Tổng hợp bài tập viết lại câu (Sentence transformations) dành cho học sinh giỏi Tiếng Anh lớp 12 THPT cấp tỉnh thành phố (có đáp án)

Tổng hợp bài tập viết lại câu (Sentence transformations) dành cho học sinh giỏi Tiếng Anh lớp 12 THPT cấp tỉnh thành phố (có đáp án) cho học sinh tham khảo ,ôn tập giúp cho học sinh có thể trang bị thêm được kiến thức mới  và chuẩn bị kỳ thi sắp tới . Mời bạn đọc xem !  

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Tổng hợp bài tập viết lại câu (Sentence transformations) dành cho học sinh giỏi Tiếng Anh lớp 12 THPT cấp tỉnh thành phố (có đáp án) cho học sinh tham khảo ,ôn tập giúp cho học sinh có thể trang bị thêm được kiến thức mới  và chuẩn bị kỳ thi sắp tới . Mời bạn đọc xem !  

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Bai 1:
1. His efforts to find a solution didn't deserve such savage criticism.He shouldn't
2. If her father hadn't retired, she wouldn't have taken over his work. (STEPPED)But for...
3. People became aware of the damage to the ozone layer when an enormous hole was discovered over the South pole.
It was the...
4. When I grow up, I'm going to be really important. (CAT)
5. I thought very hard but couldn't remember the answer. (RACKED)I...
6. Alex grimaced as he swallowed the foul-tasting medicine. (PULLED)…………………..
6. I don't want to be disturbed at all this morning! (ACCOUNT)
On……………………………………..disturbed this morning.
7. He is so ambitious - he's determined that he'll be successful in the company.
He is determined ……………………….. in the company. (mark)
8. I thought very hard but couldn't remember the answer. (RACKED)
I…………………….…... to........................
9. Bad salary is usually the reason for the worker's threat to the strike.
The workers usually go.........................................................
10. The young girl stopped working though the salary was very high.
No matter how.....................................
11. You must not enter this area unless you are wearing protective clothing.
Entry to this area.....................................................
12. Ms Betty is proud of her singing.
Ms Betty prides............................................................
13. You can ring this number whenever there is any difficulty.
Should ………………………………..
14. Thanks to the surgeons' quick acts, his eyesight was saved. (GOOD)
If...
15. It seemed the young man was feeling bitter about his family background. (SHOULDER)
The young man appeared...
16. The public reaction to the design of the new theater turned out to be bitterly critical. (TEETH)
The way...
17. It's bad you didn't try to do your share of the job. (WEIGHT)
You should...
18. His mother's heart sank when she heard the news of his accident. (PIECES)
On...
19. I felt as if she was trying to deceive us. (IN)
I had the...
20. My brother, who is a professional estate agent, is more than willing to house-hunt for our parents. (ELEMENT)
A………………………………………………..
21. I can't understand why our team have performed so badly recently. (POOR)
It doesn't make...
22. It is a good idea for a retired craftsman to do something occasionally to keep his skills. (HAND)
It is advisory that...
23. We were surprised to see that he got mad at our decision. (RED)
Much to...
24. I am sure that he missed the seven o'clock train.
He can't...
25. Alternative medicine is a complete mystery to some people.
Some people are...
26. Although he was exhausted, he agreed to join in the activity.
Exhausted...
27. I am not a solitary person, I'm sociable.
Rather...
28. It seems to be a foregone conclusion that Davis will win the gold medal
There...
29. Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed (leaf)
You...
30. The success of our local theater has made our city famous. (MAP)
The success...
31. You may be dismissed if you fail to observe the company's dress code. (RESULT)-
Failure to...
32.I really think my son is going to be a hugely successful businessman. (HOPES)->I have high...
32. His exam results will determine what choice he has for further education. (DEPENDENT)
His choice...
33. I really don't like it when you cheated me yesterday. (RIDE)-->I'd rather you
34. Don't make a fuss over such trivial things. (MOUNTAIN)
Don't...
35. We were amazed to know that he was a liar. (UNTRUTH)
To...
36. Everyday television viewers witness some sort of violence or crime on their screens. (GOES BY)
Hardly...
37. Some parents are confident that their children will succeed. (HOPES)
Some parents have...
38. It is best for you to give up resistance and to co-operate. (INTEREST)
It is in...
39. I can't stand your stupid remarks any longer. (ENOUGH)
I've had...
40. He insisted on absolute obedience and recognition of his right to give orders. (NOTHING)
He...
41. She bears a strong resemblance to somebody else that I used to know. (REMINDS)
She...
42. You will start to feel better as soon as this drug is effective. (EFFECT)
The moment...
43. He had made no effort to conceal his dislike for me ever since I was promoted over him. (GRUDGE)
He has had...
