs are good for you. said
These herbs.............................................................good.
4. In spite of working until very late, I couldn't complete the task. fact
Despite.............................................................until very late, I couldn't complete the task.
5. 'If you don't apologize immediately, I'm leaving,' she told him. threatened
She.............................................................he apologized immediately.
6. You can't blame me for your stupid mistakes. fault
It isn't.............................................................stupid mistakes.
7. The news was such a shock to us that we all sat there without saying a word. silence
We all sat there......................................................so shocked by the news.
8. If you don't hurry, you'll miss your bus. better
I think.........................................................you'll miss your bus.
9. I learnt quite a lot of the language simply by listening to other people. fair
I picked........................................................the language simply by listening to other people.
10. Mike hates other people criticizing him. stand
Mike.........................................................other people criticize him.
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1. She described the events of that day in detail. detailed
She....................................................................of the events of that day.
2. As soon as I have any more news, I'll phone you. moment
I'll give....................................................................I have any more news.
3. This train should have left 20 minutes ago. meant
This train.............................................................off 20 minutes ago.
4. I'd lost his phone number so ! couldn't contact him before. touch
I couldn't.............................................................before because I'd lost his phone number.
5. We had a long discussion about the problem but we couldn't solve it. length
We discussed........................................................but we couldn't solve it.
6. We couldn't choose from the three main courses for dinner. choice
We...................................................of the three main courses for dinner.
7. She reaaly didn't want to upset him so she kept quiet. avoid
She was anxious..................................................him so she kept quiet.
8. I've arranged a trip around Europe next year. arrangements
I've.............................................................. arrangements on a trip around Europe next year.
9. When I was younger, this record was one of my favourites. favourite

This record used.............................................................mine when I was younger.
10. He seems not to care about anything. matters
He acts.............................................................to him.
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1. Why are you interested in taking up a new hobby? want
Why...........................................................................up a new hobby?
2. 'Have you seen my gloves anywhere, Eric?' asked Mrs Noble. seen
Mrs Noble asked Eric...................................................her gloves anywhere.
3. Suzanne was too excited to sleep. that
Suzanne was.......................................................................not sleep.
4. Robert has not had a job for two years. out
Robert has........................................................................for two years.
5. 'I will complete the work only if you pay me £500 extra,’ said Frank. not
'I will.......................................................you pay me £500 extra," said Frank.
6. The thief ran right past you so I'm sure you saw his face. must
The thief ran right past you so.......................................................his face.
7. The clients demanded to stay in a first-class hotel. staying
The clients....................................................................in a first-class hotel.
8. I don't object to the council building a new road here. objection
I .............................................................the council building a new road here.
9. The author wrote her latest novel while she was staying in Majorca. was
The author's latest novel ............................................................. stay in Majorca.
10. The newspaper offered Lynda £5000 for her story, but she refused. turned
Lynda...........................................................of £5000 from the newspaper for her story.
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1. I don't want to discuss this subject at the moment. rather
I .............................................................discuss this subject at the moment.
2. A neighbour is looking after the children while I'm out. care
A neighbour............................................................the children while I'm out.
3. You will have to pay at least £100 to get the camera you want. impossible
You'll find.............................................................get the camera you want for less than £100.
4. Could I stay with you for the weekend? put
Could you....................................................................for the weekend?
5. It's possible that she didn't hear what I said. might
She...........................................................................what I said.
6. My boss doesn't like us to make private calls at work. approve
My boss.............................................................making private calls at work.
7. I couldn't concentrate fully because of the noise outside. hard

The noise outside..........................................................................fully.
8 The thief wore gloves so as to avoid leaving any fingerprints. order
The thief wore gloves.............................................................any fingerprints.
9 People say that Paris is a wonderful city. supposed
Paris.........................................................................a wonderful city.
10 The workers only complain because of the unfair treatment. fairly
If the workers.............................................................they wouldn't complain.
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1. "Would you like to go out for a meal?" George asked Olga. felt
George asked Olga................................................................out fora meal.
2. I haven't received a reply from Rachel yet. still
Rachel............................................................................................reply.
3. I got the impression that they weren't enjoying themselves. seem
They................................................................................enjoying themselves.
