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86. I am having a lot of trouble now because I lost my passport last week.
 If I _________________________________________________________________
87. She asked an assistant how much the Colombian coffee cost.
 She asked, “_________________________________________________________”
88. Although it looks fierce, the dog has never bitten anyone.
 Fierce _____________________________________________________________
89. "You should have waited for us," the team leader said to John.
 The team leader criticized _______________________________________________
90. As people use a lot of wood-pulp, many trees are cut down.
 The more ____________________________________________________________

91. Most people regard him as the best man for the job. (widely)
 He is …………………………………………………………………………man for the job.
92. The suspect could not explain why he had sand on his boots. (account)
 The suspect could …………………………………………………………………………on his boots.
93. The best solution was thought of by Sally. (came)
 Sally …………………………………………………………………………solution.
94. You should consider the fact that he hasn’t spoken French for years. (allowances)
 You should …………………………………………………………………………speaking French for years.
95. House prices have risen sharply this year. (increase)
 There has …………………………………………………………………………this year.

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86. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.
 Rather _______________________________________________________________
87. Everyone thinks I picked all the flowers in the garden.
 I am thought ___________________________________________________________
88. We decided to move to the countryside.
 We made ___________________________________________________________
89. They were never aware at any moment that something was wrong.
 At no time ___________________________________________________________
90. The heavy rain prevented everybody from going out.
 Had ___________________________________________________________
91. Absolute secrecy was crucial to the success of the mission.
 Without ___________________________________________________________
92. It’s sad, but unemployment is unlikely to go down this year.
 Sad ___________________________________________________________
93. The students’ riotous behaviors should have been severely punished.
 The students deserved __________________________________________________
94. Tear gas was released as soon as the thieves touched the safe.
 No ________________________________________________________________
95. What has this experience taught you?
 What conclusions ______________________________________________________

91. It was easy for us to get tickets for the concert. (no)
 We ……………..……………………..…………..……………..………….. tickets for the concert.
92. The two theories appear to be completely different. (common)
 The two theories ……………..……………………..…………..……………..…………...
93. I can’t describe people as well as you can. (better)
 You’re ……………..……………………..…………..……………..………….. I am.
94. I don’t know how you can stand getting up so early to go to the pool. (put)
 I don’t know how you ……………..……………………..…………..……………..………….. up so early to go to the pool.
95. “It was your fault to break my vase yesterday” said Jane to her brother. (accused)
 Jane accused ……………..……………………..…………..……………..………….. her vase the previous day.
101. We couldn’t possibly sell this painting. (question)
 It would ……………..……………………..…………..……………..………….. for us to sell this painting.
102. The police now think he invented the story to protect his girlfriend. (have)
 He is now ……………..……………………..…………..……………..………….. up the story to protect his girlfriend.
103. They've postponed the meeting until January to give the team longer to decide. (off)
 The meeting ……………..……………………..…………..…………….until January to give the team longer to decide.
104. The police arrived as the thieves were committing the crime. (red-handed)
 The police ……………..……………………..…………..……………..………………………………………………………….
105. Johnson was quite surprised when he won the election and became President. (aback)
 Johnson was rather ……………..……………………..…………..……………..………….. elected as President.

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86. The result of the match was never in doubt.

 At no ______________________________________________________________
87. I didn’t know you were coming, so I didn’t wait for you.
 If I ___________________________________________________________
88. When I picked up my pen I found that the nib hadbroken
 On ___________________________________________________________________
89. Sally finally managed to get a job.
 Sally finally succeeded ___________________________________________________
90. Fiona was so disappointed that she could not keep on working.
 Such _________________________________________________________________
91. We had hardly had time to settle down when he sold the house.
 No sooner __________________________________________________________
92. We have no seats left for the concert on December 14th.
 All the __________________________________________________________
93. They did not realize that the film had been nominated for an Oscar.
 Little ______________________________________________________________
94. He was so enthusiastic that he apparently ignored any warning signs.
 Such _______________________________________________________________
95. It is a difficult question. I’m trying to puzzle it out. Nobody has answered it yet.
 The difficult question that _________________________________________________