44. He seems to be more active because he has won a scholarship to study overseas. (LEASE)
That he has won...
45. Police arrested Johnson because they think he was involved in the robbery. (SUSPICION)
Johnson was detained... in the robbery.
46. His irresponsible attitude is endangering his career as a doctor. (JEOPARDY)
His career...
47. It is usual for young children to ask a lot of questions. (APT)
Young……………………………... questions.
48Don't let her give in however hard they try to persuade her. (GUNS)
Make sure she…………….. however hard they try to persuade her.
49. I couldn't stop thinking about the exam despite playing backgammon with Paul. (MIND)
Playing backgammon with Paul …………………………….. the exam.
50. Being inexperienced was a disadvantage to her when she applied for promotion (counted)
Her ....................................................................... when she applied for promotion
51. I don't mind staying in on Saturday night if I have good company. (AVERSE)
I'm…………………………………... night if I have good company.
52.I find grammar exercises extremely boring. (STIFF)
Grammar exercises...
53. I know it's a great shame but we've cancelled the summer party.
Unfortunately,...
54. None of the passengers were injured because of the driver's quick reaction.
But...
55.Seeing Patricia cry like that made me feel guilty.
What...
56.I had to clear the spare room before I could start decorating. (CLEARED)
Only when...
57.Being in prison seems to have changed Kevin's behavior for the better. (LEAF)
Kevin has….. he got out of prison.
58. I decided right there and then to buy it and now I really regret it. (WHIM)
I……………………. and now I really regret it!
59. I left my last job because I didn't really agree with my manager's approach. (EYE)
I left my last job because I...................... with my manager.
60.I sincerely promise you that I'm telling the truth. (BOTTOM)
I promise you...that I'm telling the truth.
61.A reliable source told me that the local newspaper is going to shut down. (AUTHORITY)
I...that the local newspaper is going to shut down.
62.Don't you think you should be a bit more respectful to them, Edward? (TREAT)
Don't you think you should... Edward?
63.I bet your friend could tell several stories about you. (GOOD)
I bet your friend...
64.Although Mia was a bit off color, she decided to take the exam. (SET)
Being under...
65.This knife sharpener is completely useless. (DEAD)
This...
66.Being her only niece, Ann is very precious to her. (APPLE)
Being her only niece, ……………………..
67.That he decided to retire early marked the end of his distinguished career. (CURTAIN)
His...
68.It was more of a business arrangement than a marriage.
It was not...
69.It was more of a Noun than a Noun = It was not so ………………………
70.She herself admitted to being rather selfish.=On...
71.You may not be considered qualified if you don't obey the game regulations.=Failure...
72.I will only be satisfied if the manager apologizes fully.=Nothing short...
73.The man's life was one of great poverty.=Throughout...
74.Living environment enormously affects our personality development. (EFFECT)=Living ……………………
75.He was unable to solve the problem alone. (BE)=The problem …………….
76. He usually invents ridiculous stories like that. (MAKES)=He usually makes ……………………
77.The first sign of the disease is blurred vision. (ONSET)……………….
78.My friend persuaded me to go to the party in fancy dress.=My friend talked...
79.I don't understand one word of his document.=I can't make head...
80.It was wrong of you to allow a 4-year-old child to walk home alone.=You should...
81.The best solution was thought of by Sally.=Sally came
82.Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child.=Only when...
83. If there's no reason not to, I'll vote for Carol.=ALL THINGS ……………..
84. They were so worried that they didn't know how they would manage the task in time. (END)
They……………….., wondering how…………………...
85. I didn't want to give up while some hope of success remained. (DEFEAT)
I was loath………………………..some hope of success.
86. It is unwise to draw conclusions too quickly about people's motives. (JUMP)=It is unwise...
87. Surprisingly, a large number of people believe left-handed people are more intelligent. (WIDESPREAD)
Surprisingly,...
88. It is better to give vent to your feelings. (BOTTLE)=It is better...
89. It will be extremely difficult to get your work finished by the deadline. (UPHILL)=It will be...
90. The appeal of Shakespeare's plays has certainly lasted through centuries. (TEST)……………………
91. It would be sensible of you to do what he advises. (FOLLOW)………………………….
92. If you want my opinion, he's useless. (WORTH)=FOR ………………………..
93. He was exasperated with being criticized in public all the time. (TEETH)=He was fed...
94. The only explanation for him being so late is that his train was delayed.=HIS TRAIN ……………………
95. Could you possibly get here before lunch?=IS THERE ………………………
96. It doesn't matter what happens, we'll still go somewhere nice for your birthday.=COME ……………………
97. You just can't compare the quality of her work with his. =THERE'S NO …………………………
98. A rise in temperature in the next century seems likely.=IN ALL …………………………….
99* If we delay too long, we are likely to clinch the deal.=THE LONGER …………………………
100* The brochure gives hardly any useful information.=PRECIOUS ………………………………
Bai 2:
*You could be arrested for not giving a breath sample to the police.=REFUSAL ………………………….