4. I looked quickly through the newspaper while I was waiting. look
I...........................................through the newspaper while I was waiting.
5. Nobody asked me for my opinion of the idea. thought
Nobody asked me............................................................................the idea.
6. This is the best music I've ever heard. better
I've................................................................................this.
7. The train timetable has been changed. changes
They.................................................................................the train timetable.
8. Elizabeth had difficulty in accepting the situation. difficult
Elizabeth............................................................................the situation.
9. Paul is employed by Sony, isn't he? works
Paul.............................................................................he?
10. You ought to fasten your seat-belt before driving away. without
You shouldn't.............................................................................your seat-belt.
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1. I couldn't warn you because I didn't know about it myself. warned
I could..............................................................had known about it myself.
2. The reason she found out about it was that he told his sister. if
She wouldn't have found out about it..........................................his sister.
3. Not realizing how unhappy she was, he spent very little time with her. would
He..................................with her if he had known how unhappy she was.
4. I lost her phone number so I never saw her again. have
I would............................................,.................I hadn't lost her phone number.
5. We're not living together any more because she went away to university. still
We.............................,......................if she hadn't gone away to university.
6. She didn't take the trouble to find out why so she doesn't understand. had
She..............................................................taken the trouble to find out why.
7. Thank you for allowing me to use your dictionary. letting
Thanks for..............................................................dictionary.
8. Excuse me, aren't you employed by the council? work
Excuse me...................................................................the council?
9. You are advised not,to do that again. better
You..............................................................that again.
10.The service given by the bank has improved recently improvements. lately
The bank..............................................................service.
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1. I started revising earlier so I could do more work. order
I started revising earlier.............................................do more work.
2. During the Speaking exam, the examiner fills in your mark sheet. have
You.................................in by the examiner during the Speaking exam.
3. He invented an illness in order to avoid having to go to school. so
He invented an illness.........................................................to go to school.
4. I'd better do this exercise now because there might not be time later. case
I'd better do this exercise now...................................................time later.
5. He arranged for them to send him the book by post. had
He.......................................................................to him by post.
6. He was offered a job but rejected it so that he could carry on with his studies. turned
He was offered a job but..............................................order to carry on with his studies.
7. My watch needs to be mended before I take the exam. must
I ........................................................................before I take the exam.
8. They mark our written work in Cambridge. marked
We........................................................................in Cambridge.
9. Read the instructions first in order to save time later. as
Read the instructions first...................................................waste time later.
10. A member of your family can collect your certificate. have
You.............................................................by a member of your family.
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1. 'Will you be quiet!'she said to the children. told
She................................................................................quiet.
2. "Would you like to come to my party, Mary?", the boy said. invited
The boy.............................................................................party.
3. 'Why don't you come here in the spring?', he said to them. advised
He..............................................................................in the spring.
4. 'I'll ring her tomorrow,' he said. promised
He...........................................,....................................the day after.
5. 'Let's go to this bar here,' my friend said. suggested
My friend..........................................................................bar there.
6. 'Honestly, I've never met him before,' she said. denied
She...............................................................................him before.
7. 'Are you coming here this evening, Julia?' said Chris. asked
Chris.......................................................................going there that evening.
8. 'Don't go too near the edge,' their father sajd. warned
Their father..................................................................too near the edge.
9. "I don't know if I believe him or not,' said Jenny. wondered
Jenny.............................................................................believed him.
10. 'You took it without paying for it, didn't you?' the shopkeeper said to her. accused
The shopkeeper...........................................................without paying for it.
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1. It was too cold for anyone to work. so
It was............................................................................work.
2. It is such a boring job that people leave after a few weeks. bored
People who do that job..........................................leave after a few weeks.
3. The afternoon was so hot that the road surface melted. such
It........................................................................that the road surface melted.
4. He had too much pride to admit he had made a mistake. so
He was...............................................not admit he had made a mistake.
5. It was too foggy for us to see a thing. much
There was.....................................................that we couldn't see a thing.
6. I didn't know the office was so far from the city centre. such
I didn't know the office was...............................................the city centre.