91. I haven’t decided to continue my study in a foreign country. (made)

 I haven’t …………………..………………………………………..……… my study in a foreign country.
92. I can't understand Doris and what she has done. (sense)
 I can't …………………..………………………………………..……… Doris and what she has done.
93. I think you should complain about that horrible meal. (were)
 If I …………………..………………………………………..……… a complaint about that horrible meal.
94. I have a good relationship with my neighbors. (on)
 My neighbors …………………..………………………………………..……… together
95. I don’t usually remember people’s surnames. (memory)
 I don’t …………………..………………………………………..……… people’s surnames.
101. The President was impeached because of his financial misconduct. (grounds)
 The President was …………………..………………………………………..……… of his financial misconduct
102. The new ambassador is well-informed about current affairs. (wide)
 The new ambassador …………………..………………………………………..……… current affairs.
103. I know I can convince Dave that I'm right about this matter. (bring)
 I know I can …………………..………………………………………..……… my way of thinking on this matter.
104. My advice is that you get straight to the point in the next report (bush)
 If I were you, I would …………………..………………………………………..……… in the next report
105. The stadium was always full on the day of the cupfinal. (used)
 The stadium …………………..………………………………………..……… full on the day of the cupfinal.

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86. The phone stopped ringing the moment I got down stairs.
 No sooner.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
87. He is determined to carry on working when he is 65.
 He has no.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
88. He was very sorry that he didn’t see Audrey on her trip to London.
 He greatly....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
89. She agreed to go out to dinner with him because she assumed he was not married.
 Had she...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
90. Everyone was surprised that the singer had very little money when he died.
 The singer had........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
91. The phone stopped ringing the moment I got down stairs.
 No sooner ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
92. They’ll have to change the date of the meeting again.
 The date .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
93. He managed to get out of the car although his leg was broken.
 In spite ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
94. I’ve never eaten this kind of food before.
 This is .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
95. If she doesn’t win the English speaking contest, she will be sad.
 Unless ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

96. Clara said that she had not seen the missing letter. having
 Clara ……………….………….……………….…………. the missing letter.
97. It's important to consider everyone's opinion before a final decision is made. account
 Everyone's opinion must ……………….………….……………….…………. before a final decision is made.
98. My passport needs renewing because I´m going abroad this summer. get
 I need ……………….………….……………….…………. because I´m going abroad this summer.
99. My boss doesn't mind what time I start or finish work. difference
 It ……………….………….…………………………….…………. what time I start or finish work.
100. Many people believe that Edison has the ability to become world judo champion. capable
 Many people believe that Edison ……………….………….……………….……the world championship in judo.
101. I can’t wait to go on holiday. (forward)
 I’m really ……………….………….…………………………….…………. on holiday.
102. The food was so delicious that I couldn’t stop eating. (such)
 It was ……………….………….…………………………….…………. that I couldn’t stop eating.
103. I don’t think you should drink any more coffee. (better)
 You ……………….………….…………………………….…………. any more coffee.
104. He started learning English six years ago. (learning)
 He has ……………….………….…………………………….…………. six years.
105. Jane's family convinced her to enter the competition. (talked)
 Jane ……………….………….…………………………….…………. the competition by her family.

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86. It is said that he escaped to a neutral country.

