SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION WITH IDIOMS (3)
1. The desk was too crowded for him to put his book down. ROOM
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2. There is no hot water because the centre heating has broken down. ORDER
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3. The young man was very embarrassed because his proposal was turned down. REJECTION
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4. Find out more about working conditions before you contact the manager. UNTIL
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5. She stressed the importance of keeping the family together. EMPHASIS
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6. They share a lot of hobbies and interests. COMMON
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7. Pandas need a special diet, without which they perish. UNLESS
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8. It is roughly estimated that some turtles lay 28 thousands eggs a year. AVERAGE
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9. It is not worth trying to save endangered species. WASTE
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10. Many species of the wildlife are threatened with extinction. DANGER
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11. The Prime Minister resigned because of his sudden il ness. RESULTED
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12. The news of the manager came as a complete surprise to the workers. ABACK
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13. Kate has final y accepted that their friendship is over. TERMS
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14. Wil iam tried to remain impartial in the quarrel between his two cousins. SIDES
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15. There is a risk that the black rhino wil become extinct. THREATENED
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16. She has always had a good relationship with the children. GOT
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17. The new plans for the school have been approved by the authorities. MET
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18. Don’t tel the boss anything about this. BREATHE
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19. We have more important things to do at the moment. FISH
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20. The accused became very emotional. OVERCOME
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21. Natural y, they wil deduct points if you arrive late. PENALIZED
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22. The model’s clothes lay al over the floor. STREWN
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23. Our new director wants you to cal her “Madam”. ADDRESSED
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24. I can’t say I enjoy it when people tear my writing to pieces in front of me. HAVING
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25. We’l have to make up our minds by the end of the week, won’t we? BE
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26. It’s just possible the hotel may need more staff in the summer. RULED
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27. Surely nobody likes it when people make fun of them in public. BEING 1
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28. Never forget that the customer is always right. BORNE
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29. This school-leaver’s qualifications are not adequate for such a demanding job, are they? SUFFICIENTLY
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30. When she left home, she had to do everything on her own. FEND
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31. I’m afraid I’l be a bit late because something unexpected has happened. CROPPED
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32. He’ll probably get here late; he usual y does. LIABLE
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33. It’s not certain whether I’l be able to pay the bil s this month. TOUCH
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34. It’s impossible to predict how long it will take to do this. TELLING
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35. When I make my complaint, I hope that you wil say you agree with me. BACK
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36. Many people believe that the death penalty deters criminals. DETERRENT
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37. She was nervous about going to the doctor’s, so I went with her so that she wouldn’t be alone. MORAL
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38. He offers them more money to encourage them to do the job quickly. INCENTIVE
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39. He has always done things to help her in her career. SUPPORTED
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40. Many customs restrictions within the EC have been abolished. AWAY
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41. At the moment I can’t afford to buy a new car. QUESTION
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42. I assume you are hungry. GRANTED
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43. I know I can convince Dave that I’m right about this matter. BRING
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44. Students at the school are not al owed to go into the Rainbow Disco. BOUNDS
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45. He has changed his opinion on the house. HEART
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46. I treated him in the same way as he had treated me. PAID
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47. Mr Pat was completely shocked on hearing the bad news. ARMS
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48. Mrs Smith is on a diet and she eats very little. BIRD
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49. She was real y crazy about him. HEAD
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50. She began to suffer from irrational fears. PREY
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SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION WITH IDIOMS (3) - KEY 1.
The desk was too crowded for him to put his book down. Room
 There was no room on the desk for his book. 2.
There is no hot water because the centre heating has broken down. order
 There is no hot water because the centre heating is out of order. 3.
The young man was very embarrassed because his proposal was turned down. rejection
 The rejection of his proposal greatly embarrassed the young man. 4.
Find out more about working conditions before you contact the manager. Until
 Until you find out more about working conditions, contact the manager. 5.
She stressed the importance of keeping the family together. Emphasis
 She put/ laid the emphasis on the importance of keeping the family together. 6.