*My boss doesn't allow us to eat at our desk. (LINE)=My boss ………………………………
* Somehow no one found out he had stolen the technical design from another company. (AWAY)
Somehow ………………… the technical design from another company.
*What he told me made me very curious to hear the rest of the history. (APPETITE)
What he told me …………………… for the rest of the story.
* Don't eat so many sweets and won't have to visit the dentist so often. (SAVE)
Eating few …………………………. to visit the dentist so often.
*Some people tend to do better in a pressurized working environment. (CONSTANT)
Some people work ………………….. at work.
* Let's hope so-called mad cow disease doesn't break out again. (ANOTHER)=Let's hope ………… mad cow disease.
*There don't seem to be many talented athletes around at the moment. (SUFFERING)
We seem to be …………………… of talented athletes at the moment.
*Educationalists don't agree on the value of learning by computer. (EYE)
Educationalists don't …………….. of learning by computer.
*There is sometimes a discrepancy between out outgoings and our earnings. (TALLY)
What we spend doesn't …………………
*His analysis of the situation was far too complex for me to grasp. (HEAD)
His analysis of the situation ……………………...
*It was an extremely far-fetching proposal. (EXTREME)=What was being proposed was …………………….
*The actor suddenly couldn't remember what he was supposed to say. (DRIED)=The actor suddenly ………………….
*A house in that district will cost you at least $100.000.=YOU WON'T …………………..
*The Yeti has very rarely been seen at this altitude.=THERE HAVE ……………..
*It was more of an argument than a discussion.=IT WAS NOT …………………….
*Their chances of success are small.=IT IS ……………………….
* The committee members said they would remain loyal to the chairman. (PLEDGED)
The committee members ………………..
*Saying something is not the same as doing it. (WORLD)=There is ................something and doing it.
*The house was dirty because no one bothered to keep it clean. (TROUBLE)
The house was dirty because ………………………..
*In a nutshell, Joseph's not up to the job.=THE LONG ……………………, Joseph's not up to the job.
* I felt relaxed at Gita's house because her parents greeted me so warmly. (EASE)
Gita's parents …………………… of their greetings.
*Since we have encountered many problems, we should stop conducting this research. (HALT)
Since we ………………… this research.
*Fancy you and I meeting in the middle of Africa like this.=IT'S REALLY ODD ………………………
*Gary is proud of the fact that he is never late.=GARY PRIDES ……………………..
*The goods you want won't come in until next week.=The goods you want are …………………….
*None of us was expecting to have a test this morning. (BLUE)=The morning's test ……………
*You can't just decide to go on a safari. You need to plan things very carefully. (SPUR)
Going on a safari isn't a decision you can make …………………….
*Something told me to say exactly what I thought, but I didn't. (SORELY)=I was …………… exactly what I thought.
*The severity of the punishment bore no relation to the seriousness of the crime. (PROPORTION)
The severity of the punishment ……………….. the seriousness of the crime.
*In the area, Thailand is much better than all other countries in football. (SHOULDERS)
In the area, Thailand is ………………. countries in football.
* Don't you remember anything about your lifetime in London as a child? (RECOLLECTION)
Haven't ………………. in London as a child?
*Social scientists find it hard to accept that the fall in birth rate is responsible for the old age of our society.
(RESISTANCE)
There is …………………….. to the idea that the fall in birth rate is responsible for the old age of our society.
*That rumor about the politician and the construction contract is absolutely false.
THERE IS ……………
*You can eat as much as you like for $5 at the new lunch bar.=THERE IS no limit ……………….
*You think that fat people are always jolly, but you are wrong.=CONTRARY TO ………………...
*It won't harm us to see what special offers are on at the moment.=WE might as …………...
*He could certainly make a decision on whether learning abroad is a good idea.=THERE IS EVERY ……………..
*Tom upset Fiona a bit when he said she behaved like her mother.
Tom ……………… when he said she behaved like her mother.
*After she married him, he revealed his true character and she saw him as he really was. (EYES)
After she married him, he revealed his true character and ………………….
*He made an embarrassing mistake when he described his girlfriend as "plump". (FOOT)
He PUT HIS FOOT …………………..
* After a six-week strike, the workers have started talks to solve the dispute with the management. (ENTERED)
After a six-week strike, ……………………..
* Although found guilty, Robson continued to insist that he was not. (PROTEST)
Although found guilty Robson continued to …………………….
