SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION

1 The president arranged for me to use his chauffeur-driven car whenever I liked. (DISPOSAL)
→The president put his chauffeur-driven car at my disposal
2. The painting is worth $25,000. (VALUED)
→The painting has valued at $25,000
3. My bank manager and I get on together very well. (TERMS)
→I am on good terms with my bank manager
5. That hotel is a bit too expensive for us, I am afraid. (REACH)
→That hotel is out of our reach
6. It was the goalkeeper that saved the match for us.
→Had it not been for the goalkeeper, our match wouldn’t have been saved
7. Tim insisted on being told the complete story.
→Nothing but the complete story could satisfy Tim
8. Jane’s husband will be returning from South America quite soon.
→It won’t be so long will Jane’s be returning from South Amercan
9. The permit expires at the end of this month.
→The permit is not valid after the end of this month
10. I don’t really like her, even though I admire her achievements
→Much as my admiration to her achievement, I don’t really like her.
11. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child.
→Only when their second child was born, did Alice and Charles decide to move to a bigger house
12. Martin may not be very well but she still manages to enjoy life.
→Martin’s poor health doesn’t prevent him from enjoying life
13. The Pacific Ocean is on average deeper than the Atlantic.
→The average of the Pacific Ocean is deeper than the Atlantic’s one
14. Under no circumstances should you phone the police.
→The last resort should you phone the police.
15. We couldn’t find George anywhere.
→George was not found anywhere
16. Provided your handwriting is legible, the examiners will accept your paper.
→So long as your handwriting is legible, the examiners will accept ủ paper
18. I daren’t turn on the television because the baby might wake up. (FEAR)
→I daren’t turn on the television for fear that the baby might wake up
19. The teachers agreed to introduce the new methods. (AGREEMENT)
→There was an agreement from teachers to introduce the new methods
20. If interest rates are cut, the economic situation may improve. (REDUCTION)
→A reduction in the interest rate may improve the economic situation
21. I don’t personally care if they come or not. (MATTER)
→It doesn’t matter me if they come or not
22. Local residents said they were against the new traffic scheme. (DISAPPROVAL)
→Local residents showed their disapproval of the new traffic scheme
23. Why isn’t this TV working? →What is the matter with this TV?
24. May I borrow your pen? →Would you mind if I borrow ur pen
25. We must do something about the problem even if it costs a lot.
→Costly as the problem is, we must do st
26. We should ban the use of pesticides, but we should also restrict the use of other chemicals.
→In addition to ban the use of pesticides, we should also restrict the use of other chemicals.
27. You might fall if you are not careful.
→Be careful or you might fall.
28. Immediately after his arrival, things went wrong.
→No sooner had he arrived than things went wrong

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29. Although Nam was the stronger of the two, his attacker soon overpowered him.
→Despite being the stronger of the two, Nam’s attacker soon overpowered him
30. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended.
→Had it not been for a famous film’s attendance, the party wouldn’t be a success
62. Galileo is considered to be the father of modern astronomy.
→Galileo is
63. The only way you can become a good athlete is to train hard every day.
→Only by training hard every day, you can become a good athlete
64. He speaks more persuasively than his brother.
→He is a more persuasive person than his brother
65. He can hardly read at all. (VIRTUALLY)
→He is
66. He can speak French well enough to go to the conference. (FLUENT)
→His French is fluent enough to go to the conference
67. His arrival was completely unexpected. (TOOK)→His arrival
68. The first sign of the disease is a feeling of faintness. (ONSET)
→The onset of disease is a feeling of faintness.
69. He began by giving us a summary of his progress so far. (OUTSET)
→At the outset of his progress, he began by giving us
70. As an antidote to their disappointment, he bought them ice-cream. (OFFSET)
→To offset their disappointment, he bought them ice-cream
71. It was Walter Raleigh who introduced potatoes and tobaccos into England.
→The English was introduced potatoes and tobaccos by Walter Raleigh
72. That rumour about the politician and the construction contract is absolutely false.
→There is an absolutely false rumour about the politician and the construction contract
73. He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the robbery.
→He received a six-month-sentence in prison for his part in the robbery
74. You can eat as much as you like for $5 at the new lunch-bar.
→There is a new lunch-bar where you can eat as much as u like for $5
75. The Yeti has very rarely been seen at this altitude.
→There have been rarely that the Yeti be seen at this altitude
76. You think that fat people are allays jolly, but you are wrong.
→Contrary to thinking that fat people are always jolly, you are wrong
77. The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke to the local dialect.
→But for the way he spoke to the local dialect, we wouldn’t have been kept out of prison
78. The council rarely allows appeals against its decisions.
→Hardly do the council allows appeals against its decisions
79. She is a student good at mathematics. (FIGURES)
→She is figures out at mathematics
80. I think we ought to permit him to do whatever he chooses. (HAND)
→I think we should give him a free hand
81. Margaret was offered a place on the course but couldn’t accept because she was ill. (TURN)
→Margaret was offered a place on the course but he had to turn down because he was ill
82. You’ll just have to take a chance. (POT)
→You’ll just have to take pot luck
84. I resent the way that she clearly feels herself to be superior to me. (NOSE) superior: cấp cao hơn
→I resent the way that she looks down her nose at me
85. Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed. (LEAF)
→You have to turn over a new leaf if you want to succeed
86. Many species of wildlife are threatened with extinction. (VERGE)
→Many species of wildlife are on the verge of extinction

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87. The storm blew the roof off the house.
→The house had its roof blown off by the storm
89. Only one person knew what had caused the fire.
→The cause of the fire is only known by one person
90. I’m not going to retire unless I myself want to. (FEEL)
→ I’m not going to retire unless I feel like it
91. After two hours the bride had still not arrived. (SIGN)
→After 2 hours, there is still no sign of the bride
92. Rosa found the heat quite intolerable. (BEAR)
→Rosa couldn’t bear the heat
93. You were rude to that woman’s husband, and she’s upset now.
→The woman whose husband you were rude to is upset now
94. Are they likely to pass Proficiency? →Is there any likelyhood to pass Proficiency
95. 6,000 pounds is a better offer than you have ever had before.
→You have never ................................................................
96. Harry paid 50 pounds a week for bed and breakfast.
→Bed and breakfast ..............................................................
97. You can not make use of this offer after 15 December.
→This offer is......................................................................
98. Be careful not to waste water. (ECONOMICAL)
→Be .................................................................................
99. We haven’t sold many cars this month. (DEMAND)
→There has been ...................................................................................
100. The accident victim was having increasing difficulty in breathing. (DIFFICULT)
→The accident victims....................................................................................
101. Betty is very happy to look after handicapped people. →Betty is devoted ...................................
102. The decorators have finished the whole of the first floor.
→We have
103. If you want my advice, I would forget about buying a new house.
→If I were
104. The only way to eliminate world terrorism is by united opposition. (eliminate: chấm dứt)
→Only by
105. Everybody made fun of him because he’d his hair cut so short. (MICKEY)
→Everybody took
106. I felt stupid when I realized what I’d done. (FOOL)
→I felt such
107. She was very relieved when she realized that her bag hadn’t been stolen. (BREATHED)
→She breathed a
108. Would you like to contribute something to our campaign? (MAKE)
→Would you
109. Products which seem to lack credibility are not popular. (CALL)
→There is no
110. Technical skills are needed to operate this new machinery. (DEMANDS)
→Operating/ the operation
111. We have run out of small sizes. (STOCK)
→We have
112. In all probability we will finish the project on Thursday. (CHANCES)
→The chances are t
113. They arrived at their destination alive and kicking. (SOUND) alive and kicking: bình an vô sự
→They arrived
114. In her previous job, Mara was a picture restorer. (WORK)

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115. I’m sure you were driving too fast.
→You must
116. It was overeating that caused his heart attack.
→If he
117. The storm completely wiped out all my crops. (Wipe out: destroy)
→I have
118. The fire led to the setting up of a public enquiry.
→As a result
119. Vitamin intake and intelligence are not connected.
→There is
120. He suddenly thought that he might have misunderstood her.
→It crossed
121. His wife keeps telling him that he should get a better job.
→His wife is pushing
122. His second attempt on the world record was successful.
→ He broke
123. I applied for the job but was turned down.
→My application
124. There are more people out of work in this country than ever before.
→Never
125. My boyfriend is very short-tempered.
→My boyfriend loses
126. Let’s clean the dishes in the morning. (WASHING)
→Let’s do
127. Despite his age, he’s still working. (RETIRED)
→He still has not
128. Whose name should I write on the cheque? (MAKE)
→Who should I make out the cheque to?
129. “Please don’t drive so fast!” Ann begged her friend.
→Ann pleaded
130. My protests were ignored. →Nobody
131. I’m sure he took your briefcase by mistake.
→I am sure he didn’t
132. We only despatch goods after receiving the money.
→Only after
133. You pay 20 pounds a month for a period of one year.
→You pay in
134. He’ll settle down. Then his performance will improve.
→Once he settles
135. The result of the match was never in doubt.
→At no time.
136. This will be the orchestra’s first performance outside London.
→This will be
137. He will not be put off by their comments. (DETER)
→Their............................................................
138. She complains far too often for my liking. (FREQUENT)
→She makes
139. Some people accept that a storm is inevitable. (RESIGNED)
→Some
140. The fridge is completely empty. (LEFT)

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145. Money is of little value on a desert island. (COUNTS)
→Money counts
146. Can you tell me where the Midland Hotel is? (DIRECT)
→Can you direct me to the …
147. The Prime Minister felt it appropriate to make a statement. (FIT)
→The Prime Minister saw
148. I’d rather we started at seven. (PREFERENCE)
→My preference was
149. The accident wasn’t his fault. (BLAME)
→He wasn’t
150. Although he seems friendly, he’s not to be trusted.
→Friendly
151. Not until the body was found did the police believe her.
→It was only when
152. “Whatever you do, don’t give up hope” they said.
→They urged
153. Far more people live to retirement age in Britain than in the Philippines.
→Not as many
154. We have no seats left for the concert on December 12th.
→All the seats
155. The foreigner declared his innocence. (DENIED)
→The foreigner
156. Everyone but Jane failed to produce the correct answer. (SUCCEEDED)
→Only Jane succeeded
157. An open fire can’t be compared to/with central heating. (COMPARISON)
→There is
158. There is no way that young man can achieve success in this test. (BOUND)
→That young
159. I was scared to tell him what I really thought. (COURAGE)
→I didn’t
160. The Greens consider Henry a good friend. (LOOK)
→The Greens
161. Teachers think that hard work is good for you. (HARM)
→Teachers
162. Because of the delay we missed our connecting flight. (MEANT)
→The delay meant
163. Don’t wait to be asked if you want a sandwich! (HELP)
→Help
164. Most people regard Dr. Peters as being the best surgeon in his field. (WIDELY)
→Dr. Peters is
165. The Prime Minister was determined to remain in office.
→The Prime Minister had
166. I don’t know the first thing about aeronautics.
→I am
167. The students’ riotous behaviour should have been severely punished.
→The students deserved
168. The chances are that the whole thing will have been forgotten by next term.
→In all
169. Despite his ungainly air he is remarkably agile.
→Although

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170. The numbers of cars on the roads must be reduced. (DOWN)
→We must cut down.....................................................................................
171. Interrupting when someone is speaking is rude. (CUT)
→It’s rude
172. We have an emergency electricity supply in case we are cut off. (BACK)
→If we are cut off
173. We’ve decided to leave early tomorrow morning. (SET)
→We are going
174. I know you are hiding something from me. (BACK)
→What are
175. Come on Thursday or Friday. It’s all the same to me. (DIFFERENCE)
→Come on
176. Amanda has improved a lot this term. (PROGRESS)
→Amanda has made
177. Gunman kills 3 people in Bank Drama.
→A man with
178. The riddle of the missing heiress has been solved.
→The police
179. His appearance was completely unexpected.
→His appearance was
180. He is by no means a smart boy. →He is
181. I take it for granted that he is influential person.
→I assume that he is
182. He won’t let anyone touch his records. (OBJECTS)
→He objects
183. He didn’t think much of the musical show yesterday. (OPINION)
→He had a low
184. The concert was not as good as he had hoped. (EXPECTATIONS)
→The concert failed
185. The music teacher was the only member of staff not to attend the concert. (EXCEPTION)
→With the exception
186. The impression most people have of him is that he is a good singer. (REPUTATION)
→ He has a
187. He is said to be a very good violinist. (COMES)
→He comes
188. We missed the beginning of the concert because we had overslept. (CONSEQUENCE)
→We missed
189. It is your duty to tell him what to do.
→You are
190. My boss works better when he’s pressed for time.
→The less
191. It is expected that the company can get more profit this year.
→The company
192. I was astonished by her confidence.
→What
193. Someone told me my flight was cancelled when I got to the airport.
→Arriving
194. I knew I had met him before, but I can’t remember his name. (TONGUE)
→I knew I had met
195. His choice always followed what his wife decided. (STEP)
→His choice

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196. Remember to write to us! (DROP)
→Remember
197. Phone and write to him if you can’t talk directly to him. (GET)
→Get in touch with
198. Don’t worry. There will be another chance. (KEEP)
→Keep your
199. On the day she agreed to marry him, he was happier than he had ever been in his life.
→The day she agreed to
200. Is it really necessary for me to arrive so early?
→Do I have to
201. Someone has stolen the boss’s car.
→The boss has had
202. Whoever did that must have been a very brave person.
→Only a very
203. The last time we were here was in 1980.
→We haven’t
204. The fourth time he asked her to marry him, she accepted.
→Only on his
205. Has she written to you lately? (HEARD)
→Has you heard form her lately?
206. We must have your answer tonight at the latest. (INSIST)
→We insist
207. We’ve decided to replace those plastic shower curtains with these rubber ones. (SUBSTITUTE)
→We have decided
208. Somebody has stolen all Miranda’s jewellery. (ROBBED)
→Miranda has
209. Nothing ever frightens him. (AFRAID)
→He is
210. It’s not my habit to get up quite so early as this. (USED)
→I am not used
211. Everything went well that morning. (NOTHING)
→Nothing went
213. How likely am I to pass the examination, do you think? (CHANCE)
→What chance
214. He had no idea how difficult the exercise would be until he was half way through it.
→Only when
215. Further progress was impossible because of the floods.
→The floods
216. As he rose to speak, the crowd began cheering.
→The cheering
217. We had not expected that we should have so much difficulty in finding the place.
→The place.
218. Our present financial problems will soon be a thing of the past.
→We’ll
219. It’s nobody’s fault that the meeting was cancelled.
→Nobody is to
220. The fate of the two climbers is unknown.
→It’s a mystery
221. There is no need for us to hurry; the play doesn’t start until 8:30. (TIME)
→We can
222. John is very self-confident. (CONFIDENCE)

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223. His holiday is at exactly the same time as mine. (COINCIDES)
→His holiday
224. He is alleged the owner of the valuable picture. (CLAIMED)
→He is claimed
225. The way he took everything he did for granted really annoyed her. (BACK)
→The way he took
226. It was touch and go whether he recovered or not. (BALANCE)
→It was in the
227. Which of the two books would you prefer? (RATHER)
→Which of the two
228. These books have been lent by the British Council library. (LOAN)
→These books have been
229. I bought a pair of shoes this morning. They cost 40 pounds.
→This morning I
230. Mrs. Wilson says she is sorry she didn’t attend the meeting yesterday.
→Mrs. Wilson sends
231. It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine.
→I cancelled
232. The north west of Britain has more rain each year than the southeast.
→The annual rainfall in
233. When I arrived in Canberra, I wrote a letter home.
→On
234. What Rachel does in her spare time doesn’t concern me. (BUSINESS)
→It’s none of
237. The bottle must not be laid on its side. (UPRIGHT)
→The bottle must
238. Not many people attended the meeting. (TURNOUT)
→There was a poor
239. I’d like to visit Singapore more than any other countries in the world.
→Singapore is
240. She listens more sympathetically than anyone else I know.
→She is a person
241. People don’t want to buy cars with large engines any more. (CALL)
→There is no longer
242. In the end, I felt I had been right to leave the club. (REGRETS)
→I had no regrets
243. His reactions are quite unpredictable. (KNOWS)
→Nobody knows how
244. “If you don’t apologize immediately, I’m leaving”, she told him. (THREATENED)
→She threatened
245. There isn’t enough space in this room for a big cupboard. (TAKE)
→A big cupboard
246. Could I stay with you for the weekend? (PUT)
→Could you put
249. Is this the only way to reach the city center? →Isn’t
250. I have never seen such a mess in my life! →Never
251. The weather is probably not going to change.
→There will
252. I’d made up my mind, but at the last minute I lost my confidence. (FEET)
→I’d made up

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253. I couldn’t help smiling when he told me of his plan. (A STRAIGHT FACE)
→I couldn’t keep
254. He seemed to be worried about something. (IMPRESSION)
→I had
255. I’ve never seen anyone play so skillfully before. (MUCH)
→I’ve never
256. When should we collect the books we ordered last week? (SUPPOSED)
→When are we
257. His memory gradually failed as he grew old.
→The older
258. The house has got everything except for a large garden. (LACKS)
→The only thing the house lacks
259. I hardly think she will agree to give you a pay rise. (LIKELIHOOD)
→There is
260. I remained neutral during their disagreement because I like both of them. (SIDES)
→I didn’t take
261. A great many people will congratulate her if she wins. (SHOWERED)
→She wil
262. I’m annoyed with you for not phoning me to say you’d be late. (MIGHT)
→You might
263. She thought she had paid the bill but she hadn’t.
→She was convinced .
265. This affair doesn’t concern you. →This affair is no concern of yours.
266. That dress has only the slightest mark on it.
→I can barely ........................................................
267. No one stands a chance of beating Mansell in this year’s championship.
→It’s a foregone ................................................................
268. The only thing that makes this job worthwhile is the money.
→Were ................................................................
269. Her success went beyond her expectation.
→Never ............................................................................
270. How likely is it she will pass the exam? (CHANCES)
→What are .......................................................................
271. He did the puzzle in two minutes. (SOLUTION)
→He found ................................................................................
272. My brother is not feeling terribly well. (UNDER)
→My brother ..........................................................................
273. It will be necessary to pay the full amount when you look. (HAVE)
→The full ..........................................................................
274. The room seemed to have been unoccupied for weeks.
→It looked .....................................................................................................
275. I didn’t see her again for five years. →Five years
276. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to.
→The smoking
277. The millionaire decided to give away his money to the poor. (PRESENT)
→The millionaire
278. There is no ice cream left. (RUN) →We have
279. I had better go back to work. (TIME) →It is high .......................................
280. He is more a lecturer than a teacher.
→He is .................................................................
281. I’m the only child in my family. →My mother ...................................................................