7. Heavy rain caused the river to rise quickly. so
The river..............................................quickly if there hadn't been heavy rain.
8. They don't give us enough time to do a proper job. little
We are given.............................................................can't do a proper job.
9. The salary he got from that company was so low that he resigned. such
That company................................................................. salary that he resigned.
10. He lost his job because of the serious economic crisis. so
If the economic crisis............................................. he would not have lost his job.
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1. Keyboards like that are too small to use. big
Keyboards like that...................................................................to use.
2. I've never seen such good graphics. ever
These graphics are....................................................................seen.
3. I'll speak to them during our stay here. staying
I'll speak to them..................................................................here.
4. There will be too much data on that disk. space
There..................................................................................on that disk.
5. I'm sorry but this game isn't much fun. enjoying
I'm sorry but............................................................................this game much.
6. Nobody in the team plays as skilfully as she does. player
She is.....................................................................................in the team.
7. ‘There is a slow improvement in his condition,’ say the doctors. getting
He.....................................................................................say the doctors.
8. You shouldn't go to so much trouble. need
There is.....................................................................go to so much trouble.
9. He didn't run fast enough, did he? too
He........................................................................................he?
10. I was less impressed by their performance than I'd hoped. not
Their performance was.................................................I'd hoped.
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1. He hasn't got the intelligence to be a programmer. intelligent
He............................................................................to be a programmer.
2. The team members have never been so fit before. fitter
The team members are...........................................................been before.
3. There is a continual rise in the number of club members this year. rising
The number of club members......................................................this year.
4. Although she was alone she still enjoyed the meal. spite
She still enjoyed the meal........................................................................alone.
5. The only reason I watch this show at all is because I like the dancers. watch
If I didn't iike the dancers in this show, I.........................................at all.
6. Players are allowed to pick up the ball but they must not run with it. provided
Players are aiiowed to pick up the ball.................................................run with it.
7. I bet your brother's still watching television. must
You brother.............................................................................television.
8. She started to train there over six months ago. training
She.................................................................................over six months.
9. Because the sculpture weighed so much, we couldn't carry it. heavy

The sculpture was............................................................................carry.
10. Do you only come here because you're on your own at home? if
Would you come here...................................................yourself at home?
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1. Playing tennis always makes me feel tired. get
If I.......................................................................................tired.
2. Perhaps those two women don't really like each other. might
Those women……………………………………………………………
3. I last went there when I was a child. been
I .......................................................................................I was a child.
4. They were once known everywhere as the top team. used
They.................................................................................as the top team.
5. It seems that there is a gradual fall in the number of complaints. falling
The number of complaints................................................it seems.
6. if they don't improve a lot soon they're bound to lose. better
They're bound to lose unless................................................soon.
7. Please don't shout every time you want a drink. mind
Would.......................................................................every time you want a drink?
8. 'Do you know where we are?' he asked me, as the fog closed in. knew
He asked me if.............................................................as the fog closed in.
9. They are letting the well-known gang leader out of prison tomorrow. released
The well-known gang leader ...........................................prison tomorrow
10. It was only because of your help that I got over the experience. never
If you hadn't helped............................................got over the experience.
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1. In those days she usually stayed at home in the evenings. use
In those days she....................................................out in the evenings.
2. There are too many people for so few resources. enough
There are.....................................................................................many people.
3. They carried on climbing despite such heavy snow. although
They carried on climbing.....................................................................heavily.
4. They only sign agreements because they don't have to stick to them. if
They wouldn't sign agreements...................................................to them.
5 In spite of the expense, the train is still the best way to travel. even
The train is still the best way to travel..................................expensive.
6.. If he doesn't have a break immediately, he'll end up exhausted. unless
He'll end up exhausted.........................................................................break.
7. Despite his age, he's still working. retired

He.......................................................................................despite his age.
8. Unless we get the tickets soon they'll all be sold out. if
The tickets will all be sold out..................................................them soon.
9. He regrets not studying more before the exam. wishes
He.......................................................................................before the exam.
10. Your hair really needs cutting. must
You really.......................................................................................cut.
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1. Angela regrets not seeing that film. wishes
Angela.......................................................................................that film.
