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.
EXERCICE 1
1. If I could work in the media, that's what I would like to do. opportunity
If I....had an opportunity to do .................so, I would like to work in the media.
2. It has always been her ambition to write a successful novel. dreamt
She.......has always dreamt of writing ..........................a successful novel.
3. Without tourism, this area wouldn't have much income. depends
This area..........depends on tourism ..for.....................................................................its income.
4. Why are you against inviting Jackie to the party? objection
What's..... your objection to inviting .............................................................................Jackie to the party?
5. Tony demanded to complain to the hotel manager personally. insisted
Tony.......insisted on...making............ 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.........in addition to being a ...............................very good tennis player.
7. Could you deliver the goods to my home? delivered
Could I...........have food delivered..............................................................................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............went on to be................................the champion.
9. Mai Bình said that he didn't want to go out that evening. rather
Mai Bình said that.......he would rather not go ..............................out that evening.
10. They should have completed the new road last year but they're still building it. due
The new road.........was due to be completed.....................................................last year but they're still building it.
EXERCICE 2
1. The previous manager wasn't running the club well, so he was replaced. badly
The club..............was being badly run by.............................................the previous manager, so he was replaced.
2. You haven't mentioned my new hair cut yet. mention
You've.....made no mention .......................................of my new haircut yet.
3. I've no idea what my feelings would be if the same thing happened to me! feel
I can't imagine.........how i would feel.................................................if the same thing happened to me!
4. You got lost because you didn't do what I told you. instructions
If........you had followed my istructions ...........................................................you wouldn't have got lost.
5. I don't feel like sitting on the beach all day. desire
I have.....no disire to spend...................all day sitting on the beach.
6. I sometimes regret coming to live in this city. occasions
There are some......occasions i wish.............................................................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 and..exchange it for one.......................................................that was better.
8. He reacted to the suggestion cautiously, but he agreed to consider it. with
He treated.....the suggestion with caution..................................................................., but he agreed to consider it.
9. There isn't enough space in this room for a big cupboard. take
A big cupboard would.......take up a lot of................................................................space in this room.
10. Everyone says that Đình Hiệp is a totally honest person. reputation
Đình Hiệp..........has a reputation of being.............................................................................a totally honest person.
1. was being badly run by
2. made no mention of OR not made any mention
3. how/what/the way I would feel
4. you had followed my instructions
5. no desire to spend/waste
6. occasions when I wish
7. exchanged it for one/a book better
8. the suggestion with caution
9. take up too much/a lot of
10. has a reputation as/for being OR has the reputation
of being

EXERCICE 3
1. I met her while I was staying in Paris last summer. stay
I met her.................during my stay.....................................................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.........what the hotel called....................................................when I got into the taxi.
3. We were all surprised when she suddenly left the job. found
All........of us found it suprising .........................................................................when she suddenly left the job.

4. "Are you a member of the club?" the receptionist said to me. belonged
The receptionist asked.................if i belonged to ................................................................the club.
5. This is the most amusing book I've ever read. amusing
I've never read a................more amusing book than this......................................................................... one before.
6. Do shops usually stay open so late in this country? usual
Is...............usual for shop to ...................................................stay open so late in this country?
7. He doesn't often find it difficult to earn money. trouble
He seldom.......has trouble earning........................................................................money.
8. You're like another person I've met here recently. else
You remind........me of somebody else that ..................................................................I've met here recently.
9. Do you think that climate affects people's personalities? influence
Do you think that climate...............has influence on.............................................. people's personalities?
10. Jack has become confident as a result of his success. turned
Jack's success has.............turned him into a confident.......................................... person.
1. during my stay
2. what my hotel was called
3. of us found it surprising
4. [me] if/whether I belonged to
5. more amusing book than this OR book as amusing as
this
6. it usual for shops to
7. has trouble earning
8. me of someone/somebody else
9. has/can have an/some influence on OR is/can be an influence on
10. turned him into a confident

