Exercise 1 WRITING Sentence Transformation

1. " Why hasn't Peter phoned?" she wondered.

She wondered........................................................................................................................................................
2. I'm only interested in why he did it.
The only thing ......................................................................................................................................................
3. He tried to escape but the police stopped him
The police prevented him.....................................................................................................................................
4. She has ordered a new outfit from her dressmaker.
She is having ........................................................................................................................................................
5. Couldn't you find the best hotel?
Is this ...................................................................................................................................................................
6. John began playing the piano ten years ago
John has................................................................................................................................................................
7. They won't be able to come on Sunday
It will be ...............................................................................................................................................................
8. She needs to study harder
She doesn't ...........................................................................................................................................................
9. I only paid a few hundred pounds for the car.
The car..................................................................................................................................................................
10. My mother made these curtains.
These curtains.......................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 2
1. He started investigating the case a week ago
He has ...................................................................................................................................................................
2. I'm quite sure that she didn't steal the necklace
She can't ...............................................................................................................................................................
3. The flat's very noisy but we enjoy living there
Even ....................................................................................................................................................................
4. " If I were you I wouldn't trust Peter" she told John
She advised...........................................................................................................................................................
5. Her grief was so great that she almost faited
So..........................................................................................................................................................................
6. You can leave only when I tell you
Until......................................................................................................................................................................
7. She prefers Italian food to French food
She'd ....................................................................................................................................................................
8. Sarah is better at chemistry than Susan
Susan isn't..............................................................................................................................................................
9. When is John and Mary's wedding?
When are..............................................................................................................................................................
10. Most people can understand him when he speaks English
He can make.........................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 3
1. We arrived too late to see the first film
We didn't ..............................................................................................................................................................
2. " I'm sorry that I broke the glass" said Peter
Peter appologised...........................................................................................................................................
3. I was drowning, but he saved me
If he .....................................................................................................................................................................
4. Sally is the cleverest student in the class
Nobody ................................................................................................................................................................
5. I have never read such a romatic story
This is ..................................................................................................................................................................
6. We can't afford to buy the car
The car..................................................................................................................................................................
7. His parents made him study for his exams
He was .................................................................................................................................................................
8. We started cooking for the party four hours before
We have ..............................................................................................................................................................
9. He has never behaved so violently before
He is behaving ......................................................................................................................................................
10. We couldn't get near because of the police
The police .............................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 4.
1. I'll only help you if you promise to try harder
Unless..............................................................................................................................................................
2. " You were cheating" said Carol to June
Carol accused........................................................................................................................................................
3. She bought that house in 1973
She has ..............................................................................................................................................................
4. They believe he is mad
He ........................................................................................................................................................................
5. Our house is going to be painted by a local firm
We are..............................................................................................................................................................
6." I think you should go by train " he told us.
He advised............................................................................................................................................................
7. She can't have any more children because of her age
She is too..............................................................................................................................................................
8. It isn't necessary to shout
You..............................................................................................................................................................
9. It was such a dull play that she fell asleep
The play..............................................................................................................................................................
10. "Where is the nearest tube?" she asked
She enquired.........................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 5.
1. " Don't forget to phone the office" she told him
She reminded........................................................................................................................................................
2. " I'm afraid I haven't got time to listen to you
I wish..............................................................................................................................................................
3. The police has just released John
John ..............................................................................................................................................................
4. I couldn't hear them because they were speaking too softly
They were speaking ............................................................................................................................................
5. We spent five hours getting to London
It took..............................................................................................................................................................
6. She doesn't usually stay up so late
She's not used ......................................................................................................................................................
7. If I were you I'd look for another job.
I suggest..............................................................................................................................................................
8. He lost his money simply because he wasn't careful
If ..........................................................................................................................................................................
9. They last visited me five years ago
They haven't ........................................................................................................................................................
10. All his suits were made in Paris
He ........................................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 6
1. This is his first visit to England
He is ..............................................................................................................................................................
2. I think it may rain
It look as ..............................................................................................................................................................
3. He will come because he wants to be sure of meeting you
He will come so.....................................................................................................................................................
4. Walking in the rain gives him pleasure
He enjoys..............................................................................................................................................................
5. Most of a child's life is spent in playing
A child spends.......................................................................................................................................................
6. The fox was unsucessful in reaching the grapes.
The fox tried in ..................................................................................................................................................
7. His briefcase was too full for the zip fastener to close properly
His briefcase was so full.....................................................................................................................................
8. People say that he beats his wife
It is..............................................................................................................................................................
9. He appears to be running away from your fierce dog.
It looks..............................................................................................................................................................
10. He got down to writing the letter as soon as he returned from his walk
No sooner .............................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 7
1. She just had time to put up her umberalla before the rain came down in torrents
No sooner..............................................................................................................................................................
2. " Why didn't you report the incident to the police last week?" the officer asked the frightened witness.
The officer wanted to know.................................................................................................................................
3. The presidential visit attracted such an enormous crowd that all traffic came to a standstill.
So many..............................................................................................................................................................
4. A fire destroyed most of the old city of London in the 1600s.
The destruction......................................................................................................................................................