2. "Where did you buy your dress?' Janice asked her sister. where
Janice asked her sister.......................................................................dress.
3. My mother wouldn't give me permission to go to the disco. let
My mother....................................................................................to the disco.
4. 'Why don't you buy a bigger house, Sue?' said Amos. should
Amos suggested...................................................................a bigger house.
5. It's possible that the building was burgled after midnight. may
The building...............................................................................after midnight.
6. John's students always respected him. looked
John.......................................................................................by his students.
7. 'It's your fault the cat died, George," said Lucy. blamed
Lucy.......................................................................................of the cat.
8. Jeremy got sunburnt because he fell asleep on the beach. if
Jeremy wouldn't have got sunburnt.....................................asleep on the beach.
9. A phrasebook's a good idea because you might need to ask for directions. case
A phrasebook's a good idea........................................ask for directions.
10. It's impossible to lend you any more money, I'm afraid. question
Lending you any more money ....................................................I'm afraid.
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1. "Please come back tomorrow." mind
"Would.......................................................................................tomorrow?"
2. "I don't want to give you a prescription," the doctor said. rather
"I................................................................a prescription," the doctor said.
3. It turned out to be unnecessary to perform the operation. need
They found they.......................................................................the operation.
4. "It would be a good idea if you didn't stay up so late," Mary said to Tom. try
Mary advised Tom.......................................................................bed earlier.
5. "You'd better have a few days at home," the doctor told Tom. stay
The doctor................................................................. home for a few days.
6. Mary gave the doctor a careful explanation of everything. explained
Mary.....................................................................very carefully.
7. They failed to find the cause of Mary's illness. succeed
They...............................................................................out why Mary was ill.
8. It's a pity she was ill during the holiday. wish
I.......................................................................................ill during the holiday.
9. The hospital should have written to you by now. time
It's....................................................................................to you.
10. No one likes her particularly. liked
She is.......................................................................................very much.
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1. The guests really can't stand any more of that bad cooking! put
The bad cooking is too much for the guests ........................more!
2. Is there any reason to go out to eat tonight? point
Can you..................................................................to a restaurant tonight?
3. Everybody seems happy to go on eating fast food for ever. fed
It seems nobody.......................................................................fast food.
4. One of the customers left before the bill arrived. cleared
One of the customers..............................................................for his meal.
5. If you enjoy a certain food, experts advise you to eat less of it! cut
Experts always want.............,................................on any food you enjoy.
6. He cancelled the dinner party because everybody was ill. called
As everybody was ill,.............................................................the dinner party.
7. It's been so busy i haven't had time to eat today. bite
I've been too busy................................................................to eat today.
8. Have we got anything if we find that some of the guests are vegetarians? turns
If anyone.....................................a vegetarian, what can we give them?
9. The boy's story obviously did not deceive him. taken
He was obviously..............................................................what the boy said.
10. They'll just have to accept ice-cream if the recipe doesn't work. make
If the recipe's no good, they can always......................................ice-cream.
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1. "I didn't bring any money," said Michael. forgotten
Michael said that..........................................................................any money.
2 .They only pay well because the work is boring. if
They wouldn't pay well.........................................................boring.
3. Martha was too young to enter the competition. enough

Martha..................................................................to enter the competition.
4. My father hasn't smoked since he was thirty. gave
My father.....................................................................he was thirty.
5. The neighbours' ail-night parties were too much for me, so I moved. put
I moved because I...............................................the neighbours' all-night parties.
6. He didn't feel very well but he went to work. spite
He went to work...................................................................very well.
7. "Is it raining?" asked Michael. know
Michael wanted to...........................................................raining.
8. The darkness made it almost impossible to see. hardly
We.....................................................................it was so dark.
9. By the time you get here they will have repaired the computer. put
The computer.........................................................by the time you get here.
10. It isn't necessary for anyone to work late tonight. has
Tonight.......................................................................................work late.
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1. They say that this building is nearly 200 years old. said
This building................................................................nearly 200 years old.
2. That was the best dancing she'd ever seen! better
She'd..........................................................................that.
3. He doesn't want to see anybody at all for the rest of the day. rather
He.........................................................................anybody at all for the rest of the day.
