REVISION FOR OLYMPIC 2024

I. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the sentence printed
before it .
1. Tear gas was released as soon as the strikers attacked the riot police.
Hardly _____________________________________________________________________________________________.
2. The only reason the party was a success was that the Prime Minister attended.
But for _____________________________________________________________________________________________.
3. I am sure he missed the seven o’clock train.
He can’t ____________________________________________________________________________________________.
4. Bad salary is usually the reason for the workers’ threat to the strike.
The workers usually ___________________________________________________________________________________.
5. Good working relations depend on effective management.
The more ___________________________________________________________________________________________.
6. The collision didn’t damage my car much.
Not a great ___________________________________________________________________________________________
7. Julia soon calmed down and explained her problem.
Julia soon pulled herself _______________________________________________________________________________
8. I agreed to do the work because I understood that I would be paid for it,
My understanding when ________________________________________________________________________________
9. The fund-raisers haven’t officially decided where to send the proceeds of the concert.
No _________________________________________________________________________________________________
10. The only reason Iwas late is that the traffic was heavy.
Had it ______________________________________________________________________________________________
11. The two sides never looked likely to reach an agreement.
At no time ___________________________________________________________________________________________
12. I wasn’t in the office yesterday, so you must have spoken to my assistant.
I wasn’t in the office yesterday, so it
_______________________________________________________________________
13. They say that the President is thinking of calling an election
The President ________________________________________________________________________________________
14. Driving fast is dangerous whether you are experienced driver or not.
However ___________________________________________________________________________________________
15. In order to make profit, the new leisure center needs at least 2,000 visitors a month.
No fewer ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Rewrite the following sentences, using the given words without changing the original meaning; do not change these
words.
16. I’d rather not go out this afternoon. (FEEL)
I do not _____________________________________________________________________________________________.
17. He discontinues his studies because he is poor. (FROM)
His ________________________________________________________________________________________________.
18. My father persuaded me to learn another foreign language. (TALKED)
It was ______________________________________________________________________________________________.
19. When I grow up, I’m going to be really important. (CAT)
I’m ________________________________________________________________________________________________.
20. The success of our local theater has made our city famous. (MAP)
The success _________________________________________________________________________________________.
21. Sandra gets noticed because of her bright orange hair. (STANDS)
Sandra _____________________________ _____________________________________________ has bright orange hair.
22. The reason why I was given a promotion was that Joe recommended me. ( BUT)
I wouldn’t _________________________________________________________________________________ from Joe.
23. Delia said that she would no longer tolerate her colleagues being rude. (PUT)
“ I am not willing _________________________________________________ from my colleagues any longer,’ said Delia.
24. Lucy chose computing rather than accounting for his next course. ( PREFERENCE)
Lucy opted ______________________________________________________________ accounting for his next course.
25. To my astonishment the stranger knew my name.( FIND)
I ___________________________________________________________________________the stranger knew my name.
26. I don’t wish to appear more important than you, but I have this to say. (UPSTAGE)
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
27. The number of violent crimes around here has risen dramatically recently. (SHARP)
There ______________________________________________________the number of violent crimes around here recently.
28. There was a burning smell coming from the kitchen so I went to check on dinner. (SMELT)
I ________________________________________________________________ in the kitchen so Iwent tocheck on dinner.
29. She vividly described the expedition and that made it seem exciting. (LIFE)
The thing _______________________________________________________________________ was her vivid description.
30. Jim made a big mistake when he went into business with that crook. (WRONG)
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
31. Despite his age, he still enjoys playing basketball regularly. (YOUNG)
He still enjoys playing basketball regularly, ________________________________________________________________.
32. The company has decided to postpone the product launch due to technical issues. (BACK)
The product launch ___________________________________________________________________________________.
33. Jenny only realized the significance of her actions after she had faced the consequences. (HOME)
Only when she _______________________________________________________________________________________
34. The police managed to track down the thief after examining the CCTV footage. (LED)
The examination of the CCTV footage ____________________________________________________________________.
35. The CEO dismissed the rumors about the company's financial difficulties. (ACCOUNT)
The CEO dismissed the rumors about the company's financial difficulties ________________________________________.