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282. She was smoking in the bathroom, I went in to the bathroom and knew that. (CAUGHT)
→I caught .........................................
283. He was forced to apologize. (CHOICE)
→He had .....................................................
284. John inflated the tires of his bicycle. (BLEW)
→John blew .............................................................................
285. Alternative medicine is a complete mystery to some people.
→Some people ...........................................................
286. You may be disqualified if you don’t obey the regulations.
→Failure ........................................................................
287. He tried hard so that he would win the first prize.
→With the .................................................................................
288. They declared war on the pretext of defending their territorial rights.
→The excuse ...................................................................................
289. Can I speak to someone about my problem?
→Would it .......................................................
290. He is said to be a very hard bargainer. (REPUTATION)
→He has ...........................................................................................
291. He doesn’t appreciate his wife. (GRANTED)
→He doesn’t.............................................................
292. The amount of firm spent on the project initially was $15,000. (OUTLAY)
→The initial ....................................................................................
293. It was a red-letter day.
→That day ...........................................................
294. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful.
→Much to ...............................................................
295. He made no bones about helping me.
→He didn’t .........................................
296. He never thought of telling her.
→It never ...............................................................
297. The dress was so temping that I bought it.
→I couldn’t resist .......................................
298. The idea no longer interests her.
→She .................................
299. Very little money was raised by the charity appeal. (RESPONSE)
→The response ...............................................................
300. His irresponsible attitude is endangering his career as a doctor. (JEOPARDY)
→His irresponsible .........................................................................
301. He liked the new job straight away. (DUCK)
→He took ................................................................
302. He’s not sure whether to go or not. (MINDS)
→He’s in ..................................................................
303. She has extensive knowledge of ancient Egypt. (VERY)
→She is ......................................................................
304. We were very impressed by the new camera but found it rather expensive.
→Impressed .......................................................................................................
305. The team is the same as it for last Saturday’s match.
→There have .............................................................................................
306. Couldn’t you have got a bus to the station?
→Wasn’t it .........................................................
307. I’m telling you this for you not to make a mistake. (FEAR)

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308. They have security guards so that people won’t try to steal. (DISCOURAGE)
→They have ............................................................................
309. This government has changed its taxation policy completely since the last general election.
(UNDERGONE)
→This government .............................................................................
310. We won’t get to the airport in less than 30 minutes. (LEAST)
→It will take .................................................................................
311. Claire suddenly realized what a blunder she had made. (DAWNED)
→It suddenly dawned on .............................................. …
312. Collecting stamps is Peter’s great passion. (CRAZY)
→Peter is crazy about ...............................................
313. Don’t run away with the idea that this job is easy. (CONCLUSION)
→Don’t come ............................................................
314. Tony’s very charming, but I wouldn’t trust him.
→Charming as..............................................................................
315. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.
→Rather than ...................................................................................
316. The thief must have come in through the window.
→The thief ......................................................................................
317. Driving at that speed is dangerous whether you are an experienced driver or not.
→However ........................................................................
318. The play is so popular that the theater is likely to be full every night.
→Such is .....................................................................................
319. All of you are likely to be able to enter college. (CHANCES)
→The chances ..........................................................................
320. I think his theory is clear and logical. (STANDS)
→I think his................................................................................................
321. Don’t panic about something so trivial. (MOUNTAIN)
→Don‘t make ......................................................................................
322. Mass tourism has been one of the causes of the problem. (BLAME)
→Mass tourism ...................................................................
323. Teaching doesn’t really suit her. (CUT)
→She isn’t ...................................................................
324. Graham spends all his time doing research. (DEVOTED)
→Graham has ................................................................................
325. You must accept the fact that she has left you. (RESIGN)
→You must .......................................................................
326. My friend took no notice of my advice. (DEAF)
→My friend .............................................................................................
327. She was just as good as they had thought. (CAME)
→She came up ....................................................
328. They will not announce the decision formally.
→No formal ...................................................................
329. She firmly believed John to be telling the truth.
→It was .......................................................................
330. Although he didn’t want to pay such a high price, he had no choice.
→Reluctant ..............................................................................
331. This is our temporary office.
→For .....................................................................
332. The spectators got so angry that they had to cancel the football match.

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333. They arrived at the station with only a minute to spare. (NICK)
→They arrived ..........................................................................
334. She had completely forgotten him. (MIND)
→He was ........................................................................
335. The man in that painting reminds me of my uncle. (BEARS)
→The man ...............................................
336. Why you are against inviting Jackie to the party? (OBJECTION)
→What’s your .......................................................................
337. She is too busy to go shopping. (HANDS)
→She has .............................................................................
338. Just thinking about his face at that moment makes me laugh.
→The very ....................................................................
339. Their chances of success are small.
→It’s not ......................................................................................................
340. I’ve considered the advantages and disadvantages and I’ve decided not to go.(WEIGHED)
→I’ve .....................................................................
341. This house is very different from the little flat we used to live in. (CRY)
→This house is ...................................................
342. I really want to see her again. (DYING)
→I am dying ................................................................
343. Oil was slowly coating the edge of the shore.
→The edge of .......................................................
345. We may not be able to give the concert.
→The concert .............................................................
346. Alan worked too hard at the office, and this led to his illness.
→Alan’s illness ........................................................................................
347. The coach’s tactics were directly responsible for the team’s defeat. (CONSEQUENCE)
→The team’s defeat..............................
348. There is no point in your phoning Caroline – she’s away. (TIME)
→It is a waste ........................................................
349. Who will inherit the estate? (HEIR) →Who is ..............................................
350. He likes to be addressed as “Professor”. (CALL)
→He likes ...........................................................
351. The brochure gives hardly any useful information.
→Precious ............................................................
352. That reminds me of the time I climbed to the top of Mount Fuji.
→That takes ...............................................
353. If you find it necessary, you can contact me on this number.
→Should you ..........................................................
354. My friend persuaded me to go to the party in fancy dress.
→My friends talked ............................................................
355. Mr. Foster asked me to write this letter to you.
→It is at Mr. ..............................................
356. He gave me a detail account of the operation.
→He gave me a ..................................................
357. We agreed that each of us would do the washing up on alternative days. (TURNS)
→We agreed .......................................................
358. He makes sure that he isn’t associated with politics he disagrees with. (DISTANCES)
→He makes sure ......................................................................
359. The new manager blames me for everything that goes wrong. (PICKING)

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360. They have narrowed the many applicants down to three. (SHORT)
→They have ......................................................................
361. Bruce said that the situation at work was like a family argument. (LIKENED)
→Bruce likened .............................................................
362. Carol pretended that she hadn’t understood my request. (MADE)
→Carol made a ..............................................................
363. If you want good accommodation in Brighton, you should book in advance.
→If you want ............................................................
364. They recommended opening new factories in the depressed area.
→They recommended ............................................................
365. He’s a taxi driver, so he is thoroughly familiar with the city. (HAND)
→He’s a taxi driver, ...............................................................................
366. If she ever learns about this news, she’ll be furious. (EARS)
→If this news ever ...............................................................
367. There’s a very long list of repairs. (ARM)
→There’s a list ...........................................................
368. Do you agree with Jill Tweedie’s views on male female relations?
→Are you in agreement ...........................................................
369. The local government systems was first incorporated into law in the late 19 th century.
→The late 19th century ..................................................................
370. You certainly can’t play your music after midnight.
→I won’t ...................................................
371. You have little realization of how much I have sacrificed for you.
→Little ........................................
372. You’ve got a nerve, implying that it was all my fault.
→How dare .........................................................
373. My job involves working from 6 p.m till midnight.
→I am on ...........................................................................
374. We can start at either 1 PM or 2 PM.
→It makes no ......................................................
375. The boy was about to cry when he was reprimanded by his mother.
→The boy was on ..............................................................
376. Alice lost all her hope; she decided to stop her business.
→Such was ..........................................................................…
377. We have to settle this matter in a definitive manner. (ALL)
→We have to ................................................................................
378. In the area, Thailand is much better than all other countries in football. (SHOULDERS)
→In the area, Thailand is ......................................
379. He gambled, lost everything and began to owe money. (INTO)
→He gambled, .........................................
380. You should punish him severely so that others will be afraid to behave as he did. (EXAMPLE)
→You should make ...............................................
381. Did you see Alice at the party last night? (CATCH)
→Did you catch ........................................
382. He is a generous person. (NAME)
→Generosity is ................................................
383. Working independently is sometimes a great advantage, I reckon.
→I think it ...........................................................................
384. To get the best result, you should work as hard as you can.
→You should .............................................................................

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385. It was surprising the storm caused little damage in the area.
→The storm ............................................
386. You won’t find a school anywhere whose students get such good results.
→ Nowhere ........................................................................
387. Let’s watch TV anyway. There’s nothing better to do this evening.
→We might/could ........................................
388. She was so attractive that every boy in the class ran after her.
→Such was.................................................
389. Despite the lack of their financial support, we will have to carry out the project.
→Whether we ...............................................................................
390. Your empty promises won’t have any effect on her. (ICE)
→Your empty ..................................................................
391. The boy does whatever his father wants in an obedient way. (ATTENDANCE)
→The boy dances .........................................................................
392. They have arranged to see the director tomorrow morning. (ARRANGEMENTS)
→They have made arrangements to see …
393. I really regret to have lost the opportunity to get the promotion. (BOAT)
→I really regret ........................................................
394. He was finally able to adjust himself to the new working condition. (SWING)
→He finally got ........................................................................
395. His grandfather is now having an operation. (KNIFE)
→His grandfather .......................................................................
396. His action was incomprehensible to his parents. (LOSS)
→His parents were .....................................................................
397. You didn’t attend yesterday’s class so you can’t do this exercise now.
→Had you attended ..............................................................
398. It will be necessary for him to try harder if he wants to win the prize.
→He will have to .................................................
399. There’s no one here who would not like to be in your place. (BUT)
→There’s no one .........................................................................
400. You are broke. So am I. (BOAT) →You are broke. ................................................
401. They fell in love when they first saw each other. (SIGHT)
→They fell ...............................................
402. We continued waving until the train could not be seen any more. (SIGHT)
→We continued ..............................................................................
403. We haven’t heard from him for ages. (TOUCH)
→We have lost .....................................................................
404. I’m sure the children have been doing something terrible while we’ve been out. (UP)
→I’m sure .................................................................................
405. I was greatly relieved to hear that her condition was not serious.
→It was with ............................................................
406. It is more than likely that she will succeed as an actress.
→She has a ........................................................
407. You must concentrate on your work more.
→You must apply .................................................................
408. If you weren’t born in this country you can’t vote in the election.
→Not having ..................................................................
409. The police caught the burglar in the process of committing the crime. (RED)
→The burglar was ............................................................
410. I suddenly realized the meaning of a “freebie”. (DAWNED)
→The meaning of.................................................

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411. You look grumpy this morning. (BED)
→You get out of..................................................................................
412. She felt uncomfortable in the huge hotel. (FISH)
→She felt like ..................................................................
413. I was there when they admitted the truth. (PRESENCE)
→They admitted.........................................................................
414. I’ve hardly done anything today. (NEXT)
→I have done next to nothing today.
415. I am not to be disturbed under any circumstances.
→Under no
416. You will eventually appreciate what I am getting at.
→In time you will
417. I’d rather you didn’t go. →I’d prefer
418. They’ll arrive soon. →It won’t
419. There is a rumor that you stole it.→It is................................................
420. I can’t find the answer without a calculator. (OUT)
→I can’t work ..........................
421. I didn’t expect to see Tim there! (LAST)
→The last person ..........................................
422. Everyone who spoke to the victim is a suspect. (UNDER)
→Everyone who ...............................................................
423. This is none of your business! (DOESN’T)
→This doesn’t ..........................................
424. Robert had no idea of his next move. (DO)
→Robert didn’t .........................................................
425. It was only when I checked that I noticed the tyre was flat. (DID)
→Only when ...........................................................
426. Please inform the relevant authorities at once. (DELAY)
→Please inform
427. She never seems to succeed, even though she works hard.
→However
428. Andrew is the most generous person I have ever met.
→I‘ve yet to
429. I never thought that I would win a prize. →It had never
430. I don’t think the television’s likely to blow up at any minute. (LIKELIHOOD)
→There is little ...............................
431. This car only cost me five hundred pounds. (PICKED)
→I picked
432. Someone paid five thousands pounds for the painting. (WENT)
→The painting
433. We have made neither a profit nor a loss this year. (EVEN)
→We have
434. In 1967 programs began to be transmitted in color. (ADVENT)
→1967 saw
435. Simon hadn’t expected that he would feel so weak after the operation.
→The operation left
436. He didn’t mention our previous conversation at all.
→He made no
437. We were all shocked by his reaction.
→His reaction came
438. I find Harold’s behaviour quite incomprehensible. (LOSS)

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 →I am at a loss to
439. The severity of the punishment bore no relation to the seriousness of the crime. (PROPORTION)
→The severity of the
440. I’m afraid our problems are only just beginning. (ICEBERG)
→Our problems
441. Thomas was not given details of the company’s new projects. (DARK)
→Thomas was
442. I was too scared to tell him what I really thought. (LACKED)
→I lacked
443. The police ended the fighting between the 2 gangs by arresting the leader. (STOP)
→The police
444. Colin’s inability to make sound judgement dates from his accident.
→Ever since his accident,
445. Critics are hoping the new director can bring some positive changes into the French film industry.
(BREATHE) →Critics are
446. It is very difficult to give the exact value of a table like this. (FIGURE)
→It is very difficult
447. Five boys on a motorbike at the speed of 60 mph are very likely to end up in hospital. (RECIPE)
→Five boys on
448. Detectives had stopped working on the Horsley murders three years previously. (BOOK)
→Detectives
449. He is very good at cooking spaghetti. (DAB) →He is a dab
450. We all want to make him realise that he is not as important as he thinks. (SIZE)
→We all want
451. He really disappointed me when breaking the promise to help me out. (TEETH)
→He really kicked
452. He died, having nothing of his own. (NAME) →He died
453. Have a look at this picture. It may help you to remember something. (JOG)
→Have a look at
454. He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer. (NAME)
→He is making
455. Social scientists find it hard to accept that the fall in the birth rate is responsible for the old age.
(Resistance)
→There is resistance
456. The Minister gave no precise figures about the casualties. (GO INTO)
→The Minister didn’t
457. He doesn’t think very highly of politicians. →He’s got
458. One advantage of living in the city is the range of clothes shops.
→One point in
459. Mary explained the problem surprisingly clearly.
→Mary explained
460. We have credited the money to your current account at this bank.
→We have placed
461. Your silly questions distracted me.→You drove
462. I like her a lot. (AFFECTION) →I have a
463. For gymnastics and skiing, regular practise is needed. →Sports such as
464. I find it surprising that she didn’t like her present.
→I would
465. A new flu vaccine has been on trial since the beginning of the year.
→They have been
466. I’m afraid that I think he shouldn’t marry her.