5. He hasn't been back to his home town for over 20 years now.
It is ..............................................................................................................................................................
6. Travelling by plane is much more expensive than travelling by train
Travelling by train...........................................................................................................................................
7. I would love to be rich and famous
If only..............................................................................................................................................................
8. It took a long time for them to decide to get married
They ..............................................................................................................................................................
9. " Is it, or is it not true that you have been misappropriating company funds?" the managing director asked
the accountant
The managing director wanted ............................................................................................................................
10. If you want to save your eyesight, we must operate immediately
Only by..............................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 8.
1. It was his own fault that he lost his job. He was late for work every morning
If ..............................................................................................................................................................
2. Attendances at the exhibition has been down this year
The exhibition......................................................................................................................................................
3. I'm more interested in the people than the job.
It's not the..............................................................................................................................................................
4. They declared war on the pretext of defending their territorial rights.
The execuse.......................................................................................................................................................
5. Although Johnny Brax drives carefully on publics roads, he is a terror on the racetrack
John Brax is a .................................................................................................................................................
6. Our Science correpondent sees this new invention as the answer to many of our problems
According to ....................................................................................................................................................
7. Christmas won't be the same if we don't have any snow
I'll be..............................................................................................................................................................
8. We have a six o'clock deadline for this work
This work .............................................................................................................................................................
9. I don't see the point of re-decorating this room
Re-decorating ...................................................................................................................................................
10. Cheques should only be accepted with proof of identity
Never..............................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 9
1. " If you don't take it easy, you'll have another heart attack" the doctor said to the patient
The doctor warned the patient..............................................................................................................................
2. I know this reporter's background well and he's 100% honest
This reporter,...................................................................................................................................................
3. They stretched a rope from one side of the crevasse to the other in order to haul their equipment across
By........................................................................................................................................................................
4. People no longer smoke so many cigarrettes as they used to
The .....................................................................................................................................................................
5. We've been thinking the matter over and have finally come to a decision
We've given......................................................................................................................................................
6. Why isn't this TV working?
What.....................................................................................................................................................................
7. I've never tasted pheasant before
This ....................................................................................................................................................................
8. If there's an emergency, ring this number
In.........................................................................................................................................................................
9. I never miss out on a cup of coffee when I visit her flat
She........................................................................................................................................................................
10. The engine failed because a part had been badly fitted
The engine failure.................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 10
1. I'm having a lot of trouble now because I lost my passport last week
If I .......................................................................................................................................................................
2. She had hardly begun to speak before people started interrupting her
Hardly...................................................................................................................................................................
3. " You should have waited for us" the team leader said to John
The team leader criticised.....................................................................................................................................
4. I only made that terrible mistake because I wasn't thinking
If I ..............................................................................................................................................................
5. When the police caught him, he was climbing over the garden wall
The police caught............................................................................................................................................
6. It was abit difficult to get into work this morning
Getting ..............................................................................................................................................................
7. It's possible that he didn't get my letter
He might..............................................................................................................................................................
8. We had planned to visit grandmother, so we left early in the morning
We were ..............................................................................................................................................................
9. It's sad, but unemployment is unlikely to go down this year
Sad......................................................................................................................................................................
10. We regret to inform you that your application has not been sucessful
Much to ................................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 11
1. The last time it snowed here was six years ago
It...........................................................................................................................................................................
2. Someone rang the alarm as soon as the burglars left the building
No sooner .............................................................................................................................................................
3. It is believed that the man escaped in a stolen car
The man is............................................................................................................................................................
4. He knows nearly everything about whales
There's..................................................................................................................................................................
5. I only realised what I had missed when they they told me about it later.
Only when............................................................................................................................................................
6. As telivision programmes become more popular, they seem to get worse.
The more ..............................................................................................................................................................
7. Since we had nothing else to do, we decided to go for a walk
Having..................................................................................................................................................................
8. If we can solve the problem soon, it will be better for all concerned
The sooner............................................................................................................................................................
9. There weren't nearly as many people there as I had expected
There were far.......................................................................................................................................................
10. " I think the whole idea's ridiculous" he said
He dismissed.........................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 12
1. Nothing will persuade me to sleep in that hauted house" she said
She flatly..............................................................................................................................................................
2. The demand was so great that they had to reprint the book immediately
So..........................................................................................................................................................................
3. When the minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment
On ......................................................................................................................................................................
4. The authorities will proscute anyone they find trespassing on this land
Anyone found........................................................................................................................................................
5. It wasn't necessary for them to call for help after all
They ..............................................................................................................................................................
6. I'm absolutely sure that they weren't playing in this weather
They can't..............................................................................................................................................................
7. There was no need for you to have gone to all that trouble
You ..............................................................................................................................................................
8. I prefer going out for a meal to staying at home
I'd rather ..............................................................................................................................................................
9. You won't find a more delicated worker anywhere than Mrs Jones
Nowhere..............................................................................................................................................................
10. " I didn't steal the car" he said. " I just borrowed it "
He denied ........................................................but addmitted..............................................................................
Exercise 13
1. I'm always inviting him for a weekend with us but he's always too busy
No matter..............................................................................................................................................................
