BOI DUONG HSG-KEY-Sentence Transformation

WRITING
SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
Exercise 1. Rewrite the sentences with the given words or beginning in such a way that
their meanings remain unchanged.
1. Most of the students ignored what the teacher was saying.
Few ................................................................................................................
2. He delayed writing the book until he had done a lot of research.
Only when .....................................................................................................
3. We shall not announce the decision formally.
No formal ....................................................................................................
4. I'd be grateful if you could have a look at these figures. (CAST)
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5. You have said exactly the right thing. (NAIL)
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6. It is not certain that Jones will get the job.
It is open.........................................................................................................
7. She furiously threw the book across the room.
Such ..............................................................................................................
8. You'll feel much healthier if you have a relaxing break. (DO)
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9. I didn't realize how much she was influenced by her mother. (EXTENT)
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10.He owed his rescue to a passer-by.(INDEBTED)
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Suggested Answer
1. Few students paid attention to / took notice of /listened to what the teacher
was saying.
2. Only when he had done a lot of research did he start/begin writing the book
3. No formal announcement of the decision will be made.
4. I'd be grateful if you could cast your eye over these figures.
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1. You have hit the nail on the head.
5. It is open to doubt whether /i f/ that Jones will get the job.
6. Such was her fury that she threw the book across the room.
2. A relaxing break would do you good. /
It would do you good to have a relaxing break.
3. 1 didn't realize the extent to which she was influenced by her mother.
4. He was indebted to a passer-by for his rescue.
1. He talked about nothing except the weather. SOLE
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2. Selling antiques made him a little extra money. DABBLED
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1. What exactly am I supposed to have done wrong? STAND
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2. Good colour sense is instinctive for some people. COMES
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3. They continued to suggest that I was lying. PERSISTED
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4. A new flu vaccine has been on trial since the beginning of the year.
They......................................................................................................... .
5. Julia soon calmed down and explained her problem.
Julia soon pulled ......................................................................................... .
6. Edward eventually organised himself and started work.
Edward eventually got his ............................................................................ .
7. There had been allegations of drug-taking by members of the team.
It..................................................................................................................... .
10.Joe doesn't like it when people treat him like a child
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Joe resents ...........................................................................................................
Suggested Answer
A. 1. His sole topic/subject of conversation was the weather.
The weather was his sole topic/subject of conversation.
1. He dabbled in antiques, which made him a little extra money.
He made a little extra money as / because he dabbled in antiques.
2. What exactly do I stand accused of?
3. Good colour sense comes naturally to some people
4. They persisted in suggesting that I was lying.
B. 6. They have been trying out / testing a new flu vaccine since the beginning of
the year.
7. Julia soon pulled herself together and explained her problem.
8. I Edward eventually got his act together and started work.
9. It have been alleged that members of the teams had taken/were taking/took drugs.
10.Joe resents being treated like a child.
1. How has the strike affected student attendance ? effect

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2. She began to suffer from irrational fears . prey
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3. Mr. Misery was the only student who didn't smile. except
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4. I assume you're hungry. granted
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5. The book was not as good as he had hoped. expectations
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6. He always makes everything look so difficult! Weather
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7. Thunder terrifies me! Death
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8. You needn't feel so superior - you are no better than they are! nose
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9. We have nearly reached the deadline for this job! short
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1. Any personal involvement on the part of the Prime Minister in this scandal would be
disastrous.caught
Suggested Answer
1 . What effect has the strike had on student attendance?
2. She fell prey to irrational fears.
3. All the students smiled except Mr. Misery.
4. I take it for granted you're hungry.
5. The book failed to come up to his expectations.
6. He always makes heavy weather of everything
7. I'm scared/ frightened to death of thunder!
8. You needn't look down your nose at them - you are no better.
9. We are running short of time before this job. /
Time is running short before this job.
10. If the-Prime Minister got caught up in/ were to get caught up in this it would be
a disaster.
1. The Yeti has very rarely been seen at this attitude.
There have ………………………………………………………………………
2. It is not certain that Jones will get the job.
It is open …………………………………………………………………………
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3. Everyone started complaining the moment the announcement was made.
No sooner ……………………………………………………………………….
4. As I get older, I want to travel less.
The older …………………………………………………………………………..
5. After six-year relationship, Martha and Billy have decided to get married. (KNOT)
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6. At this very moment my wife may be arriving back home. (PROBABLY)
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7. Noise is something that it is not possible for me to tolerate. (PUT)
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8. He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer. (NAME)
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9. He makes surde that he isn't associated with policies he disagrees with. (DISTANCES)
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10.I really don't know what you're talking about. (FAINTEST)
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Suggested Answer
1. There have been very few sightings of the Yeti having been seen at this attitude.
1. It is open to doubt whether Jones will get the job.•
2. No sooner had the announcement been made than everyone started complaining.
3. The older I get, the less I want to travel.
4. After six-year relationship, Martha and Billy have decided to tie the knot.
5. At this very moment my wife is probably arriving back home.
6. I find it impossible to put up with noise.
7. He is making quite a name for himself as an interviewer.
8. He makes sure (that) he distances himself from policies he disagrees with.
1. I don't have the faintest idea what you're talking about.
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1. Julia soon calmed down and explained her problem.
Julia soon pulled...............................................................................................................
2.He warned them against using the mountain road.
"I wouldn't ..........................................................................................
3. Ba eventually organized himself and started work.
Ba eventually got his......................................................................................................
4. I can't imagine myself ever singing in public.
I would ...........................................................................................................................
It ......................................................................................................
6. Graham stopped talking to deal with a customer (OFF)
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7. John is a bit too ill to go out. (UP)
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8. Because it was late., I had to walk home in the end (END)
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9. Ted's illness was caused by overwork. (ON)
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10. Carol has trouble communicating her ideas to others .(ACROSS)
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Suggested Answer
1. Julia soon pulled herself together and explained her problem.
2. " I wouldn't use the mountain road if I were you" he said/ warned
3. Ba eventually got his act together and started work.
4. I would never sing in public
5. It have been alleged that members of the teams had taken/ were taking/ took drugs.
6. Graham broke off to deal with a customer
7. John doesn't feel up to going out
8. Because it was late, I had to end the trip walking home.
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9. Ted's illness was brought on by overwork.
10. Carol has trouble getting her ideas across
1. Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice.
It …………………………………………………………………………………………
2. We have been able to increase our exports every year although we have some economic
difficulties.
No…………………………………………………………………………………………
3. She had no cause to ask for a higher salary.
She was……………………………………………………………………………………
4. We will not delay our voyage whether there is a rain or not.
Regardless …………………………………………………………………………
5. If interest rates are cut, the economic situation may improve. reduction
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6. The architect's new design was heavily criticized. criticism
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7. Very little money was raised by the charity appeal. response
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8. I choose very carefully who I discuss my private life with. particular
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9. I made sure that I didn't offend them. careful
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10. She choose the kind of hotels she stays in very carefully. fussy
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Suggested Answer
1. It is a fact that she has a beautiful voice.
2. No matter what economic difficulties we have, we have been able to increase our
exports every year.
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3. She was unreasonable to ask for a higher salary.
4. Regardless of raining, we will not delay our voyage.
5. A reduction of/in interest rates may improve the economic situation/ may cause/lead to
an improvement in/of the economic situation
6. There was strong/heavy/a lot of/much/great criticism of the architect's new design./
The architect's new design came in for/received/ attracted/heavy criticism.
7. There was very little/a weak/only a small response to the charity appeal. /
The response to the charity appeal was (very) poor/terrible.
Very little money was raised in response to the charity appeal.
8. I'm very particular about who I discuss my private life with.
9. I was careful not to offend them.
10. She's very fussy about the kind of hotels she stays in.
1. I suddenly realized the meaning of a "freebie". DAWNED
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2. It's uncertain whether the band's tour will take place. BALANCE
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3. We get on very well with our next door neighbour. TERMS
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4. All the witnesses said the accident was my fault. BLAME
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5. The whole team was in a happy mood. SPIRITS
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6. Considering your position, we won't press charges.
Under ……………………………………………………………………………….
7. Gary is proud of the fact that he is never late.
Gary ………………………………………………………………………………..
8. There is absolutely no truth in that rumour.
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That ………………………………………………………………………………..
9. The students did not take to their new lecturer.
The new lecturer ………………………………………………………………….
10.Their problems are all self-inflicted.
Their problems ……………………………………………………………………
Suggested Answer
1. It suddenly dawned on me what the meaning of a "freebie" was.

2. The band's tour is in the balance.
3. You are on very good term with our next door neighbours.
4. All the witnesses said that I was to blame for the accident.
5. The whole team was in good spirits.
6. Under the circumstances, we won't press charges. .
7. Gary prides himself on never being late.
8. That rumour is absolutely false.
9. The new lecturer was unpopular with his students.
10. Their problems are of their own making.
1. The job will probably be much simpler than they say. ANYTHING.
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2. She didn't seem at all surprised to hear the news. HAIR.
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3. The original version of the song was not much like this new recording.
RESEMBLANCE.
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4. When she heard the story of his final journey, she found herself crying. TEARS.
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5. Nowadays, most people automatically lock their doors at night. NATURE.
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6. She was exhausted from trying to satisfy the demands of her large family. COPE.
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7. In this company it's John who handles orders for new stock.
John is responsible ....................................................................................................
8. Amelia is proud that she passed her driving test first time.
Ameliais proud ........................................................................................................
9. We think it was the girl's father who murdered her.
We suspect the girl's father ......................................................................................
10.I wish Jake hadn't spent so much money on a new set of golf-clubs.
I'm annoyed ............................................................................................................
Suggested Answer
1.The job should not be anything like as complicated as they say.
2.She didn't turn a hair when she heard the news.
3.The new recording of the song bears (NOT has / shows) little resemblance to /does not
bear much resemblance to the original version.
4.She found herself moved to tears /(that) she was moved to tears by the story of his final
journey.
5.It's second nature to most people to lock their doors at night nowadays.
6.She was wearing herself out trying to cope with the demands of her large family.
7. John is responsible for handling orders for new stock.
8. Amelia is proud of passing / having passed her driving-test first time.
9. We suspect the girl's father of murdering / having murdered her.
10. I'm annoyed at Jake for spending/having spent so much money on a new set of
golf-clubs.
1.They couldn't trace who had supplied the information in the first place.
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The source...............................................................................................
2: No matter how hard I tried I couldn't open the door
Try ……………………………………………………………………….
3. My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band's decision to stop
The moment................................................................................................
4. They were just as good as we had expected
They certainly lived....................................................................................
5. His arrival was completely unexpected (took)
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6. I suffered from obsessive and agonizing thoughts (prey)
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7. I travel by bus only when I have no alternative (resort)
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8. He is famous for his vast knowledge of primitive religion (authority)
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9. Bill reckoned that his success was due to incredible luck (put)
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10. Why not tell him the truth and be finished with it? (get)
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Suggested Answer
1. The source of the information could not be traced
1. Try as hard as I might I couldn't open the door.
2. The moment I got up and danced, the band stopped playing
3. They certainly lived (fully) up to our expectation.
5. His arrival took us (completely) by surprise
6. I was a prey to obsessive and agonizing thoughts.
7. I travel by bus only as a last resort.
8. He is an authority on primitive religion.
9. Bill put his success down to incredible luck.
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10. Why not tell him the truth and get it over with?
1. The earthquake caused a lot of damage to the weakly-constructed houses.
Had the ..........................................................
2. She furiously threw the book across the room.
Such...........................................................
3. It's fun being with her, but I think she talks too much.
Much.....................................................
4."Don't leave me alone," she said to Jim.
She pleaded ................................................... .
5.Flora is certainly not a good cook.
Flora is by ......................................................
6. I think you've misunderstood the situation. (stick)
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7. They're faced with the choice of two alternatives. (horns)
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8. The policeman pointed out the speed limit sign to us. (drew)
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9. The tourists were most impressed with the castle. (impact)
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10. You'll feel much healthier if you had a relaxing break. (do)
Suggested Answer
1. Had the houses been of stronger construction, the earthquake would have caused less
damage to them.
2. Such was her fury that she threw the book across the room.
3. Much as I enjoy / like being with her / her company, I think she talks too much.
4. She pleaded with Jim not to leave her alone.
5. Flora is by no means a good cook.
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6. I think you've got the wrong end of the stick.
7. They are on the horns of a dilemma.
8. The policeman drew our attention to the speed limit sign.
9. The castle made the greatest / the biggest impact on the tourists.
10. A relaxing break would do you good. / It would do you good to have a relaxing break.
1.The northwest of Britain has more rain each year than the southeast.
The annual ............................................................................................
2.In order to make a profit the new leisure centre needs at least 2,000 visitors a month.
No fewer .......................................................................
3. Philip's inability to make decisions dates from his accident.
Ever.....................:......................................................
4. Something must be done to solve this problem.
Urgent...................................................................................................
5. Not many people turned out at the meeting. (turnout)
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6.. They feel the same way about each other. (mutual)
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7. With six children to look after, she's extremely busy. (hands)
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Suggested Answer
1. The annual rainfall in / for the northwest of Britain is higher/greater than (that) in the
southeast.
or The annual rainfall in / for the southeast of Britain is lower/less than (that in) in the
northwest.
2. No fewer than 2,000 visitors/people a month must visit/use the new leisure centre to
make a profit.
3. Ever since (he had) his accident Philip has been unable to make decisions.
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4. Urgent action is/measures are necessary/essential to solve this problem.
5. There was a poor turnout for the meeting.
6. Their feelings (about/ for) each other are mutual.
7. With six children on her hands, she's extremely busy.
OR With six children (to look after), she has a lot on her hands/she has her hands full.
1.You can stay with us for a few days.
We.........................................................................................................................
2.Everyone said that the accident had been Carol's fault.
Carol.......................................................................................................................
3.Fancy you and I meeting•in the middle of Africa like this!
It's really odd .........................................................................................................
4.If the government did resign, I think they would win the election.
Were.................................................................................................................
5.Edward couldn't remember anything about the crash. (MEMORY)
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6.That makes me think of something that happened to me. (BRINGS)
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7.Everyone who spoke to the victim is a suspect. (UNDER)
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1. I can't believe how much money they spent on their New Year's party. (GET)
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9.He couldn't get good mark in the test because he didn't pay much attention to the
teacher's explanation.
Because of ..............................................................................................................
10.Apart from Philip, everyone else at the meeting was a Party member. (WITH)
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Suggested Answer
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1. We can put you up for a few days.
2. Carol was blamed by everyone for the accident.
3. It's really odd that you and I should meet in the middle of Africa!
4. Were the government to resign, I think they would win the election.
5. Edward had no memory of the crash.
6. That brings to mind something that happened to me.
7. Everyone who spoke to the victim is under suspicion.
8. I can't get over how much money they spent on their New Year's party.
9. Because of his lack of attention to the teacher's explanation, he couldn't get good marks
in the test.
10. With the exception of Philip, everyone else at the meeting was a Party member.
1.You had better not lend him any more money. (did not)
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2.The last time we met each other was a fortnight ago. (It / weeks)
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3. There are not many other scientists who can explain the problem clearly. (few
/explained)
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4. I certainly did not try to get money off him - nothing could have been further from my
mind! (intend)
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5. John finally recognized that they did not understand each other when talking
.(purposes)
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6. Mary used to think that she would become a famous actress in Hollywood.
(impression)
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7. The boss did not agree with his secretary's proposal. (of)
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8. His education does not concern you. (business)
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1. It was not a valuable picture but it had an important emotional effect on me.