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 →I can’t help feeling that he …
467. They sent him to prison for three years. (SENTENCED)
→He was sentenced to
468. I’m sorry I missed Professor Baker’s lecture. →I’m sorry not to
469. “That’s a lovely new dress, Jean”, said her mother.
→Jean’s mother complimented
470. Tim looks nothing like his father. (TAKE)
→Tim doesn’t
471. He watched videos all day. (ENTIRE) →He spent
472. I never thought of going by train. (OCCURRED)
→It never occurred
473. The cause of the explosion is still unknown. (CAUSED)
→What caused
474. The train is 5 minutes late in leaving. (DUE) →The train
475. The children are in disgrace for being so badly behaved.
→The children are under
476. John spends all his time working. (DEVOTED) →John devoted
477. Mary knew what the answer was after reading the book.
→By the time
478. The President’s bodyguards stood behind him, watching.
→Watchfully standing behind
479. I find his clothes the most irritating about him. →What most
480. The young man was very embarrassed because his proposal was turned down. (REJECTION)
→The rejection of his
481. It is not worth trying to save endangered species. (WASTE)
→It is a waste of
482. I took little notice of the girl standing at the gate.
→I didn’t
483. The Prime Minister resigned because of his sudden illness. (RESULTED)
→The Prime Minister’s resignation
484. Did the football team play any better last weekend?
→Was there
485. There is a risk that the black rhino will become extinct. (THREATENED)
→The black
486. She doesn’t know why they are attracted to spending all day on the beach.
→She can’t see
487. I would do anything to prevent him from going there.
→There is
488. He said he had won as a result of good luck.
→He attributed
489. Our new Director wants to call her “Madam”. (ADDRESSED)
→Our new
490. We’ll have to make up our minds by the end of the week, won’t we? (BE)
→A decision will
491. Surely nobody likes it when people make fun of them in public. (BEING)
→Surely nobody
492. You should have called the doctor at once.
→It was wrong
493. We have no option but to collect this license free.
→The collection
494. He can shout even louder but I still won’t take any notice.

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 →No matter
495. That’s none of your business.
→That’s
496. No sooner had he been appointed to the post than the new editor fell ill.
→Immediately
497. You should excuse his bad manners; he’s only a child. (ALLOWANCES)
→You should
498. Life in the countryside was completely different from that in the city. (DIFFERENCE)
→There was a
499. For thousands of years, people have highly believed in supernatural powers.
→Thousands of years ago,
500. Telephone has brought convenience to people all over the world.
→Tele has been
ĐÁP ÁN
1 The president arranged for me to use his chauffeur-driven car whenever I liked. (DISPOSAL)
→The president placed/put his chauffeur-driven car at my disposal.
2. The painting is worth $25,000. (VALUED)
→The painting has been valued at $25,000.
3. My bank manager and I get on together very well. (TERMS)
→I am on very good terms with my bank manager.
5. That hotel is a bit too expensive for us, I am afraid. (REACH)
→That hotel is a bit beyond our reach, I am afraid.
6. It was the goalkeeper that saved the match for us.
→Had it not been for the goalkeeper, we would have lost the match.
7. Tim insisted on being told the complete story.
→Nothing but the complete story would satisfy Tim.
8. Jane’s husband will be returning from South America quite soon.
→It won’t be long after Jane’s husband returns from S.A.
9. The permit expires at the end of this month.
→The permit is not valid after the end of this month.
10. I don’t really like her, even though I admire her achievements.
→Much as I admire her achievement, I don’t really like her.
11. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child.
→Only when A. and C. had their second child did they decide to move to a bigger house.
12. Martin may not be very well but she still manages to enjoy life.
→Martin’s poor health doesn’t prevent/stop him from enjoying life.
13. The Pacific Ocean is on average deeper than the Atlantic.
→The average depth of the Pacific Ocean is greater than that of the Atlantic.
14. Under no circumstances should you phone the police.
→The last thing you should do is to phone the police.
15. We couldn’t find George anywhere.
→George was nowhere to be found.
16. Provided your handwriting is legible, the examiners will accept your paper.
→So long as the examiners can read your handwriting, they will accept your paper.
17. There are a lot of people depend on him.
→He has a lot of dependants.
18. I daren’t turn on the television because the baby might wake up. (FEAR)
→I daren’t turn on the television for fear of waking the baby up.
19. The teachers agreed to introduce the new methods. (AGREEMENT)
→There was an agreement among the teachers to introduce the new methods.
20. If interest rates are cut, the economic situation may improve. (REDUCTION)

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 →A reduction in/of interest rates may improve the economic situation.
21. I don’t personally care if they come or not. (MATTER)
→It doesn’t matter to me whether they come or not.
22. Local residents said they were against the new traffic scheme. (DISAPPROVAL)
→Local residents expressed their disapproval of the new traffic scheme.
23. Why isn’t this TV working?
→What is wrong with this TV?
24. May I borrow your pen?
→Would you lend me your pen?
25. We must do something about the problem even if it costs a lot.
→Costly as/though it may be, we must do something about the problem.
26. We should ban the use of pesticides, but we should also restrict the use of other chemicals.
→In addition to banning the use of pesticides, we should also restrict the use of other chemicals.
27. You might fall if you are not careful.
→Be careful or you will fall.
28. Immediately after his arrival, things went wrong.
→No sooner had he arrived than things went wrong.
29. Although Nam was the stronger of the two, his attacker soon overpowered him.
→Despite his being the stronger of the two, Nam was soon overpowered by his attacker.
30. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended.
→Had it not been for the attendance of a famous film star, the party wouldn’t have been a success.
62. Galileo is considered to be the father of modern astronomy.
→Galileo is regarded as the father of modern astronomy.
63. The only way you can become a good athlete is to train hard every day.
→Only by training hard every day can you become a good athlete.
64. He speaks more persuasively than his brother.
→He is a more persuasive speaker than his brother.
65. He can hardly read at all. (VIRTUALLY)
→He is virtually unable to read.
66. He can speak French well enough to go to the conference. (FLUENT)
→His French is fluent enough to go to the conference.
67. His arrival was completely unexpected. (TOOK)
→His arrival took us completely by surprise.
68. The first sign of the disease is a feeling of faintness. (ONSET)
→The onset of the disease is a feeling is shown by a feeling of faintness.
69. He began by giving us a summary of his progress so far. (OUTSET)
→At the outset, he gave us a summary of his progress so far.
70. As an antidote to their disappointment, he bought them ice-cream. (OFFSET)
→To offset their disappointment, he bought them ice-cream.
71. It was Walter Raleigh who introduced potatoes and tobaccos into England.
→The English owe the introduction of potatoes and tobaccos to W. R.
72. That rumour about the politician and the construction contract is absolutely false.
→There is absolutely no truth in that rumour about the politician and the construction contract.
73. He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the robbery.
→He received a six month sentence for his part in the robbery.
74. You can eat as much as you like for $5 at the new lunch-bar.
→There is no limit/restriction on how much/what you eat for $5 at the new lunch-bar.
75. The Yeti has very rarely been seen at this altitude.
→There have been very few sightings of the Yeti at this altitude.
76. You think that fat people are allays jolly, but you are wrong.
→Contrary to what you think, fat people aren’t always jolly.

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77. The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke to the local dialect.
→But for his command of the local dialect, we could have been jailed.
78. The council rarely allows appeals against its decisions.
→Hardly does the council allow appeals against its decisions.
79. She is a student good at mathematics. (FIGURES)
→She is a student having a head for figures.
80. I think we ought to permit him to do whatever he chooses. (HAND)
→I think we should give him a free hand.
81. Margaret was offered a place on the course but couldn’t accept because she was ill. (TURN)
→Margaret was offered a place on the course but had to turn down because …
82. You’ll just have to take a chance. (POT)
→You’ll just have to take pot luck. (Take pot luck: ăn thử)
84. I resent the way that she clearly feels herself to be superior to me. (NOSE) superior: cấp cao hơn
→I resent the way that she looks down her nose at me.
85. Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed. (LEAF)
→You have to turn over a new leaf if you want to succeed.
86. Many species of wildlife are threatened with extinction. (VERGE)
→Many species of wildlife are on the verge of extinction.
87. The storm blew the roof off the house.
→The house had its roof blown off by the storm.
89. Only one person knew what had caused the fire.
→The cause of the fire was known to only one person.
90. I’m not going to retire unless I myself want to. (FEEL)
→ I’m not going to retire unless I feel like it.
91. After two hours the bride had still not arrived. (SIGN)
→After two hours there was still no sign of the bride.
92. Rosa found the heat quite intolerable. (BEAR)
→Rosa couldn’t bear the heat.
93. You were rude to that woman’s husband, and she’s upset now.
→The woman whose husband you were rude to is upset now.
94. Are they likely to pass Proficiency?
→Is there any likelihood that they pass Proficiency?
95. 6,000 pounds is a better offer than you have ever had before.
→You have never had an offer better than 6,000 pounds before.
96. Harry paid 50 pounds a week for bed and breakfast.
→Bed and breakfast cost Harry 50 pounds a week.
97. You can not make use of this offer after 15 December.
→This offer is only valid until 15 December.
98. Be careful not to waste water. (ECONOMICAL)
→Be economical with water
99. We haven’t sold many cars this month. (DEMAND)
→There has been little demand for cars this month.
100. The accident victim was having increasing difficulty in breathing. (DIFFICULT)
→The accident victims were increasingly difficult to breathe.
101. Betty is very happy to look after handicapped people.
→Betty is devoted to looking after handicapped people.
102. The decorators have finished the whole of the first floor.
→We have had the whole of the first floor finished by the decorators.
103. If you want my advice, I would forget about buying a new house.
→If I were you, I would forget about buying a
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104. The only way to eliminate world terrorism is by united opposition. Eliminate: chấm dứt
→Only by united opposition can we eliminate world terrorism.
105. Everybody made fun of him because he’d his hair cut so short. (MICKEY)
→Everybody took the Mickey out of him because he had his hair cut so short.
106. I felt stupid when I realized what I’d done. (FOOL)
→I felt such a fool when I realized what I’d done.
107. She was very relieved when she realized that her bag hadn’t been stolen. (BREATHED)
→She breathed a sign of relief when she realized …
108. Would you like to contribute something to our campaign? (MAKE)
→Would you like to make a contribution to our campaign?
109. Products which seem to lack credibility are not popular. (CALL)
→There is no call for products which seem to lack credibility.
110. Technical skills are needed to operate this new machinery. (DEMANDS)
→Operating/ the operation of this new machinery demands technical skills.
111. We have run out of small sizes. (STOCK)
→We have no small sizes in stock. / We are out of stock of small sizes. / Small sizes are out of stock.
112. In all probability we will finish the project on Thursday. (CHANCES)
→The chances are that the project will be finished on Thursday.
113. They arrived at their destination alive and kicking. (SOUND) alive and kicking: bình an vô sự
→They arrived at their destination safe and sound
114. In her previous job, Mara was a picture restorer. (WORK)
→Mara used to work as a picture restorer.
115. I’m sure you were driving too fast.
→You must have been driving too fast.
116. It was overeating that caused his heart attack.
→If he hadn’t overeaten, he wouldn’t have had a heart attack.
117. The storm completely wiped out all my crops. (Wipe out: destroy)
→I have had all my crops completely wiped out by the storm.
118. The fire led to the setting up of a public enquiry.
→As a result of the fire, a public enquiry was set up.
119. Vitamin intake and intelligence are not connected.
→There is no connection between vitamin intake and intelligence.
120. He suddenly thought that he might have misunderstood her.
→It crossed his mind that he might have misunderstood her.
121. His wife keeps telling him that he should get a better job.
→His wife is pushing him to get a better job.
122. His second attempt on the world record was successful.
→ He broke the work record at/on his second attempt.
123. I applied for the job but was turned down.
→My application for the job was turned down.
124. There are more people out of work in this country than ever before.
→Never have there been more people out of work in this country.
125. My boyfriend is very short-tempered.
→My boyfriend loses his temper very easily.
126. Let’s clean the dishes in the morning. (WASHING)
→Let’s do the washing-up in the morning.
127. Despite his age, he’s still working. (RETIRED)
→He still has not retired despite his age.
128. Whose name should I write on the cheque? (MAKE)
→Who should I make out the cheque to?
129. “Please don’t drive so fast!” Ann begged her friend.

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130. My protests were ignored.
→Nobody took notice of my protests.
131. I’m sure he took your briefcase by mistake.
→I am sure he didn’t take your briefcase deliberately.
132. We only despatch goods after receiving the money.
→Only after the money is received can we despatch goods.
133. You pay 20 pounds a month for a period of one year.
→You pay in twelve successive monthly instalments of 20 pounds.
134. He’ll settle down. Then his performance will improve.
→Once he settles/ has settled down, his performance will improve.
135. The result of the match was never in doubt.
→At no time was the result of the match in doubt.
136. This will be the orchestra’s first performance outside London.
→This will be the first time the orchestra has performed/ played outside London.
137. He will not be put off by their comments. (DETER)
→Their comment won’t deter him.
138. She complains far too often for my liking. (FREQUENT)
→She makes frequent complaint about my liking.
139. Some people accept that a storm is inevitable. (RESIGNED)
→Some people are resigned to the fact that a storm is inevitable.
140. The fridge is completely empty. (LEFT)
→There is nothing left in the fridge.
145. Money is of little value on a desert island. (COUNTS)
→Money counts for little in the island.
146. Can you tell me where the Midland Hotel is? (DIRECT)
→Can you direct me to the …
147. The Prime Minister felt it appropriate to make a statement. (FIT)
→The Prime Minister saw/ thought fit to make a statement.
148. I’d rather we started at seven. (PREFERENCE)
→My preference was for a seven o’clock start.
149. The accident wasn’t his fault. (BLAME)
→He wasn’t to blame for the accident.
150. Although he seems friendly, he’s not to be trusted.
→Friendly as he may seem, he’s not to be trusted.
151. Not until the body was found did the police believe her.
→It was only when the body was found that the police believed her.
152. “Whatever you do, don’t give up hope” they said.
→They urged me not to give up hope
153. Far more people live to retirement age in Britain than in the Philippines.
→Not as many people live to retirement age in Philippines as in Britain.
154. We have no seats left for the concert on December 12th.
→All the seats for the concert on December 12th have been booked.
155. The foreigner declared his innocence. (DENIED)
→The foreigner denied knowing anything about it.
156. Everyone but Jane failed to produce the correct answer. (SUCCEEDED)
→Only Jane succeeded in producing the correct answer.
157. An open fire can’t be compared to/with central heating. (COMPARISON)
→There is no comparison between an open fire and central heating.
158. There is no way that young man can achieve success in this test. (BOUND)
→That young man is bound to fail in this test.

