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SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
1. It is thought that the prisoner was recaptured while drinking in a pub.
The prisoner………………………………………………………….
2. I’d prefer him not to have said all those embarrassing things about me.
I’d rather ………………………………………………………….
3. The fourth time he asked her to marry him, she accepted.
Only on ………………………………………………………….
4. Could you watch my bag while I’m away?
Could you keep................................................................................. ?
5. The Mayor hoped to have a good day for the parade.
………………………………………………………….
6. the success of our local theater has made our city famous . MAP

7. If we tried to force him to repay the debt, we would be wasting of time.

8. I resent the way that she clearly feels herself superior to me.

9. we missed the bus because we had overslept CONSEQUENCE

10. we were on the point of leaving the house when the telephone rang. ABOUT

11. All that stood between John and a gold medal was Jim’s greater speed.
But for………………………………………………………….
12. If ever a student dared to ask a question, the professor would sigh wearily
In the………………………………………………………….
13. His efforts to find a solution didn’t deserve such savage criticism.
He shouldn’t………………………………………………………….
14. The soldiers entered the castle while it was dark.
Under ………………………………………………………….
15. They suddenly decided to go away for the weekend.
They decided on the………………………………………………………….
16. The young actress was very nervous before the audition, (BUTTERFLIES)
The young actress………………………………………………………….
17. Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed (LEAF)
You will………………………………………………………….
18. He is becoming quite famous as an entertainer. (NAME)
He is ………………………………………………………….
19. There was loud applause as he left the stage (ACCOMPANIMENT )
He left..............………………………………………………………….
20. Harry was close to winning the big race. (ACE)
Harry was ………………………………………………………….
21. They only reimbursed us because we took legal advice.
We wouldn’t………………………………………………………….
22. The inhabitants were far worse-off twenty years ago than they are now.
The inhabitants are nowhere ………………………………………………………….
23. When 1 noticed it was a formal dress, it was too late.
Not………………………………………………………….
24. I need someone to take my place at the ceremony. IN
I need ………………………………………………………….
25. Mass tourism has been one of the causes of the problem. BLAME
Mass tourism ………………………………………………………….
26. Jane was coming this evening but she has apparently changed her mind.

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Jane seems ………………………………………………………….

27. You might be dismissed if you failed to observe the company’s dress code. RESULT
Failure to…………………………………………………………. yourdismissal.
28. The fact that he will never race again is something he cannot accept. TERMS
He cannot…………………………………………………………. again.
29. The regiment’s reputation was greatly damaged by his outrageous conduct. HARM
His
30. Going to and fro with all the cases is what I can’t stand about holidays. TOING
It’s all………………………………………………………….holidays.
31. Her primus stove ceased to function on the last day.

32. The tourists were unharmed after the train crash. WORSE
The tourists…………………………………………………………their experience in the train crash.
33. You should always be grateful for what you are given. HORSE
You should…………………………………………………………the mouth.
34. Besides mapping the mountain ranges, there were many other reasons for the expedition. MORE
There………………………………………………………… simply mapping the mountain ranges
35. In the end they left me to settle up with the restaurant. FOOT
In the end I …………………………………………………………the restaurant bill.
36.The effects of the gale were felt mainly along the south coast. BRUNT
The south coast ………………………………………………………… the gale.
37. As a result of bad weather, there may be delay to some international flights. SUBJECT
Due to the bad weather…………………………………………………………possible delay.
38. Film was so controversial that it was banned in several parts of the world. CAUSED
Such…………………………………………………………
39. It is highly likely that the house will be pulled down. LIKELIHOOD
There …………………………………………………………
40.In summer, the volume of traffic creates problems for local traders. DIFFICULT

the volume of traffic about their work.

41. I felt relaxed at Gita’s house because her parents greeted me so warmly.

42. Oskar didn’t feel like going out last night. MOOD

43. his whole life was one of deceit and treachery. HE

44. it’s none of your business what I do with my money!” Daisy informed her father . CONCERN

45. no matter what happens, we will never do business with that firm again. EVER

46. I shouldn’t think Paul knows the answer.

I doubt

47. Philips’s inability to make decision dates from his accident.

Ever

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48. for further information, please send an SAE to the above address.