2. There isn't much likelihood of it snowing today
It's ..............................................................................................................................................................
3. She was not only bad-tempered but very lazy
As well ..............................................................................................................................................................
4. As no one has disapproved of the scheme, I suggest we go ahead
As no one has raised.............................................................................................................................................
5. Driving fast is dangerous, whether you are an experienced driver or not
However..............................................................................................................................................................
6. I'd really hate to live in a big city.
Living ..................................................................................................................................................................
7. Our French exam was much easier than our German one
Our French exam was not ...................................................................................................................................
8. The last time I played football was in 1971
I haven't ..............................................................................................................................................................
9. Why didn't I think of that before
I should..............................................................................................................................................................
10. I invited my friend to have a cup of tea
I asked my friend if .............................................................................................................................................
Exercise 14
1. She was just as good as they had thought
She quite definitely came......................................................................................................................................
2. The boy's work can surely be improved
The boy's work must............................................................................................................................................
3. The outcome of the election was never in doubt
At no time..............................................................................................................................................................
4. Doris thought the woman in front of her was her sister-in-law
Doris mistook.......................................................................................................................................................
5. There was such a frightening atmosphere in that house that we had to leave immediately
The atmosphere.....................................................................................................................................................
6. I tried as hard as I could, but I just couldn't get the money
No matter..............................................................................................................................................................
7. Someone is going to tune my piano tomorrow
I'm ..............................................................................................................................................................
8. During the oil refinery strike, there were enormous petrol queues
While..............................................................................................................................................................
9. We'd better buy a new cooker
It's ..............................................................................................................................................................
10. The stereo was so powerful, I nearly went deaf
It was ..............................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 15.
1. Tear was released as soon as the thieves touched the safe
No sooner ............................................................................................................................................................
2. She most certainly wasn't in London on the 26th
She couldn't possibly.............................................................................................................................................
3. I can't remember the time of our appointment
I can't remember when ........................................................................................................................................
4. Unfortunetely my stay here will be too short for me to visit many of the tourist attractions
Unfortunately I shan't ..........................................................................................................................................
5. It is not habit of mine to sleep in the afternoon
I am..............................................................................................................................................................
6. We'd never stayed in such an expensive hotel before
The hotel was more expensive..........................................................................................................................
7. The cost of living has gone up considerably in the last few years
There..............................................................................................................................................................
8. " Shall we go to Paris for the weekend, John?" Mary asked
Mary suggested ...................................................................................................................................................
9. We will stop off in France on our way to Germany
We will break.......................................................................................................................................................
10. The managing director refuses to resign
The managing director has no .............................................................................................................................
Exercise 16
1. How could I help, except to offer to lend her some money?
Other ..............................................................................................................................................................
2. We had to wait two hours for Donald
Donald kept..........................................................................................................................................................
3. It would not have been possible to solve that puzzle, even for a genius
That puzzle..........................................................................................................................................................
4. " Have you been out at all this evening, Mr Johnston?" the detective asked
The detective wanted to find out .........................................................................................................................
5. Having nowhere else to go, I tried to sleep in the station waiting room
As.........................................................................................................................................................................
6. I'd love tobe in a secluded beach in Mexico
I wish..............................................................................................................................................................
7. I only bought the dog because my children wanted a pet
If ..............................................................................................................................................................
8. I would love to live in Paris for a year
If only..............................................................................................................................................................
9. Does he know enough French to work as a translator?
Is his ..............................................................................................................................................................
10. I can't go to the cinema tonight because I donot have my car
The reason I........................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 17
1. I can remember an equally mysterious incident
I can remember an incident just............................................................................................................................
2. He was a fool to say that
It .........................................................................................................................................................................
3. I haven't been to a cricket match for years
It's .......................................................................................................................................................................
4. It wasn't necessary for you to go to so much trouble on my behalf.
You needn't ........................................................................................................................................................
5. Because there was a late frost, much of the fruit crop was spoiled
A frost, ..............................................................................................................................................................
6. I lent my car to that man
That's..............................................................................................................................................................
7. He plays the guitar better than I do
I don't ..............................................................................................................................................................
8. I don't understand one word of this wretched report
I can't make head.................................................................................................................................................
9. The weather is much warmer that it was a few days ago
A few days ago ...............................................................................................................................................
10. Ou car really needs servicing, doesn't it?
Our car really must................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 18.
1. Noone has lived in that house for years
That ..............................................................................................................................................................
2. In spite of all our warnings, he left camp without taking his rifle
Although..............................................................................................................................................................
3. It's a pity that you wrote that letter.
I'd .........................................................................................................................................................................
4. We must continue our efforts, whether there are problems or not
Regardless.............................................................................................................................................................
5. The reason I came here was solely to try and improve conditions
My sole purpose...................................................................................................................................................
6. " Less noise!" the teacher told the boys
The teacher shouted ............................................................................................................................................
7. In the event of nuclear weapons being used, we are all doomed
If it should.............................................................................................................................................................
8. You should take two tablets every four hours.
Two tablets should ..............................................................................................................................................