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159. I was scared to tell him what I really thought. (COURAGE)
→I didn’t have enough courage to tell him what I really thought.
160. The Greens consider Henry a good friend. (LOOK)
→The Greens look on Henry as a good friend.
161. Teachers think that hard work is good for you. (HARM)
→Teachers think that work does/causes you no harm.
162. Because of the delay we missed our connecting flight. (MEANT)
→The delay meant that we missed our connecting flight.
163. Don’t wait to be asked if you want a sandwich! (HELP)
→Help yourself to a sandwich. (= take some of it)
164. Most people regard Dr. Peters as being the best surgeon in his field. (WIDELY)
→Dr. Peters is widely regarded as being …
165. The Prime Minister was determined to remain in office.
→The Prime Minister had no intention of resigning office.
166. I don’t know the first thing about aeronautics.
→I am utterly ignorant of aeronautics.
167. The students’ riotous behaviour should have been severely punished.
→The students deserved severe punishment for their riotous behaviour.
168. The chances are that the whole thing will have been forgotten by next term.
→In all probability/likelihood the whole thing will …
169. Despite his ungainly air he is remarkably agile.
→Although he looks ungainly, he is remarkably agile.
170. The numbers of cars on the roads must be reduced. (DOWN)
→We must cut down on the number of cars on the roads.
171. Interrupting when someone is speaking is rude. (CUT)
→It’s rude to cut in when someone is speaking.
172. We have an emergency electricity supply in case we are cut off. (BACK)
→If we are cut off, we can fall back on our emergency electricity supply.
173. We’ve decided to leave early tomorrow morning. (SET)
→We are going to set off early tomorrow morning.
174. I know you are hiding something from me. (BACK)
→What are you keeping back from me?
175. Come on Thursday or Friday. It’s all the same to me. (DIFFERENCE)
→Come on Thursday or Friday. It makes no difference to me .
176. Amanda has improved a lot this term. (PROGRESS)
→Amanda has made great/good progress this term.
177. Gunman kills 3 people in Bank Drama.
→A man with a gun kills 3 people in …
178. The riddle of the missing heiress has been solved.
→The police has found the cause of the missing heiress.
179. His appearance was completely unexpected.
→His appearance was beyond our expectation.
180. He is by no means a smart boy.
→He is not completely a smart boy.
181. I take it for granted that he is influential person.
→I assume that he is …
182. He won’t let anyone touch his records. (OBJECTS)
→He objects to anyone else touching his records.
183. He didn’t think much of the musical show yesterday. (OPINION)
→He had a low opinion of the musical show yesterday.
184. The concert was not as good as he had hoped. (EXPECTATIONS)

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185. The music teacher was the only member of staff not to attend the concert. (EXCEPTION)
→With the exception of the music teacher every member of staff attended the concert.
186. The impression most people have of him is that he is a good singer. (REPUTATION)
→ He has a reputation as a good singer.
187. He is said to be a very good violinist. (COMES)
→He comes over/across as a very good violinist.
188. We missed the beginning of the concert because we had overslept. (CONSEQUENCE)
→We missed the beginning of the concert as a consequence of oversleeping.
189. It is your duty to tell him what to do.
→You are supposed to tell him what to do.
190. My boss works better when he’s pressed for time.
→The less hurried the boss is, the worse he works.
191. It is expected that the company can get more profit this year.
→The company is expected to get more profit this year.
192. I was astonished by her confidence.
→What astonished me was her confidence.
193. Someone told me my flight was cancelled when I got to the airport.
→Arriving at the airport, someone told me my flight was cancelled.
194. I knew I had met him before, but I can’t remember his name. (TONGUE)
→I knew I had met him before, but his name is on the tip of my tongue.
195. His choice always followed what his wife decided. (STEP)
→His choice was always in step with his wife’s decision/what his wife decided.
196. Remember to write to us! (DROP)
→Remember to drop us a line/note!
197. Phone and write to him if you can’t talk directly to him. (GET)
→Get in touch with him if you can’t talk directly to him.
198. Don’t worry. There will be another chance. (KEEP)
→Keep your end up, there will be another chance.
199. On the day she agreed to marry him, he was happier than he had ever been in his life.
→The day she agreed to marry him was the happiest he had ever had in his life.
200. Is it really necessary for me to arrive so early?
→Do I have to arrive so early?
201. Someone has stolen the boss’s car.
→The boss has had his car stolen/ been robbed of his car.
202. Whoever did that must have been a very brave person.
→Only a very brave person could have done that.
203. The last time we were here was in 1980.
→We haven’t been here since 1980.
204. The fourth time he asked her to marry him, she accepted.
→Only on his fourth proposal did she accept him.
205. Has she written to you lately? (HEARD)
→Have you heard from her lately?
206. We must have your answer tonight at the latest. (INSIST)
→We insist on having your answer tonight at the latest.
207. We’ve decided to replace those plastic shower curtains with these rubber ones. (SUBSTITUTE)
→We have decided to substitute those plastic shower curtains for these rubber ones.
208. Somebody has stolen all Miranda’s jewellery. (ROBBED)
→Miranda has been robbed of all her jewelry.
209. Nothing ever frightens him. (AFRAID)
→He is afraid of nothing.

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210. It’s not my habit to get up quite so early as this. (USED)
→I am not used to getting up quite so early like this.
211. Everything went well that morning. (NOTHING)
→Nothing went wrong that morning.
212. A portion of strawberries and cream costs a lot in the café. (CHARGES)
→The café charges a lot for a portion …
213. How likely am I to pass the examination, do you think? (CHANCE)
→What chance have I of passing the examination, do you think?
214. He had no idea how difficult the exercise would be until he was half way through it.
→Only when he was half way through the exercise did he realize how difficult it was.
215. Further progress was impossible because of the floods.
→The floods made further progress impossible.
216. As he rose to speak, the crowd began cheering.
→The cheering from the crowd began as he rose to speak.
217. We had not expected that we should have so much difficulty in finding the place.
→The place was much more difficult to find than we had expected.
218. Our present financial problems will soon be a thing of the past.
→We’ll soon find a solution to/overcome our present financial problems.
219. It’s nobody’s fault that the meeting was cancelled.
→Nobody is to blame/is responsible for the fact that the meeting was cancelled.
220. The fate of the two climbers is unknown.
→It’s a mystery as to what happened to the two climbers.
221. There is no need for us to hurry; the play doesn’t start until 8:30. (TIME)
→We can take our time; the play …
222. John is very self-confident. (CONFIDENCE)
→John has a lot of confidence in himself.
223. His holiday is at exactly the same time as mine. (COINCIDES)
→His holiday time coincides with mine.
224. He is alleged the owner of the valuable picture. (CLAIMED)
→He is claimed to be the owner of the valuable picture.
225. The way he took everything he did for granted really annoyed her. (BACK)
→The way he took everything he did for granted really got/put her back up.
226. It was touch and go whether he recovered or not. (BALANCE)
→It was in the balance whether he recovered or not.
227. Which of the two books would you prefer? (RATHER)
→Which of the two books would you rather read?
228. These books have been lent by the British Council library. (LOAN)
→These books have been on loan from the British Council library.
229. I bought a pair of shoes this morning. They cost 40 pounds.
→This morning I spent 40 pounds on a pair of shoes.
230. Mrs. Wilson says she is sorry she didn’t attend the meeting yesterday.
→Mrs. Wilson sends her apologies for not having attended the meeting yesterday.
231. It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine.
→I cancelled my subscription to that magazine nine months ago.
232. The north west of Britain has more rain each year than the southeast.
→The annual rainfall in/for the North West of Britain is greater/higher than that in the southeast.
233. When I arrived in Canberra, I wrote a letter home.
→On arriving in Canberra, I wrote a letter home.
234. What Rachel does in her spare time doesn’t concern me. (BUSINESS)
→It’s none of my business what Rachel does in her spare time.
235. The final version of the plan was quite different form the initial draft. (RESEMBLANCE)

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236. They feel the same way about each other. (MUTUAL)
→Their feeling about each other is mutual.
237. The bottle must not be laid on its side. (UPRIGHT)
→The bottle must be kept/ placed in an upright position.
238. Not many people attended the meeting. (TURNOUT)
→There was a poor turnout for the meeting.
239. I’d like to visit Singapore more than any other countries in the world.
→Singapore is the country I’d like to visit most.
240. She listens more sympathetically than anyone else I know.
→She is a person who listens more sympathetically than anyone else I know.
241. People don’t want to buy cars with large engines any more. (CALL)
→There is no longer any call for cars with large engines.
242. In the end, I felt I had been right to leave the club. (REGRETS)
→I had no regrets about leaving the club in the end.
243. His reactions are quite unpredictable. (KNOWS)
→Nobody knows how he is going to react.
244. “If you don’t apologize immediately, I’m leaving”, she told him. (THREATENED)
→She threatened to leave if he didn’t apologize immediately.
245. There isn’t enough space in this room for a big cupboard. (TAKE)
→A big cupboard would take up too much space in this room.
246. Could I stay with you for the weekend? (PUT)
→Could you put me up for the weekend?
247. The service given by the bank has improved recently. (IMPROVEMENTS)
→The bank has made improvements to its service recently.
248. They are letting the well-known gang leader out of prison tomorrow. (RELEASED)
→The well-known gang leader is being released from prison tomorrow.
249. Is this the only way to reach the city center?
→Isn’t there any another way to reach the city center?
250. I have never seen such a mess in my life!
→Never in my life have I seen such a mess!
251. The weather is probably not going to change.
→There will probably be no change in the weather.
252. I’d made up my mind, but at the last minute I lost my confidence. (FEET)
→I’d made up my mind, but at the last minutes I got/had cold feet.
253. I couldn’t help smiling when he told me of his plan. (A STRAIGHT FACE)
→I couldn’t keep a straight face when he told me of his plan.
254. He seemed to be worried about something. (IMPRESSION)
→I had/got the impression that he was worried about something.
255. I’ve never seen anyone play so skillfully before. (MUCH)
→I’ve never seen anyone play with so much skill before.
256. When should we collect the books we ordered last week? (SUPPOSED)
→When are we supposed to collect the books …
257. His memory gradually failed as he grew old.
→The older he got, the more his memory failed him.
258. The house has got everything except for a large garden. (LACKS)
→The only thing the house lacks is a large garden.
259. I hardly think she will agree to give you a pay rise. (LIKELIHOOD)
→There is little likelihood of her giving you a pay rise.
260. I remained neutral during their disagreement because I like both of them. (SIDES)
→I didn’t take sides during their disagreement because I like both of them.

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261. A great many people will congratulate her if she wins. (SHOWERED)
→She will be showered with great many congratulations if she wins.
262. I’m annoyed with you for not phoning me to say you’d be late. (MIGHT)
→You might have phoned me if you’d be late.
263. She thought she had paid the bill but she hadn’t.
→She was convinced that she had paid the bill but she hadn’t.
264. The hurricane blew the roof off the house.
→The house had its roof blown off by the hurricane.
265. This affair doesn’t concern you.
→This affair is no concern of yours.
266. That dress has only the slightest mark on it.
→I can barely see any marks on that dress.
267. No one stands a chance of beating Mansell in this year’s championship.
→It’s a foregone conclusion that Mansell will win this year’s championship.
268. The only thing that makes this job worthwhile is the money.
→Were it not for the money, the job wouldn’t be worthwhile.
269. Her success went beyond her expectation.
→Never had she expected that she was so successful.
270. How likely is it she will pass the exam? (CHANCES)
→What are her chances of passing the exam?
271. He did the puzzle in two minutes. (SOLUTION)
→He found the solution to the puzzle in two minutes
272. My brother is not feeling terribly well. (UNDER)
→My brother is under the weather.
273. It will be necessary to pay the full amount when you look. (HAVE)
→The full amount will have to be paid when you look.
274. The room seemed to have been unoccupied for weeks.
→It looked though the room had been unoccupied for weeks.
275. I didn’t see her again for five years.
→Five years have passed since I last saw her.
276. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to.
→The smoking of cigarettes is no longer as popular as it used to be.
277. The millionaire decided to give away his money to the poor. (PRESENT)
→The millionaire decided to make a present of his money the poor.
278. There is no ice cream left. (RUN)
→We have run out of ice cream.
279. I had better go back to work. (TIME)
→It is high time I went back to work.
280. He is more a lecturer than a teacher.
→He is considered a lecturer rather than a teacher.
281. I’m the only child in my family.
→My mother gave birth to only one child.
282. She was smoking in the bathroom, I went in to the bathroom and knew that. (CAUGHT)
→I caught her smoking in the bathroom.
283. He was forced to apologize. (CHOICE)
→He had no choice but apologize.
284. John inflated the tires of his bicycle. (BLEW)
→John blew up the tires of his bicycle.
285. Alternative medicine is a complete mystery to some people.
→Some people are strange to alternative medicine.
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287. He tried hard so that he would win the first prize.
→With the hope to win the first prize, he tried hard.
288. They declared war on the pretext of defending their territorial rights.
→The excuse for the declaration of the war is the defence of their territorial rights.
289. Can I speak to someone about my problem?
→Would it be possible for me to talk to …
290. He is said to be a very hard bargainer. (REPUTATION)
→He has a reputation for being a very hard bargainer.
291. He doesn’t appreciate his wife. (GRANTED)
→He doesn’t take his wife for granted.
292. The amount of firm spent on the project initially was $15,000. (OUTLAY)
→The initial outlay on the project was $15,000.
293. It was a red-letter day.
→That day was a memorial one for me.
294. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful.
→Much to our regret we must inform …
295. He made no bones about helping me.
→He didn’t hesitate to help me.
296. He never thought of telling her.
→It never occurred to him to tell her.
297. The dress was so temping that I bought it.
→I couldn’t resist the temptation to buy the dress.
298. The idea no longer interests her.
→She has gone off the idea.
299. Very little money was raised by the charity appeal. (RESPONSE)
→The response to the charity appeal was very poor.
300. His irresponsible attitude is endangering his career as a doctor. (JEOPARDY)
→His irresponsible attitude is putting his career as a doctor in jeopardy.
301. He liked the new job straight away. (DUCK)
→He took to the new job like duck to water.
302. He’s not sure whether to go or not. (MINDS)
→He’s in two minds about whether to go or not.
303. She has extensive knowledge of ancient Egypt. (VERY)
→She is very knowledgeable about ancient Egypt.
304. We were very impressed by the new camera but found it rather expensive.
→Impressed by the new camera as/though we were, we found it rather expensive.
305. The team is the same as it for last Saturday’s match.
→There have been no changes to the team since last Saturday’s match.
306. Couldn’t you have got a bus to the station?
→Wasn’t it possible for you to get a bus …
307. I’m telling you this for you not to make a mistake. (FEAR)
→I’m telling you this for fear that you might make a mistake.
308. They have security guards so that people won’t try to steal. (DISCOURAGE)
→They have security guards in order to discourage someone from trying to steal.
309. This government has changed its taxation policy completely since the last general election.
(UNDERGONE)
→This government has undergone a complete change in its taxation policy since …
310. We won’t get to the airport in less than 30 minutes. (LEAST)
→It will take us at least 30 minutes to get to the airport.
311. Claire suddenly realized what a blunder she had made. (DAWNED)