(meant)
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2. John was about to leave when we came. (point)
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Suggested Answer
1. I would rather you did not lend him any more money.
1. It has been two weeks since we last met each other.
2. There are only few scientists by whom the problem can be clearly explained.
3. I certainly did not intend to try to get money off him.
4. John finally recognized that they were talking at cross purposes.
5. Mary used to be under the impression that she would become a famous actress in
Hollywood.
7. The boss disapproved of/did not approve of / was not in favor of his secretary's
proposal.
8. His education is none of your business.
9. It was not a valuable picture but it meant a lot to me.
10. John was on the point of leaving when we came.
Exercise 14. Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same
as the sentence printed before it.
1. Most of the students ignored what the teacher was saying.
Few.........................................................................................................
2. She discovered eight new comets in the course of her work:
Herwork resulted ............................................................................... .
3. I find it surprising that she didn't like her present.
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I would ............................................................................ .
4. This scheme is too risky for my liking.
The risks ................................................................................................
5. If you don't believe in it, you'll never be able to do it.
Believe........................................................................................................
Write a new sentence using the word given. (10 pts)
6.The police arrived as the thieves were committing the crime . REDHANDED
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7. We don't seem to have much sugar left! RUNNING
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8. He celebrated his birthday last Saturday. PLACE
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9. They lost not only their money but their passports as well. ADDITION
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10. Bad weather delayed the flight. DUE
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Suggested Answer
1. Few students listened to/ took note of what the teacher was saying.
2. Her work resulted in the discovery of eight new comets.
3. I would have thought that she would have liked her present.
4. The risks of this scheme/ involved in (this scheme are too great for) my liking.
5. Believe in it or/ otherwise you'll never be able to do it.
6. The police caught the thieves red-handed.
7. We are running out of sugar/ the sugar is running out.
8. His birthday celebrations took place last Saturday.
9. In addition to their money, they lost their passports as well.
10. The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
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1. We were impressed by the new cinema, but we found it rather expensive.
Impressed....................................................................................................
2. Only new computer programs have enabled us to solve many problems quickly and
accurately.
Only with the help ........................................................................................
3. I never thought that I could win the first prize in this competition.
It never …………………………………………………………………………………
4. He was such a bright student that he could solve all the math problems.
So …………………………………………………………………………………………
5. The snowstorm damaged the fruit crops seriously.
The snowstorm did .....................................................................................................
Rewrite the following sentences with the given words in such a way that the second
sentence means exactly the same as the first one. Do not change the form of the words
in brackets
6. His irresponsible attitude is endangering his career. (JEOPARDY)
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7. The teacher got extremely upset when she realized nobody had done the homework.
(COW)
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8. My husband has had to earn the income since I broke my leg. (BACON)
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9. I'm afraid your resume is not good enough for the engineering position. (PAR)
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10.I find Harold's behavior quite incomprehensible. (LOSS)
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Suggested Answer
1. Impressed as we were by the new cinema, we found it rather expensive.
2. Only with the help of new computer programs can we solve many problems quickly and
accurately.
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3. It never crossed my mind that I could win the first prize in this competition. /
It never occurred to me that I could win the first prize in this competition.
4. So bright was the student that he could solve all the math problems.
5. The snowstorm did serious damage to the fruit crops.
6. His irresponsible attitude is putting his career in jeopardy.
7. The teacher had a cow when she realized nobody had done the homework.
8. My husband has brought home the bacon since I broke my leg.
9. I'm afraid your resume is not up to par for the engineering position.
10. I find myself at a loss to understand Harold's behavior.
1. I put a lot of care and attention into the letter.
I took ……………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Haven't you got any cheaper television?
Are these …………………………………………………..................................................
3. I would prefer you not to smoke in here.
I'd rather ………………………………………………………………………………….
4. The Americans have just recalled their ambassador.
The American ………………………………………………………................................
Rewrite the sentence as similar in meaning as possible, using the word given. This word
must not be altered in any way: (12m)
5. Because I believed his lies, he got a lot money from me. CONNED
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6. She'll be furious when she finds out what's happened. GO
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7. I don't want people to order me about any more. ENOUGH
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8. I'm hoping to go skiing at Christmas. HOPEFULLY
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9. I can only see bad things happening in the future. PESSIMISTIC
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10.I don't understand how to fill this form. CLEAR
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Suggested Answer
1. I took a lot of trouble over this letter.
2. Are these the cheapest televisions that you have got ?
3. I’d rather you didn't smoke in here.
4. The American ambassador has just been recalled.
5. He conned me out of a lot of money.
(to con sb into doing sth/ out of sth:lừa ai để lấy tiền)
1. She'll go mad when she finds out what's happened.
(to go mad/ crazy: suddenly to become very angry: nổi khùng)
1. I’ve had enough of people ordering me about.
(to have had enough (of sb/sth) : không thể chịu đựng hơn nữa)
2. Hopefully, I'll be going/ I'm going skiing at Christmas.
(Hopefully: Let us hope that .. Hy vọng là .. )
3. I'm pessimistic about the future.
(pessimistic: always expecting the worse: bi quan)
1. I'm not clear about how to fill this form.
1. This car only cost me five hundred pounds. UP
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2. Don't tell my mother anything about it. BREATHE
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3. We have made neither a profit nor a loss this year. EVEN
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4. These students lack of self-confidence. SHY
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5. It seems that no one predicted the correct result.
No one
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6. I think you should buy a new pair of shoes and get rid of those trainers.
It's high time
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7. They will not announce the decision formally.
No formal ...........................................................................
8. It was his lack of confidence that surprised me.
What.....................................................................................................................
9. No one has challenged his authority before.
This is the first time ...............................................................
10. Turn on all the switches before starting the equipment.
All the switches must ................................................................
Suggested Answer
1. I picked this car up for only five hundred pounds.
2. Don't breathe a word of it to my mother.
3. We have broken even this year.
4. These students are shy on- self-confidence.
5. No one seems to have predicted the correct result.
6. It’s high time you bought a new pair of shoes and got rid of those trainers.
7. No formal decisions will be made.
8. What surprised me was his lack of confidence.
9. This is the first time his authority has been challenged.
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10. All the switches must be turned on before you start the equipment.
1. There are more people out of work in this country than ever before.
Never ……………………………………………………………………
2. Despite his ungainly air, lie is remarkable agile.
Although ………………………………………………………………………
3. Oil was slowly coating the edge of the shore.
The edge ……………………………………………………………………..
4. If you have completed your test, you can go home.
Get ……………………………………………………………………………
5. His terrible crime should have been severely punished.
He deserved …………………………………………………………………
6. She herself admitted to being rather selfish
On her ………………………………………………………………………
7. The police didn't recognize the murderer till he suddenly rushed
It was not …………………………………………………………………….
8. You can't find such a good pullover in this town.
Nowhere ……………………………………………………………………..
Suggested Answer
1. Never have there been more people out of work in this country.
2. Although he looks ungainly, he is remarkably agile.
3. The edge of the shore was being slowly coated with oil.
4. Get your test completed/ finished and you can go home.
5. He deserved severe punishment/ penalty for his terrible crime.// to be severly punished/
penalized.
6. On her own admission, she was rather selfish. (=By her own admission)
7. It was not until the murderer rushed out that the police recognize him. /
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Not until the murderer rushed out did the police recognized him.
8. Nowhere else in this town can you find such a good pullover.
Exercise 19. Rewrite the following sentences with the given words in such a way that the
second sentence means exactly the same as the first one. Do not change the form of the
words in brackets
1. He said he was anxious about the plight of the homeless. (concern)
………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. He owed his rescue to a passer-by. (indebted)
……………………………………………………………………………………….
3. He will not be put off by their comments. (deter)
………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. The Minister felt it appropriate to make a statement ( fit )
………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. He will have to accept your offer. (choice)
…………………………………………………………………………………………
6. Many people attended this year's festival. (turn out)
……………………………………………………………………….........................
7. There is a stale odour of cigarette smoke in here. (smells)
……………………………………………………………………………………….
8. It is certain that the new cuts will worry the staff. (bound)
……………………………………………………………………………………..
9. After the scandal, he was asked to resign. (hand)
………………………………………………………………………………
10.1t's unlikely that the contractor will complete the work before January. (take)
Suggested Answer
1. He showed concern for the plight of the homeless.
2. He was indebted to a passer-by for his rescue.
3. He will not let their comments deter him./ Their comments will not deter him.
4. The Minister saw fit to make a statement.
5. He has no (other) option but to accept your offer. / He hasn't any option but to accept
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your offer/
He has no choice/ alternative but to accept your offer.
6. This year's festival attracted a record/ high turnout.
Ex : Not many people -attended the meeting. (turnout)
There was a poor/ low turnout for/ at the meeting// The turnout was poor at the meeting
/ a great turnout: đám đông lớn
7. It smells of stale cigarette smoke in here.
8. The new cuts are bound to worry the staff.
9. After the scandal, he was asked to hand in his resignation.
10. The work is likely to take until January.
Exercise 20. Wish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly
the me as the sentence printed before it.
1. Attendance at the exhibition has been down this year.
The exhibition ……………………………………………………………………………..
2. I'm not friendly with him; in fact, I hardly even know him.
Far …………………………………………………………………………………..……..
3. She never seems to succeed, even though she works hard.
Hard ………………………………………………………………………….…………….
4. The journalists only heard about the changes to the wedding plans when they
arrived at the venue.
It was only …………………………………………………………..……………………
5. I don't understand a single word of this letter. (HEAD)
I can't ……………………………………………………………………………………
6. The address that Peter sent the parcel to does not exist. (SUCH)
There ……………………………………………………………………………….…
7. Brian was about to blurt out my secret when I attracted his attention. (EYE)
Had ……………………………………………………………………………………
8. The standard of her homework is no longer acceptable. (SCRATCH)
Recently, her homework ……………………………………………………………
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9.My father was very disappointed when I failed to get into university. (BITTER)
My ………………………………………………………………………………………
10.When they broke the news, she stayed perfectly calm and controlled. (HAIR)
………………………………………………………………………………….
Suggested Answer
1. The exhibition has been poorly attended this year.

2. Far from being friendly with him, I hardly even know him.
2. Hard as/though she works, she never seems to succeed.
3. It was only when the journalists arrived at the venue that they heard about the changes of
the wedding.
4. I can't make head or tail of this letter.
5. There is no such address as the one Peter sent the parcel to.
6. Had I not caught his eye, Brian would have blurted out my secret.
7. Recently, her homework has been up to scratch.
8. My failure to get into university led to/caused / resulted in my father's bitter
disappointment.
10. When they broke the news, she didn't turn a hair.
Exercise 21. Rewrite the sentences so thhat the second sentence has almost the same ate
to meaning as the first sentence.
1.You have to be more co-operative! Your colleagues won't respect you. esteem
You will not be held ………………………………………………………………….
2. At the moment I only have time to think about my university thesis. preoccupied
At the moment ............................................................... …………………………….
3. She did everything possible to save her marriage. power
She .............................................................................................................................
4. This room needs to be decorated, doesn't it? doing
This .................................................................................................. ………………
5. My husband and I had a row about buying a car. words
I ............................................................... about buying a car.
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6. The government's plan to privatise the railways met with strong opposition from
passengers. came
The government's plan to privatise the railways..............................................................
from passengers.
7. The firm went bankrupt after failing to win the contract. liquidation
The firm ............................................................... failing to win the contract.
8. That scene was so frightening I had to look away. bear
That scene was ............................................................... it.
9. The introduction of the new currency has greatly affected the economy. impact
The introduction of the new currency ............................................. the economy.
10. She was miserable when her mother made her give away all her childhood toys.
parted
She was miserable ............................................................ all her childhood toys.
Suggested Answer
1. in (high) esteem by your colleagues unless you
2. I am preoccupied with my university thesis.
3. did everything in her power to save her marriage
4. room needs doing up, doesn’t it ?
5. had words with my husband
6. came in for fierce criticism
7. went into liquidation after
8. so frightening that I couldn't bear to watch
9. has had a great impact on
10. to have parted with
Exercise 22.Rewrite the sentences so thhat the second sentence has almost the same ate
1. It wasn't clear to us at the time how serious the problem was.
Little ……………………………………………………………………………
2. I have frequently made stupid mistakes like that.
Many’s ………………………………………………………………………….
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3. Trudy was quite relieved when she found out the truth.
It was something ……………………………………………………………….
4. What put me off the idea was simply how expensive it was going to .
The sheer ………………………………………………………………………
5. He didn't mention our previous conversation at all. (preference)
……………………………………………………………………………………
6. I don't feel like going to the party (mood)
…………………………………………………………………………………..
7. " Please don't take my money, it's all I've got," said the old woman to intruder (pleaded)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. My impression of her is that she is a 'very effective teacher. (strikes)
………………………………………………………………………………………
9. The house seem to have been unoccupied for several months.
It looked ………………………………………………………………………..
10. He always makes everything look so difficult (weather)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
Suggested Answer
1.Little did we realize/know at the time how serious the problem was.
2. Many's the time that I've made stupid mistakes like that.
3. It was something of a relief to Trudy when she found out the truth.
4. The sheer expense/ cost was what put me off the idea.
5. He made no reference to our previous conversation.
6. I'm not on the right mood for going to the party.
7. The old woman pleaded with the intruder not to take her money as it was all that she
had.
8. + What strikes me about her is that she is a very effective teacher.
+ It strikes me that she is a very effective teacher.
+ She strikes me as (being) a very effective teacher.
9. It looked as though the house had been unoccupied for several months.
10. He always makes heavy weather of everything.
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Exercise 23.Rewrite the sentences so thhat the second sentence has almost the same ate
1. Monday was the day when the letter arrived.
It was …………………………………………………………………………….
2. His memory gradually failed as he grew old.
The older ………………………………………………………………………..
3. Vitamin intake and intelligence are not connected.
There is …………………………………………………………………………
4. I've forgotten that commentator's name but he's very well-known.
That commentator, ……………………………………………………………
5. Many school. leavers speak English inadequately. (command)
…………………………………………………………………………………
6. Although the papers claim that they are going to get divorced, they are not ( contrary )
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
7. He was not given details of the company's new plans.
DARK …………………………………………………………………………………..
WITHHELD …………………………………………………………………………….
8. You must accept the fact that she has left you.
RESIGN ………………………………………………………………………………….
TERMS ………………………………………………………………………………….
Suggested Answer
1. It was on Monday that the letter arrived /It was Monday when the letter arrived.
2. The older he got, the more his memory failed him.
3. There is no connection between vitamin intake and intelligence.
4. That commentator, whose name I've forgotten, is very well-known.
5. Many school leavers don't have
6. an adequate command of English.
1. Contrary to what the papers claim ,they are not going to get divorced.
7. DARK He was kept in the dark about the company's new plans.
WITHHELD Details of the company's new plans was withheld from him
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8. RESIGN You must resign yourself to the fact that she has left you.
TERMS You must come to terms with the fact that she has left you.
Exercise 24. Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the
same as the one given
1. I didn't know you were coming, so I didn't wait for you.
If ……………………………………………………………………
2. When I picked up my pen I found that the nib had broken.
On …………………………………………………………………..
3. There is no danger that you will fall from the verandah.
There is no danger of ……………………………………………..
4. He is a man of extreme honesty.
He is ……………………………………………………………….
5. If I had not had help, I should not have been able to find my way.
Without ……………………………………………………………..
6. When the weather is cold, I wear a jersey.
In …………………………………………………………………..
7. The news that he would be going to university pleased him very much
The news of …………………………………………………………..
8. I do physical training because I want to keep fit.
I do physical training in ………………………………………………
9. The sea was so cold that we couldn't swim.
The sea was too ………………………………………………………
10. He felt too ill to get up.
He did not …………………………………………………………….
