KEY WORD TRANSFORMATIONS

Rewrite each sentence using the word given so that the meaning stays the same. Remember
that you must not change the word in any way.
EXERCISE 1
1.This liver condition is common among those who drink a lot.
This liver condition ______________________________________________________ drinkers.
2. “I think the whole idea is ridiculous,” he said.
He dismissed _________________________________________________________________ .
3. He threatened the officers with violence.
He made _____________________________________________________________________ .
4. It shouldn’t have surprised me that my children didn’t like the new, cheaper ice-cream.
I might ______________________________________________________________________ .
5. Her lateness made the boss angry. BANANA
It was because she _____________________________________________________________ .
6. She wore headphones in order not to disturb anyone.
She wore headphones lest _______________________________________________________ .
7. She is not very good at arraging flowers. FLAIR
_____________________________________________________________________________ .
8. Bill changed his ways when he came out of prison LEAF
Bill has ______________________________________________________________________ .
9. You must not, I repeat not, open this box until Christmas Day. TO
Under _________________________________________ opened until Christmas Day.
10. Her early success has made her very conceited. HEAD
_____________________________________________________________________________ .
EXERCISE 2
1. Electricity is getting very expensive these days. (cost)
The ……………………… higher and higher these days.
2. Unemployment has risen considerably over the last eighteen months and the government is under
pressure to find a solution. (increase)
The government is under pressure due to ……………………….. over the last eighteen months.
3. The minister's resignation from the government was caused by the discovery of his role in the
financial scandal. (led)
The discovery of the minister's role in the financial scandal ………………………. the government.
4. Oh, there you are! I didn't even know you had gone out! (unaware)
I …………………………………………. fact that you had gone out.
5. Don't get involved in this John, it has nothing to do with you. (keep)
This has nothing to do with you so ……………………………………………………..
6. I really can't understand why he can't finish the project on time. (baffled)
I am really ………………………………………. to finish the project on time.
7. Mr. Edwards was sacked partly because of his arriving late to work. (contributed)
Mr. Edwards' constant lateness …………………………………… from the company.
8. You can't just suddenly decide to go on a safari. You need to plan things very carefully. (spur)
Going on safari isn't a decision you can make ……………………. moment. You need to plan things
very carefully.
EXERCISE 3
1. She wore headphones in order not to disturb anyone.
She wore headphones lest _______________________________________________________
2. If you changed your mind, you’d be welcome to join our staff.
Were _____________________________________________ delighted to take you on the staff.
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3. Sorry, you can’t do whatever you want. PICK
Sorry, you are not in ____________________________________________________________ .
4. This vase seems too big for this small table. PROPORTION
This vase looks ________________________________________________________________ .
5. A lot of awards on his walls point to his great success. TESTIMONY
The numerous _________________________________________________________________.
6. Concerns about jobs and public safety are more important than other issues. SEAT
Other _______________________________________________________________________ .
7. Your licence may be suspended if you refuse to take the breathalyzer.
Refusal ______________________________________________________________________ .
8. Venezuelan mourners queued gof hours to attend the funeral of the country’s late leader, Hugo
Chavez. TRIBUTE
Venezuelan mourners lined ______________________________________________________ .
9. A lot of good men have been destroyed by drink.
Many a ______________________________________________________________________ .
10. She was embarrassed when she realized that everyone was listening to her singing.
Much _______________________________________________________________________ .
EXERCISE 4
1. She wants nothing less than to get that job. It would be a dream come true. (set)
She has ………………………………. getting that job.
2. If they ever discover your role in the incident, you will go to prison. (light)
If your role in the incident ………………………………, you'll go to prison.
3. Harry plays tennis much better than I do. (nearly)
I am not …………………………………….. tennis player as Harry is.
4. Both candidates for the job are strong. They are both equally good. (hardly)
There is …………………………………………. the two job candidates.
5. That child is twice as tall as he was two years ago. (doubled)
That child's ……………………………………… in the last two years.
6. As soon as I arrived at the pub, a fight started. (sooner)
No ………………………………… a fight broke out in the pub.
7. There were very few people who understood what the professor said in the meeting. (virtually)
There ………………………………………. who understood what the professor said in the meeting.
8. The bank robbers had disappeared completely by the time the police arrived. (sign)
There ……………………………………… robbers when the police arrived.
EXERCISE 5
1. Mr. Tipper’s wife was very sorry she couldn’t celebrate the New Year with her husband.
Mrs. Tipper greatly ____________________________________________________________ .
2. The journalists only heard about the changes to the wedding plans when they arrived at the venue.
It was only ___________________________________________________________________ .
3. Success in the academic field depends on your ability to amass qualifications.
The more ____________________________________________________________________ .
4. We finished dinner and, a few moments later, Mrs. Jones arrived on the doorstep.
Hardly ______________________________________________________________________ .
5. Do you have any idea about how Jack made enough money to buy that new sports car. LIGHT
Can you _____________________________________________________________________ .
6. Kate has finally accepted that their friendship is over. TERMS
Kate has finally _______________________________________________________________ .
7. You should not lock this door for any reason when the building is open to the public.
CIRCUMSTANCES
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Under _______________________________________________________________________ .
8. In Colin’s opinion, he hasn’t done anything he should apologise for. CONCERNED
As __________________________________________________________________________ .
9. The stranded climber would never have been rescued if his brother hadn’t had an ingenious plan.
INGENUITY
But _________________________________________________________________________ .
10. When I started work I was so inexperienced that I couldn’t send a fax. CLUE
I didn’t ______________________________________________________________________ .
EXERCISE 6
1. Give me a call only if you have to buy gas for the car. (run)
Unless ……………………………………… gas, don't call me.
2. Watch the new secretary carefully this week to make sure she doesn't make any big mistakes. (eye)
Keep …………………………………. secretary this week to make sure she doesn't make any big
mistakes.
3. You shouldn't be surprised at Kevin winning that tournament. (come)
It ………………………………….. that Kevin won that tournament.
4. There is no doubt at all that the government will win the election. (conclusion)
It is ………………………………………… that the government will win the election.
5. This is certainly not the last time you will be needed here on a Sunday. (means)
It is ……………………….. that you won't be needed again on a Sunday.
6. Whatever happens, don't let anyone into the building without proper identity. (circumstances)
………………………………….……. should you let anyone into the building without proper
identity.