EXERCICE 4
1. He didn't give any reason for his strange behaviour that day. behaved
He didn't explain......why he behaved in..................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.........live up your expectation.........................of it or was it disappointing?
3. It is said that these herbs are good for you. said
These herbs......is said to do you......good.
4. In spite of working until very late, I couldn't complete the task. fact
Despite....the fact thhat i worked...................................................until very late, I couldn't complete the task.
5. 'If you don't apologize immediately, I'm leaving,' she told him. threatened
She.............threatened to leave unless..........................he apologized immediately.
6. You can't blame me for your stupid mistakes. fault
It isn't......my fault that you make ...............................................................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............in silence because we were....................................................................so shocked by the news.
8. If you don't hurry, you'll miss your bus. better
I think................you had better hurry or...............................................................................you'll miss your bus.
9. I learnt quite a lot of the language simply by listening to other people. fair
I picked............up a fair amount of.......................................................the language simply by listening to other people.
10. Mike hates other people criticizing him. stand
Mike...............can not stand when........................................................................other people criticize him.
 EXERCICE 5
1. She described the events of that day in detail. detailed
She...............gave the detailed description.................................................................of the events of that day.
2. As soon as I have any more news, I'll phone you. moment
I'll give.........you a call the moment.............................................................................I have any more news.
3. This train should have left 20 minutes ago. meant
This train.....was meant to set..................................................................off 20 minutes ago.
4. I'd lost his phone number so I couldn't contact him before. touch
I couldn't......keep in touch with him .......................................................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............the problem at length .....................................................................but we couldn't solve it.
6. We couldn't choose from the three main courses for dinner. choice
We................had no choice ..................................................................of the three main courses for dinner.
7. She really didn't want to upset him so she kept quiet. avoid
She was anxious........to avoid upseting ......................................................................him so she kept quiet.
8. I've arranged a trip around Europe next year. arrangements
I've........made.......................................................................... arrangements on a trip around Europe next year.
9. When I was younger, this record was one of my favourites. favourite
This record used................to be a favourite of............................................................mine when I was younger.

10. He seems not to care about anything. matters

He acts................as nomatters ...............................................................................to him.
EXERCICE 6
1. Why are you interested in taking up a new hobby? want
Why..................do you want to take .........................................................................up a new hobby?
2. 'Have you seen my gloves anywhere, Eric?' asked Mrs. Noble. seen
Mrs. Noble asked Eric.........if he had seen ...........................................................her gloves anywhere.
3. Suzanne was too excited to sleep. that
Suzanne was.........so excited that she could..............................................................not sleep.
4. Robert has not had a job for two years. out
Robert has....been....out of work ................................................................for two years.
5. 'I will complete the work only if you pay me £500 extra,’ said Frank. not
'I will...........not complete the work unless.....................................................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.....you must have seen..................................................his face.
7. The clients demanded to stay in a first-class hotel. staying
The clients.............insisted on staying .......................................................in a first-class hotel.
8. I don't object to the council building a new road here. objection
I .................have no objection to..................................................................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 .......was written in her.................................................................... stay in Majorca.
10. The newspaper offered Lynda £5000 for her story, but she refused. turned
Lynda..............turned down the offer.........................................................of £5000 from the newspaper for her story.
EXERCICE 7
1. I don't want to discuss this subject at the moment. rather
I ............would rather not ..........................................................................discuss this subject at the moment.
2. A neighbor is looking after the children while I'm out. care
A neighbor............is taking care of .....................................................................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.........it impossible to ............................................................get the camera you want for less than £100.
4. Could I stay with you for the weekend? put
Could you.............put me up.........................................................................for the weekend?
5. It's possible that she didn't hear what I said. might
She................might have heard...........................................................what I said.
6. My boss doesn't like us to make private calls at work. approve
 My boss..........does not approve of ................................................................making private calls at work.
7. I couldn't concentrate fully because of the noise outside. hard
The noise outside...........made me hard to concentrate...............................................................fully.
8 The thief wore gloves so as to avoid leaving any fingerprints. order
The thief wore gloves............in order not to leave .................................................................any fingerprints.
9 People say that Paris is a wonderful city. supposed
Paris.............is supposed to be ............................................................................a wonderful city.
10 The workers only complain because of the unfair treatment. fairly
If the workers.........were treated fairly .........................................................................they wouldn't complain.
EXERCICE 8
1. "Would you like to go out for a meal?" George asked Olga. felt
George asked Olga.............if she felt like going ..........................................................................out for a 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......................had a quick look............................................through the newspaper while I was waiting.
5. Nobody asked me for my opinion of the idea. thought
Nobody asked me...........what i thought about.................................................................the idea.

6. This is the best music I've ever heard. better

I've..............never heard a better music than ........................................................this.
7. The train timetable has been changed. changes
They...........have made changes in ......................................................................the train timetable.
8. Elizabeth had difficulty in accepting the situation. difficult
Elizabeth..............found it difficult to accept..............................................................the situation.
9. Paul is employed by Sony, isn't he? works
Paul..........works for sony doesnot...................................................................he?
10. You ought to fasten your seat-belt before driving away. without
You shouldn't...........drive away without fastening..................................................................your seat-belt.
EXERCICE 9
1. I couldn't warn you because I didn't know about it myself. warned
I could.......have warned you if i ..............................................................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...........if he hadnot told................................................his sister.
3. Not realizing how unhappy she was, he spent very little time with her. would
He..........would have spent more time ...................................................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......have seen her again if ................................................,.................I hadn't lost her phone number.
5. We're not living together anymore because she went away to university. still
We..............would have still lived together...............,………………….......................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.................letting me use your.......................................................................dictionary.
8. Excuse me, aren't you employed by the council? work
Excuse me.............do you work for........................................................................the council?
9. You are advised not to do that again. better
You..................had better not do.................................................................................that again.
10.The service given by the bank has improved recently improvements. lately
The bank.........has made improvement to its...........................................................................................service.