Suggested Answer
1. If I had known you were coming, I would have waited for you .
2. On picking up my pen, I found that the nib had broken .
3. There is no danger of your falling from tl4e verandah .
4. He is an extremely honest man .
5. Without help, I should not have been able to find my way .
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6. In cold weather, I wear a jersey.
7. The news of his going to university pleased him very much .
8. I do physical training in order to keep fit.
9. The sea was too cold for us to swim.
10. He did not feel well enough to get up.
Exercise 25. Rewrite the following sentences using exactly the words in the brackets
1. “I'm so sorry I'm late”, Ben said (APOLOGIZED)
……………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Not having heard the weather forecast, John was surprised by the snow (AS)
……………………………………………………………………………………….
3. You have disobeyed; you will therefore be punished .(AS A RESULT)
……………………………………………………………………………………….
4. According to our records, the money was paid two months ago (SHOW)
……………………………………………………………………………………….
5. His real identity will always remain a secret (NO ONE)
……………………………………………………………………………………….
6. She is a far more serious student now than she used to be (STUDIES)
……………………………………………………………………………………….
7. With the exception of Maggie's husband, everyone is here (APART)
…………………………………………………………………………………………
8. Even if we don't like the idea, we'll have to go with him (WHETHER)
………………………………………………………………………………………..
9. Which of the two books would you prefer? (RATHER)
……………………………………………………………………………………….
10.Your car doesn't give as much trouble as mine (LESS)
……………………………………………………………………………………….
Suggested Answer
1. Ben apologized for being late.
2. As John had not heard the weather forecast, he was surprised by the snow.
3. As a result of your disobedience, you will be punished .
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4. Our records show that the money was paid two months ago .
5. No one will ever know his real identity.
6. She studies far more seriously now than she used to.
7. Apart from Maggie's husband, everyone is here.
8. Whether we like the idea or not, we'll have to go on with him.
9. Which of the two books would you rather have?
10. Your car gives less trouble than mine
Exercise 26. Rewrite the sentence with the givenr.word or the given beginning so that
the new sentence has the same meaning as the previous one.
1. When he was at his most successful, the president had enormous influence.
At........................................................................................................
2. I don’t know what `s happened to Andrew. He is normally on time for an important
meeting.
It is most unlike ....................................................................................
3. There will be always differences of opinion even between friends.
Differences............................................................................................
4. Why didn't you tell me about the party. I was free on Saturday.
Had..................................................................................................
5. My uncle did not suffer from his experience. (NONE)
My uncle was .......................................................................................
6. Tim was always an optimist even when things were going wrong.
Tim invariably looked ………………..........................................................
7. I really admire you for your improvement. (HAT)
I....................................................................................................
8. David feels uncomfortable in front of all those people. (ILL)
David seems really .................................:.............................................
9. I promised him that the situation wouldn't be repeated in the future. (WORD)
I....................................................................................................
10. Don't be upset by what she said. (HEART)
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Don't ...............................................................................................
Suggested Answer
1. At the height of his success, the president had enormous influence.
2. It's most unlike Andrew to come/ turn up/ be / arrive late for the meeting.
3. Differences of opinions will always arise even between friends.
1. Had you told me about the party I would have gone
2. My uncle was none the worse for his experience.
3. Tim invariably looked on the bright side even when things were going wrong.
4. I take my hat off to you for your improvement.
5. David seems really ill at ease in front of all those people.
6. I gave him my word that there would be no repetition of the situation in the future
7. Don't take what she said to heart.
Exercise 27. Rewrite the sentence with the givenr.word or the given beginning so that
the new sentence has the same meaning as the previous one.
1. Sandra said that she was willing to work late.
Sandra said that she didn't ....................................................................................
2. You're tired because you stayed up very late last night.
You wouldn't be tired ............................................................................................
3. The number of tourists visiting this area rose last year.
Last year there………………………………………………………………..
4. I hadn't made a speech before, so I was very nervous.
Because I wasn't……………………………………………………………..
5. I didn't agree with the idea.
I wasn’t in ……………………………………………………………………
6. That jumper you knitted for my daughter no longer fits her. (GROWN)
……………………………………………………………………………………..
7. He doesn't appreciate his wife. (GRANTED)
…………………………………………………………………………………..
8. This liver condition is common in those who drink a lot. (DRINKERS)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
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9. My father was very disappointed when 1 couldn't get into university. ( BITTER )
……………………………………………………………………………………..
10. Many soldiers of the Ming army were killed in the battle. (LOSSES)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
Suggested Answer
1. Sandra said that she didn't mind working late.
1. You wouldn't be tired if you hadn't stayed up very late / had gone to bed early last
night.
2. Last year there was a rise in the number of tourists visiting this area.
3. Because I wasn't used to making speeches, I was very nervous.
4. I wasn’t in favour of the idea.
6. My daughter has grown out of the jumper you knitted for her.
7. He takes his wife for granted.
8. This liver condition is common in heavy drinkers.
9. It was my father's bitter disappointment that I couldn't get into university.
10. The Ming army suffered heavy losses in the battle.
1. She never seems to succeed, even though she works hard.
Hard ………………………………………………………………….
2. Do all the washing, please!
Let ……………………………………………………………………
3. The police let him leave after they had questioned him.
He was ……………………………………………………………….
4. I regret not going to the airport to say good bye to him.
I wish ………………………………………………………………..
5. Mick thought that we were married.
Mick was under ……………………………………………………..
Write a new sentence using the word given.
6. He tried to pretend to be some sort of expert. PASS
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……………………………………………………………………….……….
7. I don't have the right qualities for becoming a teacher. CUT
……………………………………………………………………….…………
8. Most students can work very hard when they feel like it. CAPABLE
………………………………………………………………………………
9. Mr Beaver claimed that hard work was the reason for his success. ATTRIBUTED
……………………………………………………………………………………..
10. In 1967 programs began to be transmitted in color. ADVENT
…………………………………………………………………………………….
Suggested Answer
1. Hard as/though she works, she never seems to succeed.
2. Let all the washing be done.
3. He was let to go after having been questioned by the police.
4. I wish I had gone to the airport to say good bye to him.
5. Mick was under the impression that we were married.
6. He tried to pass himself off as some sort of expert.
7. I am not cut out to be a teacher.
8. Most students are capable of working very hard when they feel like it.
9. Mr Beaver attributed his success to hard work.
10. 1967 saw the advent of the transmission of programs in color.
Exercise 29. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly
the same as the sentence printed before it.
It.......................................................................................................................
2. There haven't been such long queues at the cinema since the release of the last
blockbuster.
Not............................................................................................................................
3. He prevented that his latest business failure was not.
He laughed .....................................................................................
4. The footballers all protested bitterly to the referee about his decision.
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The referee touched ................................................................................................
5. The minister's involvement in that corruption scandal has tarnished his reputation.
The minister is under a ..........................................................................
For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in
meaning to the sentence, using the word given. This word must not be altered in any
way.
6. A government official leaked the story to the world press. (wind)
….........................................................................................................................
7. We never purchase small quantities as we would make less profit. (bulk)
………………………………………………………………………………….
8. To put it bluntly, we are making no progress with this rehabilitation in scheme.
(standstill)
…………………………………………………………………………………
9. It's terrible to think that in three day's time our holiday will be over and we'll have to
return to our tiring job. (grindstone)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. The terrible scream frightened me. (blood)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
Suggested Answer
1. It had been alleged that members of the team had taken / were taking / took drugs.
2. Not since the release of the last blockbuster have there been such long queues at the
cinema.
3. He laughed off his latest business failure.
4. The referee touched off a storm of footballers' protest.
5. The minister is under a cloud for / because of his involvement in that corruption
scandal.
6. The world press got wind of the story from a government official.
7. We always buy in bulk in order to make more profit.
8. This new rehabilitation scheme is at a standstill.
9. It's terrible to think that in three day's time our holiday will be over and we'll have to get
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back to the grindstone.
10. The terrible scream made my blood run cold
1. I feel completely exhausted when I've listened to Marion for half-an hour. (leaves)
Half-an-hour ...................................................................................... completely exhausted.
2. Harry wished he had asked a mechanic to check the car before he bought it.
Harry regretted ........................................................................it checked by a mechanic.
3. The only thing I could do was sit and wait. (anything)
There .......................................................................................................... sit and wait.
4. There are very few opportunities for Tim to play the saxophone these days.
Very rarely ............................................................... the saxophone these days.
5. Karen's schoolwork definitely seems to be improving this term. (signs)
Karen's schoolwork ............................................................................................... this term.
6. I've been thinking about it all week, but I still haven't made a decision. (on)
It's ............................................................all week, but I still haven't made a decision.
7. We sometimes feel a tremor of fear living in an earthquake zone. (so)
We live in an earthquake zone and ............................................. a tremor of fear.
8. Because he was new, they make him do most of the work in the office. (lion)
Because he was new, he was .............................................the office.
9. Bob doesn't want to become a fat cat, so how much money he earned is not important.
(neither)
Bob doesn't want to become a fat cat, so it ..................................... how much money he
earned.
10.They agreed that the committee should appoint a press secretary.
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Suggested Answer
1. listening to Marion leaves me (feeling)
2. buying/having bought the car without having
3. wasn’t / was not anything (else) (that) I could do except / other than / but/ apart from
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4. does Tim get the /any / an opportunity to play
OR any opportunities to play, OR a / the / any chance to play / of playing
5. shows definite signs of improvement/of improving/having improved
6. been (preying) on my mind
7. every so often
8. Because he was new, he was forced /made to do the lion's share of the work in the
office.
9. was neither here nor there.
10. It is agreed that a press secretary (should) be appointed by that committee.
1. I hardly had time to step inside the office before the phone started ringing.
No sooner ........................................................................
2. Try to stay. inconspicuous when you get there.
Try to keep ....................................................................
3. The colonel and the doctor did not get on well.
The colonel was not on ......................................................................................
4. It's highly unlikely that the meeting will end before 8.00.
The chances ....................................................................................................
5. When I realized how much it was going to cost, I change my mind.
The realization .................................................................
6. I was greatly relieved to hear that her condition was not serious.
It was with .....................................................................
7. Everyone noticed that Jane vas absent. CONSPICUOUS
……………………………………………………………………….
8. They have discovered some interesting new information. LIGHT
………………………………………………………………………..
9. In her previous job, Mara was a, picture restorer. WORK
……………………………………………………………………….
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10.Any personal involvement on the part of the Prime Minister in this scandal would be
disastrous . CAUGHT
……………………………………………………………………………………………
Suggested Answer
1. No sooner had I stepped inside the office than the phone started ringing.
2. Try to keep a low profile/out of sight when you get there.
3. The colonel was not on good terms with the doctor.
4. The chances are that the meeting will not end before 8.00 are not high/are low.
The chances of the meeting ending before 8.00 are not high/low.
5. The realization of how much it was going to cost made me change/caused me to change
my mind.
6. It was with great relief that I heard (that) her condition was not serious.
7. Jane was conspicuous by her absence.
8. Some interesting new information has come to light.
9. Mara used to work as a picture restorer.
10. If the Prime Minister got caught up in this scandal, it would be a disaster.
1. It was only because I owed him a favour that I agreed to help him.
But.........................................................................................
2."Why can't you do your work more carefully?" Helen's boss said to her.
Helen's boss criticised .....................................................................
3. Arguing with her won't get you anywhere.
It won't do .......................................................................:..........
4. His description of the incident was completely different from what really happened.
His description of the incident bore....................................................
5. He didn't mention our previous conversation at all. (preference)
………………………………………………………………………………………
6. I don't fcel like going to the party. (mood)
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…………………………………………………………………………………..
7. We should waste no words talking that stubborn guy. (breath)
…………………………………………………………………………………
8. Why do I always get the boring jobs? (donkey)
………………………………………………………………………….
9.I am afraid there is no room in the concert hall tonight. (booked)
………………………………………………………………………
10. Don't panic about something so trivial. (mountain)
…………………………………………………………………….
Suggested Answer
1. But for the fact that I owed him a favour, I wouldn't have agreed to help him.
2. Helen's boss criticized her for not doing her work carefully enough/ for doing her work
carelessly.
3. I won't do (you) any good to argue with her.
4. Her description of the incident bore no resemblance to/ relation to what really happened.
5. He made no preference to our previous conversation.
6. I'm not on the right mood for going to the party.
7. We should save our breath by not talking that stubborn guy.
8. I’m fed up with/ bored with/ tired of doing the donkey work.
9. I am afraid the concert hall is fully booked.
10. Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill.
1. I dislike it when people criticize me unfairly.
I object ………………………………………………………………………….
2. Their teacher is making them study hard.
They are ………………………………………………………………………..
3. Although Judy was severely disabled she participated in many sports.
Despite her ……………………………………………………………………..
4. Mrs Wilson says she's sorry she didn't attend the meeting yesterday morning.
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Mrs Wilson sends ………………………………………………………………..
5. Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early.
But for his ……………………………………………………………………….
6. What caused him to change his mind?
What was ………………………………………………………………………
7. I was too scared to tell him what I really thought.
I lacked ………………………………………………………………………..
8. Attendance at this exhibition has been down this year.
The exhibition ………………………………………………………………..
9. I don't understand a single word of this letter.
I can't make ………………………………………………………………….
10. It was to be another 25 years before Michael returned to his hometown.
Not until ………………………………………………………………….
11. She speaks English well.
She has ………………………………………………...........................
12. I was forced to apologize.
I had ……………………………………………………………………
13. His appearance was completely unexpected.
His appearance ………………………………………………………..
14. She never seems to succeed even though she studies much.
Much as ………………………………………………………………..
15. The problems are the same for all the employees.
All employees ……………………………………………………………..
Suggested Answer
1. I object to people criticizing me unfairly / when people criticize me unfairly / being
unfairly criticized.
2. They are being made to study hard by their teacher / They are (being) forced to study
3. Despite her severe disability Judy participated in many sports. /
Despite being severely disabled Judy participated in many sports.
4. Wilson sends her apologies for not having attended / not attending the meeting
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yesterday morning.
5. But for his father's early retirement Richard wouldn't have taken over the family
business.
6. What was the reason for his change of mind?
7. I lacked the courage to tell him what I really thought.
8. The exhibition has been poorly attended this year.
10. Not until 25 years passed did Michael return to his home town.
11. She has a good command of spoken English.
12. I had no choice but to apologize.
13. His appearance was beyond expectation.
14. Much as she studies, she never seems to succeed.
15. All employees are all the same boat.
1. He had hardly had time to settle down when he sold the house.
No sooner ....................................................................................
2. If his lawyer hadn't advised him he would have made a serious mistake.
Had it .......................................................................................
3. They let us go.
We..........................................
4. Were we born simply to die? .
We............................ ................................................................
5. Under no circumstances would I have missed the concert. ( WORLD)
...................................................................................................................
6. When she sold the jewelry at such a low price, she was cheated. ( RIDE)
……………………............................................................................................
7. I couldn't remember the name of my hotel when I got into the taxi. (CALLED)
…………………………………………………………………………………
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8. There haven't been such long queues at the cinema since the release of the last block
buster.
Not...................................................................................................................................
9. It is extremely unfair that no witnesses were questioned.
The fact .........................................................................................
10. You may not be able to find a parking space in the city centre.
I doubt ..............................................................................................
Suggested Answer
1. No sooner had he had time to settle down than he sold the house.
2. Had it not been for his lawyer's advice, he would have made a serious mistake.
3. We were let to go.
4. We were not born simply to die.
5. I wouldn’t have missed the concert for all the world.
6. She was taken for a ride to sell the jewelry at such a low price.
7. I couldn't remember what my hotel was called when I got into the taxi.
8. Not since the release of the last blockbuster have there been such long queues at the
cinema.