7. If it wasn't for your arrogance, you would have gotten your promotion a long time ago. (but)
…………………………………………. arrogance, you would have gotten your promotion a long
time ago.
8. I presume you are coming to the party Miriam. (read)
Can I ……………………………………………….. that you are coming to the party Miriam?
EXERCISE 7
1. Nobody knows what caused the collapse of the building.
It’s _________________________________________________________________________ .
2. We aren’t willing to support the strike, we don’t approve of it.
Far from _____________________________________________________________________ .
3. His mood began to improve as soon as he drank a glass of wine.
Scarcely _____________________________________________________________________ .
4. Were Mike not so affluent a man, Ann wouldn’t be dating him.
But _________________________________________________________________________ .
5. Apart from a few monor mistakes, you did a good job on the whole.
By and ______________________________________________________________________ .
6. I expected the book to be far better because it had been written by such a good novelist. SHORT
The book ____________________________________________________________________ .
7. She was concentrating so hard on her work that she didn’t notice when I came in. WRAPPED
She ________________________________________________________________________ .
8. She’s not very good at arranging flowers. FLAIR
She ________________________________________________________________________ .
9. Diane finds that creating things stops her from thinking about her work. MIND
Diane finds that being __________________________________________________________ .
10.The manager praised one particular player. SINGLED

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One particular player ___________________________________________________________
EXERCISE 8
1. You are not a bad lawyer Martin, but I don't think it is a very suitable job for you. (cut)
I just don't think you ………………………………………………. a lawyer.
2. I don't have the foggiest idea whether he will be coming or not. (whatsoever)
I have ………………………………. whether he will be coming or not.
3. He failed the exam as he didn't work as fast as the rest of the class. (pace)
His failure was blamed on his inability ………………………………………. rest of the class.
4. Everyone is criticising the government for its poor unemployment record. (come)
The government ………………………………………….. over its unemployment record.
5. He was always going to leave that house after the divorce was finalised. (bound)
He ………………………………………………. the house after the divorce.
6. I don't find it at all surprising that nobody came to the party. (wonder)
It's ……………………………………………. that nobody came to the party.
7. Don't tell anyone else what I told you about Elizabeth. (keep)
……………………………………………. yourself what I told you about Elizabeth.
8. Our boss is absolutely determined not to give us that pay rise. (intent)
Our boss …………………………………….. the pay rise.
EXERCISE 9
1. I could only afford that house because of the loan you gave me. (lent)
Had …………………………………….. money, I wouldn't have been able to afford the house.
2. You don't have to come and see the new house if you don't wish. (obligation)
You are ……………………………….. and see the new house if you don't wish.
3. You should have seen the boss as soon as you arrived. You knew he wanted to see you.(supposed)
You ……………………………………… boss when you arrived.
4. She is already married and you knew! I wish you had told me. (might)
You …………………………………………. she was married!
5. I went in to work for an hour even though I knew it was a holiday. (not)
I need ……………………………………….. into work but I did anyway.
6. The headmaster will give a prize to the top student of the year. (awarded)
The …………………………………………….. a prize by the headmaster.
7. Police arrested Johnson because they think he was involved in the robbery. (suspicion)
Johnson was detained …………………………….. in the robbery.
8. You don't need to concern yourself with the new tax laws till October. (effect)
The new tax laws ………………………………………...
EXERCISE 10
1. She still hasn't really recovered from losing her job in August. (being)
She still really hasn't got …………………………………… in August.
2. I'm afraid I believed his fake story completely! (taken)
I regret to say that I ……………………………. his fake story.
3. This washing machine will give you years of service if you care for it properly. (after)
Properly ……………………………………… will give you years of service.
4. Could you help me tackle a problem with my son? (dealing)
I'd be grateful for ………………………………….. a problem with my son.
5. The news that the President had quit came as a great surprise to everyone. (aback)
Everyone …………………………………….. President quitting.
6. Do you mind if I observe you while you draw that sketch? (objection)
Do you ………………………………… observe you while you draw that sketch?

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7. Janet has never passed any exams, as far as I'm aware. (knowledge)
To …………………………………………….. no formal qualifications.
8. None of us was expecting to have a test this morning. (blue)
This morning's test ………………………………………….. for every one of us.
EXERCISE 11
1. The judges gave Joseph the impression that he would win the competition. (believe)
Joseph ………………………………………. he would win the competition.
2. Sharon really has no idea of the difficulty of finding a parking spot. (how)
Little does Sharon ……………………………… to find a parking spot.
3. Ken said absolutely nothing because he was afraid of offending the women. (fear)
Ken remained absolutely silent ……………………………… offence to the women.
4. Barbara's total dedication to her job has always been exemplary. (herself)
Barbara ………………………………………. in the most exemplary way.
5. He doesn't mind at all if Kim records his speech. (objection)
He has ………………………………………… his speech.
6. Nobody really expected Glen to do so well in his Biology exams. (taken)
Everyone …………………….. did so well in his Biology exams.
7. Nina has run away from home on other occasions. (time)
This is …………………………………. has run away from home.
8. I offered Fred the position but he refused it. (turned)
Fred was ………………………………. it down.
EXERCISE 12
1. They thought that the music was too loud. (far)
As ………………………………………, the music was too loud.
2. In spite of all my efforts, I didn't manage to persuade them to come to the concert. (hard)
No matter …………………………, I didn't manage to persuade them to come to the concert.
3. The police were forced to release the suspect because new evidence was produced. (light)
The police were forced to release the suspect ………………………………. evidence produced.
4. But for the sea being unusually warm, they never would have survived. (would)
If it hadn't been for the …………………………………………. been killed.
5. People know more about my novels than the plays I write. (better)
I'm ……………………………………. than as a playwright.
6. I've been informed that you've been late to the office every day this week. (brought)
It has ………………………………….. that you've been late to the office every day this week.
7. I apologise but I totally forgot about our dinner appointment. (confess)
I must ……………………………………….. my mind.
8. They made him wait for two hours, then eventually let him in. (kept)
He was eventually allowed in after having ………………………………………. for two hours.
EXERCISE 13
1. Dylan never pays much attention to what his father says. (notice)
Dylan doesn't ever ……………………………. what his father tells him.
2. I wish Julie would learn to drive. (high)
It's …………………………………. drive.