9. It's extremely difficult for us to make ends meets these days
We find ..............................................................................................................................................................
10. They've been living here for six years now
They moved ........................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 19
1. You can take any of the routes; it will still take you about three hours to get there
Whichever.............................................................................................................................................................
2. His passport was nowhere to be found
No-one..............................................................................................................................................................
3. On receipt of your cheque, we shall send the goods to you
As soon..............................................................................................................................................................
4. He didn't bother to knock before he walked into the boss's office
He walked into the boss's office...........................................................................................................................
5. We hope to hear another lecture by Professor Brown in the near future
We look ..............................................................................................................................................................
6. She wants to go to Las Vegas more than anywhere in the world
She'd..............................................................................................................................................................
7. I can't understand how this new computer works
This new computer works.....................................................................................................................................
8. Their attitude caused us great disappoinment
We were..............................................................................................................................................................
9. But for your unsuspected talents as a mechanic, we would have been standed there for hours.
If...........................................................................................................................................................................
10. I really think you ought to acquire a few manners.
It's high time ........................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 20
1. She admitted that she had taken the necklace
She admitted to....................................................................................................................................................
2. The headmaster said some very reassuring things
What.....................................................................................................................................................................
3. Do you have a good relationship with your boss?
Are .......................................................................................................................................................................
4. Most students can work very hard when they feel like it
Most students are capable ...................................................................................................................................
5. I'm really sorry I didn't invite her to the party
I really wish I.......................................................................................................................................................
6. She didn't inherit anything under her uncle's will
Her uncle didn't ...................................................................................................................................................
7. The only thing they didn't steal was the telivision
They stole .............................................................................................................................................................
8. It seems that no-one predicted the correct result
No-one..............................................................................................................................................................
9. They had been lost in the moutains for three days, but they looked strong and healthy
Even..............................................................................................................................................................
10. I'll find that man, no matter how long it takes
However..............................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 21
1. Is there a possibility that you left the key in the door?
Could you .............................................................................................................................................................
2. Let's invite the Browns to the party on Sunday
He suggested.........................................................................................................................................................
3. Betty is very happy to look after handicapped people
Betty is devoted ...................................................................................................................................................
4. It seems as if there is a slight deterioration in his physical condition
His physical condition .........................................................................................................................................
5. He can shout even louder but I still won't take any notice
No.........................................................................................................................................................................
6." Who's been sitting in my chair?" said the chairman
The chairman wondered .......................................................................................................................................
7. I've forgotten that commentator's name but he's very well-known
That commentator, ..............................................................................................................................................
8. It's such a marvellous oppotunity that we mustn't miss it
It's too.................................................................................................................................................................
9. It was overeating that caused his heart attack
If .........................................................................................................................................................................
10. The decorators have finished the whole of the first floor
We have..............................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 22
1. " You stole the jewels! the inspector said to him
The inspector accused........................................................................................................................................
2. If you want my advice, I would forget about buying a new house
If I..............................................................................................................................................................
3. Although the play received good notices, not many people went to see it
Despite..............................................................................................................................................................
4. Their dog was so fierce that nobody would visit them
They had ..............................................................................................................................................................
5. Would you mind not smoking in here?
I'd rather..............................................................................................................................................................
6. " Let's go for a walk in the park" said Andrew
Andrew suggested that..........................................................................................................................................
7. I applied for the job but was turned down
My........................................................................................................................................................................
8. " Please don't drive so fast!" Ann begged her boyfriend
Ann pleaded..........................................................................................................................................................
9. Without his help we would all have died
If it........................................................................................................................................................................
10. It is said that he escaped to a neutral country
He.........................................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 23
1. It's such a pity your sister can't come as well
If only ..............................................................................................................................................................
2. Many people were severely critical of the proposals for the new motorway
There was ............................................................................................................................................................
3. The only way to eliminate world terrorism is by united opposition
Only by..............................................................................................................................................................
4. Thanks to his aunt's legacy of &10,000 he was able to buy the house he wanted
Had his..............................................................................................................................................................
5. The students regretted that they had missed the lecture
The students regretted not.....................................................................................................................................
6. We couldn't have managed without my father's money
If it..............................................................................................................................................................
7. I only recognised him when he came into light
Not until ..............................................................................................................................................................
8. The workers only called off the strike after a new pay offer
Only after..............................................................................................................................................................
9. Our hotel booking hasn't been confirmed
We haven't received..............................................................................................................................................
10. Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test
As long as..............................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 24
1. The rail worker do not intend to call off their strike
The rail workers have no ......................................................................................................................................
2. House prices have risen dramatically this year
There has..............................................................................................................................................................
3. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second son
Only when ...........................................................................................................................................................
4. The film star wore dark glasses so that no one would recognise him.
The film star avoided ..........................................................................................................................................
5. No-one has challenged his authority before
This is the first time..............................................................................................................................................
6. If it doesn't rain soon, millions of pounds' worth of crops will be lost
Unless..............................................................................................................................................................
7. " I don't love you any more" said Eric to his girl friend
Eric told his girl friend that .................................................................................................................................
8. My father speaks very little English
My father speaks hardly....................................................................................................................................