 He .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
87. Although he was very tired, he agreed to play tennis.
 Tired....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
88. “You have done really well to pass your driving test so quickly.” She said to me
 She congratulated.................................................................................................................................................................................................................
89. I regret not going to the airport to say goodbye her.
 I wish.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
90. As he grew older, he became more and more forgetful.
 The older ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
91. When I picked up my pen I found that the nib hadbroken
 On ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
92. I didn’t know you were coming, so I didn’t wait for you.
 I would ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
93. “You broke my bicycle, Minh!” said Hoa.
 Hoa accused ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
94. The result of the match was never in doubt.
 At no time ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
95. I don’t intend to apologize to either of them.
 I have ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................
91. You must never let anyone use your Identity Card. should
 Under ………………….…………………………………………….……… let anyone else use your identity card.
92. Many people believe that Edison has the ability to become world judo champion. capable
 Many people believe that Edison ………………….…………………………the world championship in judo.
93. My passport needs renewing because I´m going abroad this summer. get
 I need ………………….…………………………………………….……… because I´m going abroad this summer.
94. Clara said that she had not seen the missing letter. having
 Clara ………………….…………………………………………….……… the missing letter.
95. It's important to consider everyone's opinion before a final decision is made. account
 Everyone's opinion must ………………….……………………………….before a final decision is made.
96. I've never seen such a pretty girl. (ever)
 She's the ………………….…………………………………………….……… seen.
97. The football club is now being run by an experienced accountant. (taken) 
 An experienced accountant ………………….…………………………………………running of the football club.
98. Most of the students ignored what the teacher was saying
 Few students ………………….…………………………………………….……… what the teacher was saying.
99. I was busy doing my housework when she came. (middle) 
 I was ………………….…………………………………………….……… my homework when she came.
100. We paid someone to fix the roof for us last summer. (had)
 We ………………….…………………………………………….……… last summer.

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86. Peter hasn’t had his hair cut for over 3 months.
 It is over.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
87. People will only become aware of the problem if you increase the publicity.
 Only if ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
88. Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for AIDS.
 Enormous.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
89. Success depends on hard work.
 The harder...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
90. If you changed your mind, you would be welcomed to join our class.
 Were you......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
91. That’s the cheapest dish on the menu.
 None of the ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................
92. They think the thief got in through the bathroom window.
 The thief ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
93. I haven't enjoyed myself so much for years.
 It’s ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
94. Although the traffic was heavy, I arrived on time.
 In spite ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

95. I was really bored by the film last night. (boring)

 I found ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
96. He had to give the money back. (obliged)
 He …………………….……………………………………………….. give the money back.
97. I didn’t need any help to repair my bicycle. (repaired)
 I…………………….……………………………………………….. own.
98. Teachers from the British Council started this school. (set)
 This school …………………….……………………………… teachers from the British Council.
99. ‘I won’t be able to finish the assignment,’ she said. (explained)
 She …………………….……………………………………………….. be able to finish the assignment.
100. I thought I would get the job, but someone else got it instead. (succeed)
 I …………………….……………………………………………….. the job.
101. There will be no more oil available in this area in 2030. (run)
 Oil supplies in this area …………………….……………………………………………….. by the year 2031.
102. It's mostly thanks to John that the project succeeded. (credit)
 It's John who should …………………….……………………………………………….. of the project.
103. If the bank refuses to lend us money, we might have to ask your parents instead. (behalf)
 One of the actors made …………………….……………………………………………….. the director at the ceremony.
104. You were not supposed to tell anyone about my news! (secret)
 I'd rather …………………….……………………………………………….. instead of telling everyone!
105. They are moving our oral examination to an earlier date. (brought)
 Our oral examination …………………….……………………………………………….. to an earlier date.

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86. Don’t you think we should ask the price?

 Hadn’t.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ?
87. Doris tiptoed up the stairs because she didn’t want to wake anyone up.
 To ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
88. I’m sure it wasn’t Mr. Bill you saw because he’s in New York.
 It can’t ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
89. The hurricane blew the roof off the house.
 The house had .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
90. I really think she should stop ignoring me in meetings
 It's about .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
90. Pamela isn't sorry she decided to move to Florida.
 Pamela has ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

91. They offered her a job but she refused. turned

 She ……………………………………………………………………………… of a job.
92. They find driving on the left in England very strange. accustomed
 They ……………………………………………………………………………… driving on the left in England.
93. I expect you were very tired by the end of the week. must
 By the end of the week ……………………………………………………………………………… exhausted.
94. Being late is inexcusable. excuse
 There is ……………………………………………………………………………… late.
95. Matthew decided not to do his homework and went to play football. instead
 Matthew went to play football ……………………………………………………………… homework.