3. If only I had traveled more when I had the chance. (taken)
I wish ……………………………………. to travel more.
4. Karen had just started her new teaching job when she got flu. (came)
Karen …………………………………………. just after starting her new teaching job.
5. It would have been a total catastrophe for her to be made responsible. (put)
If she ………………………….., there would have been very serious consequences.
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6. Kim doesn't intend to visit her uncle again. (has)
Kim ………………………………………. her uncle again.
7. The third candidate impressed the panel immediately. (made)
The third candidate …………………………………… the panelists.
8. This part of the factory can only be entered by authorized staff. (restricted)
Access ……………………………………… to authorized staff in this part of the factory.
EXERCISE 14
1. Kids and seniors are much more prone to infection than others. (pick)
Kids and seniors ……………………………………. easily than others.
2. It's highly unlikely that we'll promote Debbie this summer. (chance)
There's very little ………………………………. being promoted this summer.
3. I'd prefer to be given the opportunity to work with other colleagues. (allowed)
I think it would be better ………………………………….. as a team.
4. Please read the user manual with care before you use this machine. (making)
Before ………………………………………. this machine, please read the user manual with care.
5. I'd never thought of asking the hotel manager for advice about tourist sites. (occurred)
It had never ………………………………… the hotel manager for advice about tourist sites.
6. The cost of software has gone up a great deal recently. (sharp)
There has been ………………………………….. of software recently.
7. It's very difficult for many people to express their feelings. (words)
Putting ………………………………………. is very difficult for many people.
8. Helga refuses to pay the dry cleaning bill. (intention)
Helga has …………………………………… the dry cleaning bill.
EXERCISE 15
1. Your brother must try to accept that he'll never be an author! (terms)
Your brother must ………………………………… the fact that he'll never be an author.
2. No students must enter the examination room after 10 o'clock, whatever the reason.
(circumstances)
Under ……………………………….. enter the examination room after 10 o'clock.
3. The accountant called a meeting to discuss the company's perilous finances. (purpose)
The accountant's ………………………………. to discuss the company's perilous finances.
4. It may seem strange, but a tomato is technically a fruit. (as)
Strange ……………………………….., a tomato is technically a fruit.
5. You'd be in a better position to tackle the exam if you had studied harder. (prepared)
If you'd studied harder, ……………………………….. for the exam.
6. I felt so relaxed at Tricia's apartment because her friends greeted me so warmly. (ease)
Tricia's friends ……………………………….. with the warmth of their greeting.
7. Grant completely ignored his elder brother's recommendation. (notice)
Grant ……………………………………. his elder brother's recommendation.
8. The author said that he'd invented the whole plot himself. (thought)
The scriptwriter said that he'd ………………………………… any help.
EXERCISE 16
1. She'd prefer it if you kept it to yourself. (rather)
She'd ………………………………….. anyone.
2. When he had another look at the manuscript, I was really impressed by its quality. (through)
On ………………………………, he was really impressed by its quality.
3. He continued his talk, even though everyone looked bored. (on)
He ………………………………. despite everyone looking bored.

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4. Martin was very happy to be selected for the hockey team. (delight)
Much ………………………………… selected for the hockey team.
5. My sister concluded that he should take the teaching job. (came)
My sister ………………………….. she should take the teaching job.
6. Without the umbrella, we would have been soaked. (it)
Had …………………………… the umbrella, we would have been soaked.
7. She'd better give up all hope of promotion. (thoughts)
She should …………………………………….. promoted out of her mind.
8. What's the point of all this extra furniture? (aid)
What is ………………………………… of?
EXERCISE 17
1. Carla thinks it would be better if Tom discovered the answer for himself. (found)
Carla would prefer ………………………………… answer for himself.
2. He left the house early, but arrived after he expected. (off)
Despite ……………………………….. late.
3. Unless this weather really changes overnight, we'll leave at 6am. (no)
Providing ……………………………. the weather overnight, we'll leave at 6am.
4. The desert was completely devoid of trees. (whatsoever)
There ………………………………………….. the desert.
5. Patrick wanted to guarantee that everything was as it should be on his wedding day. (leave)
Patrick didn't ………………………………………… on his wedding day.
6. Susan didn't tell Dan about the bill until he'd finished his dinner. (for)
Susan …………………………………………….. dinner before telling him about the bill.
7. Don't let his relaxed manner fool you. He's an extremely clever businessman. (taken)
Don't be …………………………….. his relaxed manner. He's an extremely clever businessman.
8. "It's none of your business who I go out with!" Betsy informed her mother. (concern)
Betsy informed his mother that who his friends were ………………………………… of hers.
EXERCISE 18
1. “Do you want to go and see the new play?” Petra asked her friend (INTERESTED)
Petra asked her friend whether……………………………………..to see the new play.
2. Pat does not intend to have a holiday this year (INTENTION)
Pat has …………………………………………………….. on holiday this year.
3. Lisa was about to leave the house when.. (POINT)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. I think learning to use a typewriter is a waste of time (POINT)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. A number of sporting events had to be cancelled owing to bad weather. (LED)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
6. When it comes to computer games, Gareth is a real expert. (CONCERNED)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
7. Carlos really should get someone to mend his bike. (HIGH)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
8. The company has a good reputation in the local area (HIGHLY)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
9. Do you think Pablo is likely to win the competition? (CHANCE)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
10. I’ve been greatly impressed by the way Jasper deals with problems (MADE)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
11. Darius soon recovered after the operation (MADE)
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…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
12.I think the weather will improve next week. (CHANGE)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
13. Pheobe was surprised to be offered a place on the course (CAME)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
14. It’s so difficult to create new ideas for the festival every year (COME)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
15. The company is almost certain to get the contract (EVERY)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
16. Sven would have called yesterday if he had had more time (SHORT)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
17. Many people believe that Garcia has the ability to become world champion (CAPABLE)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
18. In his speech, the Principal did not mention the new language courses. (REFERENCE)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
19. Sam never thought of asking me for my advice (OCCURRED)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
20. Despite all their efforts, they could not get the old car to start (HARD)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
21. “I’m sorry, but there’s no way I’m going to sleep on the floor” said Maria. (CLEAR)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
22. “Remember to write or phone,” Marta said as she waved goodbye (TOUCH)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
23. Simon really ought to make a decision about his future (MIND)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
24. If you don’t pay on time, your booking will be cancelled (RESULT)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
25. I’m sure Gemma is going to become a famous model one day (MATTER)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
26. Barbara’s parents were certain that she would be a great tennis player (DOUBT)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
27. The company isn’t able to guarantee an allocated car parking space to all employees (COUNT)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
28. Daisy said that she would no longer tolerate her colleagues being rude (PUT)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
EXERCISE 19
1. I regret drinking so much last night.
If only……………………………………………………………………….