9. The fact that no witnesses were questioned extremely unfair.
10. I doubt if you will be able to find a parking space in the city centre.
1. We should not continue the experiments because we have encountered serious problems.
halt
Since we have come ……………………………………………………………………
2. The standard of her homework is no longer acceptable. scratch
Recently, her homework ………………………………………………………………….
3. He has such a high opinion of himself. full
He is ……………………………………………………………………………………..
4. It was doubtful whether they could support him despite difficulties. stick
It was touch …………………………………………………………………….
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5. It is absolutely essential to dispatch this parcel today or we will lose the contract. fail
We must get ……………………………………………………………………….
6. We couldn't possibly sell this painting. question
It would
7. He mentioned in passing that after the death of his wife, life was so depressed that he
couldn't live without her. pieces
He happened ……………………………………………………………………………
8. When times are hard, we ought to think a little about the old and unemployed. Spare
When ……………………………………………………………………………………..
9. Shall we split the cost of a taxi to the party? halves
Why ………………………………………………………………………………..
10. Bill had a very strong personality and we were constantly frightened of him. fear
So ………………………………………………………………………………………
Suggested Answer
1. Since we have come up against serious problems, we should call / put a halt to the
experiments.
2. Recently, her homework hasn't been up to scratch.
3. He is very / so full of himself.
4. It was touch and go whether they could stick up for him despite difficulties.
5. We must get this parcel off/ get off this parcel/ get this parcel dispatched without fail or
we'll lose the contract.
6. It would be out of the question for us to sell this painting.
7. He happened to mention that after the death of his wife, he went to pieces without
her.
8. When times are hard, we ought to spare a thought for the old and unemployed.
9. Why not go halves on (the cost of) a taxi to the party?
10. So strong was Bill's personality that we lived in constant fear of him.
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1. They didn't punish Karen, only gave her a warning.
Karen got .........................................................................................................
2. The sooner this job is over, the better.
Let's get ............................................................................................................
3. She's going to work after finishing university.
Her..............................................................................................................
4. "Well done, Tony, you have passed the exam," said Joe.
Joe congratulated .............................................................................................
5. Mr John died of old age.
Mr John's death .................................................................................................
6. The best solution was thought of by Sally. (CAME)
:…………………………………………………………................................
7. They laid most of the blame on Margaret (FOR)
..........................................................................................................................
8. This house brings home to mind! (OF)
……………………………………………………………………………….
9. When Tony has to face a crisis, he panics. (FACED)
………………………………………………………………………………
10. I don't know what to write on this form. (IN)
…………………………………………………………………………………
Suggested Answer
1.Karen got off with a warning
2. Let's get this job over with as soon as possible.
3.Her intention is to go to work after she finishes university.
4.Joe congratulated Tony on passing the exam.
5.Mr John's death was caused by old age.
6. Sally came up with the best solution.
7.Margaret came in for most of the blame.
8.This house reminds me of home.
9.Faced with a crisis, Tony panics.
10.I don't know how to fill in this form.
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1. Unless she's really hungry, she never eats anything between meals.
Only....................................................................................................................
2. Our English teacher is the one Mary likes most of all.
There's ................................................................................................................
3. "Yes. I did drive too fast through the town," she said.
She admitted .......................................................................................................
4. We never purchase small quantities as we would make less profit. (bulk)
5. Solomon couldn't stop crying when he lost his favourite toy. (floods)
6. I wasn't at all surprised to find the builders had already gone home.
It came .................................................................................................................
7. The agreement states that you are to pay the installment once a month. (according)
You are ...............................................................................................................
8. Brian was about to blurt out my secret when I attracted his attention. (EYE)
Had...................................................................................................
9. There's no need to feel superior to everyone else. (NOSE)
You shouldn't .....................................................................................................
10. You shouldn't tease her all the time. (FOOL)
You shouldn't make ...........................................................................................
Suggested Answer
1.0nly when she is really hungry does she eat anything between meals.
2. There's no other teacher Mary likes as much as our English teacher.
3. She admitted to having driven too fast through the town.
4. We always buy in bulk in order to make more profit.
5. Solomon was in floods of tears when he lost his favorite toy.
6. It came as no surprise to find the builders had already gone home
7. You are supposed to pay the installment once a month according to the agreement.
8. Had I not caught his eye, Brian would have blurted out my secret.
9.You shouldn't look down your nose at everyone.
10.You shouldn't make a fool of her all the time.
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l. To pass the time, I looked through some magazines.
I whiled ………………………………………………………………………….. .
2. Just thinking about this face at the moment makes me laugh.
The very ………………………………………………………………………… .
3. The fund-raisers have not officially decided whereto send the proceeds of the concert.
No …………………………………………………………………………….. .
4. They did not realize that the film had been nominated for an Oscar.
Little …………………………………………………………………………. .
5. Traditional crafts have died out except in remote rural areas.
It is only in ………………………………………………………………… .
6. He admits lie's not one of the important members of the organization. (COG)
………………………………………………………………………………….. .
7. The protection of the animal world is pointless unless we take steps to protect our planet
as well. (WORTH)
……………………………………………………………………………………. .
8. Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed. (LEAF)
…………………………………………………………………………………….. .
9. He gets very annoyed when you criticize him! (BULL)
……………………………………………………………………………………. .
10. Were you at all worried about moving to London? (MISGIVINGS)
…………………………………………………………………………………….. .
Suggested Answer
1. I whiled away the time (by) looking through some magazines.
2. The very thought of his face at the moment makes me laugh.
3. No official decision has been made about where to send the proceeds of the concert.
4. Little did they realize that the film had been nominated for an Oscar.
5. It is only in remote rural areas that traditional crafts have survived./have not died out.
6. He admits he's (just) a small cog in a big wheel.
7. It is not worth protecting the animal world unless we take steps to protect our planet as
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well.
8. You will have to turn over a new leaf if you want to succeed.
9. Criticizing him is like a red rag to a bull./
Criticism is like.a red rag to a bull to him.
10. Did you have any misgivings about moving to London?
1.We have no seats left for the concert on December 14th .
All the ...............................................................................................................
1. Mary knew what the answer was after reading the book.
By the time ........................................................................................................
3. The people who were at the meeting will say nothing to the press.
Nobody ...............................................................................................................
4.Every day, it's the same routine in my job.
Day in ................................................................................................................
5.I find his clothes the most irritating about him.
What most ................................................................................I........................
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one, using the
word given. This word must not be altered in any way.
5. Will you please stay with me for a while ? (COMPANY).
........................................................................................................................
6. He got angry because we all disagreed with him. (TEMPER)
............................................................. ….............................................................
7. Teaching doesn't suit her. (CUT)
..........................................................................................................................
9. I never thought of going by train. (OCCURRED)
...........................................................................................................................
10.He is very likely to come. (PROBABILITY)
..........................................................................................................................
Suggested Answer
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1. All the seats for the concert on December 14th have been sold./ booked.
2. By the time she finished reading the book, Mary knew what the answer was.
3. Nobody who was at the meeting will say anything to the press.
4. Day in , day out it's the same routine in my job.
5. What most irritates me about him is his clothes.
6. Will you please keep me company for a while ?
7. He lost his temper because we all disagreed with him .
8. She isn't really cut out for teaching.
1. It never occurred to me to go by train. / that I could go by train./
The thought of going by train never occurred to me.
1. In all probability he will come/ is coming. /.
There is a high / strong probability that he will come.
1. Teams of experts are examining the damage to the building. (examined)
…………………………………………………………………………………
2. I found this film quite disappointing. (let).
.....................................................................................................................
3. You didn't think carefully enough before you decided. (ought)
…………………………………………………………………………..
4. Only if you work hard now have you any chance of success. (depends)
……………………………………………………………………………..
5. I saw a TV programme last month, which was very similar to this one. (bears)
……………………………………………………………………………………….
B. Finish each of the following sentences so that it means the same as the printed one.
6. Because the chemicals were properly combined, the prescription has brought about
the expected result.
Because of …………………………………………………………………………………
7. The man's life was one of great poverty.
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Throughout ………………………………………………………………………………
8. She doesn't know why they are attracted to spending all day on the beach.
She can't see ………………………………………………………………… .
9. They are soon accustomed to swimming.
It is ………………………………………………………………………….
1. Her success went beyond her expectation.
Never ……………………………………………………………………
Suggested Answer
1. The damage to the building is being examined by teams of experts.
2. I felt quite let down by this film/ This film let me down.
3. You ought to have thought more carefully before you decided.
4. Whether or not you succeed depends on your working hard/
Your only chance of success depends on your working hard.
5. This TV programme bears a strong resemblance to the one I saw last month.
6. Because of the proper combination of the chemicals, the prescription has brought about
the expected result.
7. Throughout his life the man was very poor/ suffered from great poverty.
8. She can't see the attraction of spending all day on the beach.
9. It is not long before they are accustomed to swimming.
10. Never had she expected that she was so successful.
Exercise 41. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means
exactly the same as the one given :
1. I can't often afford to spend my holiday abroad.
I'm seldom ...................................................................
2. The minister gave no precise figures about the casvalties.
The minister didn't go ..................................................
3. Every possible effort was made by orphanage to find the boy's parents.
The orphanage left no stone .....................................................................
4. The company will well make a profit next year.
I woudn't .................................................................
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5.These prblems of ours are just the tip of the iceberg.
I'm afraid our problems ..............................................
6. They've been arguing about the motorway extension for year.
The proposed motorway extension has been a bone ……………………
7. Please don’t give me an injection.
I’d rather ………………………………………………………………..
8. Imagine my surprise when a policeman appeared at the door.
When a policeman appeared at the door I was …………………………
9. She slept well last night ………………………………………………..
She had .....................................................................
10. The new musical has taken theatre audiences by storm .
The new musical has delighted ……………………………………….
Suggested Answer
1. I'm seldom able to afford to spend my holidays abroad.
2. The minister didn't go into details about the casvalties.
3. The orphanage left no stone unturned in their attempt to find the boy's parents.
4. I wouldn't be surprised if the company made a profit next year.
5. I'm afraid our problems are only just beginning.
6. The proposed motorway extension has been a bone of contention for years.
7. Id rather you didn't give me an injection.
8. When a policeman appeared at the door I was pretty taken aback.
9. She had a good sleep last night.
10. The new musical has delighted theatre audiences throughout the country.
Exercise 42. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
one, using the word given. This word must not be altered in any way.
1. Only Maria 's mother is French. (side)
………………………………………………………………………
2. Their flat has been broken into twice this year. (had)
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. Linda’s plans for a picnic have been spoilt by the weather .( through )
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……………………………………………………..……………………
4. I didn't see her again for 5 years .(before)
…………………………………………………………………………..
5. I found this film quite disappointing. (let)
…………………………………………………………………………
6 She looks great with that new hair style. (wonders)
7 . Doctors say that smoking is bad for your health. ( harm )
………………………………………………………………………
8. Why do I always get the boring jobs ? (donkey)
………………………………………………………………………
9. I didn't agree with the idea . (favour)
………………………………………………………………………
10. You didn’t think carefully enough before you decided. (thought)
………………………………………………………………………
Suggested Answer
1. Maria is French only on her mother's side.

2.They have had their flat broken into twice this year.
3. Linda's plans have been fallen through because of the weather.
4. Five years had gone by before I saw her again.
5. I felt quite let down by this film.
6. The new hair style does wonders for her.
7. Doctors say that smoking does you harm.
8- I'm fed up with always doing the donkey work.
9. I wasn't in favour of the idea.
10. You ought to have thought more carefully before you decided.
Exercise 43. From full length sentences from sets of word provided and makes
neeessary changes addition so that they form a comlplele letter.
Dear Mr. Salt,
1. I / very interested / read / your article /global warning/ the newspaper.
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…………………………………………………………………………………
2 . I/ afraid / I not agree / you / a nunlher / points.
…………………………………………………………………………………
3. Firstly / you say / some scientists / not believe / theory.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Who / be / these scientists ? / I never / hear / them.
………………………………………………………………………………
5. Secondly / it / not true / glohal warning / rereive / too/ much/ publicity.
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
6. On/ contrary / we/ need/ make/ public/ aware / such / danger.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
7. We / must / all put pressure / authorities / if / we / want / something /done.
………………………………………………………………………………….
8. Lastly/ you / seem / suggest / do / nothing / case / scientist / wrong.
………………………………………………………………………………………
9. Well/ if / they / right / it / too late / by / time / we / find out.
……………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Yours
Suggested Answer
1- I was very interested to read your article about global warning in the newspaper.
2. I am afraid I don't agree with you on a number of points.
3. Firstly you say that some scientists do not believe the theory
4. Who are these scientists ? I have never heard of them.
5. Secondly, it is not true that giobal's warning receives too much publicity.
6. On the contrary we need to make the public more aware of such danger.
7. We must all put pressure on the authorities if we want something to be done .
8. Lastly you seem to suggest doing nothing, in case the scientists are wrong.
9. Well, if they are right, it will be too late by the time we find out.
10 Yours sincerely,
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1. Is he the only applicant for the job?
Aren't ……………………………………………………………….
2. If I eat strawberries, I always come out in a rash.
Strawberries always ……………………………………………….
3. Must you go so soon? It's only nine o'clock.
Can't you …………………………………………………………
4. Why does he behave in that rude way?
What is …………………………………………………………..
5. That question cannot he answered satisfactorily.
There is ………………………………………………………….
6. Maria is half French on her mother's side.
Only ………………………………………………………………
7. She changed tack when she was 30.
Her career took …………………………………………………
8. Because of the delay we missed our connecting flight.
The delay meant……………………………………………………
9. There has been a significant deterioration in his father's condition.
His father …………………………………………………………….
10. After the crash, there was debris all the runway.
After the crash the runway……………………………………………….
Suggested Answer
1. Aren't there any other / more applicants for the job?
2. Strawberries always bring me out in a rash.
3. Can't you stay a bit / any longer? It's only nine o'clock.
4. What is the reason for his rude behavior?
5. There is no satisfactory answer to that question.
6. Only Maria's mother is French.
7. Her career took a different course when she was 30.
8. The delay meant that we missed our connecting flight.
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9. His father's condition has deteriorated significantly.
10. After the crash, the runway was littered with debris.
Exercise 45. Rewrite a new sentence, using the word at the end of the sentence
without changing its form.
1. I wish I had met your brother when he was in England. LIKED
………………………………………………………………………….
2. Is this painting valuable? HAS
……………………………………………………………………….
3. She only opened the box because she wanted to know what was inside it. OF
………………………………………………………………………………..
4. I think Mrs. Adams would benefit from a week's rest at the seaside. GOOD
………………………………………………………………………………….
5. We ought to be on our way now; it's getting late. TIME
………………………………………………………………………………….
6. I have a strong preference for childless tenants. (RATHER)
…………………………………………………………………………………
7. He asked her whether she was agreeable to the change. (ASSENT)
………………………………………………………………………
8. He didn't care about the area, but it was the price that was more significant.
(INDIFFERENT)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
9. She stressed the importance of keeping the family together. (EMPHASIS)
……………………………………………………………………………………..
10. Seven hundred people occupy this tenement building. (HOUSES)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
Suggested Answer
1. I would have liked to meet / have met your brother when he was in England.
2. Has this painting any value?
3. She only opened the box out of curiosity.
4. I think it would do Mrs. Adams good to have a week's rest at the seaside./
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A week's rest at the seaside would do Mrs. Adams good.
5. It's time we were on our way. / went now, it's getting late.
6. I'd much rather have childless tenants.
7. He asked her whether she would assent to the change./
He asked for her assent to the change. /
He asked her to assent to the change.