EXERCICE 10
1. I started revising earlier so I could do more work. order
I started revising earlier......in order not to ...............................................................do more work.
2. During the Speaking exam, the examiner fills in your mark sheet. have
You............have your mark sheet filled................................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............so as not ........................................................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......in case there is not ...................................................................time later.
5. He arranged for them to send him the book by post. had
He................had the books sent ....................................................................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...........turned it down in................................................order to carry on with his studies.
7. My watch needs to be mended before I take the exam. must
I .........must have my watch mended...............................................................before I take the exam.
8. They mark our written work in Cambridge. marked
We........have our written marked ................................................................in Cambridge.
9. Read the instructions first in order to save time later. as
Read the instructions first...........so as not to ...........................................................waste time later.
10. A member of your family can collect your certificate. have
You.............can have your certificate collected....................................................................by a member of your family.
EXERCICE 11
1. 'Will you be quiet!’ she said to the children. told
She.............told the children to be ...................................................................................quiet.

2. "Would you like to come to my party, Mary?", the boy said. invited
The boy.............invited mary to come to his ................................................................party.
3. 'Why don't you come here in the spring?', he said to them. advised
He............advised them to come there..................................................................in the spring.
4. 'I'll ring her tomorrow,' he said. promised
He...........................promised to ring her................,....................................the day after.
5. 'Let's go to this bar here,' my friend said. suggested
My friend...........suggested going to that...............................................................bar there.
6. 'Honestly, I've never met him before,' she said. denied
She.........denied ever having met......................................................................him before.
7. 'Are you coming here this evening, Julia?' said Chris. asked
Chris........asked julia if she was...............................................................going there that evening.
8. 'Don't go too near the edge,' their father said. warned
Their father......warned them not to go ............................................................too near the edge.
9. "I don't know if I believe him or not,' said Jenny. wondered
Jenny...............wondered whether she ..............................................................believed him.
10. 'You took it without paying for it, didn't you?' the shopkeeper said to her. accused
The shopkeeper.........accused her of taking it ..................................................without paying for it.
EXERCICE 12
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..........get so bored that they ................................leave after a few weeks.
3. The afternoon was so hot that the road surface melted. such
It.........was such a...............................................................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.
EXERCICE 13
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...............the best i’ve ever.....................................................seen.
3. I'll speak to them during our stay here. staying
I'll speak to them..........while we are staying ........................................................here.
4. There will be too much data on that disk. space
There.................won’t be enough space .................................................................on that disk.
5. I'm sorry but this game isn't much fun. enjoying
I'm sorry but............i am not ẹnoying ................................................................this game much.
6. Nobody in the team plays as skillfully 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.
EXERCICE 14
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 like 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 allowed to pick up the ball...........................................................run with it.
7. I bet your brother's still watching television. must
Your brother..........must still be watching...................................................................television.
8. She started to train there over six months ago. training
She...................has been training there for..............................................................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.......if you werenot by ............................................yourself at home?
EXERCICE 15
1. Playing tennis always makes me feel tired. get
If I........play tennis i always get ...............................................................................tired.
2. Perhaps those two women don't really like each other. might
Those women……might not really like one ………………………
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......they get a lot better ..........................................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 ........are being released from.......................prison tomorrow
10. It was only because of your help that I got over the experience. never
If you hadn't helped...me..i would never have .................................................................got over the experience.
EXERCICE 16
1. In those days she usually stayed at home in the evenings. use
In those days she............didn’t use to go ........................................out in the evenings.
2. There are too many people for so few resources. enough
There are.............not enough resources for........................................................................many people.
3. They carried on climbing despite such heavy snow. although
They carried on climbing............although it was snowing .........................................................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.
EXERCICE 17
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.
EXERCICE 18
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.
EXERCICE 19

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.
1. to put up with envy
2. see any point in
3. ever gets fed up with
4. cleared off without paying
5. you to cut down m
6. he called off
7. to have a bite
8. turns out to be
9. not taken in by
10. make do with

EXERCICE 20
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.
EXERCICE 21
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.
1. is said to be
2. never seen dancing better than/better dancing than
3. would rather not see
4. she was [very] fond of
5. m was a long climb
6. e in case it starts
7. made it difficult to see
9. e always stands up for
9. had better leave soon
10. to see them off

EXERCICE 22
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.
EXERCICE 23
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.
EXERCICE 24
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.
EXERCICE 25
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.
EXERCICE 26
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