36. I will only sign the contract if the terms are favorable to both parties. (CONDITIONAL)
My signature on the contract ____________________________________________________________________________.
37. Despite his injury, he managed to finish the marathon. (DID)
Despite his injury, he __________________________________________________________________________________.
38. The teacher asked the students to hand in their assignments by Friday. (DUE)
The students _________________________________________________________________________________________.
39. Sarah always insists on finishing her work before taking a break. (PREVIOUS)
Sarah always insists on finishing her work before ___________________________________________________________.
40. Despite his lack of experience, he performed exceptionally well in the interview. (EXCELLED)
 Despite his lack of experience, he ________________________________________________________________________.
41. The reason they did not give him the job was because he could not use a computer. (INABILITY)
Had it not ___________________________________________________________________________________________.
42. Harry knows about the new regulations so let’s ask him. (BRAINS)
Let’s _______________________________________________________________________________________________.
43. Why did you have to cause so much trouble over something so unimportant? (DANCE)
Why did you have to __________________________________________________________________________________?
44. Tom didn’t understand the situation and so made a terrible mistake. (STICK)
Tom________________________________________________________________________________________________.
45. We must go back to the beginning and find the error. (SQUARE)
We_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
46. Tim failed to get into university and he gets very annoyed if it’s mentioned. (CHIP)
Timothy_____________________________________________________________________________________________
47. Don’t worry you will be well taken care of at the hospital. (HANDS)
Don’t worry _________________________________________________________________________________________.
4 8. I don’t care if he meant it or not. The fact is, he said it. (IMMATERIAL)
Whether ____________________________________________________________________________________________.
49. John was quite frank about his criminal record. (SECRET)
John made___________________________________________________________________________________________.
50. When he made friends in the new place, Ron became less shy and reserved. (SHELL)
When ______________________________________________________________________________________________.
51. I found it difficult to understand his accent. (TROUBLE)
I __________________________________________________________________________________________________.
52. When I was in Sweden, I was I managed to learn some Swedish. (PICK)
When I was in Sweden, I was ___________________________________________________________________________.
53. All of us are excited about our trip to China next month. (LOOKING )
Everyone __________________________________________________________________ our trip to China next month.
54. I’ve lost interest in going to the same place all the time . (FED UP)
I’ve _______________________________________________________________________________________________.
55. It isn’t easy for Daniel to get up before the sun rises. ( DIFFICULTY)
Daniel __________________________________________________________________________________up before the sun rises.
56. Oliver hates it when he has to wait for people who are late. (STAND)
Oliver can’t ________________________________________________________________________ by people who are
late.
57. Cutting down forests puts wildlife in danger. (THREAT)
Cutting down forests ____________________________________________________________________________wildlife.
58. Liam speaks Spanish very well. (COMMAND)
Liam _______________________________________________________________________________________________.
59. I never intended to give up altogether. (ANY)
At no time ____________________________________________________________________________ up work
altogether.
60. Stella became a famous musician while she was in her teens. (NAME)
 Stella __________________________________________________________________ musician while she was in her
teens.
61. Andy doesn’t have the qualities required for teaching young children.
Andy is not cut _______________________________________________________________________________________.
62. We expected the film to be really exciting, but it wasn’t.
The film was nothing __________________________________________________________________________________.
63. It was wrong of the government not to offer subsidies to dairy farmers.
Dairy farming should __________________________________________________________________________________.
64. Although the papers claim that they are going to get divorced, they are not.
Contrary ____________________________________________________________________________________________.
65. I have been told that you have been late for work every day this week.
It has been brought____________________________________________________________________________________.
66. I burnt the steaks and l also overcooked the potatoes. (DID)
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
67. There is no doubt that James will be given the promotion for head manager. (BOUND)
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
68. Steve's parents were not surprised by his exam results. (CAME)
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
69. I did my absolute best to make sure he got the care he needed. (POWER)
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
70. The police arrested a man because they suspected he had carried out several burglaries in the area. (SUSPICION)
___________________________________________________________________________________________________

1. Hardly had the strikers attacked the riot police when tear gas was released.
2. But for the Prime Minister’s attendance, the party would not have been a success.
Or, But for the Prime Minister’s attendance, the party would not have been successful.