They share a lot of hobbies and interests. common
 They have a lot of hobbies and interests in common. 7.
Pandas need a special diet, without which they perish. unless
 Unless Pandas have a special diet, they perish. 8.
It is roughly estimated that some turtles lay 28 thousands eggs a year. average
 On average, some turtles lay 28.000 eggs a year. 9.
It is not worth trying to save endangered species. waste
 It is waste of time trying to save endangered species.
10. Many species of the wildlife are threatened with extinction. danger
 Many species of wildlife are in danger of extinction.
11. The Prime Minister resigned because of his sudden illness. resulted
 The Prime Minister’s resignation resulted from his sudden illness.
12. The news of the merger came as a complete surprise to the workers. aback
 The workers were completely taken aback at (by) the news of the merger.
13. Kate has finally accepted that their friendship is over. terms
 Kate has finally come to terms with the fact that their friendship is over.
14. William tried to remain impartial in the quarrel between his two cousins. sides
 William tried not to take sides in the quarrel between his two cousins.
15. There is a risk that the black rhino will become extinct. threatened
 The black rhino is threatened with extinction.
16. She has always had a good relationship with the children. got
 She has always got along (on) well with the children.
17. The new plans for the school have been approved by the authorities. met
 The new plans for the school have met with the approval of the authorities (with the authorities’ approval).
18. Don’t tel the boss anything about this. breathe
 Don’t breathe a word of this to the boss./ Don’t breathe a word to the boss about this.
19. We have more important things to do at the moment. fish
 At the moment we have another fish to fry. 3
20. The accused became very emotional. overcome
 The accused was overcome with emotion.
21. Naturally, they will deduct points if you arrive late. penalized
 Naturally, you will be penalized (by having points deducted) if you arrive late.
22. The model’s clothes lay all over the floor. strewn
 The floor was strewn with the model’s clothes./ The model’s clothes were strewn all over the floor.
23. Our new director wants you to call her “Madam”. addressed
 Our new Director wants to be addressed as “Madam”.
24. I can’t say I enjoy it when people tear my writing to pieces in front of me. having
 I can’t say I enjoy having my writing torn to pieces in front of me.
25. We’ll have to make up our minds by the end of the week, won’t we? be
 A decision will have to be made by the end of the week, won’t it?
26. It’s just possible the hotel may need more staff in the summer. ruled
 The possibility of the hotel needing new staff in the summer can’t /shouldn’t be ruled out.
27. Surely nobody likes it when people make fun of them in public. being
 Surely nobody likes being made fun of in public.
28. Never forget that the customer is always right. borne
 It should be borne in mind that the customer is always right.
29. This school-leaver’s qualifications are not adequate for such a demanding job, are they? sufficiently
 This school-leaver is not sufficiently qualified for such a demanding job, is he/ she?
30. When she left home, she had to do everything on her own. fend
 When she left home she had to fend for herself.
31. I’m afraid I’ll be a bit late because something unexpected has happened. cropped
 I’m afraid I’ll be a bit late because something has cropped up.
32. He’ll probably get here late; he usually does. liable
 He’s liable to get here late; he usually does.
33. It’s not certain whether I’l be able to pay the bills this month. touch
 It’s touch-and-go whether I’l be able to pay the bills this month.
touch-and-go: very uncertain or critical.
Eg: Things were touch-and-go at the office until a new manager was hired.
Jane had a serious operation, and everything was touch-and-go for two days after her surgery.
34. It’s impossible to predict how long it will take to do this. telling
 There’s no telling how long it will take to do this.
35. When I make my complaint, I hope that you will say you agree with me. back
 When I make my complaint, I hope you will back me up.
36. Many people believe that the death penalty deters criminals. deterrent
 Many people believe that the death penalty is a deterrent against crimes.
37. She was nervous about going to the doctor’s, so I went with her so that she wouldn’t be alone. moral
 She was nervous about going to the doctor’s, so I went with her to give her a moral support.
38. He offers them more money to encourage them to do the job quickly. incentive
 He offers them more money as an incentive to do the job quickly.
