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EX 1
1) You might lose your passport, so make a note of the number. case
2) I started work here six years ago, and I'm still here. have
4) They don't know yet how many extras they will need in the film. worked
5) Which part of the climb frightened you more than the rest? most
10) They said they found his attitude very upsetting. been
EX 2
1) A car becomes less economical when you drive fast. faster
2) The bus would have left without him if he hadn't run so fast. missed
4) The newest house in this area was built five years ago. new
6) I think you ought to tell your mum that you've broken her printer. had
7) Dad prefers to stay at home this evening and not go to the cinema. rather
9) Unfortunately, both Alison and Diane were missing from class yesterday. nor
10) It’s not possible that Richard did this project on his own. have
EX 3
1) Last summer, Julia got up early every morning. TO
4) Jack bought those trousers last month, and has been wearing them ever since. FOR
EX 4
EX 5
1) It would be nice to be able to fly a plane. could
I wish I _________________________________ a plane.
2) Please don't eat in the classroom. you
I'd rather _____________________ classroom.
3) I think we should leave now. we
I think it's ____________________________________ left.
4) What a pity we ate all the food. only
If _____________________________ all the food!
5) It's a shame we don't have a video. wish
I _____________________________________ a video.
6) Don't shout all the time, it's so annoying! wouldn't
I _______________________________ shout all the time!
7) I don't want you to buy me a present. sooner
I'd ______________________________ buy me a present.
8) I don't like being so tall. wish
I __________________________ so tall.
9) We ought to start work now. started
It's __________________________________ work.
10) I regret not going to university. had
I ___________________________________ to university.
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EX 11
1. The wind was so strong that we could not stand against it. SUCH
It was SUCH A STRONG WIND that we could not stand against it.
2. We got lost coming home from the leisure centre. WAY
We couldn’t FIND OUR / THE WAY HOME from the leisure centre.
3. I tried as hard as I could to keep my promise to them. BEST
I DID / TRIED MY BEST NOT TO break my promise to them.
4. Mary didn’t find it difficult to pass her driving test. DIFFICULTY
Mary had LITTLE / NO DIFFICULTY (IN) PASSING her driving test.
5. He described the hotel to us in detail. DETAILED
He GAVE US A DETAILED DESCRIPTION of the hotel.
6. Nina’s parents said she wasn’t to use their new camera. LET
Nina’s parents DIDN’T / WOULDN’T / REFUSED TO LET NINA use their new camera.
7. A newly-qualified dentist took out Mr Dupont’s tooth. HAD
Mr Dupont HAD HIS TOOTH TAKEN OUT / EXTRACTED by a newly-qualified dentist.
8. Antonio only lost the 100-metre race because he fell. NOT
If Antonio had NOT FALLEN HE WOULD HAVE won the 100-metre race.
9. I have too much work to do so I can't go out with you tonight. ONLY
If ONLY I DIDN'T HAVE so much work, I could go out with you tonight.
10. Daria needs to get a scholarship in order to go to that college. IF
Daria could go to that college IF SHE GOT a scholarship.
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EX 16
1. 'Bringing your own tents on the camping trip isn't necessary,' said Monique. have
Monique told us we DID NOT / DIDN'T HAVE TO BRING our own tents on the camping trip.
2. John advised me to take my studies more seriously. would
John said, 'If I WERE YOU I WOULD take my studies more seriously.'
3. This trigonometry problem is really hard for me to solve.' work
I can't seem to WORK OUT HOW TO SOLVE this trigonometry problem.
4. The local environmental organisation has very little money left. running
The local environmental organisation IS RUNNING OUT OF money.
5. I suggest reading this article before you do your geography homework. had
You HAD BETTER READ this article before you do your geography homework.
6. Why isn't the government informing people about this problem? informed
Why AREN'T PEOPLE BEING INFORMED about this problem by the government?
7. You'll never manage to convince him that bird watching is an interesting hobby. succeed
You'll never SUCCEED IN CONVINCING him that bird-watching is an interesting hobby.
8. They began this wildlife charity in 1970. founded
This wildlife charity WAS FOUNDED in 1970.
9. These animals need us if they are going to survive. depend
These animals DEPEND ON US FOR their survival.
10. They have said that the company broke several environmental laws. accused
The company HAS BEEN ACCUSED OF BREAKING several environmental laws.
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EX 18
1. The holiday was so expensive that we could only afford one week. an
It was SUCH AN EXPENSIVE HOLIDAY that we could only afford one week.
2. After Peter's visits, we would all say goodbye to him at the station. see
After Peter's visits, we would all SEE HIM OFF at the station.
3. Hilda was too young to travel on her own. enough
Hilda was NOT OLD ENOUGH to travel on her own.
4. Years ago, a lot of people spent their holidays with relatives. used
Years ago, a lot of people USED TO SPEND their holidays with relatives.
5. I was promised the best holiday I had ever had but it turned out to be a disaster. lifetime
I was promised THE HOLIDAY OF A LIFETIME but it turned out to be a disaster.
6. One place that is becoming increasingly popular with teenagers is Canada. destination
Canada is an INCREASINGLY POPULAR DESTINATION among teenagers.
7. Because we were so compatible, the trip was a great success. got
Because we GOT ON SO well, the trip was a great success.
8. Getting over a break-up can take some time. recover
It can take some time TO RECOVER FROM a break-up.
9. Ed and Stacey got married in September. been
Ed and Stacey HAVE BEEN MARRIED SINCE September.
10. Marie started acting six years ago. for
Marie HAS BEEN ACTING FOR six years.
EX 19
1. James Dean grew up in Indiana with his aunt and uncle. RAISED
James Dean WAS RAISED BY his aunt and uncle in Indiana.
2. I have tolerated your behaviour for too long! PUT
I HAVE PUT UP WITH your behaviour for too long!
3. I solved the problem quickly with Jack's help. OUT
Jack helped ME TO SORT OUT the problem quickly.
4. I tried talking to her a few days ago. ALREADY
I HAVE ALREADY TRIED talking to her.
5. I saw Steve right after he took his exams. JUST
Steve HAD JUST TAKEN his exams when I saw him.
6. When is the train due to arrive? GET
When DOES THE TRAIN GET here?
7. I've had to wait all afternoon. BEEN
I'VE BEEN WAITING all afternoon.
8. To get to work on time I have to get up at 6.00. MEANS
Getting to work on time MEANS (MY) GETTING UP AT 6.00.
9. Today is Liz and John's thirtieth wedding anniversary. FOR
Liz and John HAVE BEEN MARRIED for thirty years today.
10. Whose watch is this? BELONG
Who DOES THIS WATCH BELONG TO?
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