* I knew that the whole project could never have succeeded right from the start. (DOOMED)
I knew that the whole project was …………….. right from the start.
*We were all surprised that the plan worked perfectly. (PLAIN)
TO OUR SURPRISED, ………………
*It's not a good thing you keep agreeing with people's ideas like that. (TIDE)
You shouldn't be ……….
*I hate it when my colleagues try to get involved in everything in my business. (FINGER)
I object to having my colleagues ………………. in my own business.
* Because of his lack of confidence right at the last minute, he backed out of the plan. (FEET)
If he hadn't had …………….. at the last minute, he wouldn't have backed out of the plan.
*Looking back, I think he was trying to deceive us. (LEG)
IN RETROSPECT, ………………...
*However intelligent he may seem, I don't think he can come up with a sudden solution. (RABBIT)
Intelligent as he may seem, I don't think he can …………….
*To tell the truth, market competitions sometime become very fierce. (RED)
AS A MATTER OF FACT, …………………..
* We suppose the new models are about ten thousand dollars. (VICINITY)
The new models are supposed to be ………………….. ten thousand dollars.
*We are having problems because we didn't take out medical insurance. (COST)
We are ………………. because medical insurance wasn't taken out.
*The head master is well-known for his reliability and dedication. (REPUTED)=The head teacher is …………………
*My grandfather had completely forgotten that he phoned me last night. (RECOLLECTION)
=My father …………….. of phoning me last night.
* When you lie, some gestures can show you are lying.=SOME GESTURES ……………………...
* My decision to get and dance coincided with the band's decision to stop playing.=THE MOMENT …………………..
*It's nobody's fault that the match was cancelled.=NOBODY IS TO ………………….
*Something must be done quickly to solve the problem of unemployment.=URGENT ………………….
*You shouldn't talk to people who will not listen. (FALL)=You shouldn't ……………….
*I couldn't make Julie give a definite answer. (PIN)=I couldn't PIN …………..
*My husband has had to earn the income since I broke my leg.=My husband has …………….. since I broke my leg.
*James Hogg Ltd. is the only shop that supplies this product. (EXCLUSIVE)
James Hogg Ltd. is the ………………….
*I think that my parents cope calmly with everything I do. (STRIDE)=I'm under the impression that …………...
* Simon hadn't expected that he would feel so weak after the operation.=THE OPERATION ……………………...
*When they broke the news, she stayed perfectly calm and controlled. (HAIR)
When they broke the news, ……………………...………………
*The police didn't mention whether or not the suspects were armed. (OMITTED)
=The police …………… ot not the suspects were armed.
*It's not certain that Jones will get the job.=IT IS OPEN ……………. will get the job.
*The defense contributed enormously to the team's success. (MADE)=The defense ……………. team's success.
*I was about to leave the house when I heard the phone ring. (VERGE)=I WAS ON ………… I heard the phone ring.
*My friend persuaded me to go to the party in fancy dress.=MY FRIEND ……….. the party in fancy dress.
* The thief ran right past you, so I'm sure you saw his face.=YOU ………….. he ran past you.
* There's no way we can agree to this solution. (CONCERNED)=This solution is out of the question …………..
*When I grow up, I'm going to be really important. (CAT)=I'm going to be a …………. grow up.
*I'm never going to speak to Annie again. She made me look foolish in front of all my friends. (MONKEY)
I'm never going to speak to Annie again. She ……….. front of all my friends.
*You'll have to work harder if you want to pass your exams. (SOCKS)
=You'll have to …………. if you want to pass the exams.
* It will be necessary to pay the full amount when you book. (PAID)=The full amount will …………….
* So many people were really delighted when the government lost the election. (JUBILATION)
There was much …………….. lost the election.
* The staff hated Frank's new policies intensely and so went on strike. (HATRED)
So intense was …………….. that the staff went on strike.
*I feel it's wrong that this site is going to be redeveloped by the council. (EARMARKED)
I feel it's wrong that ……………. by the council.
* What put me off the idea was simply how expensive it was going to.=THE SHEER …………….. the idea.
* The fund-raisers have not officially decided where to send the proceeds of the concert.
NO official …………… to send to send the proceeds of the concert.
*Every possible effort was made by the orphanage to find the boy's parents.
THE ORPHANAGE ……………. an attempt to find the boy's parents.
*Experts say that the fall in the birth rate between 1946 and 1977 caused the drop in the number of school leavers.
THE DROP ………………. said to have been caused by the fall in the birth rate between 1946 and 1977.
*The ban on hunting was only imposed because the Minister insisted.=BUT FOR …………….
*We would have had a nice party if he hadn't behaved so badly.=IT WAS HIS ……………. having a nice party.