39. He has always done things to help her in her career. supported
 He has always supported her in her career.
40. Many customs restrictions within the EC have been abolished. Away
 Many customs restrictions within EC have been done away with.
41. At the moment I can’t afford to buy a new car. question 4
 At the moment a new car is out of the question.
42. I assume you are hungry. granted
 I take it for granted you are hungry.
43. I know I can convince Dave that I’m right about this matter. Bring
 I know can bring Dave round to my way of thinking on this matter.
44. Students at the school are not al owed to go into the Rainbow Disco. Bounds
 The Rainbow Disco is out of bounds to students at this school.
45. He has changed his opinion on the house. Heart
 He has made a change of heart on the house.
46. I treated him in the same way as he had treated me. Paid
 I paid him back in his own coin.
47. Mr Pat was completely shocked on hearing the bad news. Arms
 Mr Pat flung his arms up in horror at the bad news.
48. Mrs Smith is on a diet and she eats very little. Bird
 Mrs Smith is on a diet and she eats like a bird.
49. She was really crazy about him. Head.
 She was head over heels in love with him.
50. She began to suffer from irrational fears. Prey
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1. There was no room on the desk for his books.
2. There is no hot water because the centre heating is out of order.
3. The rejection of his proposal greatly embarrassed the young man.
4. Until you find out more about working conditions, contact the manager.
5. She put/ laid the emphasis on the importance of keeping the family together.
6. They have a lot of hobbies and interests in common.
7. Unless Pandas have a special diet, they perish.
8. On average, some turtles lay 28.000 eggs a year.
9. It is waste of time trying to save endangered species.
10.Many species of wildlife are in danger of extinction.
11.The Prime Minister’s resignation resulted from his sudden illness.
12.The workers were completely taken aback at (by) the news of the merger.
13.Kate has finally come to terms with the fact that their friendship is over.
14.William tried not to take sides in the quarrel between his two cousins.
15.The black rhino is threatened with extinction.
16.She has always got along (on) well with the children.
17.The new plans for the school have met with the approval of the authorities (with the authorities’ approval).
18.Don’t breathe a word of this to the boss./ Don’t breathe a word to the boss about this.
19.At the moment we have another fish to fry.
20.The accused was overcome with emotion.
21.Naturally, you will be penalised (by having points deducted) if you arrive late.
22.The floor was strewn with the model’s clothes./ The model’s clothes were strewn all over the floor.
23.Our new Director wants to be addressed as “Madam”. 5
24.I can’t say I enjoy having my writing torn to pieces in front of me.
25.A decision will have to be made by the end of the week, won’t it?
26.The possibility of the hotel needing new staff in the summer can’t /shouldn’t be ruled out.
27.Surely nobody likes being made fun of in public.
28.It should be borne in mind that the customer is always right.
29.This school-leaver is not sufficiently qualified for such a demanding job, is he/ she?
30.When she left home she had to fend for herself.
31.I’m afraid I’ll be a bit late because something has cropped up.
32.He’s liable to get here late; he usually does.
33.It’s touch-and-go whether I’l be able to pay the bills this month.
34.There’s no telling how long it will take to do this.
35.When I make my complaint, I hope you will back me up.
36.Many people believe that the death penalty is a deterrent against crimes.
37.She was nervous about going to the doctor’s, so I went with her to give her a moral support.
38.He offers them more money as an incentive to do the job quickly.
39.He has always supported her in her career.
40.Many customs restrictions within EC have been done away with.
41.At the moment a new car is out of the question.
42.I take it for granted you are hungry.
43.I know can bring Dave round to my way of thinking on this matter.
44.The Rainbow Disco is out of bounds to students at this school.
45.He has made a change of heart on the house.
46.I paid him back in his own coin.
47.Mr Pat flung his arms up in horror at the bad news.
48.Mrs Smith is on a diet and she eats like a bird.
49.She was head over heels in love with him.
50.She was/ fell prey to irrational fears. 6