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312. Collecting stamps is Peter’s great passion. (CRAZY)
→Peter is crazy about collecting stamps.
313. Don’t run away with the idea that this job is easy. (CONCLUSION)
→Don’t come to/draw a conclusion that this job is easy.
314. Tony’s very charming, but I wouldn’t trust him.
→Charming as/though Tony may be/is, I wouldn’t trust him.
315. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.
→Rather than disturbing the meeting, I left without saying goodbye.
316. The thief must have come in through the window.
→The thief almost certainly came in through the window.
317. Driving at that speed is dangerous whether you are an experienced driver or not.
→However experienced a driver you are, driving at that speed is dangerous.
318. The play is so popular that the theater is likely to be full every night.
→Such is the popularity of the play that the theater is likely to be full every night.
319. All of you are likely to be able to enter college. (CHANCES)
→The chances are that all of you will be able to enter college.
320. I think his theory is clear and logical. (STANDS)
→I think his theory stands to reason.
321. Don’t panic about something so trivial. (MOUNTAIN)
→Don‘t make a mountain out of the molehill.
322. Mass tourism has been one of the causes of the problem. (BLAME)
→Mass tourism is partly to blame for the problem.
323. Teaching doesn’t really suit her. (CUT)
→She isn’t really cut out for teaching.
324. Graham spends all his time doing research. (DEVOTED)
→Graham has devoted all his time to doing research.
325. You must accept the fact that she has left you. (RESIGN)
→You must resign yourself to the fact that she has left you.
326. My friend took no notice of my advice. (DEAF)
→My friend turned a deaf ear to my advice.
327. She was just as good as they had thought. (CAME)
→She came up to their expectations.
328. They will not announce the decision formally.
→No formal announcement of the decision was made/ given.
329. She firmly believed John to be telling the truth.
→It was her firm belief that was telling the truth.
330. Although he didn’t want to pay such a high price, he had no choice.
→Reluctant as/though he was to pay such a high price, he had no choice.
331. This is our temporary office.
→For the time being, this is our office.
332. The spectators got so angry that they had to cancel the football match.
→Such was the anger of the spectators that they …
333. They arrived at the station with only a minute to spare. (NICK)
→They arrived at the station in the nick of time.
334. She had completely forgotten him. (MIND)
→He was completely out of her mind.
335. The man in that painting reminds me of my uncle. (BEARS)
→The man in that picture bears a resemblance to my uncle.
336. Why you are against inviting Jackie to the party? (OBJECTION)
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337. She is too busy to go shopping. (HANDS)
→She has her hands full so cannot go shopping.
338. Just thinking about his face at that moment makes me laugh.
→The very thought of his face at that moment makes me laugh.
339. Their chances of success are small.
→It’s not likely that they will succeed.
340. I’ve considered the advantages and disadvantages and I’ve decided not to go. (WEIGHED)
→I’ve weighed up the pros and cons and …
341. This house is very different from the little flat we used to live in. (CRY)
→This house is a far cry from the little flat we used to live in.
342. I really want to see her again. (DYING)
→I am dying to see her again.
343. Oil was slowly coating the edge of the shore.
→The edge of the shore was becoming covered with oil.
345. We may not be able to give the concert.
→The concert may have to be cancelled.
346. Alan worked too hard at the office, and this led to his illness.
→Alan’s illness was the result of/ caused by her working too hard at the office.
347. The coach’s tactics were directly responsible for the team’s defeat. (CONSEQUENCE)
→The team’s defeat was the direct consequence of the coach’s tactics.
348. There is no point in your phoning Caroline – she’s away. (TIME)
→It is a waste of time phoning …
349. Who will inherit the estate? (HEIR)
→Who is the heir to the estate?
350. He likes to be addressed as “Professor”. (CALL)
→He likes people to call him “Professor”.
351. The brochure gives hardly any useful information.
→Precious little useful information is given in the brochure.
352. That reminds me of the time I climbed to the top of Mount Fuji.
→That takes me back to the time I climbed to the …
353. If you find it necessary, you can contact me on this number.
→Should you find it necessary, you can …
354. My friend persuaded me to go to the party in fancy dress.
→My friends talked me into going the party …
355. Mr. Foster asked me to write this letter to you.
→It is at Mr. Foster’s request that I write this letter to you.
356. He gave me a detail account of the operation.
→He gave me a blow to blow by blow account of the operation.
357. We agreed that each of us would do the washing up on alternative days. (TURNS)
→We agreed to take turns to do the washing up.
358. He makes sure that he isn’t associated with politics he disagrees with. (DISTANCES)
→He makes sure that he distances himself from politics he …
359. The new manager blames me for everything that goes wrong. (PICKING)
→The new manager keeps picking on me for …
360. They have narrowed the many applicants down to three. (SHORT)
→They have sort-listed three applicants.
361. Bruce said that the situation at work was like a family argument. (LIKENED)
→Bruce likened the situation at work to a family argument.
362. Carol pretended that she hadn’t understood my request. (MADE)
→Carol made a pretence of not having understood my request.
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364. They recommended opening new factories in the depressed area.
→They recommended that new factories should be opened in the …
365. He’s a taxi driver, so he is thoroughly familiar with the city. (HAND)
→He’s a taxi driver, so he knows the city like the back of his hand.
366. If she ever learns about this news, she’ll be furious. (EARS)
→If this news ever reaches/comes to her ears, she’ll be furious.
367. There’s a very long list of repairs. (ARM)
→There’s a list of repairs as long as your arm.
368. Do you agree with Jill Tweedie’s views on male female relations?
→Are you in agreement with Jill Tweedie’s views on male female relation?
369. The local government systems was first incorporated into law in the late 19 th century.
→The late 19th century first saw the local government systems incorporated into law.
370. You certainly can’t play your music after midnight.
→I won’t have you play music after midnight.
371. You have little realization of how much I have sacrificed for you.
→Little do you realize how much I …
372. You’ve got a nerve, implying that it was all my fault.
→How dare you imply that it was all my fault.
373. My job involves working from 6 p.m till midnight.
→I am on duty from 6 p.m till midnight.
374. We can start at either 1 PM or 2 PM.
→It makes no difference whether we will start at 1PM or 2PM.
375. The boy was about to cry when he was reprimanded by his mother.
→The boy was on the point of crying when he …
376. Alice lost all her hope; she decided to stop her business.
→Such was her hopelessness that she decided to …
377. We have to settle this matter in a definitive manner. (ALL)
→We have to settle this matter once and for all.
378. In the area, Thailand is much better than all other countries in football. (SHOULDERS)
→In the area, Thailand is head and shoulders above all other countries in football.
379. He gambled, lost everything and began to owe money. (INTO)
→He gambled, lost everything and ran into debt.
380. You should punish him severely so that others will be afraid to behave as he did. (EXAMPLE)
→You should make an sample of him so that …
381. Did you see Alice at the party last night? (CATCH)
→Did you catch sight of Alice at the party last night?
382. He is a generous person. (NAME)
→Generosity is his middle name.
383. Working independently is sometimes a great advantage, I reckon.
→I think it sometimes a great advantage working independently.
384. To get the best result, you should work as hard as you can.
→You should work the best you can to get the best result.
385. It was surprising the storm caused little damage in the area.
→The storm surprisingly caused little damage in the area.
386. You won’t find a school anywhere whose students get such good results.
→ Nowhere will you find a school of which the students get such good results.
387. Let’s watch TV anyway. There’s nothing better to do this evening.
→We might/could just as well watch TV this evening.
388. She was so attractive that every boy in the class ran after her.
→Such was her attractiveness that every …

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389. Despite the lack of their financial support, we will have to carry out the project.
→Whether we have their financial support or not, we will …
390. Your empty promises won’t have any effect on her. (ICE)
→Your empty promises won’t cut any ice with her.
391. The boy does whatever his father wants in an obedient way. (ATTENDANCE)
→The boy dances attendance on his father.
392. They have arranged to see the director tomorrow morning. (ARRANGEMENTS)
→They have made arrangements to see …
393. I really regret to have lost the opportunity to get the promotion. (BOAT)
→I really regret to have missed the boat to get the promotion.
394. He was finally able to adjust himself to the new working condition. (SWING)
→He finally got into the swing of the new working condition.
395. His grandfather is now having an operation. (KNIFE)
→His grandfather is now under the knife.
396. His action was incomprehensible to his parents. (LOSS)
→His parents were at a loss when they tried to understand his action.
397. You didn’t attend yesterday’s class so you can’t do this exercise now.
→Had you attended yesterday’s class, you could do this exercise now.
398. It will be necessary for him to try harder if he wants to win the prize.
→He will have to try harder in order to win the prize.
399. There’s no one here who would not like to be in your place. (BUT)
→There’s no one here but would like to be in your space.
400. You are broke. So am I. (BOAT)
→You are broke. I am in the same boat.
401. They fell in love when they first saw each other. (SIGHT)
→They fell in love at first sight.
402. We continued waving until the train could not be seen any more. (SIGHT)
→We continued waving until the train was out of sight.
403. We haven’t heard from him for ages. (TOUCH)
→We have lost touch with him for ages.
404. I’m sure the children have been doing something terrible while we’ve been out. (UP)
→I’m sure the children have been getting up to something terrible …
405. I was greatly relieved to hear that her condition was not serious.
→It was with great relief to hear that her …
406. It is more than likely that she will succeed as an actress.
→She has a good chance of success as an actress.
407. You must concentrate on your work more.
→You must apply yourself to your work more.
408. If you weren’t born in this country you can’t vote in the election.
→Not having been born in this country, you can’t …
409. The police caught the burglar in the process of committing the crime. (RED)
→The burglar was caught red-handed.
410. I suddenly realized the meaning of a “freebie”. (DAWNED)
→The meaning of a “freebie” suddenly dawned on me.
411. You look grumpy this morning. (BED)
→You get out of bed on the wrong side this morning.
412. She felt uncomfortable in the huge hotel. (FISH)
→She felt like a fish out of water in the huge hotel.
413. I was there when they admitted the truth. (PRESENCE)
→They admitted the truth in my presence.
414. I’ve hardly done anything today. (NEXT)

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415. I am not to be disturbed under any circumstances.
→Under no circumstances am I to be disturbed.
416. You will eventually appreciate what I am getting at.
→In time you will appreciate what I am getting at.
417. I’d rather you didn’t go.
→I’d prefer you not to go.
418. They’ll arrive soon.
→It won’t be long before they arrive.
419. There is a rumor that you stole it.
→It is rumoured that you stole it.
420. I can’t find the answer without a calculator. (OUT)
→I can’t work out the answer without a calculator.
421. I didn’t expect to see Tim there! (LAST)
→The last person I expected to see there was Tim.
422. Everyone who spoke to the victim is a suspect. (UNDER)
→Everyone who spoke to the victim is under suspicion.
423. This is none of your business! (DOESN’T)
→This doesn’t concern you!
424. Robert had no idea of his next move. (DO)
→Robert didn’t know what he was going to do next.
425. It was only when I checked that I noticed the tyre was flat. (DID)
→Only when I checked the tyre did I notice it was flat.
426. Please inform the relevant authorities at once. (DELAY)
→Please inform the relevant authorities without delay.
427. She never seems to succeed, even though she works hard.
→However hard she works, she never seems to succeed.
428. Andrew is the most generous person I have ever met.
→I‘ve yet to meet anyone who is more generous than Andrew.
429. I never thought that I would win a prize.
→It had never crossed my mind that I would win a prize.
430. I don’t think the television’s likely to blow up at any minute. (LIKELIHOOD)
→There is little likelihood that the television will blow up at any minute.
431. This car only cost me five hundred pounds. (PICKED)
→I picked this car up for only five hundred pounds.
432. Someone paid five thousands pounds for the painting. (WENT)
→The painting went for five thousands pounds.
433. We have made neither a profit nor a loss this year. (EVEN)
→We have broken even this year.
434. In 1967 programs began to be transmitted in color. (ADVENT)
→1967 saw the advent of the transmission of programs in color.
435. Simon hadn’t expected that he would feel so weak after the operation.
→The operation left Simon feeling weaker than he had expected.
436. He didn’t mention our previous conversation at all.
→He made no reference to our previous conversation.
437. We were all shocked by his reaction.
→His reaction came as a shock to all of us.
438. I find Harold’s behaviour quite incomprehensible. (LOSS)
→I am at a loss to understand Harold’s behaviour.
439. The severity of the punishment bore no relation to the seriousness of the crime. (PROPORTION)
→The severity of the punishment was out of proportion to the crime.

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440. I’m afraid our problems are only just beginning. (ICEBERG)
→Our problems are just the tip of the iceberg.
441. Thomas was not given details of the company’s new projects. (DARK)
→Thomas was kept in the dark about the company’s new projects.
442. I was too scared to tell him what I really thought. (LACKED)
→I lacked the courage to tell him what I really thought.
443. The police ended the fighting between the 2 gangs by arresting the leader. (STOP)
→The police put a stop to the fighting …
444. Colin’s inability to make sound judgement dates from his accident.
→Ever since his accident, Colin was has been unable to make sound judgement.
445. Critics are hoping the new director can bring some positive changes into the French film industry.
(BREATHE)
→Critics are hoping the new director can breathe new life into …
446. It is very difficult to give the exact value of a table like this. (FIGURE)
→It is very difficult to put an exact figure on the value of a table like this.
447. Five boys on a motorbike at the speed of 60 mph are very likely to end up in hospital. (RECIPE)
→Five boys on a motorbike … mph is a recipe for disaster.
448. Detectives had stopped working on the Horsley murders three years previously. (BOOK)
→Detectives had closed the book on …
449. He is very good at cooking spaghetti. (DAB)
→He is a dab hand at cooking spaghetti.
450. We all want to make him realise that he is not as important as he thinks. (SIZE)
→We all want to cut him down to size.
451. He really disappointed me when breaking the promise to help me out. (TEETH)
→He really kicked me in the teeth when …
452. He died, having nothing of his own. (NAME)
→He died with no thing to his name.
453. Have a look at this picture. It may help you to remember something. (JOG)
→Have a look at this picture. It may help you to jog your memory.
454. He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer. (NAME)
→He is making a name for himself as an interviewer.
455. Social scientists find it hard to accept that the fall in the birth rate is responsible for the old age.
(Resistance)
→There is resistance among social scientists to the idea that the fall …
456. The Minister gave no precise figures about the casualties. (GO INTO)
→The Minister didn’t go into detail about the casualties.
457. He doesn’t think very highly of politicians.
→He’s got a low opinion of politicians.
458. One advantage of living in the city is the range of clothes shops.
→One point in favour of living in the …
459. Mary explained the problem surprisingly clearly.
→Mary explained the problem with surprising clarity.
460. We have credited the money to your current account at this bank.
→We have placed the money to the credit of your current account at this bank.
461. Your silly questions distracted me.
→You drove me to distraction with your silly questions.
462. I like her a lot. (AFFECTION)
→I have a lot of affection for her.
463. For gymnastics and skiing, regular practise is needed.
→Sports such as gymnastics and skiing need regular practise.
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465. A new flu vaccine has been on trial since the beginning of the year.
→They have been trying out/testing a new flu vaccine since the …
466. I’m afraid that I think he shouldn’t marry her.
→I can’t help feeling that he …
467. They sent him to prison for three years. (SENTENCED)
→He was sentenced to three years in prison/ three years’ imprisonment.
468. I’m sorry I missed Professor Baker’s lecture.
→I’m sorry not to have attended Professor Baker’s lecture.
469. “That’s a lovely new dress, Jean”, said her mother.
→Jean’s mother complimented her on her lovely new dress.
470. Tim looks nothing like his father. (TAKE)
→Tim doesn’t take after his father at all.
471. He watched videos all day. (ENTIRE)
→He spent the entire day watching videos.
472. I never thought of going by train. (OCCURRED)
→It never occurred to me that I could go by train.
473. The cause of the explosion is still unknown. (CAUSED)
→What caused the explosion is still unknown.
474. The train is 5 minutes late in leaving. (DUE)
→The train was due to leave 5 minutes ago.
475. The children are in disgrace for being so badly behaved.
→The children are under a cloud because of their bad behaviour.
476. John spends all his time working. (DEVOTED)
→John devoted to his work.
477. Mary knew what the answer was after reading the book.
→By the time she finished reading the book, Mary knew what the answer was.
478. The President’s bodyguards stood behind him, watching.
→Watchfully standing behind the President were his bodyguards.
479. I find his clothes the most irritating about him.
→What most irritates me about him is his clothes.
480. The young man was very embarrassed because his proposal was turned down. (REJECTION)
→The rejection of his proposal greatly embarrassed the young man.
481. It is not worth trying to save endangered species. (WASTE)
→It is a waste of time trying to save endangered species.
482. I took little notice of the girl standing at the gate.
→I didn’t pay much attention to the girl standing at the gate.
483. The Prime Minister resigned because of his sudden illness. (RESULTED)
→The Prime Minister’s resignation resulted from his sudden illness.
484. Did the football team play any better last weekend?
→Was there any improvement in the way the football team played last weekend?
485. There is a risk that the black rhino will become extinct. (THREATENED)
→The black rhino is threatened with extinction.
486. She doesn’t know why they are attracted to spending all day on the beach.
→She can’t see the attraction of spending all day on the beach.
487. I would do anything to prevent him from going there.
→There is nothing I wouldn’t do to …
488. He said he had won as a result of good luck.
→He attributed his victory/success to good luck.
489. Our new Director wants to call her “Madam”. (ADDRESSED)
→Our new Director wants to be addressed as “Madam”.

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490. We’ll have to make up our minds by the end of the week, won’t we? (BE)
→A decision will have to be made by the end of the week, won’t it?
491. Surely nobody likes it when people make fun of them in public. (BEING)
→Surely nobody likes being made fun of in public.
492. You should have called the doctor at once.
→It was wrong of you not to call the doctor at once.
493. We have no option but to collect this license free.
→The collection of this license free is obligatory.
494. He can shout even louder but I still won’t take any notice.
→No matter how much louder he can shout, I still won’t take …
495. That’s none of your business.
→That’s nothing to do with you.
496. No sooner had he been appointed to the post than the new editor fell ill.
→Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new …
497. You should excuse his bad manners; he’s only a child. (ALLOWANCES)
→You should make allowances for his bad manner; …
498. Life in the countryside was completely different from that in the city. (DIFFERENCE)
→There was a complete difference between life in the countryside and that in the city.
499. For thousands of years, people have highly believed in supernatural powers.
→Thousands of years ago, people had high belief in …
500. Telephone has brought convenience to people all over the world.
→Tele has been convenient to people all over the world.