* We would like to have a copy of your new prospectus.=WOULD YOU …………….. of your new prospectus.
*Why should anybody be proud of the fact that they got rid of 200 jobs?
WHY SHOULD …………….. fact that they got rid of 200 jobs?
* Travellers consider themselves superior to those who lead a more sedentary life. (DOWN)
Travellers ……………. a more sedentary life.
*I know I don't make clear what I mean sometimes. (EXPRESS)=I know I don't ………….. sometimes.
*I only called the police when I had tried everything else. (RESORT)=I only called ………………….
* The girl's behavior was incomprehensible to the Head Teacher. (LOSS)
The Head teacher was …………… the girl's behavior.
*He threatened the officers with violence.=HE ……………...
*Whatever the methods used to obtain the result, drugs were definitely not involved.
THERE WAS ……………….., whatever the methods used to obtain the result.
* It was the ability to incorporate loan words that made English so rich in vocabulary.
ENGLISH BECAME ……………… of its ability to incorporate loan words.
*To pass the time, I looked through some pictures.=I WHILED ………….. by looking through some pictures.
* The manufacturing process was delayed by problems no one had foreseen. (HELD)
The manufacturing process …………….. problems.
*Eliza would never have got the job if her brother hadn't advised her when she completed the application form.
(WITHOUT)
Eliza would never have got the job …………….. completing the application form.
* "My trainer's foreign accent makes it hard to follow what she says", Sue said. (WHICH)
Sue explained to me that it …………… it hard to follow what he said.
* The guide point out to us the magnificent carvings above the window. (DREW)
The guide …………… magnificent carvings above the window.
* We ask passengers not to leave their seats until the aircraft door have been penned. (REMAIN)
Passengers …………….. until the aircraft doors have been penned.
*Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test.=AS …………….., you will pass your driving test.
*I left without saying goodbye as I didn't want to wake him up.
RATHER …………………., I left without saying goodbye.
Bai 3:
1A. So that he would be able to leave the room quickly, Mathew stood by the door. POSITIONED
Matthew ..............................as to be able to leave the room quickly.
1B. I haven't been told clearly what I'll have to do in my next project at work. REQUIRED.
It hasn't been made...........................me in my next project at work
1C. In my opinion, it was an absolute miracle that they survived the accident. SHORT
The fact that they survived the accident was......................, in my opinion.
1D I tried as hard as I could to make sure that this problem would not arise. POWER
I ...............................................this problem from arising.
1E I don't think it was reasonable of you to complain so much about the service. JUSTIFIED
I don't think you ................................................fuss about the service.
1F Laura was faced by a lot of problems during her childhood. CONTEND
Laura had a .....................................................during her childhood.
1G The audience suddenly started to applaud loudly. SUDDEN
All ................................................... from the audience.
2A David played the main role when the proposal was drafted. INSTRUMENTAL
David ..................................................................... of the proposal
2B If you hadn't changed the original agreement, everything would have been fine. STUCK
Had ....................................................agreed, everything would have been fine.
2C I think you should have more consideration for those who don't have lives as privileged as yours. SPARE
I think you should .................................................lives aren't as privileged as yours.
2D We decided to stay for longer becasue we were so thrilled by the place. PROLONG
We decided to .................................................. we by the place.
2E Competitors were amazed by how shrewdly he conducted his business affairs. MARVELLED
Competitors ................................................ which he conducted his business affairs.
2F I didn't want to give up while some hope of success remained. DEFEAT
I was loath ............................. some hope of success.
2G After a long hard journey, I cheered up when I saw my home. SIGHT
After a long hard journey, my spirits .......................................... of my home.
2H Your attitude to life woul dbe greatly improved by regular exercise. WONDERS
Regular exercise would ................................................at life.
3A If Tony hadn't interfered, there would have been no problems yesterday, I'm sure. SMOOTHLY
Without Tony's ..................................................yesterday, I'm sure.
3B I said that I thought he was wrong about the best way for us to proceed. ISSUE
I ........................................................best we should proceed.
3C He didn't want to get into a position where he might lose all his money. POSSIBILITY
He didn't want to expose .................................................all his money.
3D The company received an enormous number of calls responding to the advert. DELUGED
The company ........................................... response to the advert.
3E The manager said that he had paid atention to my complaints and would take the appropriate action. NOTE
The manager said that he had ................................................. accordingly.
3F WE'll have to make sure that costs are as low as possible or we'll have no money left. MINIMUM
We'll have to keep ................................................................ ourselves with no money left.
3G His behaviour at the conference gave him the bad reputation he now has. CONDUCTED
The way ............................................ in the bad reputaiton he now has.
3 H Her work didn't meet the standards that were considered appropriate. CONFORM
Her work ......................................... acceptable standards.