9. That dress has only the slightest mark on it
I can barely............................................................................................................................................................
10. No matter how hard I tried I couldn't open the door
Try............................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 25
1. His second attempt on the world record was successful
He broke............................................................................................................................................................
2. The Prime Minister was determined to remain in office
The Prime Minister had no ...................................................................................................................................
3. Despite his ungainly air he is remarkably agile
Although............................................................................................................................................................
4. He forgot about the gun until he got home
Not until ............................................................................................................................................................
5. The truth came out on the publication of the general's personal diaries
Only when............................................................................................................................................................
6. The house seemed to have been unoccupied for several months
It looked............................................................................................................................................................
7. For a teacher of her experience and ability, discipline was not a problem
For such ............................................................................................................................................................
8. If she hadn't insisted on kissing everyone goodbye she would have caught the train
If it hadn't ............................................................................................................................................................
9. They were unable to finish their game of tennis because of a heavy shower
A heavy shower ...................................................................................................................................................
10. If you missed the programme you can't really judge
Unless you............................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 26.
1. I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back
Hardly............................................................................................................................................................
2. That rumour about the politician and the construction contract is absolutely false.
There is ............................................................................................................................................................
3. He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the robbery
He received a ......................................................................................................................................................
4. The saleman told me that my new car would be delivered next Wednesday
According ............................................................................................................................................................
5. Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new editor fell ill.
No sooner ............................................................................................................................................................
6. Mrs Scott is proud of her cooking
Mrs Scott prides....................................................................................................................................................
7. This affair does not concern you
This affair is no....................................................................................................................................................
8. You are under no obligation to accept their offer
You can please....................................................................................................................................................
9. I am amazed by the mistake he makes
What .....................................................................................................................................................................
10. " If Brian doesn't train harder, I won't select him for the team" said the manager
The manager threatened........................................................................................................................................
Exercise 27.
1."Don't move or I'll shoot" the bank robber said to the clark
The bank robber threatened ..................................................................................................................................
2." I must see the manager!" he cried
He insisted ...........................................................................................................................................................
3. He said he was not guilty of stealing the car
He denied ............................................................................................................................................................
4. He insisted on a full apology
Nothing but............................................................................................................................................................
5. The critics were very impressed by her performance
Her performance made.........................................................................................................................................
6. Helen can play the piano better than Elizabeth
Elizabeth............................................................................................................................................................
7. He said " I wish I knew the answer"
He said that .........................................................................................................................................................
8. She is proud of being such a good cook
She prides............................................................................................................................................................
9. May I borrow your pen?
Would you mind....................................................................................................................................................
10. Oil was slowly coating the edge of the shore
The edge of the shore ..........................................................................................................................................
Exercise 28
1. These new machines have put an end to queuing
Before these...........................................................................................................................................................
2. There was no precedent for the King's resignation
Never ............................................................................................................................................................
3. The fisherman's life was one of great poverty
Throughout ..........................................................................................................................................................
4. I didn't realise he was your brother until I saw the photograph
It was only ............................................................................................................................................................
5. John and Mary moved to Edinburgh twenty years ago
It is ............................................................................................................................................................
6.It was Water Raleigh who introduce potatoes and tobacco into England.
The English owe....................................................................................................................................................
7. One runner was too exhausted to complete the last lap of the race
One runner was so ................................................................................................................................................
8. You can eat as much as you like for 5 pounds at the new lunch-bar.
There is no ............................................................................................................................................................
9.The protest has been so vociferous that the committee has had to reconsider.
There has been......................................................................................................................................................
10.. It was the goalkeeper who saved the match for us
If it hadn't ............................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 29.
1. You must submit articles for the magazine by June 18th
The final date.........................................................................................................................................................
2. Martin may not be well but he still manages to enjoy life
Martin's poor........................................................................................................................................................
3. We weren't surprised by his success
It came............................................................................................................................................................
4. The hurricane blew off the house
The house ............................................................................................................................................................
5. It is not certain that Jones will get the job
It is open............................................................................................................................................................
6.The drama critic the " Daily News" regards the new play as a major breakthrough.
According to ........................................................................................................................................................
7. Arthur said he was sorry he had hurt her feelings
Arthur apologised..................................................................................................................................................
8. I'm sorry now that I asked her to stay
Now I wish............................................................................................................................................................
9. He remembered, and so did she
He didn't............................................................................................................................................................
10. When are the council going to do something about the city's traffic problems?
It's high time something.......................................................................................................................................
Exercise 30
1. " If my members agree to that I'll be very supprised" said the union delegate
The Union delegate observed that........................................................................................................................
2. My mother was the most warm -hearted person I've ever known.
I've .......................................................................................................................................................................
3. She wore a hearing-aid, even though she could hear the phone ring perfectly well
She wasn't so .....................................................................................................................................................
4. You think that fat people are always jolly, but you are wrong
Contrary ............................................................................................................................................................
5. . I wasn't a bit surprised to hear that Karen had changed her job
It came ............................................................................................................................................................
6.Although Christopher was the stronger of the two, his attacker soon overpowered him
Despite his............................................................................................................................................................