2. If you do the shopping, I'll cook lunch.
You …………………………………………………………………………….
3. If Pauline hadn't been interested, the project would have been abandoned.
But for ………………………………………………………………………
4. I might be late. If so, start without me.
If I …………………………………………………………………………….
5. Dick is in prison because a detective recognised him.
If a detective ………………………………………………………………..
6. The fire was put out thanks to the firemen.
If it hadn’t ……………………………………………………………………
7. If by any chance you find my wallet, could you let me know?
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If you happen ……………………………………………………………….
8. What would you do if you found some buried treasure?
If you were ………………………………………………………………..
9. What would you do if there was an earthquake?
Supposing…………………………………………………………………..
10. Working so much will make you tired.
If …………………………………………………………………………..

EXERCISE 20
1.There has been universal condemnation of their threat to kill hostages.
Their threat ………………………………………………………………………………
2. 'There will not be peace until free elections are held', he warned.
He warned that only ………………………………………………………………………
3. After the meeting, all the leaders refused to comment.
None ………………………………………………………………………………………
4. There are no tickets left for tonight's performance.
All the tickets ……………………………………………………………………………..
5. At the end of his speech, Mr White thanked the organisers.
Mr White ended …………………………………………………………………………..
6. He just failed to break the world record.
He didn’t quite……………………………………………………………………………
7. The exam results will come out in November.
We will know who……………………………………………………………………….
8. The two wings of the party are deeply divided.
There is …………………………………………………………………………………….
9. Who was the previous owner of the car?
Who did …………………………………………………………………………………..
10. Observers believe he resigned because of the economic crisis.
He is ……………………………………………………………………………………….
EXERCISE 21
1. Did you manage to get in contact with the manager? (getting)
Did you …………………………………….. in contact with the manager?
2. We had no problems at all during our trip to Spain. (plan)
Everything ………………………………………. during our trip to Spain.
3. This floor can only be accessed by authorised staff. (restricted)
Access to this floor ……………………………………….. authorised staff.
4. I forbid you to go to that place. (question)
It's …………………………….. for you to go that place.
5. Everyone was happy with the suggested plans. (opposition)
There was ………………………………………….. the suggested plans.
6. Do you mind if I watch you while you work? (objection)
Do you ……………………………………………… you while you work?
7. You must try to accept that you will never become a famous actor. (terms)
You must ……………………………… fact that you will never become a famous actor.
8. I've tried hard to get on with him but I just can't. (matter)
I just can't get on with him …………………………………….. I try.
9. The old railway station is now a museum. (turned)
The old railway station ………………………………….. a museum.
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10. Perhaps your mother phoned while we were out. (may)
You mother ……………………………………. while we were out.
EXERCISE 22
1.Could you help me tackle this problem? [deal]
I’d be grateful …………………….……… this problem.
2. I regret that my education has left me so ill-equipped for real life. [prepared]
If …………………………………………….……… for real life.
3. She never passed any exams, as far as I know. [knowledge]
To …………………………………… no paper qualifications.
4. He’d better abandon all hope of promotion. [thoughts]
He should ………………….………… promoted out of his mind.
5. What is the point of all this research? [aid]
What is ……………………………..…… of?
6. The scriptwriter said that she’d invented the whole plot herself. [thought]
The scriptwriter said that she’d …………… help.
7. None of use expected to have a test today. [blue]
Yesterday’s test …………… for us all.
8. It’s difficult for some people to express their feelings. [words]
Putting …………… is difficult for some people.
EXERCISE 23
1. I’m sure he’s not Michael Jackson. He died a few years ago! BE
He _______________________ because he died a few years ago.
2. It’s possible that in the sales cameras will be cheap enough for me to afford one. ABLE
I __________________________ a camera in the sales if they are cheap enough.
3. I think Sarah isn’t very ill, because I saw her shopping this morning. BE
Sarah ____________________ because I saw her shopping this morning.
4. Perhaps Filip is from the Czech Republic – he speaks Czech very well. COULD
Filip ________________________ the Czech Republic because his Czech is very good.
5. He is so rich that I am sure he is always happy. MUST
He is so rich that ________________ happy.
6. He looks so pale that I’m sure he has seen a ghost. MUST
He _________________ ghost because now he looks very pale.
7. I think Alice worked at a hotel last summer, but I’m not sure. MIGHT
Alice ________________ at a hotel last summer.
8. Jana speaks excellent Finnish so I’m sure she’s lived in Finland at some point. HAVE
Jana ______________________ Finland at some point because she speaks excellent Finnish.
9. Adam is so loud now that I’m sure he wasn’t a quiet child! BEEN
Adam ____________________ a quiet child because he’s so loud now.
10. She is so scared of dogs, that maybe a dog bit her when she was little. BITTEN
She is so scared of dogs that she _____________________ a dog when she was little.
11. I know he wasn’t in London on Saturday because I saw him in Newcastle. HAVE
He _______________________ in London on Saturday because I saw him in Newcastle.
12. She was so happy on Monday morning that I’m sure she had a good weekend. HAD
She was so happy on Monday morning that _______________________ a good weekend.
13. I think Will’s tired because he didn’t sleep much yesterday. COULD
Will ______________________ because he didn’t sleep much yesterday.
14. She was probably in a hurry because she forgot to buy a birthday present for her friend. MIGHT
She forgot to buy a birthday present for her friend and that ___________________ she was in a
hurry.
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EXERCISE 24
1. Pete Johnson continued to get up at 6:30 even after he retired. CARRIED
Pete Johnson .................................................... at 6:30 even after he retired.
2. You must do exactly what he instructs you to do. CARRY
You must .................................................... exactly.
3. They discussed the situation but nobody had a solution. CAME
They discussed the situation but .................................................... a solution.