4. "I like wild strawberries very much!" said Angela. fond
Angela said that...............................................................wild strawberries.
5. We climbed a long way to get to the top of the hill. climb
It .........................................................................to get to the top of the hill.
6. Take an umbrella - it might start raining later tonight. case
Take an umbrella............................................................raining later tonight.
7 You couldn't see the cars ahead properly because of the fog. difficult
The fog...................................................................the cars ahead properly.
8. She never fails to support her brother when people attack his views. stands
She...............................................................her brother when people attack his views.
9. Nigel should leave soon if he's catching the 10.20 train. had
Nigel............................................................if he's catching the 10.20 train.
10. It's a shame nobody went to say goodbye to them at the airport. see
It's a shame nobody went...................................................at the airport.
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1. She owns all this land now. belongs
All..........................................................................now.
2. Alexis has decided that he'll go on Tuesday. planning
Alexis..........................................................................go on Tuesday.
3. Our neighbour says he definitely won't return the ball. keeping
Our neighbour says he......................................................................the ball.
4. Organized activities don't interest Eva very much. interested
Eva..................................................,.......................organized activities.
5. Our plane's departure time is 10.00 a.m. takes
Our plane..........................................................................10.00 am.
6. It you run every day, your breathing improves quickly. running
Daily..........................................................................your breathing.
7. Which games is she particularly good at, Mrs Kay? play
Which games.........................................................................., Mrs Kay?
8. I have arranged a brief meeting with him at 5 pm. seeing
I ..........................................................................at 5 pm.
9. I'll finish this job and then I'll phone you back. soon
I'll phone you back..............................................................this job.
10. Our team regularly loses matches here. losing
Our team..........................................................................here.
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1. It's not common for women to be racing drivers. seldom
Racing drivers..........................................................................women.
2. Well-known artists are regular visitors to his workshop. visit
Well-known artists........................................................................workshop.
3. It's unusual for Jane to lose at backgammon. hardly
Jane..........................................................................at backgammon.
4. It's rare for my sister to take a holiday. goes
My sister..........................................................................holiday.
5. There are few weekends when Steve isn't fishing. always
Steve..........................................................................at weekends.
6. It'd be a good idea for you to come with us next Sunday. ought
Next Sunday.....................................................................with us.
7. Photography is not allowed in the museum. photographs
You..........................................................................in the museum.
8. Is leaving everything here really necessary? left
Does everything..........................................................................here?
9. There's no need for you to do any work if you don't feel like it. have
If you don't feel like it...............................................................do any work.
10. It isn't always necessary to be a member of the club. need
You..................................................be a member of the club.
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1. I won't stay if you don't apologize immediately. long
I'll only..........................................................................apologize immediately.
2. You can eat sweets but you must always brush your teeth afterwards. provided
You can eat sweets.............................................your teeth afterwards.
3. If you don't get dressed right away we'll go without you. put
Unless.......................................................right away we'll go without you.
4. We only eat there because the prices are so low. charge
If they....................................................low prices we wouldn't eat there.
5. I won't eat any more cake because I'm full. full
If I..........................................................................eat some more cake.
6. If that noise doesn't stop soon I won't feel like eating. put
That noise will..........................................................................it stops soon.
7. I'll only leave the waiter some money if he's quick. tip
I won't..........................................................................he's quick.
8. Take my advice and don't drink so much whisky! if
I'd drink......................................................................... you!
9. They are not even allowed to wear earrings at that school. let
That school..........................................................................wear earrings.
10. We are being transferred to different premises next month. moving
They......................................................to different premises next month.
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1. Phone me tomorrow please. give
Please..........................................................................tomorrow,
2. What is the subject of your lecture tomorrow? talk
What are..........................................................................tomorrow?
3. There is a conference here today. taking
A conference..........................................................................today.
4. Do politics interest you? take
Do you..........................................................................politics?
5. My wife had twins last week. gave
Last week..........................................................................twins.
6. I spent an hour doing this exercise. took
It..........................................................................to do this exercise.
7. Get in my car. I'll take you to the station. give

Let me..........................................................................to the station.