4A The film was so controversial that it was banned in several parts of the world. CAUSED
Such was ...........................................................the film that it was banned in several parts of the world.
4B He had no idea what was going to happen to him when he walked into that room. STORE
Little ..........................................him when he walked into that room.
4C You shouldn't let trivial matters worry you so much. PREY
You shouldn't let trivial matters .............................................extent.
4D He became famous but it cost him his privacy. EXPENSE
His rise .........................................of his privacy.
4E I helped Ray, with the result that his business became successful. FAVOUR
I .................................................which his business became successful.
4F I had to wait for the manager for almost an hour before he would see me. BEST
The manager kept ................................an hour before he would see me.
4G I'll have to consider working abroad if an opportunity doesn't arise here soon. NEAR
Unless an opportunity presents .....................................future, I'll have to consider working abroad.
4H I wanted to make sure that all my good work wasn't wasted in that way. WASTE
I wanted to make sure that all my good work wasn't wasted in that way. WASTE
I wanted to prevent.........................................in that way.
5. You should never leave this door unlocked under any circumstances. IS
Under .................... left unlocked.
6There is every certainty that Joel will have finished the report by Monday. bound
Joel .................... by Monday.
7. One day she's going to become a famous film star. matter
It's only .................... a famous film star
8. Because of the appalling weather conditions, some trains will be delayed. subject
Some trains .................... because of the appalling weather conditions.
9.I don't mind which make of car you choose. consequence
It .................... make of car you choose.
10. I asked Sally to write us a short letter to let us know that she's arrived safely. drop
I asked Sally .................... to let us know that she's arrived safely.
12. Alan felt that it was unforgivable that Jane hadn't replied to his intention. failure
Alan felt that .................... was unforgivable.
13. Marisa thought it would be possible for someone to turn the old vase into a plant pot. made
Marisa thought that .................... a plant pot.
14. When he was at most successful, the president had enormous influence. height……his
At ...................., the president had enormous influence.
15. Shula is one of the few students to use the library extensively. majority
Unlike .................... extensive use of the library.
16. John's comments on the new film were not well received. go
John's comments on the new film .................... well.
17. Nobody expected Lucy to resign. came
Lucy's .................... everyone.
18. Stefano decided to stay on at the hotel for two more weeks. extend
Stefano decided .................... two weeks.
19. I wonder what's happened to Hans; he's normally on time for an important meeting. unlike
I wonder what's happened to Hans; it's most .................... for an important meeting.
20. This letter clearly says that you are entitled to attend the meeting. right
This letter makes .................... attend the meeting.
21. It was never explained why George decided to leave. given
No .................... of George's decision to leave.
22. I was just about to leave the house when I heard the phone ringing. verge
I was .................... the house when I heard the phone ring
23. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt the meeting. intention
I'm sorry, I .................... the meeting.
24. Nobody wants to buy second-hand computer equipment these days. call
There is .................... second-hand computer equipment these days.
25. Martina was very annoyed that her son had borrowed her new bike. great
To .................... borrowed her new bike.
26. The manufacturing process was delayed by problems no one had foreseen. held
The manufacturing process .................... problems.
27. Eliza would never have got the job if her brother hadn't advised her when she completed the application form.
without
Eliza would never have got the job .................... completing the application form.
28. 'My trainer's foreign accent makes it hard to follow what he says,' Sue said. which
Sue explained to me that it .................... it hard to follow what he said.
29. The guide pointed out to us the magnificent carvings above the windows. drew
The guide .................... the magnificent carvings above the windows.
30. Chess is a much more skilful game than backgammon. deal
Playing chess requires .................... playing backgammon.
31. I'd like to drop by and discuss the design of my new website, if that's alright. if
I wonder .................... and discuss the design of my new website?
32. The only thing I could do was sit and wait. anything
There .................... sit and wait.
33. The new cinema space will be built as long as the council agrees to our plans for extra car parking space. subject
The new cinema will be built .................... to our plans for extra car parking space.
34. There are very few opportunities for Time to play the saxophone these days. get
Very rarely .................... the saxophone these days.
35. We ask passengers not to leave their seats until the aircraft doors have been opened. remain
Passengers .................... until the aircraft doors have been opened.
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Bai 1:
1. His efforts to find a solution didn't deserve such savage criticism.He shouldn't
2. If her father hadn't retired, she wouldn't have taken over his work. (STEPPED)But for...
3. People became aware of the damage to the ozone layer when an enormous hole was discovered over the South pole. It was the...
4. When I grow up, I'm going to be really important. (CAT)
5. I thought very hard but couldn't remember the answer. (RACKED)I...
6. Alex grimaced as he swallowed the foul-tasting medicine. (PULLED)…………………..
6. I don't want to be disturbed at all this morning! (ACCOUNT)
On……………………………………..disturbed this morning.