4. I regret not contacting Marco when I was in Bologne. TOUCH
I wish that I .................................................... Marco when I was in Bologne.
5. The coach had the respect of the whole team. UP
The whole team .................................................... the coach.
6. Carlos never takes any notice of my recommendations. ATTENTION
Carlos never .................................................... my recommendations.
7. The boss postponed the meeting until the following week. OFF
The meeting .................................................... the boss until the following week.
8. Ana's mother started the club that Ana now presides. SET
The club that Ana now presides .................................................... her mother.
9. "Can you look after my pet tarantula while I'm on holiday?" CARE
"Would you mind .................................................... pet tarantula while I'm on holiday?"
10. I arrived late because I just missed the train. TURN
If I had caught the train, I .................................................... time.
EXERCISE 25
1. Living under so much pressure is going to have a bad effect on your health. GOOD
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2. I hope his rude remarks didn’t hurt you. OFFENCE
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3. He was so shocked he couldn’t even stand up to make a phone call. PREVENTED
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4. He will never go to do the shopping unless you ask him several times. WITHOUT
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5. He didn’t wash the car before he left. WITHOUT
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6. Jack was the first student in our class who succeeded in getting into the university of London. GET
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7. Does it disturb you if a light a cigarette? MIND
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8. I didn’t pay attention to what he was saying. All he did was repeat himself. KEPT
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EXERCISE 26
1. All this confusion is not at all my mistake. BLAMED
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2. I think this jewellery is really valuable. If you ask me, you could sell it for at least 5000 pounds.
WORTH
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3. It was very foolish of you to tell him all your secrets. FOOL
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4. It was not at all necessary for you to take that exam this year. You already passed it last year, don’t
you remember? NEEDN’T
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5. It was not very kind of you to keep us waiting without even calling us. MIGHT
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6. He is quite a nice man but he is not at all interested in anything others tell him. LEAST
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7. He is generally an agreeable man but sometimes he is very aggressive indeed. CAN
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8. It was not only because of the neglectful workers that the company went bankrupt. EVEN IF
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EXERCISE 27
1. You left Jimmy’s phone number on the kitchen table, that’s why I thought you wanted to leave me.
LED
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2. I’ve decided never to leave this wonderful little town. GOOD
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3. My son has decided to go to college in a nearby town as the university in the city was too
expensive. FOR
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4. I wish I hadn’t listened to him when he suggested that I should quit my job. MISTAKE
_________________________________________________________________________________
5. I would like no one to call me in the next two hours. WISH
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6. She was an outstanding teacher. She actually managed to make this lazy class play a game in just
two hours. HAVE
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7. They misunderstood each other , so when he arrived there was no one in the house. TIME
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8. I think I made a serious mistake when I dropped out of his English classes. ONLY
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EXERCISE 28
1. If you should have any free time, you really must call me. HAPPEN
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. I was so exhausted I could do nothing apart from sleeping. ALL
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3. It is having to write two reports a week that I can’t stand. WHAT
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. If your boys don’t give back all the flowers they’ve stolen from my garden, I’ll have to go to the
police. UNLESS
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5. She went shopping to make it possible for her husband to cook something. SO THAT
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6. The teachers expelled him because they were afraid that he would cause further trouble in the
school. FEAR
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7. The government decided to raise taxes again, although the opposition was strongly against the new
bill. IN SPITE
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8. Both William and his girlfriend hate working with computers. NOR
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EXERCISE 29
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1. I had been preparing for the journey for weeks so I was very disappointed when my friend fell ill a
day before the start. ALL
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2. We were so worried when we heard about the explosion in the city. It would have been sensible to
call us, you know. MIGHT
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3. I think you should start doing some kind of sport. TIME
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. Do you think your parents will let your little brother go camping with his friends? ALLOWED
_________________________________________________________________________________
5. I am sure he will accept your offer. DOUBT
_________________________________________________________________________________
6. Many people believe that experimenting on animals is an extremely cruel activity. MOST
_________________________________________________________________________________
7. Would you take me to Budapest in your car? I would be so grateful. APPRECIATE
_________________________________________________________________________________
8. She had three sons. The youngest one became a famous biologist. WHOM
_________________________________________________________________________________
9. I think that children are slowly beginning to forget how enjoy a book, because they watch so much
television. OPINION
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EXERCISE 30
1. Do you think we will be able to travel to Asia one day? POSSIBILITY
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2. She will never do the housework instead of you in the future. LAST
_________________________________________________________________________________
3. You weren’t keen on learning when we were in elementary school, if I remember well. USE
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. We have just bought a computer so that our daughter can learn the basics as soon as possible. FOR
_________________________________________________________________________________
5. If you insist on arranging everything for the wedding alone, of course you are exhausted. WILL
_________________________________________________________________________________
6. You can’t seriously believe that you can make your grandfather cook for the whole family. GET
_________________________________________________________________________________
7. She knew some things about our project so she could help us. LITTLE
_________________________________________________________________________________
8. It’s important for him to leave before dawn. THAT
_________________________________________________________________________________
9. His performance was outstanding. All the people who saw it said so. WHOEVER
_________________________________________________________________________________
EXERCISE 31
1. A translator has to know everything about the language s/he translates into. FACILITY
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. There weren’t many people at the meeting. HANDFUL
_________________________________________________________________________________
3. You must remember that she is my friend! BEAR
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. I don’t care! I simply must get that book on phrasal verbs! AT
_________________________________________________________________________________
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5. She is really interested in helping the poor. SOFT SPOT
_________________________________________________________________________________
6. There were a lot of new books on the market. SPATE
_________________________________________________________________________________
7. He will do anything to marry a rich girl. LENGTHS
_________________________________________________________________________________
8. I wasn’t surprised when I learnt that he had changed his job. CAME
_________________________________________________________________________________
EXERCISE 32
1. I try to find some time to do sports every day. ASIDE
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. We couldn’t tell where the stone came from. CLUE
_________________________________________________________________________________
3. I always remember my ex girlfriend when I look at the Danube. CONJURES
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. The bank robbers escaped in a stolen car. GETAWAY
_________________________________________________________________________________
5. He was very young when he died. PRIMEN
_________________________________________________________________________________
6. He is the teacher’s pet. EAGER
_________________________________________________________________________________
7. He tried to cheat me. RIDE
_________________________________________________________________________________
8. She is becoming rather senile. MARBLES
_________________________________________________________________________________
EXERCISE 33
1. I was taken aback when I heard the news. SPEECHLESS
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. He was laughing (really laughing I mean!). ROLLING
_________________________________________________________________________________
3. She got very frightened when she saw me. SHEET
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. She got very scared when she saw me. SKIN
_________________________________________________________________________________
5. I was absolutely sure that they had already told you everything. GRANTED