Further information

49. Only the managing director and the chief chemist know the details.

Knowledge

50. The plans for the school have been approved by the accident.

The plans for the school have

51. A government official leaked the story to the world press. WIND

52. Julia soon calmed down and explained her problem.

Julia soon pulled…………………………………………………………
53. Mary is far superior to me in terms of technical knowledge. MATCH
…………………………………………………………
54. Mike is never reluctant to make tough decisions as a manager. SHRINKS

55. No one listened to what the politician was saying last night. EARS
…………………………………………………………
56. Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early.
But …………………………………………………………
57. The Mountain Rescue Team is pessimistic about the missing climbers
The Mountain Rescue Team doesn’t hold………………………………………………………
58. The president’s bodyguards stood behind him watching.
Watchfully
59. The sales director told his staff nothing about the new marketing post. DARK

60. he stood no chance of passing his exams.

It was inevitable
61. you may be disqualified if you don’t obey the regulations.
Failure
61. It wasn’t Melanie’s fault that she ended up breaking the law.
Through no ………………………………………………………… .
62. For further information, please send a self-addressed envelop to the above address
Further information can…………………………………………………………
63. A great many people will congratulate her if she wins, (showered)

64. The new minister seems to be excellent at yielding awkward questions, (flair)

65. Going to and fro with all the cases is what 1 can’t stand about holidays.
It’s all…………………………………………………………

66. We were elated by the birth of our first grandchild (moon)

67. This house is very different from the little flat we used to live in (cry)

68. That wasn’t what I meant at all. You’ve completely misunderstood me as usual (stick)
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That wasn’t what 1 meant at all. You’ve…………………………………………………………

69. Hard work caused Jill’s success.

Jill’s success can

70. I need a calculator to arrive at the total. WORK

I can’t ……………………………………………………………………….calculator.

71. there is no need to feel superior to everyone else. NOSE

you shouldn’t

72. when she sold the jewelry at such a low price, she was cheated. RIDE

73. any personal involvement on the part of the Prime Minister in this scandal would be disastrous.
CAUGHT

74. Even they don’t like it, I’m going away with my parents this year..

whether

75. Janes shuts the door with her keys inside.

What happened

76. it was peter who pointed the mistake out to me.

Peter drew

77. Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early.

But for

78. it’s highly likely that the meeting will end before 7.00

The chances

79. The authorities failed to provide adequate warnings, which has caused consider concern.

Considerable concern…………………………………………………………

80. The restoration of communications and essential services is of prime importance for the council.

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The first…………………………………………………………

81. His memory gradually failed as he grew old.

The older …………………………………………………………

82. Trudging through malaria-infested swamps demanded tremendous strength of character.

It took………………………………………………………

83. I enjoy being the boss of a small company. FISH

…………………………………………………………
84. He modestly understated his part in the rescue. DOWN
…………………………………………………………
85. We have made neither a profit nọr a loss this year. EVEN
…………………………………………………………
86.I know you’ll find it hard to believe, but I don’t know how to chat on the SEEM
Unlikely how to chat.....................................................................on the
87. We must always bear in mind that many scientific breakthroughs are due to luck. SIGH
We must .a large part in many scientific
88. When it comes to friendship, I prefer having a few close friends acquaintances. RATHER
As far……………………………………………….a few close friends than many acquaintances.

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1. It is thought that the prisoner was recaptured while drinking in a pub.