7. He is so ambitious - he's determined that he'll be successful in the company.
He is determined ……………………….. in the company. (mark)
8. I thought very hard but couldn't remember the answer. (RACKED)
I…………………….…... to........................
9. Bad salary is usually the reason for the worker's threat to the strike.
The workers usually go.........................................................
10. The young girl stopped working though the salary was very high.No matter how.....................................
11. You must not enter this area unless you are wearing protective clothing.
Entry to this area.....................................................
12. Ms Betty is proud of her singing. Ms Betty prides............................................................
13. You can ring this number whenever there is any difficulty.Should ………………………………..
14. Thanks to the surgeons' quick acts, his eyesight was saved. (GOOD) If...
15. It seemed the young man was feeling bitter about his family background. (SHOULDER) The young man appeared...
16. The public reaction to the design of the new theater turned out to be bitterly critical. (TEETH) The way...
17. It's bad you didn't try to do your share of the job. (WEIGHT) You should...
18. His mother's heart sank when she heard the news of his accident. (PIECES) On...
19. I felt as if she was trying to deceive us. (IN) I had the...
20. My brother, who is a professional estate agent, is more than willing to house-hunt for our parents. (ELEMENT)
A………………………………………………..
21. I can't understand why our team have performed so badly recently. (POOR) It doesn't make...
22. It is a good idea for a retired craftsman to do something occasionally to keep his skills. (HAND) It is advisory that...
23. We were surprised to see that he got mad at our decision. (RED) Much to...
24. I am sure that he missed the seven o'clock train. He can't...
25. Alternative medicine is a complete mystery to some people.Some people are...
26. Although he was exhausted, he agreed to join in the activity.Exhausted...
27. I am not a solitary person, I'm sociable. Rather...
28. It seems to be a foregone conclusion that Davis will win the gold medalThere...
29. Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed (leaf)You...
30. The success of our local theater has made our city famous. (MAP)The success...
31. You may be dismissed if you fail to observe the company's dress code. (RESULT)-Failure to...
32.I really think my son is going to be a hugely successful businessman. (HOPES)->I have high...
32. His exam results will determine what choice he has for further education. (DEPENDENT)His choice...
33. I really don't like it when you cheated me yesterday. (RIDE)-->I'd rather you
34. Don't make a fuss over such trivial things. (MOUNTAIN)Don't...
35. We were amazed to know that he was a liar. (UNTRUTH)To...
36. Everyday television viewers witness some sort of violence or crime on their screens. (GOES BY) Hardly...
37. Some parents are confident that their children will succeed. (HOPES)Some parents have...
38. It is best for you to give up resistance and to co-operate. (INTEREST)It is in...
39. I can't stand your stupid remarks any longer. (ENOUGH)I've had...
40. He insisted on absolute obedience and recognition of his right to give orders. (NOTHING) He...
41. She bears a strong resemblance to somebody else that I used to know. (REMINDS)She...
42. You will start to feel better as soon as this drug is effective. (EFFECT)The moment...
43. He had made no effort to conceal his dislike for me ever since I was promoted over him. (GRUDGE) He has had...
44. He seems to be more active because he has won a scholarship to study overseas. (LEASE) That he has won...
45. Police arrested Johnson because they think he was involved in the robbery. (SUSPICION)
Johnson was detained... in the robbery.
46. His irresponsible attitude is endangering his career as a doctor. (JEOPARDY)His career...
47. It is usual for young children to ask a lot of questions. (APT)Young……………………………... questions.
48Don't let her give in however hard they try to persuade her. (GUNS)
Make sure she…………….. however hard they try to persuade her.
49. I couldn't stop thinking about the exam despite playing backgammon with Paul. (MIND)
Playing backgammon with Paul …………………………….. the exam.
50. Being inexperienced was a disadvantage to her when she applied for promotion (counted)
Her ....................................................................... when she applied for promotion
51. I don't mind staying in on Saturday night if I have good company. (AVERSE)
I'm…………………………………... night if I have good company.
52.I find grammar exercises extremely boring. (STIFF)Grammar exercises...
53. I know it's a great shame but we've cancelled the summer party.Unfortunately,...
54. None of the passengers were injured because of the driver's quick reaction.But...
55.Seeing Patricia cry like that made me feel guilty.What...
56.I had to clear the spare room before I could start decorating. (CLEARED)Only when...
57.Being in prison seems to have changed Kevin's behavior for the better. (LEAF)Kevin has….. he got out of prison.
58. I decided right there and then to buy it and now I really regret it. (WHIM)
I……………………. and now I really regret it!