_________________________________________________________________________________
6. He just failed to find a new job in the city. SUCCEED
_________________________________________________________________________________
7. He found it very hard to accept the death of his dog. COME
_________________________________________________________________________________
8. Given all this money, I’m sure he will be happy. PROVIDED
_________________________________________________________________________________
EXERCISE 34
1. He is so curious, he would like to know everything. PARKER
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. They criticised our new plan. CAME
_________________________________________________________________________________
3. You’ll benefit from a life of hardship. DO
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4. There is a wonderful little theatre near us. THROW
_________________________________________________________________________________
5. After a short while she was able to make them sing. HAVE

6. I left the party because I didn’t want to Joe to see me. ORDER
_________________________________________________________________________________
7. Having read the manual, I could use the computer well. AFTERWARDS
_________________________________________________________________________________
8. The laws do not allow you to park here. SUPPOSED
_________________________________________________________________________________

EXERCISE 35
1. Brenda had no idea of her next move. WHAT
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. In the end I was able to find a garage to service my car. GET
_________________________________________________________________________________
3. If you do have any free time, could you give me a ring? SHOULD
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. We won’t go away if the weather is bad. UNLESS
_________________________________________________________________________________
5. If they offered you the job, would you accept it? WERE
_________________________________________________________________________________
6. I regret not studying hard last term. ONLY
_________________________________________________________________________________
7. Three days passed before we arrived at the first oasis. NOT UNTIL
_________________________________________________________________________________
8. Hardly had the ship left the port when a storm developed. SOON AFTER
_________________________________________________________________________________
EXERCISE 36
1.The accused never expressed regret for what he had done. AT NO TIME
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. It was only when I stopped that I realised something was wrong. DID I
_________________________________________________________________________________
3. The runners were too exhausted to finish the race. SO
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. I can’t stand getting up early. WHAT
_________________________________________________________________________________
5. The car doesn’t need anything else but new tyres. ALL
_________________________________________________________________________________
6. I seem to want to do nothing but sleep. ALL
_________________________________________________________________________________
7. The accident was caused because someone was very careless. SHEER
_________________________________________________________________________________
8. Brenda didn’t worry about her exams at all. LEAST
_________________________________________________________________________________
EXERCISE 37
1. I have spent all my money. WHATSOEVER
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. It was a really awful film. JUST
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3. Keith told me about the vote. WHO
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. The travel agent recommended our staying near the airport. SHOULD
_________________________________________________________________________________
5. Sue thought it would be a good idea for me to see the doctor. ADVISED
_________________________________________________________________________________
6. I don’t think it is necessary for us to go together. NEED
_________________________________________________________________________________
7. It seems probable that they will get married soon. LIKELY
_________________________________________________________________________________
8. I think you it would be advisable for you to quit that company soon. BETTER
_________________________________________________________________________________
EXERCISE 38
1. Don’t believe everything he says. GRANTED
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. Was there anything about the clash in the article? SAY
_________________________________________________________________________________
3. They couldn’t control the event. OUT
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. It took him a long time to decide. UP
_________________________________________________________________________________
5. She started skating. TAKEN
_________________________________________________________________________________
6. They were poking fun at her because of her new glasses. TIME
_________________________________________________________________________________
7. When they finished the meeting they had been discussing the matter for two hours. DISCUSSION
_________________________________________________________________________________
8. They’ve been selling postcards here for 5 years. SALE
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EXERCISE 39
1. I think what she did is quite indicative of her character. VOLUMES
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. I daren’t turn on the radio because the baby might wake up. FEAR
_________________________________________________________________________________
3. Many say that Bloomfield invented grammar. CREDITED
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. These two projects are completely different. COMMON
_________________________________________________________________________________
5. His behaviour was rather a shock to me. ABACK
_________________________________________________________________________________
6. Joe is respected by everybody. THOUGHT
_________________________________________________________________________________
7. I think your energy could be used to create good things. EMPLOYED
_________________________________________________________________________________
8. You really shouldn’t have skinned the cat. UNMINDFUL
_________________________________________________________________________________
EXERCISE 40
1. Their new flat is wonderful. TRUE
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2. He has been rather lazy lately. LOOSE
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3. He tries to make other people believe that he is a good driver. MAKES
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. She is really compassionate. She is always there when I need some understanding and sympathy.
SHOULDER
_________________________________________________________________________________
5. You’ll have to learn to do without the luxury you got used to in the past. DENY
_________________________________________________________________________________
6. He seemed completely uninterested. BIT
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7. He left the room angrily before I could say anything. STORMED
_________________________________________________________________________________
8. She wanted to get rid of that thing but she couldn’t. SHAKE
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EXERCISE 41
1. This new therapy will make it possible for us to adapt other alternative methods. PAVE
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. He is not the best father, to say the least. PUT
_________________________________________________________________________________
3. It is not at all surprising that he left after that horrible argument. WONDER
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. He tried to tell the others what to do but nobody would listen. PAY
_________________________________________________________________________________
5. Factory workers find it difficult to buy even the bare essentials of life. PUT
_________________________________________________________________________________
6. The plan fell through because they did not have the financial background. LACK
_________________________________________________________________________________
7. He simply couldn’t shake off that toothpaste agent. RID
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8. All he did was complain about the room. KEPT
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EXERCISE 42
1. It was not at all necessary to tell him all that information. NEED
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. Generally his fish are rather passive but sometimes they are really aggressive. CAN
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3. He was the first student who got into university. GET
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4. I hope his rude remarks didn’t hurt you. OFFENCE
_________________________________________________________________________________
5. You could sell this book for 20 pounds. WORTH
_________________________________________________________________________________
6. Is it all right if I smoke? MIND
_________________________________________________________________________________
7. In the end, the jury said he did not kill the shop assistants. ACQUITTED
_________________________________________________________________________________
8. They believe they will be able to find out what really happened on that day. ESTABLISH
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EXERCISE 43
1. I’ve had enough of this book. I want to finish it. DONE
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2. I’m certainly not going to go there on my own. MEANS
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3. The story he was told puzzled him a bit. SOMEWHAT
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. He used her because she was so kind to him. TOOK
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5. The girl he was going to marry is a ballet dancer. WOULD-BE
_________________________________________________________________________________
6. I’m afraid you had better accept that this problem exists. FACE
_________________________________________________________________________________
7. As soon as the two minutes have passed, I will let you know. UP
_________________________________________________________________________________
8. I think his remark was not appropriate. PLACE
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EXERCISE 44
1. It is rather unlikely that she will hit me just because I lost her car.
I doubt…………………………………………………………………………………………………...