7.The company presents a gold watch to each of its retiring employers
Each............................................................................................................................................................
8." That's a lovely new address, Jean" said her mother
Jean's mother complimented.............................................................................................................................
9.You'll certainly meet lots of people in your new job
You are............................................................................................................................................................
10. Everyone started complaining the moment the announcement was made
No sooner ............................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 31
1.Although the team played well, they lost
Despite............................................................................................................................................................
2.I had better get back to work
It's ..............................................................................................................................................................
3. They couldn't trace who had supplied the information in the first place
The source............................................................................................................................................................
4. My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band's decision to stop playing
The moment..........................................................................................................................................................
5. I didn't realise who he was untill later
Only later............................................................................................................................................................
6. What particularly impressed me was her exellent command of English
I............................................................................................................................................................
7. I don't know the first thing about aeronautics
I am............................................................................................................................................................
8. I'm sure he took your briefcase by mistake
I'm sure he didn't...................................................................................................................................................
9. My boyfriend is very short-tempered
My boyfriend loses...............................................................................................................................................
10. We'd prefer you not to smoke
We'd rather............................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 32
1. Though my house was cheaper than Norman's, it is bigger and more attractive
Norman's house may............................................................................................................................................
2. The fate of the two climbers is unknown
It is a mystery.......................................................................................................................................................
3. I don't enjoy cooking for five hungry chilren
Cooking ............................................................................................................................................................
4. Don't you wish you could get out more in the evenings?
Don't you fed........................................................................................................................................................
5. The presisdents is the stateman I admire most of all
There is ............................................................................................................................................................
6. It was more of an argument than a discussion
It was not so ........................................................................................................................................................
7. While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, I will help you this time
Despite my ...........................................................................................................................................................
8. They never made us do anything we didn't want to do
We............................................................................................................................................................
9. You will never meet anyone more generous than Mrs Jones
Mrs Jones is...........................................................................................................................................................
10. My boss works better when he's pressed for time
The less............................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 33
1. You can try to get Tim to lend you his car but you won't succeed
There is no point....................................................................................................................................................
2. What surprise to see you here!
Fancy............................................................................................................................................................
3. The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect
But for his command.............................................................................................................................................
4. We couldn't relax untill all the guests had gone home
Only............................................................................................................................................................
5. I left without saying goodbye as I didn't want to disturb the meeting
Rather ............................................................................................................................................................
6. Galileo is considered to be the father of modern astronomy
Galileo is regarded................................................................................................................................................
7. The last time it rained was a fornight ago
It ............................................................................................................................................................
8. There is always trouble when he comes to visit us
Whenever............................................................................................................................................................
9. The doctor advised me to rest
The doctor suggested ............................................................................................................................................
10. The value of sterling has fallen considerably in the past week
There has............................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 34
1. She didn't say a word as she left the room
She left the room..................................................................................................................................................
2. The students' riotous behaviour should have been severely punished
The students deserved...........................................................................................................................................
3. We only despatch goods after receiving the money
Only after the money..........................................................................................................................................
4. You can use ti it as long as you like, and it won't wear out
No matter............................................................................................................................................................
5. You really should be able to dress you self by now
It's high ............................................................................................................................................................
6. Everyone heard about the accident before I did
I was the ............................................................................................................................................................
7. He was suspended for two matches for swearing at the referee
Swearing at the referee earned............................................................................................................................
8. My parents find fault with everything I do
No matter............................................................................................................................................................
9. I write to him almost everyday
Hardly............................................................................................................................................................
10. I'm sorry I missed Professor Baker's lecture
I'm sorry not..........................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 35
1.The only thing that prevented the passing of the bill was the death of the Prime Minister
Had it not ............................................................................................................................................................
2. My parents let me go abroad alone for the first time last year.
I was ............................................................................................................................................................
3. As I get older, I want to travel less.
The older ............................................................................................................................................................
4. The patient recovered more rapidly than expected
The patient made...................................................................................................................................................
5. John didn't celebrate untill he received the offer of promotion in writing
Not untill ............................................................................................................................................................
6. I don't intend to apologise to either of them
I have ............................................................................................................................................................
7. The pacific Occean is on everage deeper than the Atlantic
The everage .........................................................................................................................................................
8. We couldn't find George anywhere
George was ...........................................................................................................................................................
9. There aren't many other books which explain this problem so well
In few other books.................................................................................................................................................
10. The only way you can become a good athlete is by training hard everyday
Only by............................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 36
1. The noise next door did not stop until after midnight
It was not ............................................................................................................................................................
2. Is this the only way to reach the city centre?
Isn't there............................................................................................................................................................
3. They had to wait for twelve hours before their flight left
Only after a...........................................................................................................................................................
4. It won't make any difference if it rains because we'll still go
We will still go ....................................................................................................................................................
5. The result of the match was never in doubt
At no time ............................................................................................................................................................
6. There are more people out of work in this country that ever before
Never............................................................................................................................................................
7. You pay $20 a month for a period of one year
You pay in twelve seccessive................................................................................................................................
8. If the work is finished by lunchtime you can go home
Get............................................................................................................................................................