8. When my mother was ill, I looked after her. took
I .........................................................................when she was ill.
9. Lately I've had problems with my back. trouble
My back..........................................................................lately.
10. There were three participants in the discussion. took
Three people..........................................................................the discussion.
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1. Unfortunately. I haven't got enough money to go on holiday this year. afford
I wish..........................................................................on holiday this year.
2. You never clean the bath when you've finished! wish
I. ....................................................................the bath when you've finished!
3. Pete regrets forgetting to send Sally a Valentine card. remembered
Pete wishes...............................................................Sally a Valentine card.
4. "It wasn't a good idea to go to bed so late,' said Justin, yawning. earlier
'I wish I......................................................................,' said Justin, yawning.
5 'I'd love to be the same height as my sister,' said Jodie enviously. tall
Jodie wishes..........................................................................her sister.
6. I regret telling John about my plan. only
If..............................................................John.
7. I haven't watched TV for ages, so I'm not sure what's happened in the story. ago
The last time I......................................so I'm not sure what's happened in the story.
8. When was the last time you had a check-up? long
How..........................................................................had a check-up?
9. It's more than six months since I went to the dentist. for
I haven't.....................................................................more than six months.
10. I haven't seen Henry since 1994. time
The last...................................................................in 1994.
ANSWER KEYS
1
1. had the/an opportunity to do 7. have/get the goods delivered
2. has always dreamt of writing 8. went on to become
3. depends [largely/mostly] on tourism for 9. she'd rather not go
4. your objection to inviting/asking 10. was due to be completed
5. insisted on making OR was due for completion
6. in addition to being a OR and in addition [is] a
2
1. was being badly run by 6. occasions when I wish
2. made no mention of OR not made any mention 7. exchanged it for one/a book better
3. how/what/the way I would feel 8. the suggestion with caution
4. you had followed my instructions 9. take up too much/a lot of
5. no desire to spend/waste 10. has a reputation as/for being OR has the
reputation of being
3
1. during my stay 6. it usual for shops to
2. what my hotel was called 7. has trouble earning
3. of us found it surprising 8. me of someone/somebody else
4. [me] if/whether I belonged to 9. has/can have an/some influence on OR is/an be
5. more amusing book than this OR book as an influence on
amusing as 10. turned him into a confident
this
4
1. why he [had) behaved in 6. my fault [that] you make/made
2. live up to your expectation 7. in siience because/as/since we were
3. are said to do you 8. you had better hurry or/otherwise
4. the fact that I worked 9. up a fair amount/knowledge/bit of
5. threatened to leave unless 10. can't stand it when/if
5
1. gave a detailed description/acount 6. had got/were given a/the choice
2. you a ring/call the moment 7. to avoid upsetting
3. was meant to set/move 8. made arrangements to go
OR was meant to have set/moved 9. to be a favourite of
4. get/keep in touch with him 10. as if/though nothing matters
5. the problem at length
6
1. do you want to take 6. you must have seen
2. if/whether he/she had seen 7. insisted on/upon staying
3. so excited that she could 8. haven't any/ made no objection to
4. been out of work/a job 9. was written during her/a
5. not complete the work unless 10. turned down the/an offer
7
1. would rather not/would rather we didn't 6. doesn't approve of us/our
2. is taking care of 7. made it hard to concentrate
3. [that] it [is] impossible to 8. in order not to leave
4. put me up 9. is supposed to be
5. mightn't have heard 10. were treated fairly/were fairly treated
8
1. if/whether she felt like 6. never heard better music than/music better than
2. still hasn't sent me 7. have made/carried out changes to
3. didn't seem to be 8. found it difficult to accept
4. had a quick look 9. works for Sony, doesn't
5. what I thought of/about 10. drive away without fastening
9
1. have warned you if 6. would understand if she had
2. if he hadn't told 7. letting me use your