8. He was indifferent (as) to the area, though not (as) to the price.
9. She put/laid the emphasis on the importance of keeping the family together.
10. This tenement building houses seven hundred people.
Exercise 46. Rearrange the following words and complete sentences.
1. Public Auditorium / lie / map / you / north of the lake / see.
…………………………………………………………………
2. my dog / sun / sit/ love.
………………………………………………………………..
3. groceries / lay / table / delivery boy.
………………………………………………………………..
4. another two feet / water / rise / lake / heavy rain.
………………………………………………………………….
5. picture / a few more inches / raise / paper hangers / decide.
………………………………………………………………….
6. he / a little while / lie down / exhausted / so / he / decide.
……………………………………………………………………
7. begin to rain / workers / cement for the patio / when / lay / it.
…………………………………………………………………………….………….
8. the bugle blow / hear / flag / soldier /he / raise / when.
…………………………………………………………………….
9. hot air / we / in chemistry class / , / learn / rise.
……………………………………………………………………..
10. floor / set / explosives / they carefully / try
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……………………………………………………………………….
Suggested Answer
1. You will see on the map that the Public Auditorium lies north of the lake.
2. My dog loves to sit in the sun.
1. The delivery boy laid the groceries on the table.
1. After the heavy rain , the water in the lake rose another two feet.
2. The paper hangers decided to raise the picture a few more inches.
1. He was exhausted so he decided to lie down for a little while.
1. The workers were laying cement for the patio when it began to rain. 8. The soldier
raised the flag when he heard the bugle blow.
9. In chemistry class, we learned that hot air rises.
10. They tried to set the explosives carefully on the floor.
1. The instrustions say you just add boiling water to the soup powder.
The soup powder …………………………………………………….
2. I’ m sure it was’n t Mrs. Elton you saw because she is in Bristol.
It cannot ……………………………………………………………..
3. He never suspected that she was a witch.
At no time …………………………………………………………..
4. Are they likely to pass Proficiency?
Is there ………………………………………………………………….
5. You can use my car, but have to keep it carefully.
Provided …………………………………………………………………
6. We only send you books after receiving the money.
Only after the money………………………………………………….
7. The students riotous behaviour should have been severely punished.
The students deserved …………………………………………………………
8. We left quietly, so that we wouldn't disturb the childen.
So as ………………………………………………………………………………
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9. Mrs. Scott is proud of her cooking.
Mrs. Scott prides ………………………………………………………………
10. The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect.
But for his command ……………………………………………………………
Suggested Answer
1. The soup powder just needs boiling water added to it according to the
instinstions.
2. It cannot have been Mrs. Elton you saw because she is in Briston.
3. At no time did he suspect that she was a witch.
4. Is there any likelihood of their passing Proficiency?
5. Provided that you keepiny car carefully you can use it.
6. Only after the money has been received do we send you books.
7.The students deserved down, his performance will improve.
8. So as not to disturb the childen, we left quietly.
9. Mrs. Scott prides herself on her cooking.
10. But for his command of the local dialect we could have been put into jail.
Exercise 48. For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as
possible in meaning to the original sentence, but using the word given. This word
must not be altered in any way:
1. I suffered from obsessive and agonising thoughts. (prey)
………………………………………………………………………..
2. His arrival was completely unexpected. (took)
……………………………………………………………………….
3. The first sign of the diSease is a feeling of faintness. (onset)
………………………………………………………………………..
4. As an antidote to their disappointment, he bought them ice-cream. (offset)
…………………………………………………………………………….
5. Bill reckoned that his success was due 'to incredible luck. (put)
………………………………………………………………………………
6.The chidren pestered us for sweets. (kept)
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………………………………………………………………………………
7. If I were left alone, I would finish the job quickly. (interrupting)
……………………………………………………………………………..
8. He is famous for his vast knowledge of primitive religion. (authority)
……………………………………………………………………………
9. We could just discern the buildings through the fog. (make)
…………………………………………………………………………….
10. His rude behaviour is too much for me. ( put)
……………………………………………………………………………..
Suggested Answer
1. I was (a) prey to obsessive and agonising thoughts.
Obsessive and agonising thoughts used to prey on me.
2. His arrival took us (completely) by surprise.
3. The onset of the disease is shown by a feeling of faintness.
4. To offset their disappointment he bought them ice cream.
5. Bill put his success down to incredible luck.
6. The children kept (on) asking ( us) for sweets.
7. If you did not keep interesting I would finish the job quickly.
9. We could (just) make out the buildings through the fog.
10. I cannot put up with his rude behaviour.
His rude behaviour has put me off.
Exercise 49.For each of the sentences below, write a new sentence as similar as
must not be altered in any way:
1. We should be going home now. WENT
………………………………………………………………
2. The cafe was in a mess and we had to redecorate it. DO
………………………………………………………………
3. He didn't think carefully enough you decided. OUGHT
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………………………………………………………………..
4. He insisted on a full apology. SATISFY
………………………………………………………………
5. You've been deceived by them. RIDE
………………………………………………………………
6. I will certainly be there . FAIL
…………………………………………………………….
7.I never thought of going by train. OCCURRED
…………………………………………………………….
8. I'm afraid our problems are only just beginning. ICE
……………………………………………………..
9. Give in to him and you'll regret it. STAND
……………………………………………………………….
10. Sarah wore dark glasses so that no one would recognize her. AVOID
………………………………………………………………………………..
Suggested Answer
1. It is time we went home now.
1. The cafe was in a mess and we had to do it up.
2. You.ought to have thought more carefully before you decided.
3. Nothing but a full apology would satisfy him.
4. You have been taken for ride.
or They have taken you for a ride.
1. I will be there without fail.
2. The thought of going by train never occurred to me/
It never occurred to me to go by train.
3. These problems of ours are just the tip of the ice-berg.
4. If you don't stand up to him, you'll regret it.
5. Sarah wore dark glasses to avoid being recognized recognition.
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1. Happiness is clusive to rich and poor alike.
Whether ……………………………………………………………………………………
2. I didn't see her for five years
Five years ……………………………………………………………………………
3. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car.
The man is …………………………………………………………………………………
4. I'm certainly not going to give, you any more money.
I have no ……………………………………………………………………………….
5. If nothing unfortunate happens, I'll see you next week.
All being
………………………………………………………………………………………
6. I write to him almost every day.
Hardly………………………………………………………………………………………
7.You can use it as long as you like, and it will not wear out.
No matter ……………………………………………………………………………………
8. A fire destroyed most of the old city of London in the l600S
The destruction
…………………………………………………………………………………………
9. It's my impression that she's enjoying her new job a great deal.
She seems ………………………………………………………………………………
10. The company will well make a profit next year.
I wouldn't ...............................................................................................................
Suggested Answer
1. Whether you are rich or poor, happiness is elusive.
2. Five years has passed since I last saw her.
3. The man is believed to have escaped in a stolen car.
4. I have no intention of giving you any more money.
5. All being well, I'll see you next week.
6. Hardly does a day pass without my writing to him.
7. No matter how long you use it, it will not wear out.
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8. The destruction of the old city of London in 1960s was caused by a fire.
9. She seems to me to be enjoying her new job a great deal.
10. I wouldn't be surprised if the company made profit next year.
exactly the same as the one given
1. It was to be another twenty-five years before Michael returned to his home town.
Not until
....................................................................................................................................
2. Melissa's father was very busy, but he still played with her.
Busy ....................................::..................................................................................................
3. Mrs Wilson says she's sorry she didn't attend the meeting yesterday morning.
Mrs Wilson sends ...................................................................................................................
4. It's almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine.
I cancelled ...............................................................................................................................
1. For further information, please send a self-addressed envelope to the above address.
Further information can ..........................................................................................................
2. Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early.
But for his
.................................................................................................................................
3. It shouldn't have surprised me that my children didn't like the new, cheaper
ice-dream.
I might
.......................................................................................................................................
4. The northwest of Britain has more rain each year than the southeast.
The annual ..............................................................................................................................
5. I shall never lend Robert any more money, no matter what happens.
Under no …………………………………………………………………………………..
1. The doctor advised him against taking a holiday in a tropical country.
The doctor's .............................................................................................................................
Suggested Answer
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1. Not until twenty-five years had passed/ elapsed/ gone by (0.5m) OR Not until
twenty-five years later (0.5m) did Michael return to his home town. (0.5ni)
1. Busy as/though he was (0.5m), Melissa's father still played with her. (0.5m)
2. Mrs Wilson sends her apologies for (0.5m) not having attended/ not attending the
meeting yesterday morning. (0.5m)
2. I cancelled my subscription to that magazine nine months ago (1m)
3. Further information can be obtained (0.5m) by sending a self-addressed envelop to
the above address. (0:5m)
3. But for his father's early retirement (0.5m) Richard would not have taken over the
family business. (0.5m)
4. I might have known (0.5m) my children would not like the new, cheaper ice-cream.
(0.5m)
5. The annual rainfall (0.5m) in/for the northwest of Britain is higher/ greater than (that
in) the southeast (0.5m) OR in/ for the southeast of Britain is lower/ less than (that in) the
northeast. (0.5m)
6. Under no circumstances will/ shall I (ever) lend Robert any more money (1m) •
1. The doctor's advice (to him) was (0.5m) against (his) taking a holiday/ that he
shouldn't take a holiday. (0.5m)
must not be alter in any way.
1. You won't solve your problems by, getting a bank loan. solution
.................................................................................................................................................
.....................................
2. The impression most people have of him is that he is an honest person. Comes
..........................................................:…………………………..............................................
.............................
3. The new plans for the school have been approved by the authorities. Met
.................................................................................................................................................
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.....................................
4. Fred has only himself to blame for losing his driving license for repeated speeding.
Serves
................................................................................................................................................
5. By being absent so often Jim failed the examination. Cost
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. The severity of the punishment bore no relation to the seriousness of the crime.
Proportion
............................................................................................................................................
7. I'm sure the entertainer will cheer them all up. Bound
........... ........:.........................................................................................................................
8. Don't forget those who are at work on this lovely, sunny day! Spare
............................................................................................................................................
9. You cannot choose which hotel you stay at on this package holiday. Option
............................................................................................................................................
10. My impression of her is that she is a very effective teacher. Strikes
............................................................................................................................................
Suggested Answer
1. A bank loan will not be/ is no/ not/ a/ the solution to your problems OR You won't find a
solution to your problems by getting a blank loan.
2. He comes over/ across as (being) an honest person.
3. The new plans for the school have met with the approval of the authorities/ with the
authorities' approval.
4. It serves Fred right (0.5m) that he (has) lost/ for .losing his driving • licence for repeated
speeding (0.5m) OR The loss of his driving licence for repeated speeding (0.5m) serves
Fred right (0.5m). -
5. Being absent so often/ Jim's frequent absences/ Jim's large number of absences/ The fact
that Jim was absent so often cost him his chance of passing the examination.
6. The punishment was out of (all) proportion/ not in proportion to the crime.
7. The entertainer is/ will he bound to cheer them all up OR They are bound to he cheered
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up by the entertainer.
8.Spare a/ some thought for those who are at work on this lovely, sunny day!
9. You have/ There is no option (concerning/ with regard to/ as to/ regarding about) which
hotel.
10. She strikes me as (being) a very effective teacher/ It Strikes nee that he is a+ very
effective teacher/ What strikes me (about her) is that she is a very effective teacher.
Exercise 53.There are two simple sentences in each exercise. Put the words in the
right order, then join the simple sentences to make compound sentences. Write only
compound sentences.
1. feet/ he/ shaky/ his/ was/ on head/ gaucho/ kept / like/ a/ up/ his/ he.
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. nice-looking/ hair/ with/ was/ curly/ a/ black/ boy/ he. he/ drunk/ really/ was/ very.
.................................................................................................................................................
....
3. no/ the/ had/ room/ window/. courtyard/ out/ glassed-in/ gave/ on/ the door/ to/ a.
.................................................................................................................................................
..
4. on/ and/ was/ for/ he / an/ off/ sick/ hour. he/ snored.
…………….............................................................................................................................
......
5. mid-day/ crossed/ the/ aU an/ over/ iron/ bridge/ river/the bus, stopped/ bar/ outside/ a/it.
.................................................................................................................................................
...................
6. carrying/ sack/ he/ a/ was/. he/, out/ the/ into/ the/ white/ was/ into/ walking/ dustclouds /
country
.................................................................................................................................................
7. door-way/ in/ some/ a/ sheltered/ children, tormented/ lamb/ they/ a.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
8. lumpy/ appeared/ a/ arm. it/ threw/ a/ bone/ a/ dog/.
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9. cheap/ was/ it/very. share/ women/ said/to/ the/ about/ nothing/ having.
………………………………………………………………………………………..
10. half/ was/ asleep/ I .reeled / boy /tie/ in! country.
………………………………………………………………………………………
Suggested Answer
1. He was shaky on his feet but he kept/ but kept his head tip like a gaucho OR
Although he was shaky on his feet, he kept his head up like a gaucho.
1. He was a nice-looking boy with curly black hair and he was/ and was really very
drunk.
2. The room had no window and the door gave out onto (on to) a glassed-in courtyard.
2. He was sick on and off for an hour and then he snored.
3. At mid-day the bus crossed an iron bridge over the river and stopped outside the bar.
4. He was carrying a sack and walking into the white dustclouds, out into the country.
.7. Some children sheltered in a door-way and tormented a lamb.
1. A lumpy arm appeared and threw a dog a bone.
2. It was very cheap and the woman said nothing about having to share.
1. I was half asleep when the country boy reeled in.
1. Goodness knows why he did that.
His actions ……………………………………………………………………………..
2. The children's mother stood behind them .
Watchfully …………………………………………………………………………………
3. That brave boy accepted the girlstudents' compliments and blushed.
The girlstudents paid ............................................................................................................
4. The boys would have preferred to knit rather than model in clay.
The boy would much ………………………………………………………………………
5. A motivated child will learn, no matter how he is taught.
Irrespective …………………………………………………………………………………
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6. She answered the police question as accurately as she could.
She gave the policeman ……………………………………………………………………
7. He sounds as if he's spent all his life abroad.
He gives ……………………………………………………………………………………
8. It’s what people eat that betrays their social background , not their table manners.
What gives …………………………………………………………………………………
9. This system of communication only worked within groups.
Between ……………………………………………………………………………………
10. He forced me to go out with him while I was having lunch.
Before ………………………………………………………………………………………
Suggested Answer
1. His actions are (totally) inexplicable.
1. Watchfully standing behind the children was their mother.
2. The girlstudents paid compliments to that brave boy , who accepted them and
blushed
3. The boy would much rather have clone knitting than modelled in clay.
4. Irrespective of how he is taught , a motivated child will learn.
1. She gave the policeman is accurate an answer as she could.
1. He gives the impression of having spent all his lile abroad.
5. What gives (away) people's social background (away) is what they cat not their
table manners.
1. Between groups this system of communication didn't work.
2. Before I had had lunch , he forced me to go out with him.
1. The school Headmaster's speech was no better for being inaudible. IMPROVED
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. You can talk as much as possible. TASTE
………………………………………………………………………………………………
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3. Even if film producers don't approve of censorship , it will still happen. WHETHER
………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Find out more about working condition before you contact the manager. UNTIL
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. It was only then that many of them thought about it. BEFORE
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. The faster a man works , the more he can save. RATE
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. He absolutely refused to earn money by making charcoal for sale. ONE
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
8. Her old age prevents her from seeing things well. SEEING
………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. The community center is used for many different activities. SERVES
………………………………………………………………………………………………
1O.I'd much rather have childless tenants. STRONG
………………………………………………………………………………………………
Suggested Answer
1. The school IIeadmaster's speech was not improved by its inaudibility.
2. You can talk as touch according to your taste.
3. Whether or not film producers approve (of it) , censorship will happen.
4. Don't contact the manager until you have found out about working condition.
1. Before then / that moment , many of them had thought abort it.
2. The quicker tit which a man works , the more lie can save.
3. One thing he absolutely refused to clo was to earn money by snaking charcoal for
sale.