9. Provided your handwriting is legible the examiner will accept your answer
So long as the examiner......................................................................................................................................
10. If you must go out tonight, at least finish your homework first!" said Sarah's father
Sarah's father said that if ................................................................................................................................
Exercise 37
1. Although he was not guilty they excuted him
In spite of............................................................................................................................................................
2. I certainly don't intend to reply to that rude letter from Edward
I have............................................................................................................................................................
3. " It certainly wasn't me who took your car!" said Bob
Bob denied............................................................................................................................................................
4. Mary told the police about the burglary
Mary reported...................................................................................................................................................
5. We may not be able to give the concert
The concert ...........................................................................................................................................................
6. It is quite pointless to complain
There's no............................................................................................................................................................
7. It was his imcompetence which led to their capture
If ............................................................................................................................................................
8. A house in that district will cost you at least $ 100.000
You won't be able .............................................................................................................................................
9. There isn't a pair of thermal socks left in the shop, madam!
We are completely.................................................................................................................................................
10. I don't really like her, even though I admire her achievements
Much............................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 38
1. It was only when I left home that I realised how much my father meant to me
Not until............................................................................................................................................................
2. My father find maps hard to follow
My father has.......................................................................................................................................................
3. Customs officals are stopping more travellers than usual this week
An increased......................................................................................................................................................
4. I dislike it when people criticise me unfairly
I object............................................................................................................................................................
5. He speaks more persuasively than his brother
He is a............................................................................................................................................................
6. He never suspected that money had been stolen
At no time............................................................................................................................................................
7.Their teacher is making them study hard
They are............................................................................................................................................................
8. We left quietly, so that we wouldn't disturb the children
So as............................................................................................................................................................
9. This will be the orchestra's first performance outside London
This will be the first time.....................................................................................................................................
10. The chances are that the whole thing'll have been forgotten by next term
In all............................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 39
1. He'll settle down. Then his performance will improve
Once............................................................................................................................................................
2. Although Judy was severely disabled she participated in many sports
Despite............................................................................................................................................................
3. The instructions say you just add boiling water to the soup powder
The soup powder...................................................................................................................................................
4. People who haven't been abroad shouldn't criticise foreign customs
Nobody who.......................................................................................................................................................
5. Simon hadn't expected that he would feel so weak after operation
The operation left..................................................................................................................................................
6. It's nobody's fault that the meeting was cancelled
Nobofy............................................................................................................................................................
7. I never intended to go to the meeting
I never had............................................................................................................................................................
8. I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test
It came............................................................................................................................................................
9. The car was so rusty that it couldn't be repaired
The car was too ...................................................................................................................................................
10. Alan worked too hard at the office, and this led to his illness
Alan's illness..........................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 40
1. I'm certainly not going to give you anymore money
I have no ............................................................................................................................................................
2. Their chance of success are small
It is not ............................................................................................................................................................
3. It's thought that the accident was caused by human error
The accident is .....................................................................................................................................................
4. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended
Had it not............................................................................................................................................................
5. Under no circumstances should you phone the police
The last ............................................................................................................................................................
6. She listens more sympathetically than anyone else I know
She is a............................................................................................................................................................
7. Robert is sorry now that he didn't accept the job
Robert now wishes................................................................................................................................................
8. He never has enough money
He's always ...........................................................................................................................................................
9. I have never seen such a mess in my life!
Never in............................................................................................................................................................
10. They were just as good as we had expected
They certainly lived..............................................................................................................................................
Exercise 41
1. I would do anything for you
There's ............................................................................................................................................................
2. Yogurt is supposed to be good for you
Yogurt is supposed to do....................................................................................................................................
3. Is it essential to meet your aunt at the station?
Does your aunt ....................................................................................................................................................
4. Even though I admire his courage, I think he is foolish
Much............................................................................................................................................................
5. Given fair warning, I could have avoided that date
If you had told me...............................................................................................................................................
6. Please don't say things like that
I wish............................................................................................................................................................
7. It would have been a superb weekend if it hadn't been for the weather
But ............................................................................................................................................................
8. Dogs can swim better that cats can
Cats cannot ...........................................................................................................................................................
9. She hasn't been to the hairdresser for three months
It's ............................................................................................................................................................
10. There's a spare bed in David's room
David's room........................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 42
1. It was so late that nothing could be done
It was too............................................................................................................................................................
2. " I don't think John will come" said Bill
Bill doubted...........................................................................................................................................................
3. I'm sorry that I didn't finish my homework lastnight
I wish............................................................................................................................................................
4. There was never any answer when we rang
Every............................................................................................................................................................
5. " Why don't you put a better lock on the door, Barry?" said John
John suggested .....................................................................................................................................................
6. You can't visit the United States unless you get a visa
If you............................................................................................................................................................
7. I'm always nervous when I travel by air
Traveling............................................................................................................................................................
8. John only understood very little of what the teacher said
John could hardly.................................................................................................................................................
9. Unless he phones immediately he won't get any information
If............................................................................................................................................................
10. " Why didn't I get a computer before?" thought the office manager
The office manager wondered.............................................................................................................................
