TEST ON SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 2

1. The operation is far from simple. NOT AT ALL

2. Most people are impressed and afraid of nuclear energy. AWE
3. He only went to the concert because Mary wanted him to. PLEASE
4. Your contract says that you are to be here by nine every day. UNDER
5. He looks exactly like his father. IMAGE
6. His arrival was completely unexpected. TOOK
7. I’ll be unable to keep my appointment with Mr Marshall. CANCEL
8. If I’d been Jane, I wouldn’t have told Andrew about the car accident. PLACE
9. The stories James tells about his war experiences are quite incredible. BEYOND
10. It’s no use asking Mrs. Carrouthers to sing at the concert, she’s going away. THERE’S
11. We shouldn’t consider the other theories. WORTH
12. I knew he was our man the moment I saw him. SET EYES
13. My brother speaks French well. COMMAND
14. The flags were sold to help the blind. AID
15. Let me know as soon as you have any news. THE MINUTE
16. I advise you not to believe what you read in the papers about me. RELY
17. We missed the bus because we had overslept. CONSEQUENCE
18. They continued to suggest that I was lying. PERSISTED
19. Both children and adults will enjoy this game. ALIKE
20. Tax contributes to the cost of local services. PAID
21. The milkman appears to be running away from your fierce dog. AS IF / THOUGH
22. I find his clothes the most irritating thing about him. WHAT
23. The discovery of how to light fires gave man a new control over his environment.ABLE
24. However friendly he seems, he’s not to be trusted. THOUGH
25. The suitcase was extremely heavy but he managed to lift it. DESPITE
26. This must be true so we should inform the President. IF
27. He will come. It is in his own interest. BOUND
28. Although I was told that I would be unhappy I married him. IN SPITE
29. Mr Smith won’t attend the meeting. UNDER
30. Although they are poor they can afford beer. THOUGH
31. She answered the policeman’s questions as accurately as she could. ACCURATE
32. Romantic love must be present, or the marriage will seem insincere. OTHERWISE
33. What I like about him is his honesty. MORE THAN
34. We were late because we missed the train. THROUGH
35. She said I was a liar. ACCUSED
36. To be fair to him, I don’t think he really meant to deceive you. JUSTICE
37. The cook is brilliant but knows nothing about French sauces. AS / THOUGH
38. A mistake of this kind could cause the wrong person to be arrested. RESULT IN
39. The company may well make a profit next year. SURPRISING
40. I seldom go to pop concerts. ONLY ON …
41. This matter is too serious to be dealt with hurriedly. A MATTER
42. Don’t repeat this to anyone, but Jones has been sacked. LET
43. How do you feel about capital punishment? WHAT ARE …
44. I can’t believe the Prime Minister really means to resign. I FIND …
45. My knowledge of medieval art is very limited. I DON’T …
46. It is impossible to prove that Louis was in the flat on the night of the murder. EVIDENCE
47. The value of this Spanish coin is about 200 pounds. WORTH
48. The raising of the school-leaving age has resulted in unforeseen difficulties. ARISING
49. Do you agree with the Council’s plans to widen the High Street? AGREEMENT
50. As these are your conditions, I have no choice but to abide by them. BEING