REPHRASING
REWRITE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT MEANS EXACTLY THE SAME AS THE
SENTENCE PRINTED BEFORE IT:
1. Don’t act fast, you might make a mistake. (HASTE)
 Don’t act in haste, you might make a mistake.
2. She could not answer the merchants in their own language. (ABLE)
 She was not able to answer the merchants in their own language.
3. We were asking ourselves if they were really there. )WONDERING)
 We were wondering if they were really there.
4. Don’t you think we should ask the price? )HAD BETTER)
 Hadn’t we better ask the price?
5. We can’t buy the house because the down payment is so high. (SO … THAT)
 The down payment is so high that we can’t buy the house.
6. She is not a young woman which is not important because her admirers find her ageless. (NO MATTER)
 She is not a young woman but no matter how old she is her admirers find her age less.
7. It is really difficult to control the increase of vandalism. (RISING TIDE)
 It is really difficult to control the rising tide of vandalism.
8. Vandals are often youngsters who have done poorly in school and want to take revenge on the
administration and the teachers of the schools. (GET EVEN)

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 Vandals are often youngsters who have done poorly in school and want to get even with the
administration
9. The vandals spoil the appearance of the walls and break the windows. (DEFACE)
 The vandals deface the walls and break the windows.
10. I think I should take a coat. (HAD BETTER)
 I’d better take a coat.
11. Paul won’t try because he’s afraid of failing. SO … THAT
11. Paul’s so afraid that he won’t try.
12. They were successful in their affairs for a time. DID WELL
12. They did well for themselves for a time.
13. It is not important who you are because you are expected to obey the law. NO MATTER
13. No matter who you are, you’re expected to obey the law.
14. He feels stupid by comparison because his brothers are very bright. SUCH
14. He has such bright brothers he feels stupid by comparison.
15. When the great leader died and they were left on their own, they began to lose their conquests. IN
CHARGE OF
15. When the great leader died and they were left in charge of themselves, they began to lose their
conquests.
16. The scientists said that Voyager would reach Jupiter in March, and it did. ACCORDING
16. According to the scientists, Voyager would reach Jupiter in March, and it did.
17. She did it because she was kind. OUT OF
17. She did it out of kindness.
18. Your brother is young, but he has enough experience for the job. DESPITE
18. Despite your brother’s youth he has enough experience for the job.
19. Everything was covered with gold paint except two very small holes. WITH THE …
19. With the exception of two very small holes, everything was covered with gold paint.
20. Washington’s example strengthened his soldiers’determination. STRONGER
20. Washington’s example made his soldier’s determination stronger.
21. That noise is making people deaf. DEAFENING
21. That noise is deafening people.
22. People ask questions either because they are curious or bored. OUT OF
22. People ask questions out of curiosity or boredom.
23. My friends are proud of their sons, but they don’t talk about them. IN SPITE
23. In spite of my friends’pride, they don’t talk about their sons.
24. Only a mother buffalo finds baby buffalos pretty. IT TAKES …
24. It takes a mother buffalo to find baby buffalos pretty.
25. It is impossible to please everybody. THERE IS …
25. There is no way of pleasing everybody
26. The offenders are determined to do better. BENT ON
26. The offenders are bent on doing better.
27. Peter has been arrested twice for careless driving. He has decided to be more careful. HAVING
27. Having been arrested for careless driving, Peter has decided to be more careful.
28. Even if you are noticed, your eagerness will be helpful to you. YOUR FAVOUR
28. Even if you are noticed, your eagerness will be in your favour.
29. Be certain that your clothes are clean and well pressed. MAKE SURE
29. Make sure that your clothes are clean and well pressed.
30. Joan tried to explain her ideas, but she could not convince her father. DESPITE
30. Despite the fact that Joan tried to explain her ideas, she could not convince her father.
31. The judge listened to their story in silence. He decided to give them a lecture. THE JUDGE WHO
31. The judge who listened to their story in silence decided to give them a lecture.
32. There’s a teacher’s meeting tomorrow; several classes are cancelled. DUE TO

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32. Due to the teacher’s meeting tomorrow, several classes are cancelled.
33. The boys promised to behave in the future. They were allowed to go home. ONCE
33. Once the boys had promised to behave in the future they were allowed …
34. The director has a good opinion of people who are early. VERY HIGHLY
34. The director thinks very highly of people who are early.
35. The boys had nothing to do that evening. They thought it would be fun to smash some windows. SINCE
35. Since the boys had nothing to do that evening, they thought it would be fun to …
36. The meeting will take place in his office. IS
36. The meeting is to take place in his office.
37. Until now women’s vote has not made much difference. SO FAR,
37. So far, women’s vote has not made much difference.
38. He smoked a cigarette. At the same time he waited for the manager. WHILE
38. While waiting for the manager he smoked a cigarette.
39. Employers prefer to hire younger people. That’s the truth. THE FACT
39. The fact is that employers prefer to hire younger people.
40. They can make a mistake if they don’t know the people’s origins. AWARE
40. They can make a mistame if they are not aware of people’s origins.
41. Sometimes, manners are related to national customs. A MATTER OF
41. Sometimes, manners are a matter of national customs.
42. He said that his shyness prevented him from behaving well in society. KEPT
42. He said that his shyness kept him from behaving well in society.
43. He shaved his beard to please his wife. SHAVING
43. Shaving his beard, he pleased his wife.
44. George always helped his father in the store. A HAND
44. George always gave a hand in the store.
45. Do you ever think that geology is a very interesting field? OCCUR
45. Does it ever occur to you that geology is a very interesting field?
46. Perhaps I can persuade you to study. TALK … INTO
46. Perhaps I can talk you into studying.
47. How can I compensate for my mistake? MAKE UP
47. How can I make up for my mistake?
48. We felt like going out last night. MOOD
48. We were in the mood to go out.
49. That book deserves to be read. WORTH
49. That book is worth reading.
50. Supposedly, oil can be extracted from a rock called shale. THEORY
50. In theory, oil can be extracted from a rock called shale.
51. The operation is far from simple. NOT AT ALL
51. The operation is not at all simple.
52. Most people are impressed and afraid of nuclear energy. AWE
52. Most people are in awe of nuclear energy.
53. He only went to the concert because Mary wanted him to. PLEASE
53. He only went to the concert to please Mary.
54. Your contract says that you are to be here by nine every day. UNDER
54. Under (the terms of) your contract, you are to be here by nine every day.
55. He looks exactly like his father. IMAGE
55. He is the perfect/spitting image of his father.
56. His arrival was completely unexpected. TOOK
56. His arrival took us by surprise.
57. I’ll be unable to keep my appointment with Mr Marshall. CANCEL
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58. If I’d been Jane, I wouldn’t have told Andrew about the car accident. PLACE
58. In Jane’s place, I wouldn’t have told Andrew about the car accident.
59. The stories James tells about his war experiences are quite incredible. BEYOND
59. The stories are beyond belief.
60. It’s no use asking Mrs. Carrouthers to sing at the concert, she’s going away. THERE’S
60. There’s no point in asking Mrs Carrouthers to sing at the concert, she’s going …
61. We shouldn’t consider the other theories. WORTH
61. The other theories aren’t worth considering.
62. I knew he was our man the moment I saw him. SET EYES
62. I knew he was our man the moment I set/laid/clapped eyes on him.
63. My brother speaks French well. COMMAND
63. My brother has a good command of French.
64. The flags were sold to help the blind. AID
64. The flags were sold in aid of the blind.
65. Let me know as soon as you have any news. THE MINUTE
65. Let me know the minute you have any news.
66. I advise you not to believe what you read in the papers about me. RELY
66. I advise you not to rely on what you read in the papers about me.
67. We missed the bus because we had overslept. CONSEQUENCE
67. We missed the bus as a consequence of having overslept.
68. They continued to suggest that I was lying. PERSISTED
68. They persisted in suggesting that I was lying.
69. Both children and adults will enjoy this game. ALIKE
69. Children and adults alike will enjoy this game.
70. Tax contributes to the cost of local services. PAID
70. Local services are paid for by tax.
71. The milkman appears to be running away from your fierce dog. AS IF / THOUGH
71. It looks as if/though the milkman were running away from your fierce dog.
72. I find his clothes the most irritating thing about him. WHAT
72. What I find most irritating about him is his clothes.
73. The discovery of how to light fires gave man a new control over his environment. ABLE
73. Man was able to control his environment thanks to the discovery of how to light …
74. However friendly he seems, he’s not to be trusted. THOUGH
74. Friendly though/as he may seem, he’s not to be trusted.
75. The suitcase was extremely heavy but he managed to lift it. DESPITE
75. Despite the fact that the suitcase was extremely heavy, he managed to lift it.
76. This must be true so we should inform the President. IF
76. If this is true, we should inform the President.
77. He will come. It is in his own interest. BOUND
77. He is bound to come, it is in his own interest.
78. Although I was told that I would be unhappy I married him. IN SPITE
78. In spite of having been told I would be unhappy, I married him.
79. Mr. Smith won’t attend the meeting. UNDER
79. Under no circumstances will Mr Smith attend the meeting.
80. Although they are poor they can afford beer. THOUGH
80. Poor though/as they are, they can afford beer.
81. She answered the policeman’s questions as accurately as she could. ACCURATE
81. She gave the policeman as accurate an answer as she could.
82. Romantic love must be present, or the marriage will seem insincere. OTHERWISE
82. Romantic love must be present, otherwise the marriage will be insincere.
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83. His honesty, more than anything, is what I like about him.
84. We were late because we missed the train. THROUGH
84. Through being late, we missed the train.
85. She said I was a liar. ACCUSED
85. She accused me of being a liar.
86. To be fair to him, I don’t think he really meant to deceive you. JUSTICE
86. To do him justice, I don’t think he really meant to deceive you.
87. The cook is brilliant but knows nothing about French sauces. AS / THOUGH
87. Brilliant though/as he may be, the cook know nothing about French sauces.
88. A mistake of this kind could cause the wrong person to be arrested. RESULT IN
88. A mistake of this kind could result in the wrong person being arrested.
89. The company may well make a profit next year. SURPRISING
89. I wouldn’t be surprised if the company made a profit next year.
90. I seldom go to pop concerts. ONLY ON …
90. Only on rare occasions do I go to pop concerts.
91. This matter is too serious to be dealt with hurriedly. A MATTER
91. This is too serious a matter to be dealt with hurriedly.
92. Don’t repeat this to anyone, but Jones has been sacked. LET
92. Don’t let this be known, but Jones has been sacked.
93. How do you feel about capital punishment? WHAT ARE …
93. What are your views/feelings about Capital Punishment?
94. I can’t believe the Prime Minister really means to resign. I FIND …
94. I find hard to believe that the Prime Minister really means to resign.
95. My knowledge of medieval art is very limited. I DON’T …
95. I don’t know much about medieval art.
96. It is impossible to prove that Louis was in the flat on the night of the murder. EVIDENCE
96. There is very little evidence to prove that Louis was in the flat on the night …
97. The value of this Spanish coin is about 200 pounds. WORTH
97. This Spanish coin is worth about 200 pounds.
98. The raising of the school-leaving age has resulted in unforeseen difficulties. ARISING
98. The difficulties arising from the raising of the school-leaving age have resulted …
99. Do you agree with the Council’s plans to widen the High Street? AGREEMENT
99. Are you in agreement with the Council’s plans to widen …?
100. As these are your conditions, I have no choice but to abide by them. BEING
100. These being your conditions, I have no choice but to abide by them.
101. It’s curious that he didn’t mention it to me. ENOUGH
101. Curiously enough, he didn’t mention it to me.
102. We had not expected that we should encounter so much difficulty in finding the place. UNEXPECTEDLY
102. The place was unexpectedly difficult to find.
103. Although Samson was very strong, he perished at the hands of his enemies. FOR
103. For all his strength, Samson perished at the hands of his enemies.
104. That she was a duchess made a great impact on the boy’s family. HER
104. Her being a duchess made a great impact on the boy’s family.
105. The problem was tricky enough to challenge the minds of the best scientists. SO
105. So tricky was the problem that it challenged the minds of the best scientists.
106. Whatever your opinion on vivisection, you must admit that it helps to save human lives. HOWEVER
106. However you feel about vivisection, you must admit that it helps to save …
107. People who cannot bear with a little inconvenience should never enter the state of matrimony. SUCH
107. Such people as cannot bear with a little inconvenience should never enter …
108. If anybody broke into the house, the alarm would go off automatically. ANYBODY WHO…
108. Anybody who broke into the house would trigger off the alarm automatically.

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109. It’s time for the commission to reach an agreement. REACHED
109. It’s time the commission reached an agreement.
110. There must be few people so ignorant of the past as he is. WHO
110. There must be few people who know so little about the past as he.
111. Hardly anybody failed to attend the meeting. THE MEETING …
111. The meeting was attended by almost everybody.
112. He had never before addressed such a large crowd. THE CROWD …
112. The crowd had never been addressed by him before.
113. I shall consider this matter seriously. I SHALL GIVE …
113. I shall give this matter serious consideration.
114. Few people would agree with you. THERE AREN’T …
114. There aren’t many people who would agree with you.
115. He threatened to resign if they did not give him a rise. HE WARNED …
115. He warned them he would resign if they didn’t give him a rise.
116. It was only after I had read the last sentence that I realized how important the letter was. NOT UNTIL …
116. Not until I had read the last sentence did I realize how important the letter was.
117. I wrote the announcement in large black letters because I wanted everyone to notice it. SO
117. I wrote the announcement in large black letters so that everybody could notice it.
118. Your arguments have had very little influence on him. HE IS FAR FROM …
118. He is far from having influence on him.
119. He did not start speaking until the whole class was attending to him. HE WAITED …
119. He waited until the whole class was attending before speaking.
120. I followed the doctor’s orders exactly. I DID
120. I did follow the doctor’s orders.
121. She had two candles ready on the table as there might be a power cut. LEST
121. She had two candles ready on the table lest there (should) be a power cut.
122. His rapid recovery was due to silled medical attention. AS A RESULT …
122. As a result of skilled medical attention he recovered rapidly.
123. This door may be used only in an emergency. ONLY …
123. Only in an emergency may this door be used.
124. He has been speaking for three hours. IT IS …
124. It is 3 hours since he started speaking.
125. My anxiety was quite unnecessary. UNNECESSARILY
125. I was quite unnecessarily anxious.
126. He had complete confidence in his ability to deal with the matter. SURE
126. He was quite sure that he was able to deal with the matter.
127. He completed the novel only after five years. IT TOOK …
127. It took him 5 years to complete the novel.
128. The explorers meant to follow the river to its source. AIM
128. The explorers’ aim was to follow the river to its source.
129. My cat and my dog are on very friendly terms. GET
129. My cat and my dog get along/on well.
130. It looked like rain. AS
130. It looked as if it were going to rain.
131. It’s getting late. We ought to go home. HIGH TIME
131. It’s high time we went home.
132. The fortune-teller’s warning impressed the emperor far more than anyone would have expected.
IMPRESSION
132. The fortune-teller’s warning made a far greater impression on the emperor than …
133. Some problems are inevitable if you go to live in another country. BOUND
133. You’re bound to have some problems if you go to live in another country.

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134. Whether he is worshipped or despised is all the same to me. DIFFERENCE
134. It makes no difference to him whether he is worshipped or despised.
135. The police have told Bert that they believe it was he who stole the car. CHARGED
136. At last I slipped a five-pound note into his hand and it was only then that he gave me the information.
NOT UNTIL …
137. He has had to give up his legal practice because he is so often ill. REASON
138. Speaking personally, I could stay here for ever. AS FAR AS …
139. For a moment she thought he was her long-lost husband. MISTOOK
140. I don’t see why we must start so early. POINT
135. The police charged Bert with the robbery of the car.
136. Not until I slipped a 5-pound note into his hand, did he give the information.
137. The reason why he has had to give up his legal practice is that he is often ill.
138. As far as I’m concerned, I could stay here forever.
139. For a moment she mistook him for her long-lost husband.
140. I don’t see the point of starting so early.
141. Washing in cold water is nothing unusual for him. USED
142. He asked me if I thought it would be a good thing to buy the second hand car. WORTH
143. The bell in the corridor should be rung if there is a fire. CASE
144. He next said that there were, of course, exceptions. WENT ON
145. That’s not your business. NOTHING
146. He told me he was sorry he had lost his temper. APOLOGISED
147. Returning the same day would be senseless. NO SENSE
148. He wasn’t at all annoyed by my criticism, which, he said, he found very helpful. FAR FROM …
149. This has nothing to do with the case we are considering. DIFFERENT
150. There is a danger that you will get a serious illness if you drink this water. RUNNING
141. He is used to washing in cold water.
142. He asked me if the secondhand car was worth buying.
143. In case of fire the bell in the corridor should be rung.
144. He went on to say that there were, of course, exceptions.
145. It has nothing to do with you.
146. He apologized for having lost his temper.
147. There’s no sense in returning the same day.
148. Far from being annoyed by my criticism, he found it very helpful.
149. This is quite different from the case we are considering.
150. You are running the risk of getting a serious illness if you drink …
151. How loudly he always speaks. WHAT
152. Everybody must wear a seat belt. COMPULSORY
153. I have a strong feeling that he was involved in last month’s bank robbery. SUSPECT
154. It was assumed that local residents had permission to use the path as a short cut. GRANTED
155. They haven’t enough time to cover the basic syllabus, least of all do background reading. LET ALONE
156. In spite of his illness, he attended the memorial service. ILL THOUGH …
157. He was operated on many times. UNDERWENT
158. The performance was not so good as I had anticipated. CONTRARY
159. I think it’s a great pity you didn’t tell me before. I WISH …
160. He has not only written the words of the songs but he has also set some of them to music. BESIDES
151. What a loud speaker he is!
152. Wearing a seat belt is compulsory.
153. I suspect him of being involved in last month’s bank robbery.
154. It was taken for granted that local residents could use the path as a short cut.
155. They haven’t enough time to cover the basic syllabus, let alone background …
156. Ill though/as he was, he attended the memorial service.