2. To say the least, we did not get on well.
We were not on………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. When I go to the countryside, what I hate most is the fresh air.
It is………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. All the people of Hungary want is Jimmy Zámbó.
The people of Hungary seem……………………………………………………………………………
5. Although robbing a bank seems dangerous to me, I am not against it entirely.
However…………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. I do regret not having gone to the church service on Sunday morning.
If…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. It wasn't just his missing head that made me think he was an alien.
Even if…………………………………………………………………………………………………...
8. Although I had never even tried driving a car, I acted as if I had.
I pretended……………………………………………………………………………………………….
EXERCISE 45
1. I don't care how stupid he is, he has to be able to do this job.
No matter………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. If my cat hadn’t saved me, the dogs would have torn me to pieces.
If it……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Do not even bother about me I am useless.
There is no point………………………………………………………………………………………...
4. My son got the last place in the race as all the others came in before him.
By the time………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. My girlfriend seemed to have enjoyed being with me.
It looked…………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. I’m afraid you will start the nude show at 11 o’clock.
I’m afraid you are………………………………………………………………………………………..
7. You can start making something for lunch when I have finished my breakfast.
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As………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
8. It doesn’t matter how much you are begging me I’m going to leave you.
Much…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
EXERCISE 46
1. I bet you couldn’t eat fifty pancakes at one sitting.
I dare…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. People think he is a real desperado.
He is……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. I am sorry I have eaten your cookies.
I apologise……………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. What would you do if there was an earthquake?
Supposing ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. I regret drinking so much last night
If only .......................................................................................................................................................
6. If Paul hadn’t been interested, the project would have been abandoned.
But ............................................................................................................................................................
7. The fire was brought under control thanks to the night-watchman.
If it
hadn’t .................................................................................................................................................
8. Dick is in prison because a detective recognised him.
If a detective .............................................................................................................................................
EXERCISE 47
1. They tortured the prisoners and shot him.
Not only ...................................................................................................................................................
2. “You ought to eat the carrot” said Roger Rabbit to his friend.
R.R. suggested .........................................................................................................................................
3. I sold my car so I could pay for my new house.
Had ...........................................................................................................................................................
4. He would never want to see me again if I told him what I really think of him.
Were …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. We are not going out for a walk tonight except if the storm stops.
Unless .......................................................................................................................................................
6. I walked out of the cinema as I was not impressed by the film.
Not ............................................................................................................................................................
7. Tell my mother I’m on a business trip if she rings.
Should ......................................................................................................................................................
8. He fought very bravely, but in the end they defeated him.
Bravely .....................................................................................................................................................
EXERCISE 48
1. Even though he was very tired, his parents made him do the washing-up.
He was ......................................................................................................................................................
2. They heard him cry in the living room.
He was heard ............................................................................................................................................
3. Last year we went to Peru as well as Malaysia.
Not only ...................................................................................................................................................
4. The news was so good I couldn’t wait to tell him.
It was ........................................................................................................................................................
5. I don’t often have to remind him to lock the door.
Rarely .......................................................................................................................................................
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8. The demand for tickets was so great that people queued night and day.
Such ..........................................................................................................................................................
9. If Mr Brown were to resign, I might stand a chance of getting a job.
Were .........................................................................................................................................................
10. You won’t be allowed in until your identity has been checked.
Only ..........................................................................................................................................................
EXERCISE 49
1. Every day, it’s the same old routine the office.
Day in .......................................................................................................................................................
2. In the end Martha went to the police.
What .........................................................................................................................................................
3. ‘Well, I think I’ll take the brown pair, please’ said the customer.
The customer finally ................................................................................................................................
4. I’ll never let you go out in the evening if you do that again.
Do ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. We cannot deny that serious mistakes have been made.
There is ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. If they hadn’t helped us, we would surely have died.
If it ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. We worked as hard as we could, but we didn’t manage to finish everything in time.
Much ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. Observers believe he resigned because of financial irregularities.
He is …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
EXERCISE 50
1. He isn’t old enough to start school yet.
He is too ………………………………………………………………………………………………...
2. Finally, he decided to take the exam.
At ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. Although he works hard, he will never succeed without a bit more ‘ambition’.
Hard ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. Probably, he will start university next year.
It is ……………………………………………………………………………………………………...
5. These books are much more expensive than ours.
Our books are far ……………………………………………………………………………………….
6. The questions were so hard I couldn’t answer them.
The questions were too …………………………………………………………………………………
7. You have a really nice car!
What …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
8. Would you like to have dinner with me?
What about ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
EXERCISE 51
1. If you touch her, I’ll tell the principal.
Touch …………………………………………………………………………………………………...
2. You weren’t present yesterday, so you don’t know what you should do now.
If ………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
3. Finally, the prisoner managed to escape.
Finally, the prisoner succeeded …………………………………………………………………………
4. I regret talking to her like that.
I wish ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
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5. As soon as he posted the letter, they called him.
No sooner ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. As soon as he started working hard, he was fired.
Hardly
…………………………………………………………………………………………………...
7. Jenny is much more beautiful than her sister.
Her sister is not nearly ………………………………………………………………………………….
8.I think you should leave now.
I would rather …………………………………………………………………………………………...
EXERCISE 52
1. I didn’t recognise him until he introduced himself.
Only when ………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. It’s a pity you couldn’t come with us yesterday.
If only …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. As I see it, more money should be invested in the project.
In my ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Bring me a glass of water, please.
Would …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. I couldn’t hear what you were saying. That drill is so loud.
Would …………………………………………………………………………………………………...
6. ‘Don’t go near that cat. It’s dangerous’ he said to me.