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86. I'm sure they didn't plan this project.

 They can't ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
87. People say he was dismissed last week.
 He.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
88. "I'm sorry I missed the appointment with the doctor this morning." he said.
 He apologised..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
89. Why don't you do your homework before going to class?
 If I........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
90. This motorbike is cheaper than I thought I would be.
 This motorbike is not.......................................................................................................................................................................................................  
91. Lan did not reach home until midnight.
 It.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................  
92. This is the first time that I have seen an eclipse of the sun.
 Never before.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................  
93. Please don’t ask me that question.
 I’d rather........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................  
94. You may get hungry on the train, so take some sandwiches.
 In case...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................  
95. We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money.
 If it.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................  

91. Without the help that Joe gave me, I don't think I would have finished the course. been
 If it ……………………………………….………………….., I don't think I would have finished the course.
92. Susan doesn't intend to climb that mountain again. has
 Susan ……………………………………….………………….. that mountain again.
93. After a long hard journey, I cheered up when I saw my home again. sight
 After a long hard journey, I cheered up ……………………………………….………………….. of my home again.
94. I promised him that the situation would not be repeated in the future. word
 I ……………………………………….…………… that there would be no repetition of the situation in the future.
95. Dario was just about to leave for the theatre when the phone rang. point
 Dario ……………………………………….………………….. for the theatre when the phone rang.
101. He has a good relationship with all his students. (gets)
 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
102. What a pity we can’t go to the seaside. (wish)
 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
103. Although I tried hard, I could not pass my driving test. (might)
 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
104. The question was so difficult that no one could answer it. (such)
 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
105. “Turn down the volume or I will call the police” said the neighbour to us. (threatened)
 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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86. People say that nuclear energy has caused lots of problems.
 Nuclear energy is .................................................................................................................................................................................................................
87. You can ring this number whenever there is any difficulty.
 Should ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
88. I am sorry I didn’t succeed in finding the solution.
 If only ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
89. We stayed in this hotel last summer vacation.
 It is .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
90. Although the ticket may seem expensive, it is good value formoney.
 Expensive .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
91. “You should have waited for us,” the team leader said to John.
 The team leader criticized .........................................................................................................................................................................................
92. I only realized what I had missed when they told me about it later.
 Only when ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
93. When the Minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment.
 On .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
94. I’m absolutely sure that they weren’t playing in this weather.
 They can't ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
95. They thought that John had stolen the diamond.
 The diamond ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

96. The teacher postponed the class trip until the summer term. (off)
 The class trip ………………………………………………………… the teacher until the summer term.
97. A famous architect designed Dr Schneider’s house for her. (had)
 Dr Schneider ……………..…………………….………………………… a famous architect.
98. “Peter, you’ve eaten all the ice cream!” said his mother. (accused)
 Peter’s mother ……………………………….………………………… all the ice cream.
99. It was wrong of you to borrow my jacket without asking. (ought)
 You ………………………………..…………………………… before you borrowed my jacket.
100. Jim fell off his bike because he wasn’t watching carefully the way. (paid)
 If Jim …………………………………………………………… to the way, he wouldn’t have fallen off his bike.
101. She stressed the importance of keeping the family together. (emphasis)
 She ………………………………………………………………… of keeping the family together.
102. The Prime Minister resigned because of his sudden illness. (resulted)
 The Prime Minister's ………………………………………………………………… his sudden illness.
103. Don't conclude that learning English is easy. (come)
 Don't ………………………………………………………………… that learning English is easy.
104. In the area, Thailand is much better than all other countries in football. (shoulders)
 In the area, Thailand is ………………………………………………………………… all other countries in football.
105. Someone has just informed me that you're looking for a new job. (been)
 I ………………………………………………………………… that you're looking for a new job.