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158. Contrary to expectations, the performance was not so good.
159. I wish you had told me before.
160. Besides writing the words of the songs he set some of them to music.
161. Please, change this pound note for me. I WONDER …
162. I felt so full of self-pity that I could take little interest in life. SORRY
163. Although there may be a bad storm later in the day, the fishing boats are all leaving the harbour. IN
SPITE …
164. They will have completed the redecorating by next week and then we can use the room again
immediately. AS SOON
165. She provided them with all they probably needed. PROVIDED FOR…
166. If wages are increased too much, there will be further inflation. TOO BIG
167. He behaved in such an extraordinary way that I wondered whether he was quite sane. SO …
168. I intend to take the day off tomorrow, whatever my boss’s opinion. WHETHER
169. Coffee prices are not likely to go up next month. LIKELIHOOD
170. The dog caught sight of the stranger sitting at a table and immediately started barking furiously. NO
SOONER
161. I wound if you could change this pound note.
162. I felt so sorry for myself that I could take little interest in life.
163. In spite of a bad storm later in the day, the fishing boats are all leaving …
164. As soon as they have completed the redecorating we can use the room again.
165. She provided for all their probable needs.
166. Too big an increase of wages will generate further inflation.
167. So extraordinarily did he behave, that I wondered whether he was quite sane.
168. I intend to take the day off tomorrow, whether my boss agrees or not.
169. There is not much likelihood of an increase of coffee prices .
170. No sooner had the dog caught sight of the stranger than he started barking …
171. That child is always asking questions. REST
172. Conditions in factories gradually got better. IMPROVEMENT
173. His inability to control his temper has made him many enemies. FACT
174. I don’t like that colour. APPEAL
175. All but three or four of these sentences have been easy to deal with. EXCEPTION
176. He plays the guitar, and he also writes songs. AS WELL AS …
177. The town was too small to be marked on the map. ENOUGH
178. My advice is: take the train. IF I …
179. What a pity he didn’t spend more time revising. IF ONLY …
180. He started work as soon as the term had finished. NO SOONER
171. That child never gives us a rest.
172. There has been an improvement in conditions in factories.
173. The fact that he cannot control his temper has made him many enemies.
174. That colour doesn’t appeal to me.
175. With the exception of 3 or 4 of these sentences, the rest have been easy to …
176. As well as playing the guitar he writes songs.
177. The town wasn’t so big to be marked on the map.
178. If I were you I’d take the train.
179. If only he had spent more time revising.
180. No sooner had the term finished than he started work.
181. I should have learnt French at school. I WISH …
182. They didn’t follow the map so they got lost. IF THEY …
183. They ought to mend the roof. THE ROOF …
184. The coat was so expensive that I didn’t buy it. TOO

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186. People are doing research into ways of curing cancer. RESEARCH …
187. The doctor asked me politely to wait outside. “WOULD …
188. I expect that he will get there by lunchtime. I EXPECT HIM …
189. His second attempt on the world record was successful. HE BROKE …
190. Helen can play the piano better than Elizabeth. ELIZABETH …
181. I wish I had learnt French at school.
182. If they had followed the map they wouldn’t have got lost.
183. The roof ought to be mended.
184. The coat was too expensive (for me) to buy.
185. It’s time you cleaned your car.
186. Research is being done into ways of curing cancer.
187. “Would you please wait outside!”
188. I expect him to get there by lunchtime.
189. He broke the world record at/on his second attempt.
190. Elizabeth plays the piano worse than Helen.
191. What particularly impressed me was her excellent command of English.
 I WAS particularly impressed by her excellent command of English.
192. The result of the match was never in doubt.
 AT NO TIME was the result of the match in doubt.
193. I’d rather we started at 7:00.
 MY PREFERENCE would be/is for a 7 o’clock start.
194. There’ll be trouble if you do that again.
 YOU’D BETTER not do that again.
195. The accident was not his fault. (TO BLAME)
 He was not to blame for the accident.
196. Most people know that Britain’s economy is heavily
dependent on North Sea oil. (KNOWLEDGE)
 It’s common knowledge that Britain’s economy is heavily dependent on North Sea oil.
197. I’d be grateful if you would check these accounts for me.
 Would you mind checking these accounts for me?
198. It’s unlikely that the constructor will complete the work before February.
 THE WORK IS unlikely to be completed before February.
199. The jumper you knitted for my daughter no longer fits her. (OUTGROWN)
 My daughter has outgrown that jumper.
200. Immediately after his arrival things went wrong.
 NO SOONER had he arrived than things went wrong.

BÀI TẬP VỀ CẤU TẠO TỪ (Exercises on word formation)

Ex1: Cho dạng đúng của các từ trong ngoặc để điền vào chỗ trống.
1. Detroit is renowned for the _____________ car. (produce)
2. If you make a good ________________ at the interview, you will get the job. (impress)
3. The _________________ looked dark and there were hardly any other guests. (enter)
4. My history teacher has a vast ________________ of past events. (know)
5. You are never too old to go to college and gain some _______________. ( qualify)
6. My greatest ________________ was graduating from university. (achieve)
7. The weatherman said there is a strong _______________ of rain today. (possible)
8. Some old laws are no longer _______________. (effect)
9. Athens is ________________ for its ancient buildings. (fame)
10. He was caught shoplifting so now he has a ________________ record. (crime)
11. Despite her severe _________________, she fulfilled her goals in life. (Disable)

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12. Being ________________is the worst thing that can happen to someone. (employ)
13. If you buy presents in the summer your _________________ can be very high. (save)
14. Due to the pilot's _____________, the copilot managed to land safely. (guide)
15. It's important to also see the less ________________sides of the job. (desire)
16. I was surprised at his __________________ to give up. (refuse)
17. Children are by nature _________________of danger. (aware)
18. She is always ___________________towards her parents. (respect)
19. The hospital has the best medical _____________and fast ambulances. (equip)
20. You can relax in the comfortable _______________of the hotel. (surround)
21. It's totally________________ that you stayed home when you were sick. (understand)
22. Don't laugh at his stupid jokes! You'll only _________________ him to say them again. (courage) 23. That
sidewalk is_________________, I almost fell! (slip)
24. After Monday, I will no longer be a foreigner--I am receiving my ________________! (citizen)
25. Arthur will be very lonely unless you__________________ him. (friend)
26. Every afternoon, the cooks__________________ their knives in preparation for dinner. (sharp)
27. I hate being around Mary Lou, she is __________________. (friendly).
28. The stock market crash of 1929 left my great-grandfather___________________. (penny)
29. I have a class at 8:00 a.m. but I always________________. (sleep)
30. The groom may ______________the bride only when their vows have been exchanged. (veil)
31. I think we should try something else. That strategy seems way too________________. (risk)
32. My father's death left me with a great_________________ in my heart. (empty)
33. George W. Bush is pretending that he attacked Iraq to __________________ the Iraqis. (liberty) 34.
Americans fought hard to earn their _________________from Britain. (free)
35. When you work at a nuclear power plant, you have to be extremely _________________. (care) 36. Every
time I think I've beaten you, you _________________ me! (do)
37. I had to take three months off when I was pregnant, but my boss has been very ____________.
(understand)
38. He will __________________the wine as soon as we are ready for dinner. (cork)
39. You need to work on your orthography so you don't __________________ (spell) these words.
40. The weather ________________looks bad for a picnic--rainy and windy! (cast)
ĐÁP ÁN:
1. production 2. impression 3. entrance 4. knowledge 5. qualification
6. achievement 7. possibility 8. effective 9. famous 10. criminal
11. disability 12. unemployed 13. savings 14. guidance 15. desirable
16. refusal 17. unaware 18. respectful 19. equipment 20. surroundings
21. understandable 22. encourage 23. slippery 24. citizenship 25. befriend
26. sharpen 27. unfriendly 28. penniless 29. oversleep 30. unveil
31. risky 32. emptiness 33. liberate 34. freedom 35. careful
36. outdo 37. understanding 38. uncork 39. misspell 40. forecast

Ex2: Choose the best answer to complete the following sentences

1. The park service asks visitors to behave _________ and show respect for wildlife.
A. responsibly B. responsible C. responsibility D. responsibilities
2. The _______ of Board of Directors is scheduled for Monday.
A. election B. elected C. elects D. electable
3. In order to suppress harmful insects and weeds, garden maintenance companies must choose the
right products and apply them ______
A. correction B. correctly C. corrected D. correcting
4. The CEO will use her ___ in determining how the reorganization of the company will be conducted.
A. discretionary B. discrete C. discretely D. discretion

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5. _____ by the audience’s positive reaction to its music, the Gary Jones played well past midnight
A. Delighted B. Delightedly C. Delightful D. Delight
6. The young fashion designer wanted to create dress styles _____________ different from those of her cont
emporaries.
A. recognize B. recognizing C. recognizable D. recognizably
7. Many environmental analysts recommend that nations reduce their ____________ on non renewable
energy sources.
A. dependently B. dependence C. dependent D. depend
8. A particularly ___ drawback of this book is the almost complete lack of useful illustrations or tables.
A. frustrating B. frustratinglyC. frustrated D. frustration
9. The general manager has __________that any information customers enter be used only to respond to the
ir inquiries and requests.
A. suggested B. suggesting C. suggest D. suggestion
10. Additional information on _____ financial aid such as grants and scholarships can be obtained from
career offices at each university.
A. extend B. extensive C. extent D. extension
11. _____ for reconstruction contracts has been getting stiffer over the years since it can generate enormousl
y lucrative earnings.
A. Competitively B. Competition C. CompetitiveD. Competes
12. The general hospital was able to improve patient care significantly without hiring more staff by
_________ in a new information system.
A. invests B. invested C. investing D. invest
13. Our experienced and skilled technicians can be of much help in the event that you_____ delete somethin
g essential from the program.
A. accident B. accidental C. accidents D. accidentally
14. When the _______ for this new safety policy was under consideration by the managers, a number
of experts were asked for their comments.
A. proposing B. propose C. proposes D. proposal
15. All the workers are required to ______ verify that the proper maintenance of storage facilities is conduct
ed with extreme care.
A. periodic B. periodical C. periodically D. period
16. The elegant hotel we stayed at was________ and bright and had a private entrance and patio with a view
of the ocean.
A. spacing B. spacious C. spaciousness D. Spaces
17. Applicants are advised to fill out an application form concisely to impress potential employers,
without being too ________ or boring.
A. repeating B. repetitive C. repetition D. repeat
18. All the terms of the agreement must be clear so that the meaning and intent won’t be _______ by
either party.
A. misinterpret B. misinterpretation C. misinterpreted D. misinterpreting
19. There’s another piece of evidence that there has been enormous ___________ in the supply of
customized services to customers.
A. growth B. grows C. grown D. grower
20. Our aim is to increase the efficiency of the rail services both for freight and passengers by providing servic
es on the network and increasing _______ among companies.
A. competes B. competitively C. competitive D. competition
21. We are sorry to announce that we will not________ any credit cards starting next year since a cash
deposit is required.
A. accepts B. accepting C. accept D. accepted
22. The elegant hotel known for its fabulous amenities is _________ located near the local airport.
A. convenience B. convenient C. conveniently D. conveniences

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23. _______ for the money management seminar will be forwarded to all the managers tomorrow.
A. Invite B. Invitations C. Inviting D. Invitation
24. The conference’s keynote speaker addressed ______ impacts of digital technology on the current music
industry.
A. variety B. variably C. variation D. various
25. The effects of affordable housing ____ in rural areas will be discussed at the conference.
A. develops B. developing C. development D. developed
26. Even if residents in the area have shown strong _____ to the project, the city government may not be
hesitant to proceed with it.
A. resisting B. resistant C. resisted D. resistance
27. We had to spend the whole month searching for better solutions, and ________ customers were
impressed by our efforts.
A. fortunate B. fortunes C. fortune D. fortunately
28. The more we spent with the sales team, the more __________ we were with their innovative marketing
skills.
A. impression B. impressing C. impresses D. impressed
29. The unexpected operating complexity was more serious than _______ anticipated.
A. origin B. original C. originally D. Originated
30. The enclosed documents summarize _______ changes to the existing overtime regulations.
A. propose B. proposed C. proposes D. to proposing
31. Applicants must possess a master of business administration or _____ experience in a related field.
A. compare B. compared C. comparable D. comparing
32. The expansion of the natural history museum is most _________ the cause of significant revenue
increases.
A. probabilities B. probability C. probable D. probably
(When you used "most probably" it means, [it is more likely] or [insofar seems to be reasonably true])
33. Many science majors enter graduate school ______ after completing a bachelor of science degree.
A.directly B.direct C.directed D.direction
34. Customers who purchase more than 500 dollars worth of items can request an HDTV cable box at no
______ charge.
A. additional B.addition C. adding D. additionally
35. According to many _______ of the industry, the majority of small-sized firms are hoping to enter into
lucrative businesses.
A.survey B.surveys C.surveying D.surveyed
36. During the one-week promotional period, we offer all the visitors and customers 10 dollars worth of
kitchen appliances _______ free of charge.
A.extremely B.exclusively C.continually D.completely
37. It is likely that ______ of the annual conference will reach an all-time high this year, with more than
1,000 people planning to attend.
A. attendant B. attendance C. attended D. attendee
38. A detailed quotation on the ongoing _________ will be provided for free any time upon request.
A. maintaining B. maintenance C. maintained D. maintains
39. The customer service department is responsible for fulfilling _______ from the public and has to forward
them to the chief financial officer.
A.requests B.request C.requesting D.requested
40. Employees will be given bonuses and incentives _______ depending on their performance achievements,
not based on their relationship with supervisors.
A.exclusive B.excluding C.exclusively D.excluded
41. The head of legal department is searching for experts who have a lot of experience with contract _____.
A. negotiates B. negotiator C. negotiations D. negotiable
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43. I wasn't_____ with my exam result.
A. please B. pleased C. pleasing D. pleasant
44. The water is _____. You can't drink it.
A. polluted B. pollution C. polluting D. pollutant
45. I am very _______ in the news.
A. interested B. interesting C. interest D. interests
46. We avoid_______ our environment.
A. polluted B. polluting C. pollute D. to pollute
47. Many spacemen could never get back to the Earth because of ____ accidents.
A. tragedy B. tragic C. tragically D. tragedies
48. We've decided to interview only ten _____ for the job.
A. applicants B. applicable C. appliances D. applications
49. All Sue’s friends and __________ came to her party .
a. relations b. relatives c. relationships d. Related
50. You are old enough to take _______ for what you have done.
a. responsible b. responsibility c. responsibly d. irresponsible
51. Although they are twins, they have almost the same appearance but they are seldom in ______.
a. agree b. agreeable c. agreement d. agreeably
52. The more _______ and positive you look, the better you will feel.
a. confide b. confident c. confidently d. confidence
53. London is home to people of many _______ cultures.
a. diverse b. diversity c. diversify d. diversification
54. She sent me a _______ letter thanking me for my invitation.
a. polite b. politely c. politeness d. impoliteness
55. His country has________ climate.
a. continent b. continental c. continence d. continentally
56. Computers are ________ used in schools and universities.
a. widely b. wide c. widen d. width
57. Don’t be afraid. This snake is __________.
a. harm b. harmful c. harmless d. unharmed
58. He did some odd jobs at home __________
a. disappointment b. disappoint c. disappointed d. disappointedly
59. English is used by pilots to ask for landing __________ in Cairo.
a. instruct b. instructors c. instructions d. Instructive
60. During his __________, his family lived in the United State.
a. child b. childhood c. childish d. childlike
61. She is__________in her book.
a. absorbed b. absorbent c. absorbtive d. absorb
The negotiations have been delayed due to differences on _______ to publicize the negotiations.
a. that b. whether or not c. because d. if
The company has launched an internal inquiry into the disappearance of a computer disk thought to contain
highly _______ client information.
a. sensitive b. courteous c. affordable d. competitive
90 percent of the respondents said they would undertake the research and development projects as
_______ in order to strengthen productivity.
a. plan b. planning c. planned d. plans
The audience thanked her with six standing ovations, which was _______ remarkable considering that the
concert was nearly canceled.
a. most of b. all the more c. many more d. too much