The prisoner i s t h o u g h t t o h a v e b e e n r e c a p t u r e d w h i l e d r i n k i n g i n a p u b .
2. I’d prefer him not to have said all those embarrassing things about me.
I’d rather (that) he hadn’t said all those embarrassing things about me.
3. The fourth time he asked her to marry him, she accepted.
Only on his fourth proposal did she agree to marry him.
4. Could you watch my bag while I’m away?
Could you keep a n e y e o n m y b a g w h i l e I ’ m a w a y ?
5. The Mayor hoped to have a good day for the parade.
The Mayor was in (the) hope of having a good day for the parade.
6. the success of our local theater has made our city famous . MAP
The success of our local theater has put our city on the map.
put somebody/something on the map: to make somebody/something famous or important
7. If we tried to force him to repay the debt, we would be wasting of time.
There was no point in trying to force him to repay the debt.
8. I resent the way that she clearly feels herself superior to me.
I resent the way that she looks down her nose at me.

look down (one's) nose at (someone or something) To regard oneself as superior to others and thus act in a
haughty or snobbish manner/ f you say that someone looks down their nose at something or someone,
you meanthat they believe they are superior to that person or thing and treat them with disrespect.

9. we missed the bus because we had overslept CONSEQUENCE

We missed the bus as a consequence of (our) oversleeping.
10. we were on the point of leaving the house when the telephone rang. ABOUT
We were about to leave the house when the telephone rang.

11. All that stood between John and a gold medal was Jim’s greater speed.
But for Jim’s greater speed John would have won the gold medal.
12. If ever a student dared to ask a question, the professor would sigh wearily
In the event of a student daring to ask a question, the professor would sigh wearily.
in the event of something, in the event that something happens :iif something happens
13. His efforts to find a solution didn’t deserve such savage criticism.
He shouldn’t have been so savagely criticized for his efforts to find a solution
14. The soldiers entered the castle while it was dark.
Under the cover of darkness, the soldiers entered the castle.
under cover of darkness: the state of being dark, without any light
15. They suddenly decided to go away for the weekend.
They decided on the spur of the movement to go away for the weekend.
on the spur of the moment: suddenly, without planning in advance
16. The young actress was very nervous before the audition, (BUTTERFLIES)
The young actress had butterflies in her stomach before the audition
have butterflies (in your stomach) : (informal) to have a nervous feeling in your stomach before doing
something
17. Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed (LEAF)
You will have to turn over a new leaf if you want to succeed
18. He is becoming quite famous as an entertainer. (NAME)
He is making quite a name for himself as an entertainer.
19. There was loud applause as he left the stage (ACCOMPANIMENT )

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He left the stage to the accompaniment of loud applause.

to the accompaniment of something: while something else is happening

20. Harry was close to winning the big race. (ACE)

Harry was within an ace winning the big race.

within an ace of something/of doing something: (British English) very close to something
21. They only reimbursed us because we took legal advice.
We wouldn’t have been reimbursed if we hadn’t taken legal advice,
22. The inhabitants were far worse-off twenty years ago than they are now.
The inhabitants are nowhere near as badly-off as they were twenty years ago.
not anywhere near/nowhere near far from; not at all
23. When 1 noticed it was a formal dress, it was too late.
Not until I noticed it was a formal dress was it too late.
24. I need someone to take my place at the ceremony. IN
I need someone to stand in for me at the ceremony
stand in for : to substitute for.
25. Mass tourism has been one of the causes of the problem. BLAME
Mass tourism is partly to blame for the problem.
26. Jane was coming this evening but she has apparently changed her mind.
Jane seems to have changed her mind about coming this evening.
27. You might be dismissed if you failed to observe the company’s dress code. RESULT
Failure to observe the company’s dress code could (ca) result in your dismissal
28. The fact that he will never race again is something he cannot accept. TERMS
He cannot come to terms with the fact that he will never race again.
come to terms with something: to accept something unpleasant by learning to deal with it
29. The regiment’s reputation was greatly damaged by his outrageous conduct. HARM
His outrageous conduct did great harm to the regiment’s reputation.
30. Going to and fro with all the cases is what I can’t stand about holidays. TOING
It’s all the toing and froing with all the cases that I can’t stand about holidays.