3. would have spent more time 8. don't you work for
4. have seen her again if 9. had better not do
5. would still be living together 10. has made improvements to its
10
1. in order to/in order that I would be able to 6. turned it down in
2. have your mark sheet filled 7. must have my watch mended
3. so as not to have 8. have your written work marked
4. in case there isn't 9. so as not to
5. had the book sent 10. can have your certificate collected
11
1. told the children to be 6. denied ever having met/denied ever meeting
2. invited Mary to his 7. asked Julia if she wss
3. advised them to come here/go there 8. waned them not to go
4. promised to ring her/promised he would ring her 9. wondered whether she [really]
5 suggested going to that/we should go to that 10. accused her of taking it
12
1. so cold that nobody could 6. such a long way from
2. get so bored that they 7. would not have risen so
3. was such a hot afternoon 8. so little time [that] we
4. so proud that he could 9. gave/paid him such a low
5. so much fog 10. had not been so serious
13
1. aren't big enough 6. the most skilful player
2. the best I've ever 7. is slowly getting better
3. while we are staying 8. no need for you to
4. won't be enough space 9. ran too slowly, didn't
5. I'm not enjoying 10. not as impressive as
14
1. isn't intelligent enough 6. provided [that] they don't
2. fitter than they have ever been 7. must still be watching
3. is continually rising / is rising continually 8. has been traing there for
4. in spite of being 9. too heavy for us to
5. wouldn't watch it 10. if you weren't by
15
1. play tennis I always get 6. they get a lot better
2. might not really like one 7. you mind not shouting
3. haven't been there since 8. I knew where we were
4. used to be known everywhere 9. is being released from
5. is gradually falling 10. me I would never have
16
1. didn't use to go 6. unless he has an immediate
2. not enough resources for so OR unless he immediately has a
3. although it was snowing so 7. hasn't retired yet / still hasn't retired
4. if they had to stick 8. if we don't get
5. even though it is 9. wishes he had studied more
17
1. wishes she had seen 6. was always looked up to
2. where she had bought her 7. blamed George for the death
3. woudn't let me go 8. if he hadn't fallen
4. (that) Sue should buy 9. in case you need to
5. may have been burgled 10. is out of the question
18
1. you mind coming 6. explained everything to the doctor
2. would rather not give you 7. didn't succeed in finding
3. didn't need to perform/do 8. she hadn't been iis
4. to try going to 9. time the hospital wrote
5. told Tom to stay at 10. not liked by anyone/anybody
19
1. to put up with eny 6. he called off
2. see any point in 7. to have a bite
3. ever gets fed up with 8. turns out to be
4. cleared off without paying 9. not taken in by
5. you to cut down m 10. make do with
20
1. he had forgotten to bring 6. in spite of not feeling
2. if the work wasn't/weren't 7. know if it was
3. wasn't old enough 8. could hardly see because
4. gave up smoking when 9. will have been put right
5. couldn't put up with 10. no one/nobody has [got] to
21
1. is said to be 6. e in case it starts
2. never seen dancing better than/better dancing 7. made it difficult to see
than 9. e always stands up for
3. would rather not see 9. had better leave soon
4. she was [very] fond of 10. to see them off
5. m was a long climb
22
1. this land belongs to her 6. running quickly improves
2. is planning to 7. does she play particularly well
3. is definitely keeping 8. am seeing him briefly
4. isn't very interested in 9. as soon as I finish
5. takes off at 10. is/are always losing matches
23
1. are seldom 6. you ought to come
2. regularly visit his 7. must not take photographs
3. hardly ever loses 8. really have to be left
4. rarely goes on 9. you don't have to
5. nearly/almost always goes fishing 10. cten'fc always need to.
24
1. stay as long as you 6. put me off eating unless
2. provided (that) you brush 7. tip the waiter unless
3. you put on your clothes/ you put your clothes on 8. less whisky if I were
4. didn't charge [us] such 8. doesn't even let them
5. weren't / wasn't full I would 10. are moving us
25
1. give me a call 6. took me an hour
2. giving a talk about 7. give you a lift
3. is taking place 8. took care of my mother
4. take an interest in 9. has been giving me trouble
5. gave birth to 10. took part in
26
1. I could afford going 6. only I hadn't told
2. wish you would clean 7. watched TV was ages ago
3. he had remembered to send 8. long is it since you
4. had gone to bed earlier 9. been to the dentist for
5. she were as tall as 10. time I saw Henry was

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