TRANSFORMATIONS 3

31) A special committee is investigating the allegations. (looked)

The allegations …

32) We must consider the consequences of our plan before proceeding. (TAKEN)

The consequences … before we proceed.

33) Mark was obviously offended by our criticisms. (OFFENCE)

34) The residents’ association will meet again in June. (HELD)

The next …

35) The scheme has been approved by the headmaster, so we can start work. (MET)
36) I’d prefer to be addressed as Mr Perkins. (CALL)
37) The number of staff at the company has been reduced. (CUTBACK)
There …
38) Steven’s story completely deceived me. (TAKEN)
39) Flying is not everyone’s choice when they go on holiday. (RATHER)
Some …
40) My complaints were completely ignored by the travel agent. (NOTICE)
The travel agent …
41) The company’s policy remained more or less the same until 1983. (CHANGE)
The first … in 1983.
42) The journey by train from London to Glasgow takes five hours. (RIDE)
It is …
43) One of the reasons we are fatter than in the past is our sedentary lifestyle.
(CONTRIBUTED)
44) The number of applications for nursing jobs fell sharply last year. (DECLINE)
45) The price of these biscuits hasn’t gone up for five years. (CHEAP)
These biscuits … five years ago.