4. Seeing that she is very old , she can't see things well.
5. The community center serves a lot of / many different purposes.
10. I have a strong preference for childless tenants.
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1. Our hotel booking hasn't been confirmed.
We haven't received …………………………………………………………………….
2. The Yeti has rarely been seen at this altitude.
There have …………………………………………………………………………….
3. It's not certain that Jones will get the job.
It's open ………………………………………………………………………………..
4. We couldn't have managed without my lather's money.
If it ………………………………………………………………………………….
5. It was Walter Raleigh who introduced potatoes and tobacco into England.
The English owe ……………………………………………………………………
6. If my members agree to that , I'll be very surprised.
The union delegate observed that ………………………………………….
7. While I strongly disapprove of your behavior. I will help you this time.
Despite ………………………………………………………………………………..
8. I'm sorry I missed Pr. Baker's lecture.
I'm sorry not………………………………………………………………………………
9. I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed Isis driving test.
It came ………………………………………………………………………………….
10. It's quite pointless to complain.
There's …………………………………………………………………………………
Suggested Answer
1. Confirmation of/about our hotel booking yet.
2. Been very few sightings/reports of4hc Yeti at this altitude.
3. To question/doubt/speculaiiOn whether Jones will get the job.
4. Hadn't been for my father's money, we couldn't have managed.
5. The introduction of potatoes and tobacco to Walter Raleigh.
6. He would he very surprised if his members agreed.
7. Strong disapproval of your behavior, I will help you this time.
8. To have attended Pr. Baker's lecture.
9. As no surprised to me that Harry had failed his driving test.
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10. No point in complaining.
1. She almost fainted upon seeing her own blood. PASSED
She…………………………………………………………….. the sight of her own blood.
1. The bridge collapsed completely under the weight of the truck. WAY
The weight of the truck caused the bridge………………………………………completely.
2. I've been ill recently so now I've got a lot of extra work to do. UP
As I've been ill I've got ……………………………………… all the work I haven't done.
3. Chocolate can he good for you but you must not cat too much of it. PROVIDED
Chocolate can be good for you ……………………………………………..too much of it.
4. We don't have a reservation but hopefully we'll find a place to stay. LUCK
We don't have a reservation but………………………………………..find a place to stay.
5. We can't buy a new cooker because we haven't got enough money. SHORT
We can't buy a new cooker because…………………………………………………money.
6. I'm sure you'll find the pen by chance somewhere in the house. COME
I'm sure you'll…………………………………………………….somewhere in the house
7. It really wasn't easy to find a flat in Rome. IN
I had ……………………………………………………………………………………….
8. There's very little possibility of his failing the exam . CHANCE
There's ……………………………………………………………………………………
9. There's little point in traveling if you expect every place to be like home. WORTH
It's ………………………………………………………………………………………….
Suggested Answer
1. almost passed out
1. to give way
2. to catch up on
3. provided that you don't cat
4. with luck we can
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5. we arc short of
6. come across the pen
7. difficulty in
8. chance of his
10. worth traveling
Exercise 58. Sentence building :
1. Drug use / young people / more and more prevalent / recent years.
............................................................................................................................................
2. What / reasons / this / what / done / combat / it?
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. It's important / analyze / drugs so attractive / young people.
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. Firstly, teenagers / increasing pressure / this / peer pressure / pressure / success.
………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. Drug / help / escape reality / forget / problems / led / accepted / their friends.
………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. In addition, the media / we /exposed / information / glamorizes / drug use .
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
7. Furthermore, teenagers / usually curious / drugs / drug dealers / take advantage / this
/ own profit.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
8. Increase / drug abuse / far-ranging effects.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. There / obvious health risks / associated / drugs / AIDS .
………………………………………………………………………………………………
10. What is more, addicts / money / support / habits / need to turn / crime / prostitution.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Suggested Answer
1. Drug use among young people has become more and more prevalent in recent years.
2. What arc the reasons for this and what can he done to combat it?
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3. It is important to analyze why drugs arc so attractive to young people.
4. Firstly, teenagers arc under increasing pressure - this may he peer pressure or
pressure to succeed.
5. Drug use may help them escape reality, forget their problems. or feel accepted by
their friends.
6. In addition, through the media we are exposed to information that glamorizes drug
use.
7. Furthermore, teenagers are usually curious about drugs, and drug dealers can take
advantage of this curiosity for their own profit.
8. The increase in drug abuse has had far-ranging effects.
9. There are obvious health risks associated with drugs, such as AIDS
10. What is more, addicts need money to support their habits. and may need to turn to
crime or prostitution.
1. FACTORY TO CLOSE SAYS MANAGER.
According ………………………………………………………………………………..
2. They didn't get married because their parents were against it.
But ………………………………………………………………………..……………..
3. We can't offer a discount for our services on any account.
On no ………………………………………….………………………………………..
4. Arriving early gives me an advantage.
The early bird …………………………………………………………………worm.
5. I expected that the food they served to be nicer than it was.
The food …………………………………………………………………………………
6. She has an income of over one hundred thousand pounds.
She is ……………………………………………………………………………………
7. I don't understand a single word of this letter.
I can't make head ……………………………………………………………………….
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8. He insisted on a full apology.
Nothing but ……………………………………………………………………………..
9. His chances of qualifying as a doctor are small .
It is not …………………………………………………………………………………
10. Suppose the plane is late.
What ………………………………………………………………………………….
Suggested Answer
1. According to the manager, the factory is going to close down.
1. But for their parents' objection, they might have got married.
1. On no account can we offer a discount for our services.
2. The early bird catches the worm.
3. The food they served wasn't as nice as I expected it to be.
4. She is supposed to have an income of over one hundred thousand pounds.
5. I can't snake head or tail of this letter.
6. Nothing but a full apology would satisfy him/ was acceptable to hint.
7. It is not very likely that he will qualify as a doctor.
8. What would happen if the plane were late?
exactly the same as the one given:
1. It's a brilliant-film-I laughed uncontrollably all the way through. Head
……………………………………………………………………………………….
2. You must see a doctor as soon as possible. Vital
……………………………………………………………………………………….
3. I don't want people to order me about any more. Enough
……………………………………………………………………………………….
4. I don't think his reasons for being nice to me are sincere. Sceptical
……………………………………………………………………………………….
5. I was so worried that my mind couldn't function normally. Straight
……………………………………………………………………………………….
6. He's got a strong accent that half the time I can't understand a word he's saying. Make
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……………………………………………………………………………………….
7. I said nothing because I thought that I might offend her. Fear
………………………………………………………………………………………
8. Her job is making her miserable. Down
………………………………………………………………………………………
9. They resent not getting paid what they think they should be paid. Resentful
……………………………………………………………………………………….
10. I was shocked when my friends suddenly decided to leave the country. Shock
……………………………………………………………………………………….
Suggested Answer
1. It's a brilliant film-I laughed my head off all the way through.
1. It's vital that you see a doctor as soon as possible.
2. I've had enough of people ordering me about.
3. I'm sceptical of (about) his reasons for being nice to me.
4. I was so worried that I couldn't think straight.
5. He's got such a strong accent that half the time I can't make out a word he's saying.
6. I said nothing for fear of offending her.
8. her job is getting her down.
9. They're resentful about not getting paid what they think they should be paid.
10. It came as/ was a shock to me when my friends suddenly decided to leave the country.
Exercise 61. Sentence Building: Make complete sentences by using the given word.
1. We/ terrify/ that/ Security police/ find/ where/ we/ hide/ film.
……………………………………………………………………………………….
2. fire/ break/ school/ but/ teachers/ able/ lead/ frighten/ children/ safety.
.....................................................................................................................................
3. She/ give/ smoke/ when/ pregnant/ fearful that/ damage/ baby.
……………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Many people/ undergo/ surgery/ frighten/ have/ anaesthetic.
……………………………………………………………………………………….
5. I/ not turn/ light/ for fear/ wake/ baby.
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……………………………………………………………………………………….
6. I/ nearly/ jump/ skin/ when/ see/ bull/ come/ me.
……………………………………………………………………………………….
7. In panic/ he/ begin/ throw/ water/ burning/ saucepan/ oil.
……………………………………………………………………………………….
8. Be/ tunnel/ remind him/ terror/ trap/ underground.
……………………………………………………………………………………….
9. After/ leak/ secret document/ Sarah/ live/ fear/ find.
……………………………………………………………………………………….
10. She/ stand/ doorway/ scare/ tremble/ hide/ man/ follow.
……………………………………………………………………………………….
Suggested Answer
1. We were terrified that the security police would find out where he had hidden the film.
1. A fire broke out at the school but teachers were able to lead the frightened children
to safety.
2. She gave up smoking when she was pregnant, fearful that might damage her baby.
3. Many people undergoing surgery are frightened of having an anaesthetic.
4. I didn't turn on the light for fear of waking the baby.
1. I nearly jumped out of skin when I saw a bull coming towards me.
2. In panic, he began to throw water on the burning saucepan of oil.
3. Being in a tunnel reminded him of the terror of being trapped underground.
4. After having leaked the secret docutnent, Sarah lived in fear of being found out.
10. She stood in the doorway, scared and trembling, hiding from the man who had
followed her.
exactly the same as the one given:
1. Janet's husband can behave very aggressively at times. (STREAK)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. The Film star is staying in a specially designed caravan. (PURPOSE)
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………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. No one ever benefited from being poor ! (GOOD)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Richard is a real expert at laying carpets now. (CLOSED)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. There's nothing new about crimes of passion. (HILLS)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. I saw a television programme last month which was very similar to this one. (BEARS)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
7. Claire suddenly realized what a blunder she had made. ( DAWNED )
………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. Under the circumstances the company can do little but accept the situation. (MAKE)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. Products which seem to lack credibility are not popular. (CALL)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
10. When I saw the condition of the patient. I realized how serious his illness was.
(HOME)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
Suggested Answer
1. Janet's husband has an aggressive streak.
1. The film star is staying in a purpose-built caravan.
2. Being poor never did anyone anv good.
3. Richard lays carpets with his eyes closed now.
4. Crimes of passion are as old as the hills.
1. This televion programme bears a strong resemblance to one I saw last month.
5. It suddenly dawned on Claire what a blunder she had made.
6. The company will have to make the best of a bad job.
7. There is no call for products which seem to lack credibility.
1. When I saw the condition cal the patient, it brought home to me how serious his
illness was.
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Exercise 63. Make complete sentences by using the given words :
1. aareca / root / fruit
2. you / one that / faultt
3. world / but / small part / universe
4. He / church / mouse
5. I / no choice / but / apologise
6. He / always / head / clouds / always / fantasizing
7. you / optimistic / chances / promotion ?
8. I / agree / him / because / scared / situation / worse
9. She / chip / shoulder / because / not / university
10. It / come / no surprise / he / money problems
Suggested Answer
1. An areca is neither a root nor a fruit.
1. You're the one that is at fault.
2. Our world is but a small part of the universe.
3. He's as poor as a church mouse.
4. I had no choice but to apologise.
5. He's always got his head in the clouds, always fantasizing.
6. Are you optimistic about your chances of getting promotion ?
7. I agreed with him because I was scared of making the situation even worse.
8. She's got a chip on her shoulder because she didn't go to university.
9. It comes as no surprise to me that he's got money problems.
Exercise 64. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the
same as the sentence printed before it.
1. He insisted on a full apology.
Nothing .........................................................................................
2 What a surprise to see you here !
Fancy ................................................................ ........................
3. We only dispatch goods after receiving the money.
Only after the money .............................................................................
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4. The president is the statesman I admire most of all.
There is ......... ...............................................................................
5. If the work is finished by lunch time, you can go home.
Get ..........................................................................................
6. When the policeman appeared at the door, I was pretty taken aback.
Imagine ..........................................................................................
7-No one stands a chance of beating Brutus Grey in this year's championship.
It's a foregone .........................................................................................
8. I don’t understand a single word of this lesson.
I can’t make …………………………………………………………….
9. Don’t misquote! I never said I hated ballet.
Don’t ………………………………………………………………….
10. How likely is it she will pass the exam ?
What ………………………………………………………………….
Suggested Answer
1- nothing but a full apologise would satisfy him
2- Fancy seeing you here.
3- Only after the money is delivered, will we only dispatch goods.
4- There is no stateman whom I admire more than the president.
5- Get the work finished and you can go home.
6- Imagine my surprise when the policeman appeared at the door.
7- It's a foregone conclusion that Brutus Grey will win in this year's championship.
8- I can't make head or tail of this lesson.
9- Don't put words into my mouth! I never said I hated ballet
1- What are the chances of her passing the exam ?
Exercise 65. For each of sentence below . Write a new sentence as similar a possible
in meaning to the original sentence, but using the words given in capital letters which
must not he abered in anyway.
1. It is said that money is the main factor in human's life. GAME
……………………………………………………………………………………………
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2. You'll be in trouble when your father finds out what you've done to his car. WATER
…………………………………………………………………………………………
3. I'll be ready to give you a hand whenever you need. AND
…………………………………………………………………………………………
4. He had leant about poverty and hardship while he was still very young. TENDER
…………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Our plan to go to Mexico are not definite. We probably won't have the cash. AIR
………………………………………………………………………………………
6. John is trying to persuade his father to buy him a computer . ROUND
…………………………………………………………………………….…………
7. Jenny fainted because of the heart and the stuffy atmosphere. OUT
……………………………………………………………………………….…………
8. It's easy to criticize our method, but can you suggest a better way of doing it ? HOLES
……………………………………………………………………………….
9. Don't believe him! He's just playing trick on you. LEG
……………………………………………………………………………………………
10- He said that whether he lost or won was not important. HERE
………………………………………………………………………………………
Suggested Answer
1- It is said that money is the name of the big GAME in human's life.
2- You will be in hot WATER when your father finds out what you have done to his
car.
3- I'll ready to give you a hand as AND when you need.
4- He had leant about poverty and hardship while he was at a TENDER age.
5- Our plan to go to Mexico are still very much up to in the AIR.
6- Justin is trying to get ROUND his father to buy him a computer.
7- Jenny passed OUT because of the heart and the stuffy atmosphere.
8- It is easy to pick HOLES in our method, but can you suggest a better way of doing
it'?
9- Don't believe him ! He is just pulling your LEG
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10- He said that whether he lost and won was neither HERE nor there.
Exercise 66. Sentence building:
1. Many people - escaped - seeing - hearing - terrorist attack - US - Tuesday-morning.
……………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Two hijacked airplanes - struck - World Trade Center - NY city.
………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Short time - hijacked plane - hit - headquarters - US Defense Department - Washington.
……………………………………………………………………………………
4. All 266 people - four planes - killed - hundreds - people - known -died -thousands -
others - missing - feared dead.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………
5. When - terrorist attack - happened - many - felt - frightened - worried - as experience -
same feelings - during - war - earthquake - flooding - that - out of control.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………
6. Experts - say parents - should attempt - control - reaction - tragedy - keep calm - as -
possible.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………….……..
7. The United States Federal Reserve - say - put - extra - money - American economy -
avoid - possible recession.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
…...................................................................................................................................
8. It - said - do - prevent - terrorists - attack - harming - weak economy.
………………………………………………………………………………………
9. The Federal Reserve - make - statement - New York stock exchange - near -World Trade
Center - announce - remain - closed - Wednesday.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
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……………………………………………………………………………….