to and fro: backwards and forwards

toing and froing: movement or travel backwards and forwards between two or more places
31. Her primus stove ceased to function on the last day.
Her primus stove gave its last gasp on the last day (xem lại)
our/the last gasp the point at which you/something can no longer continue living, fighting, existing, etc.
32. The tourists were unharmed after the train crash. WORSE
The tourists were none the worse for their experience in the train crash.
be none the worse (for something): to not be harmed by something
33. You should always be grateful for what you are given. HORSE
You should never look a gift horse in the mouth.
look a gift horse in the mouth (usually with negatives) (informal) to refuse or criticize something that is
given to you for nothing
34. Besides mapping the mountain ranges, there were many other reasons for the expedition. MORE
There was more to the expedition than simply mapping the mountain ranges(xem)
35. In the end they left me to settle up with the restaurant. FOOT
In the end I was left to foot the restaurant bill.
36.The effects of the gale were felt mainly along the south coast. BRUNT
The south coast took/bore the brunt of the gale.
37. As a result of bad weather, there may be delay to some international flights. SUBJECT
Due to the bad weather some international flights are/will be subjected to possible delay.
subject somebody/something to something [often passive] to make somebody/something experience,
suffer or be affected by something, usually something unpleasant
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38. Film was so controversial that it was banned in several parts of the world. CAUSED
Such was the controversy caused by the film that it was banned in several parts of the world
39.It is highly likely that the house will be pulled down. LIKELIHOOD
There is a strong likelihood that the house will be pulled down
40.In summer, the volume of traffic creates problems for local traders. DIFFICULT (xem)

The volume of traffic makes it difficult for local traders to go about their work.

go/set about your work: to do/start to do your work

41. I felt relaxed at Gita’s house because her parents greeted me so warmly.

Gita's parents put me at my ease with the warmth of their greeting

put somebody at (their) ease: to make somebody feel relaxed and confident, not nervous or embarrassed
42. Oskar didn’t feel like going out last night. MOOD

Oskar was in no mood / wasn’t in the mood for going out /to go out last night.
in a good mood = happy and friendly
in no mood for
43. his whole life was one of deceit and treachery. HE

through his life he was deceitful and treacherous

44. it’s none of your business what I do with my money!” Daisy informed her father . CONCERN

Daisy informed her father that what she did with her money was no concern of his.
45. no matter what happens, we will never do business with that firm again. EVER

Under no circumstances will we ever do business

46. I shouldn’t think Paul knows the answer.

I doubt whether Paul knows the answer.

47. Philips’s inability to make decision dates from his accident.

Ever since his accident, Philip has been unable to make his decision.
date back (to…)/ date from: have existed since a particular time in the past or for the length of time
mentioned
48. for further information, please send an SAE to the above address.

Further information can be obtained / given by sending an SAE to the above address.

49. Only the managing director and the chief chemist know the details.

Knowledge of the details is limited / restricted to the managing director and the chief.
50. The plans for the school have been approved by the accident.

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The plans for the school have been met with authorities’ approval.

51. A government official leaked the story to the world press. WIND

the world press got wind of the story from a government official.

get wind of something: (informal) to hear about something secret or private

She didn’t want reporters getting wind of their plans.
52. Julia soon calmed down and explained her problem.
Julia son pulled herself together and explained her problem
pull yourself together: to take control of your feelings and behave in a calm way
53. Mary is far superior to me in terms of technical knowledge. MATCH
When it comes to technical knowledge, I am no match for Mary.
a match for somebody | somebody’s match a person who is equal to somebody else in strength, skill,
intelligence, etc.
I was no match for him at tennis
54. Mike is never reluctant to make tough decisions as a manager. SHRINKS
Mike never shrinks from making tough" decisions as a manager
55. No one listened to what the politician was saying last night. EARS
What the politician was saying fell on deaf ears last night
fall on deaf ears: to be ignored or not noticed by other people
56. Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early.
But for his father’s early retirement, Richard would not have taken over the family business
57. The Mountain Rescue Team is pessimistic about the missing climbers
The Mountain Rescue Team doesn’t hold out much hope for the missing climbers
hold out much hope : have little hope that something will happen
58. The president’s bodyguards stood behind him watching.
Watchfully standing behind the president were his bodyguards
59. The sales director told his staff nothing about the new marketing post. DARK
The sales director kept/ left his/ the staff (completely/totally) in the dark about the new marketing
post.
in the dark (about something): knowing nothing about something
60. he stood no chance of passing his exams.
It was inevitable that he would fail his exams
61. you may be disqualified if you don’t obey the regulations.
Failure to obey the regulations may lead to/result in disqualification.
61. It wasn’t Melanie’s fault that she ended up breaking the law.
Through no fault of her own, Melanie ended up breaking the law
Fault : the responsibility for something wrong that has happened or been done
fault (for doing something) It's your own fault for being careless
.Many people live in poverty through no fault of their own.
I think the owners are at fault (= responsible) for not warning us.
62. For further information, please send a self-addressed envelope to the above address
Further information can be obtained by sending a self-addressed envelope to the above address
63. A great many people will congratulate her if she wins, (showered)
She will be showered with congratulations if she wins
Shower with : to give someone a lot of presents or praise:
64. The new minister seems to be excellent at yielding awkward questions, (flair)
The new minister seems to have a flair for yielding awkward questions.
Have a flair for : to be very skilful at something/ To be good at doing something:
65. Going to and fro with all the cases is what 1 can’t stand about holidays.
It’s all the toing and froing with all the cases that I can’t stand about holidays.
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66. We were elated by the birth of our first grandchild (moon)