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GIẢI CHI TIẾT:
1. Customers must contact the ---------- directly for all warranty and repair issues.
a. manufacturer b. manufacturing c. manufactures d. manufactured
- Nhìn đắng sau chỗ trống không có N và trước nó không có ADV Loại ADJ  Loại B, D  Loại C vì C là V 
Đáp án A
2. It is common practice for a firm to seek a ----- -- advantage in order to maintain its position in the
marketplace.
a. compete b. competition c. competitive d. competitively
- Nhìn đắng sau chỗ trống có N Chọn ADJ Đáp án C
*NOTE: Nếu không biết “advantage” là từ loại gì mà đằng trước nó có MẠO TỪ (A/an/the…) ==> Chắc chắn
“advantage” là DANH TỪ
3. The new management recognized ………….the importance of this business decision
a. prompt b. promptness c. promptly d. prompter
- Nhìn đắng sau chỗ trống không có N và trước nó không có ADV Loại ADJ  Loại A
- Tất cả những danh từ chỉ người (có đuôi - ar, or, er,..) hay tất cả những DANH TỪ ĐẾM ĐƯỢC
 Phải có MẠO TỪ hoặc là THÊM “s” Loại D
- Loại B vì k hợp nghĩa Đáp Án C
C2: Đằng TRƯỚC và SAU chỗ trống là ĐỘNG TỪ (recognized) CHỌN ADV Đáp án C
4. The ------- has always been on ensuring a consistently high level of quality and outstanding service.
a. emphasized b. emphatic c. emphasis d. emphasize
- sau chỗ trống mà có các TRỢ ĐỘNG TỪ has/have/am/is/are/were/was/can/could/should/might…
==> Các từ này BẤT ĐẦU BẰNG 1 VỊ NGỮ Đứng trước nó là 1 DANH TỪ
5. The ------- outcome of the current economic recession is that the growth of merger activity will slow down.
a. possibly b. possibility c. possibilities d. possible
- Nhìn đắng sau chỗ trống có N Chọn ADJ Đáp án D
*NOTE: Nếu không biết “outcome” là từ loại gì mà đằng trước nó có MẠO TỪ (A/an/the…)  Chắc chắn
“outcome” là DANH TỪ
6. This apartment complex has an ----- -- exterior design and stylish interior furnishings.
a. Attract b. Attractive c. Attracted d. Attraction
- Nhìn đắng sau chỗ trống có cụm N (exterior design) Chọn ADJ
==> TRONG ĐÁP ÁN MÀ CÓ 3 TÍNH TỪ (-VING/-ED/GỐC)  ƯU TIÊN CHỌN TÍNH TỪ GỐC (-ive, - ous, -
ble..) Đáp án B
*NOTE: Nếu không biết “exterior design” là từ loại gì mà đằng trước nó có MẠO TỪ (A/an/the…) Chắc
chắn “exterior design” là DANH TỪ
7. Needs assessment can help you identify areas for improvement and ultimately help you realize your goals
more -----
a. efficient b. efficiency c. efficiencies d. efficiently
- More/most + ADV/ADJ:
+ Dùng adj: Khi trước nó là TOBE, BECOME, REMAIN, STAY, FEEL, FIND/MAKE + O +ADJ,..
+ Dùng adv: Khi trước nó là V
 Đáp án D vì TRƯỚC nó là V (realize)
8. You have to become more …………with the rules and regulations before you start working here
a. familiarity b. familiar c. familiarize d. familiarly
- More/most + ADV/ADJ:
+ Dùng adj: Khi trước nó là TOBE, BECOME, REMAIN, STAY, FEEL, FIND/MAKE + O +ADJ,..
+ Dùng adv: Khi trước nó là V
 Đáp án B vì TRƯỚC nó là V (become +Adj)
9. The application process is highly ----- -- with only 5% of applicants ultimately selected for positions.
a. competition b. Competitive c. competitors d. competitively
- Nếu đắng SAU chỗ trống không có Danh từ mà đằng TRƯỚC chỗ trống là ADV
 Áp dụng 2 công thức:- BE + ADV + ADJ - V + ADV + ADV Đáp án B

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10. The wrecked automobile must be examined extremely …..before any repair work may begin on it
a. carefully b. careful c. care d. more carefully
- Nếu đắng SAU chỗ trống không có Danh từ mà đằng TRƯỚC chỗ trống là ADV
 Áp dụng 2 công thức: - BE + ADV + ADJ - V + ADV + ADV  Đáp án A
11. It is advisable to keep your operating system and software updated for -------computer performance and
security.
a. optimal b. optimize c. optimally d. optimization
- Nhìn đắng sau chỗ trống có N (computer) Chọn ADJ Đáp án A
12. Corsica is an undeniable paradise for --------- of sea and water sports, as well as for hiking.
a. enthusiasts b. enthusiastically c. enthusiastic d. enthused
- Nhìn đắng sau chỗ trống không có N và trước nó không có ADV  Loại ADJ  Loại A và D
- GIỚI TỪ + N/Ving
 Chọn Ving khi đằng sau có TÂN NGỮ/CỤM DANH TỪ/DANH TỪ (KHÁC GIỚI TỪ)
 Hay GIỚI TỪ + VING + TÂN NGỮ/CỤM DANH TỪ/DANH TỪ
 CT CẦN NHỚ: GIỚI TỪ + ADV + VING
 Đáp án A
13. Purchase order organizer software is a flexible sales and purchase record management utility that keeps
track of all business-related activities in an --------- manner.
a. efficiency b. elficiently c. efiiciencies d. efficient
Giải:
- Nhìn đắng sau chỗ trống có N (manner) Chọn ADJ
 TRONG ĐÁP ÁN MÀ CÓ 3 TÍNH TỪ (-VING/-ED/GỐC) ƯU TIÊN CHỌN TÍNH TỪ GỐC (-ive, - ous, -ble..)
Đáp án D
*NOTE: Nếu không biết “manner” là từ loại gì mà đằng trước nó có MẠO TỪ (A/an/the…) ==> Chắc chắn
“manner” là DANH TỪ
14. Derek’s Sporting Goods now has over 400 stores --------- located in more than 40 states across the
country.
a. convenience b. convenient c. conveniently d. conveniences
- Đằng TRƯỚC và SAU chỗ trống là ĐỘNG TỪ (located) CHỌN ADV Đáp án C
15. The district rules assessment team coordinated an ----- -- evaluation of performance standards and
emerging
a. extent b. extension c. extensive d. extensively
- Nhìn đắng sau chỗ trống có N (evalution) Chọn ADJ
 TRONG ĐÁP ÁN MÀ CÓ 3 TÍNH TỪ (-VING/-ED/GỐC) ƯU TIÊN CHỌN TÍNH TỪ GỐC (-ive, - ous, -ble..)
Đáp án C
16. Sign up to receive our free newsletter and you will ----- -- receive update notifications and other news via
e-mail.
a. automatically b. automaticity c. automated d. automatic
C1:- Đằng TRƯỚC và SAU chỗ trống là ĐỘNG TỪ (receive) CHỌN ADV  Đáp án A
C2: + Động từ khiếm khuyết (Can/could/should/might/have to/must…)
 CT: Can/could/should/might/have to/must… + (Adv) + V + (Adv) (Đằng sau CHỖ TRỐNG không có Danh từ)
+ BỊ ĐỘNG của Động từ khiếm khuyết (Can/could/should/might/have to/must…+ BE + V3/Ved)
 CT: Can/could/should/might/have to/must…+ (Adv) + BE + (Adv) + V3/Ved + (adv) (Đằng sau CHỖ TRỐNG
không có Danh từ)
17. QIB will work -------to maintain sustainable growth and expansion plans.
a. persisted b. persistent c. persistently d. persistence
C1: - Đằng TRƯỚC và SAU chỗ trống là ĐỘNG TỪ (receive)  CHỌN ADV Đáp án C
C2: + Động từ khiếm khuyết (Can/could/should/might/have to/must…)
 CT: Can/could/should/might/have to/must… + (Adv) + V + (Adv) (Đằng sau CHỖ TRỐNG không có Danh từ)
+ BỊ ĐỘNG của Động từ khiếm khuyết (Can/could/should/might/have to/must…+ BE + V3/Ved)

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không có Danh từ)
18. Wholesale buyers purchase merchandise -------- from manufacturers and resell it to retail firms,
commercial establishments, and other institutions.
a. directing b. directs c. directly d. directed
- Nhìn đắng sau chỗ trống không có N và trước nó không có ADV Loại ADJ  Loại A và D
- Loại B vì là V (Câu có V là purchase rồi)
 Đáp Án C (adv bổ nghĩa cho V purchase)
19. Online Ticket Shop gives you the chance to buy your tickets at a ------- rate.
a. reduction b. reduces c. reduce d. reduced
- Nhìn đắng sau chỗ trống có N (rate)  Chọn ADJ
 TRONG ĐÁP ÁN MÀ CÓ 3 TÍNH TỪ (-VING/-ED/GỐC)  ƯU TIÊN CHỌN TÍNH TỪ GỐC (-ive, - ous, -ble..)
Đáp án D
*NOTE: Nếu không biết “rate” là từ loại gì mà đằng trước nó có MẠO TỪ (A/an/the…) Chắc chắn “rate” là
DANH TỪ
20. Many science majors enter graduate school..........after completing a bachelor of science degree.
a. directly b. direct c. directed d. direction
- Nhìn đắng sau chỗ trống không có N và trước nó không có ADV  Loại ADJ  Loại B và C
- Loại D vì nếu chọn D sẽ tạo thành 1 cụm N ghép (graduate school direction) K Có hay không hợp nghĩa 
A (adv bổ nghĩa cho V enter)
21. Customers who purchase more than 500 dollars worth of items can request an HDTV cable box at no……
charge
a. additional b. addition c. adding d. additionally
- đắng sau chỗ trống có N (charge)  Chọn ADJ
 TRONG ĐÁP ÁN MÀ CÓ 3 TÍNH TỪ (-VING/-ED/GỐC)  ƯU TIÊN CHỌN TÍNH TỪ GỐC (-ive, - ous, -ble..)
 Đáp án A
22. Mr. Garry Noxon in accounting was...................warned about having to many numerical errors the
budget report.
a. repeat b. repeatedly c. repeater d. repetition
TRƯỚC và SAU chỗ trống là ĐỘNG TỪ (warned)  CHỌN ADV  Đáp án B
23. The first step in preparing a fairly..........presentation is to do your research thoroughly on your topic.
a. informative b. inform c. information d. informer
- Nhìn đắng sau chỗ trống có N (presentation)  Chọn ADJ
 TRONG ĐÁP ÁN MÀ CÓ 3 TÍNH TỪ (-VING/-ED/GỐC)  ƯU TIÊN CHỌN TÍNH TỪ GỐC (-ive, - ous, -ble..) 
Đáp án A
24. A detailed quotation on the ongoing..........................will be provided for free anytime upon request
a. maintaining b. maintenance c. maintained d. maintains
- Đằng sau chỗ trống mà có các TRỢ ĐỘNG TỪ - has/have/am/is/are/were/was/can/could/should/might…
 Các từ này BẤT ĐẦU BẰNG 1 VỊ NGỮ  Đứng trước nó là 1 DANH TỪ
 Đáp án B
25. The customer service department is responsible for fulfilling.............. from the public and has to forward
them to the
chief financial officer.
a. requests b. request c. requesting d. requested
- Nhìn đắng sau chỗ trống không có N và trước nó không có ADV  Loại ADJ
 Loại D và C
- Request là N đếm được  Tất cả những DANH TỪ ĐẾM ĐƯỢC
 Phải có MẠO TỪ hoặc là THÊM “s”  Đáp án A
26. You can------ rebuild your credit by taking steps to repair your credit rating as soon as possible.
a. easy b. easier c. easily d. easiness
C1: - Đằng TRƯỚC và SAU chỗ trống là ĐỘNG TỪ (rebuild)  CHỌN ADV

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C2: + Động từ khiếm khuyết (Can/could/should/might/have to/must…)
 CT: Can/could/should/might/have to/must… + (Adv) + V + (Adv) (Đằng sau CHỖ TRỐNG không có Danh
từ)
+ BỊ ĐỘNG của Động từ khiếm khuyết (Can/could/should/might/have to/must…+ BE + V3/Ved)
 CT: Can/could/should/might/have to/must…+ (Adv) + BE + (Adv) + V3/Ved + (adv) (Đằng sau CHỖ TRỐNG
không
có Danh từ)
27. Make sure you provide the requested-------when submitting advertising proposals since ones will not be
accepted.
a. information b. inform c. informing d. informed
- Nhìn đắng sau chỗ trống không có N và trước nó không có ADV ==> Loại ADJ
 Loại D và C
- Loại B vì B là Động từ mà câu có V rồi
 Đáp án A
28. While smokers are highly ------ of the ban on smoking in workplaces, most non- smokers support the ban.
a. critic b. critically c. critical d. criticism
- Nếu đắng SAU chỗ trống không có Danh từ mà đằng TRƯỚC chỗ trống là ADV
 Áp dụng 2 công thức:
- BE + ADV + ADJ
- V + ADV + ADV
 Đáp án C
29. The agreed-upon------ sanctions are not limited to tariffs, trade barriers, and import or export quotas
imposed on individual countries.
a. economic b. economically c. economist d. economy
- Nhìn đắng sau chỗ trống có N (sanctions)  Chọn ADJ
 TRONG ĐÁP ÁN MÀ CÓ 3 TÍNH TỪ (-VING/-ED/GỐC)  ƯU TIÊN CHỌN TÍNH TỪ GỐC (-ive, - ous, -ble..)
 Đáp án A
30. Our monthly production capability is expected to grow significantly, owing to the --------- of our own
factories in China.
a. expand b. expands c. expansion d. expansive
31. At the same time, the company also won a two-million-dollar ------- for maintenance of the trains for the
next seven
a. contract b. contracts c. contracted d. contracting
Giải:- Nhìn đắng sau chỗ trống không có N và trước nó không có ADV  Loại ADJ  Loại D và C
- A/an + Danh từ đếm được số ít  Đáp án A
32. NDRC is the national authority that is in charge of setting guidance tariffs that are ------implemented by
the local authorities.
a. subsequent b. subsequent to c. subsequently d. subsequence
33. Even if residents in the area have shown strong -------- to the project, the city government may not be
hesitant to proceed with it.
a. resisting b. resistant c. resisted d. resistance
34. We are sorry to announce that we will not ........any credit cards starting since a cash deposit is required.
a. accepts b. accepting c. accept d. accepted
35. The newly appointed vice president is expected to earn the..............trust of employees despite all
indications to the contrary.
a. completely b. completed c. completing d. complete
36. Much of the expected boots in revenue is related to a transaction fax which has yet to receive final
.................from Congress.
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lucrative earnings.
a. Competitively b. Competition c. Competitive d. Competes
38. Our experienced and skilled technicians can be of much help in the event that you ------delete something
essential from the program.
a. accident b. accidental c. accidents d. accidentally
39. When the ..... for this new safety policy was under consideration by the managers, a number of experts
were asked for their comments.
a. proposing b. propose c. proposes d. proposal
40. Purchasing tickets early is ----- , because many fans are expected to undoubtedly rush to the concert.
a. advice b. advising c. advisor d. advisable
41. Superb………… has been paid to even the smallest detail, as the project was expected to cost billions
a. attends b. attention c. attended d. attendant
42. During the sessions, speakers will discuss the process of……a global sevice by opening doors to economic
opportunities.
a. establish b. establishing c. establishes d. established
43. We are proud to announce their upcoming…....... in an event whose purpose is to educate attendees on
e-mail management tools.
a. participation b. participated c. participating d. participate
44. The president of Kasara Inc . ........announced that Lopez Davis, who has served the company for more
than 30years, would retire at the end of next month.
a. regretting b. regretted c. regretfully d. regretful
45. This letter is to solicit……… of candidates to be considered for the vacant positions in sales that should be
filled right away.
a. nominate b. nominations c. nominating d. nominated
46. Road and street signs must be ........visible even in the distance in order for drivers to know where they
are heading.
a. clearness b. clear c. clearly d. clearest
47. The medications widely used for patients should be ………. evaluated for long-term use.
a. rigor b. rigors c. rigorous d. rigorously
48. The newly launched cell phones were designed to deliver exceptional ………. in various functions.
a. performing b. performed c. perform d. performance
49. If you need further information or have any questions about……..your merchandise, please send an e-
mail to the sales department or contact us.
a. return b. returns c. returned d. returning
50. Tthey will also be venturing into a ..... job market.
a. favor b. favorite c. favorably d. favorable
51. Empty boxes should be placed in the stockroom for……..
a. removable b. remover c. removed d. removal
52. It was unanimously agreed that Ms.Perkin’s proposal was the most……..
a. persuasive b. persuasively c. persuade d. persuasion

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