Exercise 43
1. " You damaged my bycicle, John!" said Maraget
Magaret accused...................................................................................................................................................
2. He is said to have been in the French Legion
People ............................................................................................................................................................
3. The keepers feed the lions at 3 pm everyday
The lions............................................................................................................................................................
4. Philippa asked Olive if she could remember where she had put the camera
Philippa said, " Olive, .......................................................................................................................................
5. " Don't leave the house until I get back, William" his mother said
William's mother told ..........................................................................................................................................
6. Henry regretted buying the second hand car
Henry wished .................................................................................................................................................
7. That meal was excellent!
What............................................................................................................................................................
8. Whose documents are these?
Who ............................................................................................................................................................
9. If you don't want Sally to be angry with you, I suggest you appologise
You'd............................................................................................................................................................
10. I asked the hotel porter to wake me at 8 o'clock the following morning
" Please..............................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 44
1. The trains couldn't run because of the snow
The snow............................................................................................................................................................
2. The postman was bitten by our dog
Our dog ............................................................................................................................................................
3. She asked John how he liked her new dress
" How ............................................................................................................................................................
4. That's an insulting name to use for him
Don't call ............................................................................................................................................................
5. Although both his legs were broken in the crash, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded
Despite his ............................................................................................................................................................
6. . " Can I borrow your typewriter, Janet?' asked Peter
Peter asked if .......................................................................................................................................................
7. He could not afford to buy the car
The car ............................................................................................................................................................
8. Unless someone has a key, we can't get into the house
We can only get ....................................................................................................................................................
9. How long is it since they bought the house?
When ............................................................................................................................................................
10. ." You'd better not lend him any more money, Elizabeth," said John
John advised Elizabeth
Exercise 45
1. It is one hundred years since the birth of D.H. Lawrence, the famous novelist
D.H. Lawrence..................................................................................................................................................
2. "How old is your little boy?" said the nurse to Mrs Bingley
The nurse asked Mrs Bingley...............................................................................................................................
3. We got lost because we didn't have a map
If we............................................................................................................................................................
4. It is a six hour drive from London to Edinburgh.
It takes ............................................................................................................................................................
5. I'd rather you not see him tomorrow
I don't ............................................................................................................................................................
6. Amada finally managed to get a good job
Amada finally succeeded ..................................................................................................................................
7. . " I've seen the film three times, Mary", said George
George told............................................................................................................................................................
8. " Have you had enough for lunch?" the landlady asked me
The landlady asked..........................................................................................................................................
9. You might fall if you're not careful
Be careful............................................................................................................................................................
10. They'll have change the date of the meeting
The date ............................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 46
1I didn't arrive in time to see her
I wasn't early...................................................................................................................................................
2. . We couldn't drive because of the fog
The fog prevented ..........................................................................................................................................
3. A train leaves at eight o'clock every morning
There is ............................................................................................................................................................
4. . John asked if it was the blue one or the green she wanted
Which............................................................................................................................................................
5. I haven't eaten this kind of food before
This is the first .................................................................................................................................................
6. She started working as a secratary five years ago
She has ............................................................................................................................................................
7. " Why don't you put your luggage under the seat?" he asked
He suggested .......................................................................................................................................................
8. I'm sure you didn't lock the front door. Here is the key
You can't ............................................................................................................................................................
9. He couldn't repair the broken vase.
The .............................................................................................................................................................
10. I started work for the company a year ago
I've been ............................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 47
1. John Speke failed to find the source of the River Nile
John didn't succeed................................................................................................................................................
2. I'm sure it wasn't Mrs Elton you saw because she's in Bristol
It can't............................................................................................................................................................
3. " Where is the station car park?" Mrs Smith asked
Mrs Smith asked...................................................................................................................................................
4. Turn off all switches before leaving the workshop
All the switches .................................................................................................................................................
5. Alice's strange ideas astonished everybody
Everybody............................................................................................................................................................
6. They have sold that old house at the end of the road
That old house.....................................................................................................................................................
7. I don't really want to visit the museum
I'd rather ............................................................................................................................................................
8. We ought to leave the party now if we are to catch the last train
If we don't............................................................................................................................................................
9. Mrs Edwards is the owner of that car
That car............................................................................................................................................................
10. The garage is going to repair the car for us next week
We are going .......................................................................................................................................................
Exercise 48
1. I'm sorry I was rude to you yesterday
I apologise............................................................................................................................................................
2. Although his leg was broken he managed to get out of the car.
In spite............................................................................................................................................................
3. Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice
It............................................................................................................................................................ ...
4. She liked Paris very little, and Rome less
She thought Rome............................................................................................................................................
5.After fighting the fire for twelve hours the firemen succeeded in putting it out
The firemen managed ........................................................................................................................................
6. She knows a lot more about it than I do
I don't know ......................................................................................................................................................
7. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job
In spite ............................................................................................................................................................
8.He prefer goft to tennis
He'd rather............................................................................................................................................................
9. The garden still needs digging
The garden hasn't ..............................................................................................................................................
10. Susan felt sick, because he ate four cream cakes
If Susan ............................................................................................................................................................