We were over the moon when our first grandchildren were born
67. This house is very different from the little flat we used to live in (cry)
This house is a far cry from the little flat we used to live in
68. That wasn’t what I meant at all. You’ve completely misunderstood me as usual (stick)
That wasn’t what I meant at all. You’ve got (hold of) the wrong end of the stick
69. Hard work caused Jill’s success.

Jill’s success can be put down to hard work.

put something down to something: to consider that something is caused by something

70. I need a calculator to arrive at the total. WORK

I can’t work out the total without calculator.

71. there is no need to feel superior to everyone else. NOSE

you shouldn’t Look down your nose at everyone

look down your nose at somebody/something: (informal, especially British English) to behave in a way
that suggests that you think that you are better than somebody or that something is not good enough for you
72. when she sold the jewelry at such a low price, she was cheated. RIDE

When she sold the jewelry at such a low price, she was taken in for a ride

take somebody for a ride (informal) to cheat or trick somebody

73. any personal involvement on the part of the Prime Minister in this scandal would be disastrous.
CAUGHT

if the Prime Minister got caught up in this scandal, it would be a disaster

be/get caught up in something: to become involved in something, especially when you do not want to
be
Innocent passers-by got caught up in the riots.
74. Even they don’t like it, I’m going away with my parents this year..

whether they like it or not, I’m not 'going away with my parents this year

75. Janes shuts the door with her keys inside.

What happened was that Jane shut the door with her keys still inside

76. it was peter who pointed the mistake out to me.

Peter drew my attention to the mistake

I tried not to draw attention to (= make people notice) the weak points in my argument

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77. Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early.

But for his father’s early retirement Richard would not have taken over the family business

78. it’s highly likely that the meeting will end before 7.00

The chances are that the meeting will not end before 7.00 are not high/are low
79. The authorities failed to provide adequate warnings, which has caused consider concern.

Considerable concern has been caused by / expressed at the failure of the authorities to provide adequate
warning

80. The restoration of communications and essential services is of prime importance for the council.

The first priority for the council is the restoration of communications and essential services

81. His memory gradually failed as he grew old.

The older he got, the more his memory failed him.

82. Trudging through malaria-infested swamps demanded tremendous strength of character.

It took tremendous strength of character to trudge through malaria-infested swamps.

83. I enjoy being the boss of a small company. FISH

I enjoy being a big fish in a small pond.

84. He modestly understated his part in the rescue. DOWN

He (modestly) play down his part in the rescue
85. We have made neither a profit nọr a loss this year. EVEN
We have broken even this year
I don’t know how to chat on the SEEM
1. Unlikely as it may seem/ seems (to you), 1 don’t know how to chat on die Internet
87. We must always bear in mind that many scientific breakthroughs are due to luck. SIGH
We must not/ never lose sight of the fact that luck plays a large part in many scientific breakthroughs
88. When it comes to friendship, I prefer having a few close friends acquaintances. RATHER
As far as friendship is concerned, I’d rather have a few dose friends than many acquaintances.

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