10. Experts - urge - adults -limit - time - radio - television - when – children-present - and -
return - .normal activities - as possible.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………..….
Suggested Answer
1. Many people escaped from seeing or hearing about the terrorist attacks in The United
States Tuesday morning.
2.Two hijacked airplanes struck the World Trade Center in New York city._
3.A short time later, another hijacked plane hit the Headquarters of The United States
Defense Department near Washington.
4.All 266 people on the four planes were killed and hundreds of other people are known to
have died and thousands of others are missing and feared dead.
5.When a terrorist attack happened, many people felt very frightened and worried as they
experience the same feelings during a war, earthquake, flooding that is out of control
6.Experts say parents should attempt to control their reactions to the tragedy and they
should remain as calm as possible.
7.The United States Federal Reserve says it will put extra money into the American
economy to avoid a possible recession.
8.It is said it will do this to prevent the terrorist attack from harming the weak economy.
9.The Federal Reserve made it statement atter the New York Stock Exchange announced it
would remain closed Wcdncsday.
10.Experts also urge parents to limit their time with radio or television when children are
present and return to their normal activities as soon as possible
Exercise 67. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means
exactly the same as the sentence printed before it.
1.. The men continued to feel unsafe until they crossed the border.
Not....................................................................................................................
2. The only thing that makes this job worthwhile is the money.
Were ……………………………………………………………………………..
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3. We have no seats left for the concert on December 14 th .
All……………………………………………………………
4. The students ' riotous behaviour should have been severely punished.
The students deserved ……………………………………………………………
5: My income does not enable me to meet all my financial commitments.
I …………………………………………………………………………
6. I am not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test.
It came
...........................................................................................................................................
7. It 's nobody's fault that the meeting was cancelled.
Nobody ………………………………………………………………………….
8. " Please don't drive so fast " Ann begged her boyfriend.
Ann pleaded
...............................................................................................................................
9. She is proud of being such a good pianist.
She prides
.........................................................................................................................................
10.Thanks to his aunt's legacy of .410,000 he was able to buy the house he wanted.
Had his ……………………………………………………………..
Suggested Answer
1.Not until the men had crossed the border, did they feel safe.
2.Were it not for the money this job wouldn'tbe worthwhile.
3.All the seats for the concert on December 14 th have been sold / booked.
4.The students deserved severe punishment for their riotous behaviour.
The students deserved to be severely punished for their riotous behaviour.
5.I can't meet all my financial commitments with my income.
6.It came as no surprise (to me) that Harry had failed his driving test.
7.Nobody is to blame for the fact that the meeting was cancelled/
is responsible for the fact that the meeting was cancelled.
8.Ann pleaded with her boyfriend not to drive so fast.
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9.She pridesherself on her playing the piano.
{herself on being such a good pianist.
10.Had his aunt not died and left /given him a legacy of, 10,000 he would not.have
been able to buy the house he wanted.
the same as the sentence printed before it. using the word in brakets. This word must
not be altered
1.If you want to understand Yeats’s poetry, you need to study Irish history. ( key )
…………………………………………………………………………………….………
2.Many film — makers were very much influenced by Citizen Kane (impact).
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
3.My husband is obssessed with fooball ; its the only thing he ever thinks about . (brain)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
4.She's not really upset ; she' s only pretending . (act)
………………………………………………………………………………..…………
5.She complains far too often my liking. (frequent)
……………………………………………………………………….………………………
6.There's no need for us to hurry ; the play doesn' t start until 7.30 . ( time)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
7.It was hard not to start laughing when she started to sing (face).
………………………………………………………………………………………………
8.I'm afraid our problems are only just beginning (iceberg) .
………………………………………………………………………………………………
9.Most people know that Britain ' s economy is heavily dependent on North Sea. (
common)
………………………………………………………………………………………………
10.It is certain that the new cuts will worry the staff. (bound)
………………………………………………………................................ ...... ...................
Suggested Answer
1. Irish history is the key to understanding of Yeats' s poetry.
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2. The film Citizen Kane has had a big impact on many film — makers.
3. My husband has football on the brain ; it's the only thing he ever thinks about.
4. She is not really upset ; she's only putting on an act.
5. Her complaints are (far) too frequent for my liking.
6. We can take our time, the play doesn't start until 7.30.
1. It was hard to keep a straight face when she started to sing.
1. I' m afraid our problems are just the tip of the iceberg.
2. It is common knowledge that Britain's economy is heavily dependent on North Sea
oil.
10. The new cuts are bound to worry the staff.
Exercise 69. Sentence building:
Dear Sir,
1. I/ write/ reply / your advertisement /yesterday's evening Guardian.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. In it you say / you look / secretary /good typing skills who be fluent / French.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
3. I just complete / two.-year bilingual secretarial course / my local college.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. At / cnd /course I pass all /exams /good marks.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Before I start it / I spend / year / France / living / French family.
……………………………………………………………………………………….
6. While I be there / I learn / speak French fluently.
………………………………………………………………………………………
7. I be very grateful /you send me more information about /job /application.
………………………………………………………………………………………
8. I look forward /hear /you.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
Suggested Answer
1. I am writing in reply to your advertisement in yesterday's Evening Guardian.
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2.In it you say/said that you arc/were looking for a secretary with good typing skills who
must be/is fluent in French and English.
3.I've just completed a/the two - year bilingual secretarial course at my local college.
4.At the end of the/mv course, I passed all my/the exams with good marks.
5.Before I started it, I spent/had spent one year in France living with a French family.
6.While I was there I learned/learnt (how) to speak French fluently.
7. I will/would be grateful if you'd send me (some) more information about the/this job
with/and the application form.
8. I look forward to hearing from you.
Exercise 70. For each of the sentences below write a new sentence as similar as
possible in meani to the original sentence using the word given. Please do not alter
these words.
1. Everyone has heard about the leaning tower of Pisa . FAMOUS
……………………………………………………………………………………………
2. This passport can he used in most countries. VALID
……………………………………………………………………………………………
3. They didn't tell anyone they were getting married. SECRET
………………………………………………………………………………..
4.He laughed very loudly when he saw the clown . ROARED
.................................................................................................................................................
..
5.People' s race, creed or colour is not taken into account when they apply for a job
with us. IRRESPECTIVE
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
6.My bank manager and I get on together very well . TERMS
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
7. I did not like the way you spoke to your sister . DISGUSTED
……………………………………………………………………………………
8. John knows a great deal about organic farming .EXPERT
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……………………………………………………………………………………
9. He has always done things to help her in her career. SUPPORTED
…………………………………………………………………………………..
10. The painting is worth £25,000. VALUED
………………………………………………………………………………….
Suggested Answer
1.Pisa is famous for leaning tower.
2.This passport is valid for most countries.
3.They got married. in secret.
4.He roared with laughter when he saw the clown.
5.Anyone can apply for a job with us irrespective of race, creed or colour.
6.I'm on very good terms with my bank manager.
7.I was disgusted all by the way you spoke to your sister.
8.John is expert on organic farming.
9.He has always supported her in her career.
10.The painting has been valued at £25.000.
Exercise 71. Write the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first
sentence :
1. It's my opinion that you should take more exercise.
If I ………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Without his wile's constant support he would never have achieved his ambition.
If he ……………………………………………………………………………….
3.Follow this instruction carefully and you won't have any problems .
As long as …………………………………………………………………....................
4. But for his presence of mind there might have been a serious accident
If it ………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Tear gas was released as soon as the thieves touched the safe .
No sooner …………………………………………………………..…………………
6. They had such a fierce dog that nobody would visit them .
So ………………………………………………………………………………………..
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7. Only after all the guests had gone home could we relax .
It wasn't ……………………………………………………………………………………
8. I was going to leave , but because of what she said ,I didn't
She persuaded ………………………………………………………………………………
9. I didn't know why people are attracted to spending all clay on the beach.
I can't see the ………………………………………………….……………………………
Suggested Answer
1.If I were you. I'd take more exercise.
2.If he hadn't had his wife's support, he would never have achieved his ambition
3.As long as you follow this instruction carefully, you won't have any problem.
4.If it hadn't been for his presence of mind, there might have been a serious accident.
5.No sooner had the thieves touched the safe than tear gas was released
6.So fierce was the dog that nobody would visit them .
7.It wasn't until all the guests had gone home that we could relax.
8.She persuaded me not to leave.
9.I can't see the attraction of spending all day on the beach.
10.How much higher the cost of living has got!.
Exercise 72 .Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce front the
following sets of words and phrases or sentences that together make a complete letter
Dear Diana,
1.Thank you/ much/ your letter/ arrive/ few days ago.
2.be lovely/ hear /you.
3.I/ be sorry/ I not write/ such / long lime/ but I/ be very busy.
4.As you know/ we buy/ new house/ September.
5. It/ be/ very bad condition/ and it need/ a lot /work.
6.We finish/ most/ it now/and it look/ very nice.
7.Peter and.I / decide/ give/ housewarming party/ May 3"j.
8.You think/ you/ able/ come?
9.Please give me/ ring/ let/ know/ you/ make it.
10.I/ really/ look forward/ see you again.
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Love,
Jenny.
Suggested Answer
1. Thank you very much for your letter which arrived a few days ago
2. It was lovely to hear from you.
3. I'm sorry I haven't written for such a long time but I've been very busy
4. As you know, we bought a new house in September
5. It was in very bad condition and it needed a lot of work
6. We've finished most of it now and it looks very nice
7. Peter and I have decided to give a housewanning party on May 3nd
8. Do you think you will be able to come?
9. Please give me a drink and let me know if you can make it
10. I'm really looking forward to seeing you again.
Exercise 73. For each of the sentences below write a new sentence as similar as
possible in meaning to the original sentence using the word given. Please do not alter
these words.
1. I'm sure that there aren't any mistakes in my composition. Nothing
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Don't you regret not learning to swim? Wish
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. I'd prerer you to stay at home. Rather
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Jane looks nothing like her mother. Take
………………………………………………………………………………………
5. I've never seen a match as good as this before. Match
………………………………………………………………………………………
6. We all have great respect for our father. Look
………………………………………………………………………………………
7. He only understood very little of what she said. Hardly
………………………………………………………………………………………
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8. I think you should stop washing your time on those club activities. Time
………………………………………………………………………………………
9. She thinks she'll pass the exam though it may be very difficult. However
……………………………………………………………………………………….
10. He shouldn't have told her such things. Unwise
……………………………………………………………………………………….
Suggested Answer
1. I'm sure that there's nothing wrong with my composition.
2. Don't you wish you had learnt to swim?
3. I'd rather you stayed at home.
4.Jane doesn't take after her mother at all.
5. This is the best match I've ever seen.
6. We all look up to our father.
7. Hardly did he understand what she said.
8. It's time you stopped wasting your time on those club activities.
9. She thinks she'll pass the exam however difficult it may be.
10. It was unwise of him to tell her such things.
sentence :
1. The people who were at the meeting will say nothing the press.
Nobody who
2.I don't really want to go out tonight.
I'd rather
3.When the goods arrive at the shop, they are inspected carefully.
On
4.You don't need to finish this evening.
It …………………………………………………………………
5.You'll be ill if you continue to smoke.
Unless ………………
6.You'd better not touch that switch.
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If I ………………………………………………………………….
7.Janet has made the necessary arrangements.
The
8."What lime does the manager come hack'?" the customer asked.
The customer wonted
9.It took us three hours to paint the door.
We spent…………………………………………………………
10.It's a good idea to take the train.
You'd ……………………………………………………..
Suggested Answer
1. Nobody who was at the meeting will say anything to the press.
2. I'd rather stay in tonight.
3. On arrival at the shop the goods are inspected carefully.
4. It isn't necessary for you to finish this evening.
5. Unless you stop smoking you'll be ill.
6. If I were you , I wouldn't touch that switch.
7. The necessary arrangements have been made by Janet.
8. The customer wanted to know when the manager came back.
9. We spent three hours painting the door.
10. You'd better take the train.
Exercise 75. Sentence writing:
Use the following set of words or phrases to complete the letter:
Dear Maggie,
I/ write/ apologize/ not write/ sooner/ and/ ask/ if you/ like/ come/ dinner/ Saturday.
As you know/ we/ move/ new house/ last week/ so/ we think/ we like/ have/ small house
warming party.
I/ enclose/ little map/ area/ help you. As you/ sec/ house/ very near/ station. When
you/ come out/ station/ turn right/ right again. Take/ first turning/ left. That/ be/ Cypress
Avenue. Our house/ be nearly/ end/ road/ just beside/ new block/ flats.
I hope/ you/ come. You already know/ all other guests/ so/ it should be/ lovely
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evening.
Look forward/ hear/ all/ your news!
Love, Rebecca
Suggested Answer
Dear Maggic,
I'm writing to apologize for not writing sooner and to ask if you would like to come
to dinner next Saturday. As you know, we moved into our new horse last week so we
thought we'd like to have a small house-warming party.
I enclose here a little map of the area to help you . As you can see our house is very
near the station . When you come out of the station , turn right, and right again . Take the
first turning on your left. That'll he Cypress Avenue . Our house is nearly at the end of the
road , just beside the new block of flats .
I hope you will come . You have already known all other guests so it
should be a lovely evening .
Look forward to hearing all your news! Love.
sentence :
1. He refused to help, which surprised us.
His ……………………………………………………………………….
2. It is said that there is plenty of oil off our own coast.
There …………………………………………………………………….
3. Can we trust her?
Is ………………………….......................................................................
4. Driving fast is dangerous whether you are an experienced driver or not. However
……………………………………………………………………
5. I don't want to go to that party tonight.
I don't feel …………………………………………………………………
6. We'll always remember these days together at our meeting in the future.
When ever ………………………………………………………………………
7. The police are advising vigilance as there have been more robberies lately.
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Due to ……………………………………………………………………………….
8. Next year's turnover and profits can't be forecast.
It's ………………………………………………………
9. Nobody helped me to build this.
I . ………………………………………………………….
10. The realisation that I had made a big mistake came later.
Only …………………………………………………………..
Suggested Answer
1/His refusal to help surprised us.
2/ There is said to be plenty of all off our coast
3/Is she trustworthy?
4/However experienced you are, driving fast is dangerous
5/ I don't feel like going to that party tonight ,
6/Whenever we meet again in the future, we'll always remember these days together.
7/Due to the recent increase in the robberies, the police are advising vigilance.
8/It's impossible to forecast next year's turnover and profits.
9/I built this on my own ,
10/ Only later did I realize that I had made a big mistake.
the same as the sentence printed before it, using the word in brackets. This word
must not be altered in any way.
1. A sudden thunderstorm surprised the climbers. (SURPRISE)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
2. The explorers disregarded the mosquitoes, flies and snakes. (NOTICE)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
3. This cloudy weather is making me feel depressed. (DOWN)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Don't misquote: I never said I hated ballet! (MOUTH)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
5.I was told that it would be repaired free of charge but the man in the shop refused to
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honour his promise. (BACK)
……………………………………………………………………………….
6. He got angry because we all disagreed with him. (TEMPER)
……………………………………………………………………………………..
7. Try not to panic even if you don't know what's going to happen. (HEAD)
……………………………………………………………………………………..
8. I'll never tell you the secret information. (AWAY)
……………………………………………………………………………………..
9. Without the rapid growth in population, there would be fewer food shortage."
(BLAMED)
………………………………………………………………………………………..
10. It's because he was reprimanded that he is feeling so upset. (IF)
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Suggested Answer
1 /The climbers were taken by surprise by a sudden thunderstorm
2 /The explorers took no notice of the mosquitoes, flies and snakes.
3/The cloudy weather is getting me down.
4/Don't put words into my mouth: I never said I hated ballet.