He warned ………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. If Sandokan hadn’t lived, Malaysia wouldn’t be a free country now.
But ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. You mustn’t be late for the meeting.
It is important …………………………………………………………………………………………...
EXERCISE 53
1. I don’t care how fast he runs, I want you to catch him right now.
However ………………………………………………………………………………………………...
2. I came across my ex-wife the other day.
I happened ………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. ‘I must see the manager’ said Peter.
Peter insisted ……………………………………………………………………………………………
4. I don’t think he will ever have a decent job.
I doubt …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5. History and literature don’t interest me that much.
I’m not …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
6. Why did they do that?
What …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. Many people tried to climb that part of the mountain.
Numerous attempts ……………………………………………………………………………………..
8. You really need a day off.
What …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
9. This is the most unbelievable story I’ve heard.
Never ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. Doing some gardening keeps you fit and helps you relax.
Not only ………………………………………………………………………………………………...
EXERCISE 54
1. I had to clear the spare room before I could start decorating. CLEARED
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Only when ………………………………………………………..…………….start decorating.
2. Buying a plan ticket at the last minute isn’t often possible. TO
Rarely ………………………………………………………….a plan ticket at the last minute.
3. He didn’t ask her anything about her study. QUESTION
Not ……………………………………………………………………………….. about her study.
4. Enstein proved that energy and mass are basically the same thing.
What ……………………………………………… energy and mass are basically the same thing.
5.You can do jogging any time whatever the weather is like.
You ……………………………………………………………………………….. or shine.
6. Mary was born in a small village very far away from thi city. NOWHERE
………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
7. Jimmy played truant this morning, so his father has punished him severly.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
8.The construction workers recklessly disregarded the safety at work. SHOWED
………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
9. Coming to class late is inexcusable. EXCUSE
………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
10. They have known each other since they were at infant school. INFANTS
………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
EXERCISE 55
1. They regret ever doing business with him.
I wish …………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. We didn’t finish the work because of his carelessness.
If ………………………………………………………………………...……………………………
3. If you followed my advice, you’d be successful.
Were ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. “Why didn’t you go to the club last night?”, the girl said to Jim.
The girl asked Jim ……………………………………………………………………………………
5. The film was so interesting that I couldn’t go to bed.
It was …………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. Mary is so young that she can’t join our club. TOO
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….......
7. Jim does not intend to give up his hobby. INTENTION
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….......
8. The owners of the restaurant are usually very rich. WHO
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….......
9. It was easy for us to get tickets for the concert. NO
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….......
10. They think the burglar got in through the bathroom. THOUGHT
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….......

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Exercise 54: Comparative Structures
1. Until she passes her medical exams, she is as qualified to be a doctor as I am. (more)
Until she passes her medical exams, she ................ qualified to be a doctor than I am.
2. It has warmed up considerably compared to yesterday. (nearly)
It is ................ yesterday.
3. Mandy and her mother are as beautiful as each other. (bit)
Mandy is ................ her mother.
4. I don’t like either candidate but Michael Jones is not quite as bad. (lesser)
I don’t like either candidate but Michael Jones is the .................
5. Not as many people attend the gym now as when it first opened. (lot)
There are a ................ the gym now than when it first opened.
6. Her son thinks he’s really clever but he isn’t. (half)
Her son isn’t ................ he thinks he is.
Expressions/Common Lexical Patterns
7. “Why don’t you listen when I talk to you?” said my wife. (paying)
My wife accused me of ................ when she was talking.
8. Seeing as you broke the window you shouldn’t have said someone else was responsible. (blame)
It was wrong of you to ................ someone else after you broke the window.
9. I used to try winning arguments against Jonathan but I eventually decided there was no point.
I have ................ that it is pointless trying to win an argument against Jonathan.
10. Doctors believe that people who smoke regularly are more likely to die prematurely. (link)
Doctors believe that a strong ................ smoking and premature death.
11. When I forgot to do the washing up my mother became really angry with me. (lost)
My mother ................ me because I forgot to do the washing up
12. The conflict between the two political parties will carry on for a long time. (means)
The conflict between the two political parties is ................ over.
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13. I didn’t expect to enjoy the concert performance as much as I did. (surpassed)
The concert performance .................
14.That the company is losing money is something that must be accepted. (face)
The company must ................ it is losing money.
Phrasal Verbs
15. Diseases such as smallpox have still to be eradicated. (stamped)
Diseases such as smallpox ................ yet.
16. Two committe members have nominated John for the post of treasurer. (forward)
John has ................ the post of treasurer by two committee members.
17. If you receive any mail for me after I’ve gone would you be kind enough to forward it to me.
(send)
Please could you ................ that arrives for me after I’ve gone.
18. The colour of that dress showed off her complexion. (enhanced)
Her complexion ................ the colour of that dress.
19. As part of his new year’s resolution he has renounced cigarettes and bad food. (up)
He decided ................ cigarettes and bad food in the new year.
20. They are building a new car park next to the shopping centre. (put)
A new car park ................ next to the shopping centre.
21. You should erase any mistakes on the exam script. (out)
Any mistakes on the exam script may ................ a soft eraser.
22. The government suppressed all the details of the financial scandal. (up)
Details of the financial scandal ................ the government.
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23.It was really unexpected when my football team achieved the result it did. (time)
At ................ my football team to do as well as it did.
24. If there is an accident phone the emergency services. (of)
Phone the emergency services ................. an accident.
25. I couldn’t have bought that motorbike unless my mother had agreed to pay the monthly
repayments. (But)
................ agreeing to pay the monthly repayments I could never have bought that motorbike.
26. I have a lot of respect for his writing style although I do not agree with the opinions he expresses.
(much)
................ his writing style, I do not agree with his opinions.
27. We would have missed our connecting train if we had not caught the earlier plane. (not)
Had ................ the earlier plane, we would have missed our connecting train.
27. Even though her C grade in the Proficiency wasn’t quite as high as she had expected, it was still a
good result. (if)
Her grade C in the Proficiency exam, ................, was still a good result.
28. Purchases may be refunded within seven days. (mind)
Should ................ your purchase you have up to seven days to bring it back for a refund.
29. Providing that you make up the time later in the week you can take Monday off. (condition)
You can have the day off on Monday ................ make up the time later in the week.

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