3. He can’t have caught the seven o’clock train.
4. The workers usually go on strike because of/ due to/ on account of bad salary.
5. The more effective management is, the better working relations are.
6. Not a grea t deal/amo unt of damage was done/caused to my car (in/by the collison).
7. Julia soon pulled herself together and explained her problem.
8. My understanding when I agreed to do the work was that I would be paid for it.
9. No official decision(s) on where to send the proceeds of the concert has/have been made by
the fund-raisers.
10. Had it not been for the heavy traffic, I would not hav e b een late.
11. At no time did the two sides look likely to reach an agreement.
12. I wasn’t in the office yesterday, so it ..must have been my assistant(that) you spoke to.
13. The president is said to be thinking of calling an election
14. However experienced you are, driving fast is dangerous
15. No fewer than 2,000 visitors a month must visit/ use the new leisure center to make a profit.
16. I do not feel like going out this afternoon.
17. His poverty prevents him from continuing his studies.
18. It was my father who talked me into learning another foreign language.
19. I’m going to be a fat cat when I grow up.
20. The success of our local theater has put our city on the map.
21. Sandra stands out because she
22. But for the/a recommendation rom Laurence I wouldn't have been given a promotion.
23. “ I am not willing to put up with any rudeness from my colleagues any longer,’ said Delia.
24. Lucy opted computing in preference to accounting for his next course.
25. I was astonished to find the stranger knew my name.
26, I don’t wish to upstage you, but I have this to say.
27. There has been a sharp rise/increase in the number of violent crimes around here recently.
28. I smelt something burning in the kitchen so I went to check on dinner.
29. The thing which/that brought the expedition to life was her vivid description.
30. Jim took a wrong turning when he went into business with that crook.
31. He still enjoys playing basketball regularly, young as he is.
32. The product launch has been pushed back due to technical issues.
33. Only when she was home did Jenny realize the significance of her actions.
34. The examination of the CCTV footage led the police to track down the thief.
35.The CEO dismissed the rumors about the company's financial difficulties into account.
36. My signature on the contract is conditional on favorable terms for both parties.
37. Despite his injury, he did manage to finish the marathon.
38. The students are due to hand in their assignments by Friday.
39. Sarah always insists on finishing her work before taking a break as a previous step.
40. Despite his lack of experience, he excelled in the interview.
41. Had it not been for his inability to use a computer, they would have given him the job.
42. Let’s pick Harry’s brains about the new regulations.
43.Why did you have to make such a song and dance about something so unimportant?
44. Tom got the wrong end of the stick and so made a terrible mistake.
45. We must go back to square one to find the error.
46. Timothy has got a chip on his shoulder about his failure to get into university.
47. Don’t worry you will be in good hands at the hospital.
48. Whether he meant it or not is immaterial. The fact is, he said it.
49. John made no secret of his criminal record.
50. When he made friends in the new place, Ron came out of his shell.
51. I had trouble understanding his accent.
52. When I was in Sweden, I was able to pick up some Swedish.
53. Everyone is looking forward to our trip to China next month.
54. I’ve fed up with going to the same place all the time.
55. Daniel has difficulty getting up before the sun rises.
56. Oliver can’t stand being kept waiting by people who are late.
57. Cutting down forests poses a threat to wildlife.
58. Liam has a (very) good command of Spanish.
69. At no time dis I have any intention of giving up work altogether.
60. Stella made a name for herself as a musician while she was in her teens.
61. Andy is not cut out to be a teacher of young children.
62. The film was nothing like as exciting as we had expected.
63. Dairy farming should have been subsidized the government.
64. Contrary to what the papers claim, they are not going to get divorced.
65. It has been brought to my attention that you have been late for work every day this week.
66. Not only did I burn the steaks but I also overcooked the potatoes.
67. James is bound to be promoted to the promotion of head manager.
68. Steve’s exam results came as no surprise to his parents.
69. I did everything in my power to make sure he got the care he needed.
70. A man was arrested in suspicion of carrying out several burglaries in the area.