5/I was told that it would be repaired free of charge but the man in shop has gone back
on his promise.
6/He lost temper because we all disagreed with him.
7/Try to keerr your head even if you don't know what's going to happen.
8/I'll never give away the secret information.
9/He blamed the food shortages on the rapid growth in population.
10/If he hadn't been reprimanded, he wouldn't be feeling so upset
Exercise 78. Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce from the
following sets of words and phases that together make a complete letter. (lm)
Dear Sarah,
1. Just / note / thank / lovely day / yesterday.
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.................................................................................................................................
2. It / hard /get back / work / today / relaxing time.
…………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Kids /great time / too / talking /dog /pool.
……………………………………………………………………………………
4. It / especially / nice /meet / your parents / after /hear / them so long.
……………………………………………………………………………………
5. They /just / I / imagine / them.
……………………………………………………………………………………
6. you / like / come / us / next weekend?
……………………………………………………………………………………
7. You / can / lunch / Saturday / go /walk / hill / if / weather / good.
…………………………………………………………………………………..
8. bring / your parents / if / still / stay / you
………………………………………………………………………………….
9. It / lovely / see / again.
………………………………………………………………………………….
10. hope / see / next weekend / thanks / yesterday.
……………………………………………………………………………………
Love,
Suggested Answer
Dear Sarah,
Just a note to say thank you for the lovely day yesterday. It was really hard to get
back to work today after such a relaxing time.
The kids had a great time too, and are still talking about the dog and the pool. It was
especially nice to meet your parents after hearing about them for so long; they really are
just as I imagined them.
Would you like to come to us next weekend? You could come for lunch on Saturday
or Sunday , and we could go for a walk in the hills afterwards of the weather is good.
Please bring your parents if they are still staying with you. It would be lovely to see them
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again.
Hoping to see you next weekend, and with thanks again for yesterday.
Love,
Kate.
Exercise 79. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the
same as the sentence printed before it:
1. No one stands a chance of beating Mansell in this year's championship.
It's a foregone……………………………………………………………………….
2. Her success went beyond her expectation.
Never ........................................................................................................................
3.If we wait long , we’ll get what we want.
It's just .....................................................................................................................
4.That rumour about the politician and construction contract is absolutely false.
There is……………………………………………………………………………...
5.They couldn't find the manager anywhere.
The manager was .....................................................................................................
6. More people are injected with H.I.V this year than they were 5 years ago .
Not ............................................................................................................................
7.Just after solving one problem ,I was faced with another.
Hardly ……………………………………………………………………………..
8. When a policeman appeared at the door , I was pretty taken aback .
Imagine …………………………………………………………………………....
9. It was his incompetence which led to their capture.
Had ..........................................................................................................................
10.I don't understand a single word of this letter
I can't make ..............................................................................................................
Suggested Answer
1. It's a foregone conclusion that Mansell will win this year's championship.
2.Never had she expected that she was so successful.
3.It's just a question/ matter of waiting long enough to get what we want .
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4. There is absolutely no truth in that rumour about the politician and construction
contract.
5. The manager was nowhere to be found.
6.Not as many people were injected with H.I.V 5years ago as they are this year.
7.Hardly had I solved one problem when I was faced with another. i.
8.Imagine my surprise/ astonishment when a policeman appeared at the door.
9. Had he been competent, they wouldn't have been captured.
Exercise 80. Rewrite the following sentences ,using exactly the words in the brackets:
1.The film didn't come up to my expectations. (SHORT)
………………………………………………………………………………….
2. I can't stand that dreadful noise any longer. (ENOUGH)
………………………………………………………………………………….
3. I suffered from obsessive and agonising thoughts. (PREY)
………………………………………………………………………………….
4.You'll be affected badly at the end of the day with the job as a cook. (ON)
………………………………………………………………………………….
5. I certainly won't change my mind about resigning. (QUESTION)
……………………………………………………………………………….
6. How likely is it she will pass the exam? (CHANCES)
…………………………………………………………………………………..
7 He is famous for his vast knowledge of primitive religion. (AUTHORITY)
…………………………………………………………………………………..
8. He very much surprised me when he said he loved me. (BREATH)
……………………………………………………………………………………..
9.Throughout his speech the boys were deeply attentive. (EARS)
………………………………………………………………………………….
10.I know it inside out. (FINGERS)
……………………………………………………………………………………..
Suggested Answer
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1. The film fell short of my expectations.
2. I have had enough of that dreadful noise.
3. I was (a) prey to obsessive and agonising thoughts.
(Obsessive and agonising thoughts used to prey on me )
4. The job as a cook will tell on you/ have a bad effect on you at the end of the day
5. There is no question of my changing my mind about resigning.
6. What are her chances of passing the exam?
8. He took my breath away when he said he loved me.
9. The boys were all ears throughout his speech.
10. I have it at my fingers' end.
Exercise 81. Write a letter using these suggestions:
Dear Suzanna,
1. Thank you /your letter / arrive /yesterday.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. As / I be sure / you /imagine /we / be /very busy recently, / having /just / move / into
/new house.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. We /slowly /settle / in, although it /be / a long time before everything / finish.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
4.Jack /put down / the living room carpet at the moment, /and tonight we / have /house/
warming party.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………….
5. I/ be / sorry /hear /you /not/ come.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
6.If we/ tell you /earlier, you / can / put off your mother's visit .
………………………………………………………………………………………………
7.You say/ your letter/you/ like /visit us /summer.
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………………………………………………………………………………………….
8. I / be / sure/ we/ finish/all the things / we/want /do /house /then.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
9.We/ see / exactly/kind of carpet/ we want /put upstairs /and we/ buy /it /tomorrow.
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
10. Keep /touch /give /regards /David
……………………………………………………………………………………………
Love.
Mary.
Suggested Answer
1.Thank you for your letter which arrived yesterday.

2.As I'm sure you can imagine ,we have been very busy recently /having just moved into
our new house. ,
3.We are slowly settling in , although it will be a long time before everything is finished.
4. Jack is putting down the living-room carpet at the moment, and tonight we are having a
house-warming party.
5. I was sorry to hear you couldn't come .
6. If we had told you earlier ,you could have put off your mother's visit.
7. You said in your letter that you'd like to visit us in the summer.
8. I'm sure we will have finished all the things we want to do in the house by then.
9. We have seen exactly the kind of carpet we want to put upstairs.and we are going to buy
it tomorrow.
10. Keep in touch .Give our regards to David.
the same as the sentence given:
1. The hurricane blew the roof off the house.
The house ………………………………………………………….
2. Under no circumstances should you phone the police.
The last ………………………………………………………...
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3. Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life.
Martin's poor …………………………………………………..
4. If the work is finished by lunchtime and you can go home.
Get………………………………………………………………
5. You pay £20 a month for a period of one year.
You pay in twelve successive ...........................................................
6.The chances are that the. whole thing will have been forgotten by next term.
In all ……………………………………………………………………
7. The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect.
But for his command..........................................................................................
8. This affair does not concern you.
This affair is no …………………………………………………………..
9. The fate of the two climbers is unknown.
It is a mystery ………………………………………………....
Suggested Answer
1. The house had its / the roof blown off by / in / during/ as a result of / because o fthe
hurricane.
2.The last thing you should / must / ought to do is (to) phone / ring / contact...
3.Martin's poor health does not stop / prevent him (from) enjoying life .
4.Get the work finished by lunchtime and you can go home .
5.You pay in twelve successive monthly instalments (of £ 20).
6.In all probability / likelihood the whole thing will have been...
7.But for his command of (the) local dialect we would have been jailed / thrown /
put in(to) jail.
8.This affair is no concern / business of yours.
9.it is a mystery (as to) what (has) happened to the two climbers.
Exercise 83. For each of the sentence below, write a new sentence as similar as
possible in meaning to the original sentence, but using the word given in brackets.
The word must not be altered in any way.
1. John is very dependable. (let)
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……………………………………………………………………
2. The architect's new design was heavily criticised. (criticism)
…………………………………………………………………….
3. The Councillor answered every question frankly. (Frank)
………………………………………………………………………
4. Local residents said they were against the new traffic scheme. (disapproval)
………………………………………………………………………………….
5. Scientists say forests are being destroyed by air pollution. (blame)
………………………………………………………………………..
6. The bank robbers escaped in a stolen car. (getaway)
…………………………………………………………
7. The river Volta overflowed last year. (burst)
………………………………………………….
8. The two theories appear to be completely different. (common)
……………………………………………………………………
9. He did the puzzle in two minutes. (solution)
……………………………………………………………………
10. The policeman acted quickly and averted an accident. (prompt)
…………………………………………………………………………….
Suggested Answer
1.John will never let you down.
2.There was strong/ heavy/ a lot of! much/ great criticism off The architect's design came
in for/ received attracted/ heavy criticism.
3.The Councillor gave frank answers (to every question)/ The Councillor was frank in the
way he answered...
4.Local residents expressed/ voiced their disapproval of the new traffic scheme.
5.Scientists blame air pollution/ According to scientists air pollution is to blame for
destroying/ the destruction of (the) forests.
6.The bank robbers made/ effected their getaway.
7.The river Volta burst its blanks last year.
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8.The two theories (appear to) have (gut) nothing in common/ no common ground.
9.He found the solution to the puzzle in two minutes.
10.The policeman's prompt action averted/ The prompt action of the policeman averted
Exercise 84. Rewrite the following sentences using the given words. Do not alter these
words: (2Oms)
1.We agreed that each of us would do the washing-up on alternate days. TURNS
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
2.He makes sure that he isn't associated with policies he disagrees with. DISTANCES
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
3.The new manager blames me for everything that goes wrong. PICKING
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
4.Don't panic about something so trivial. MOUNTAIN
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
5.They have narrowed the many applicants down to three. SHORT
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
6.He liked the new job straight away. DUCK
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
7.Bruce said that the situation at work was like a family argument. LIKENED
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
8.They arrived at their destination alive and kicking. SOUND
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
9: Trade has deteriorated and.staff are being laid off. WORSE
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
10. Carol pretended that she hadn't understood my request. MADE
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
Suggested Answer
1.We agreed to take turns to do the washing up.
2.He makes sure that he distances himself from policies he disagrees with.
3.The new manager keeps picking on me for everything that goes wrong.
4.Don't make a mountain out of a molehill.
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5.They have short-listed three applicants.
6.He took to the new job like duck to water.
7.Bruce likened the situation at work to a family argument.
8.They arrived at their destination safe and sound.
9.Trade has gone from bad to worse and staff are being laid off.
10.Carol made believe that she hadn't understood my request. Carol made pretence of not
having understood my request.
Exercise 85. Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meanings: (lOms)
1. Every day, it's the same old routine in my job.
Day in…………………………………………………………………
2.Although the ticket may seem expensive, it is good value for money.
Expensive …………………………………………………………………
3.Brenda is a staff because a famous director saw her act in a school play.
Unless…………………………………………………………………
4.I was greatly relieved to hear that her condition was not serious.
It was with …………………………………………………………………
5.It is more than likely that she will succeed as an actress.
She has…………………………………………………………………
6.Such a ridiculous proposal isn't worth serious consideration.
There is…………………………………………………………………
7.Nobody expected her to lose, but she did.
Against…………………………………………………………………
8.You must concentrate on your work more.
You must apply …………………………………………………………………
9.If you weren't born in this country, you can't vote in the election.
Not…………………………………………………………………
10.It wasn't clear to us at the time how serious the problem was.
Little …………………………………………………………………
Suggested Answer
1.Day in day out it's the same old routine in my job.
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2.Expensive as the ticket may seem, it is good value for money.
3.Unless a famous director had seen Brenda act in a school play, she wouldn't be a star.
4.It was with great relief to hear that her condition was not serious.
5.She has a good chance of succeeding as an actress.
6.There's no point in considering such a ridiculous proposal seriously.
7.Against everybody's expectation, she lost.
8.You must apply yourself to your work more.
9.Not having been born in this country means that you can't vote
prevents you from voting
Not unless you were born in this country can you vote in the election.
10.Little did we know at the time how serious the problem was.
Exercise 86. Rewrite the following sentences using the given words. Do not alter these
words: (20ms)
1.The police caught the burglar in the process of committing the crime. RED
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
2.My brother is not feeling terribly well these days. WEATHER
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
3.I suddenly realized the meaning of a 'freebie' . DAWNED
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
4.You look grumpy this morning. BED
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
5.She felt uncomfortable in the huge hotel . FISH
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
6.I regret shouting at him. ONLY
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
7.I was there when he admitted the truth. PRESENCE
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
8.I've hardly done anything today. NEXT
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
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9.The demand for tickets was so great that people queued day and night. SUCH
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
10.If you don't have time, don't visit Mr Jones today because he will talk for a long time.
HEAD
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
Suggested Answer
1.The burglar was caught red-handed.
2.My brother'is under the weather these days.
3.The meeting of a 'freebie' suddenly dawned on me.
4.You get out of bed on the wrong side this morning.
5.She felt like a fish out of water in the huge hotel.
6.If only I had not shouted at him.
7.He admitted the truth in my presence.
8.I've done next to nothing today.
9.It was such a great demand for tickets that people queued day and night.
10.If you don't have time, don't visit Mr. Jones today because he will talk your head off.
Exercise 87. Rewrite the sentences , using exactly the words provided (10 ms).
1.Stop worry about it. Don't let this failure discourage you. (Get )
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
2.It's ridiculous to borow from your uncle to settle your debt to your cousin (rob).
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
3.I think we ought to permit him to do whatever he chooses ( hand).
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
4.Scientists are quite unable to provide an explanation of the sudden increase in the
world's temperature ( accounted)
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
5.It's the director that will decide what to do ( be) .
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
6.They will probably discuss the subject of higher salaries at the meeting (come)
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
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7.She's very extravagant ( water) .
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
8.My father likes classical music very much ( cup of tea).
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
9.This boy's a really nuisance. I can't stand him ( neck )
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
10.She finds London very expensive . She says she can't earn enough money to live
without getting into debt ( to make )
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
Suggested Answer
1. Stop worry about it. Don't let this failure get you down
2. It's ridiculous of you to rob Peter to pay Paul
3. I think we should give him a free hand
1. The sudden increase in the world's temperature can't be accounted for by scientists
2. It'll be up to the director to decide what to do
3. The subject of higher salaries will probably come up at the meeting .
1. She spends money like water
2. Classical music is my father's cup of tea
4. This boy is a pain in the neck
1. It's difficult for her to make ends meet when living in London
Exercise 88. Rewrite the following sentences, using exactly the words in the brackets.
(10ms)
1.A great power concentration are needed to display tennis proffessionally demands) .
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
2.Don't eat so many sweets and you won't have to visit the dentist so often.( save)
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
3.Physical exercise is not a new modern past time.(new)
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
4.Organic vegetables are said to be very healthy.( wonders)
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
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5.It was wrong of you not to call the doctor at once. ( should)
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
6.A new flu vaccine has been trial since the heginning of tho year.( trying)
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
7.The result of his study was a deep disappointment to his parents.( deeply)
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
8.It was his lack of confidence that surprised me.( surprising)
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
9.You will have to take a chance. ( pot)
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
10.The fact that you are always successful doesn't surprise me. (no wonders)
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
Suggested Answer
1.Playing tennis professionally demands great powers of concentration
2.Eating fewer sweets will save you having to visit the dentist so often
3.Physical exercise is nothing new .
4.Organic vegetables are said to do wonders.
5.You should have called the doctor at once.
6.They have been trying out a newslu vaccine since the beginning of the year.
7.His parents were deeply disappointed with the result of his study.
8.What I found surprising was his lack of confidence.
9.You will have to take pot luck.
10.It is no wonders that you are always in trouble.
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