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86. I tried as hard as I could, but I just couldn’t get the money.
 No matter.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
87. I am sure he didn’t know that his mother was seriously ill.
 He couldn’t possibly........................................................................................................................................................................................................
88. That restaurant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there.
 So..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
89. I’m having a lot of trouble now because I lost my passport last week.
 If I........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
90. It is extremely difficult for them to cut down on smoking.
 They find......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
91. I have seldom heard such a talented singer.
 Seldom............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
92. You ‘d better not swim too far from the shore,” the lifeguard said to us.
 The lifeguard advised.....................................................................................................................................................................................................
93. It was such an interesting film that no one wanted to leave the cinema.
 The film ________________________________________________________________
94. The architect has drawn some plans for an extension to the house.
 Some plans.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
95. Dick could not pass the examination because the questions were too difficult.
 Because of...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

96. They last employed new staff back in January. (taken)

 No new staff ……………………………………………….……………. January.
97. Tom was once a very rich man. (deal)
 Tom used ……………………………………………….……………. money.
98. It was Anna’s first promotion. (been)
 Anna ……………………………………………….……………. before.
99. They suspended Jack for the next two matches. (banned)
 Jack ……………………………………………….……………. in the next two matches.
100. I couldn’t go to work because of the transport strike. (deterred)
 I ……………………………………………….……………. to work by the transport strike.
101. “I didn’t make fun of lan after the party” Joe said. (denied)
 Joe ……………………………………………….……………. Ian after the party.
102. I met your sister by chance at the airport last week. (ran)
 I ……………………………………………….……………. at the airport last week.
103. John participated in a swimming competition last week. (part)
 John ……………………………………………….……………. last week.
104. I enjoyed myself at your bithday party last night. (fun)
 I ……………………………………………….……………. at your bithday party last night.
105. We decided that we wouldn’t go with him to the airport after all. (see)
 We decided ……………………………………………….……………. at the airport after all.

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86. People believe that the island was found more than 200 years ago.
 The island .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
87. He writes so carefully that he never makes a mistake.
 He’s such ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
88. The colonel and the doctor did not get on well.
 The colonel was .................................................................................................................................................................................................................
89. They had such a fierce dog that nobody would visit them.
 So........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
90. The teacher made her students work hard for the exam.
 The students...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
91. He never has any successful results even though he tries hard.
 However .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
92. May I borrow your car tonight, Dad?
 Would you mind ................................................................................................................................................................................................................
93. He was unable to paint the gate of his house because of the heavy rain.
 The heavy rain made.....................................................................................................................................................................................................
94. “I’m sorry I gave you the wrong number”, said Paul to Susan.
 Paul apologized ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................
95. You remember to post the letter, didn’t you?
 You didn’t...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

96. Ian was ill yesterday, so he didn’t go to school. (weather)

 Ian ………..……………………………………………………………..………. yesterday, so he didn’t go to school.
97. Speeding in the city is against the law. (forbidden)
.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
98. Marry didn’t feel like going to the party. (mood)
.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
99. He speaks German extremely well. (command)
.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
100. He failed to deliver the parcel on time. (succeed)
.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
101. As far as I know he is still working in Ho Chi Minh city. (knowledge)
.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
102. I don’t know how you can stand getting up so early to go to the pool. (put)
 I don’t know how you ………..……………………………………………………………..up so early to go to the pool.
103. These two makes of computer are practically the same. (hardly)
 There ………..……………………………………………………………..………. these two makes of computer.
104. Do you think climate affects people’s personalities? (influence)
 Do you think climate ………..……………………………………………………………people’s personalities?
105. He doesn’t find it difficult to earn money. (trouble)
 He never ………..……………………………………………………………..………. money.