59. I left my last job because I didn't really agree with my manager's approach. (EYE)
I left my last job because I...................... with my manager.
60.I sincerely promise you that I'm telling the truth. (BOTTOM)I promise you...that I'm telling the truth.
61.A reliable source told me that the local newspaper is going to shut down. (AUTHORITY)
I...that the local newspaper is going to shut down.
62.Don't you think you should be a bit more respectful to them, Edward? (TREAT)
Don't you think you should... Edward?
63.I bet your friend could tell several stories about you. (GOOD) I bet your friend...
64.Although Mia was a bit off color, she decided to take the exam. (SET)Being under...
65.This knife sharpener is completely useless. (DEAD)This...
66.Being her only niece, Ann is very precious to her. (APPLE)Being her only niece, ……………………..
67.That he decided to retire early marked the end of his distinguished career. (CURTAIN)His...
68.It was more of a business arrangement than a marriage.It was not...
69.It was more of a Noun than a Noun = It was not so ………………………
70.She herself admitted to being rather selfish.=On...
71.You may not be considered qualified if you don't obey the game regulations.=Failure...
72.I will only be satisfied if the manager apologizes fully.=Nothing short...
73.The man's life was one of great poverty.=Throughout...
74.Living environment enormously affects our personality development. (EFFECT)=Living ……………………
75.He was unable to solve the problem alone. (BE)=The problem …………….
76. He usually invents ridiculous stories like that. (MAKES)=He usually makes ……………………
77.The first sign of the disease is blurred vision. (ONSET)……………….
78.My friend persuaded me to go to the party in fancy dress.=My friend talked...
79.I don't understand one word of his document.=I can't make head...
80.It was wrong of you to allow a 4-year-old child to walk home alone.=You should...
81.The best solution was thought of by Sally.=Sally came
82.Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their second child.=Only when...
83. If there's no reason not to, I'll vote for Carol.=ALL THINGS ……………..
84. They were so worried that they didn't know how they would manage the task in time. (END)
They……………….., wondering how…………………...
85. I didn't want to give up while some hope of success remained. (DEFEAT)
I was loath………………………..some hope of success.
86. It is unwise to draw conclusions too quickly about people's motives. (JUMP)=It is unwise...
87. Surprisingly, a large number of people believe left-handed people are more intelligent. (WIDESPREAD) Surprisingly,...
88. It is better to give vent to your feelings. (BOTTLE)=It is better...
89. It will be extremely difficult to get your work finished by the deadline. (UPHILL)=It will be...
90. The appeal of Shakespeare's plays has certainly lasted through centuries. (TEST)……………………
91. It would be sensible of you to do what he advises. (FOLLOW)………………………….
92. If you want my opinion, he's useless. (WORTH)=FOR ………………………..
93. He was exasperated with being criticized in public all the time. (TEETH)=He was fed...
94. The only explanation for him being so late is that his train was delayed.=HIS TRAIN ……………………
95. Could you possibly get here before lunch?=IS THERE ………………………
96. It doesn't matter what happens, we'll still go somewhere nice for your birthday.=COME ……………………
97. You just can't compare the quality of her work with his. =THERE'S NO …………………………
98. A rise in temperature in the next century seems likely.=IN ALL …………………………….
99* If we delay too long, we are likely to clinch the deal.=THE LONGER …………………………
100* The brochure gives hardly any useful information.=PRECIOUS ……………………………… Bai 2:
*You could be arrested for not giving a breath sample to the police.=REFUSAL ………………………….
*My boss doesn't allow us to eat at our desk. (LINE)=My boss ………………………………
* Somehow no one found out he had stolen the technical design from another company. (AWAY)
Somehow ………………… the technical design from another company.
*What he told me made me very curious to hear the rest of the history. (APPETITE)
What he told me …………………… for the rest of the story.
* Don't eat so many sweets and won't have to visit the dentist so often. (SAVE)
Eating few …………………………. to visit the dentist so often.
*Some people tend to do better in a pressurized working environment. (CONSTANT)
Some people work ………………….. at work.
* Let's hope so-called mad cow disease doesn't break out again. (ANOTHER)=Let's hope ………… mad cow disease.
*There don't seem to be many talented athletes around at the moment. (SUFFERING)
We seem to be …………………… of talented athletes at the moment.
*Educationalists don't agree on the value of learning by computer. (EYE)
Educationalists don't …………….. of learning by computer.
*There is sometimes a discrepancy between out outgoings and our earnings. (TALLY)
What we spend doesn't …………………
*His analysis of the situation was far too complex for me to grasp. (HEAD)
His analysis of the situation ……………………...
*It was an extremely far-fetching proposal. (EXTREME)=What was being proposed was …………………….
*The actor suddenly couldn't remember what he was supposed to say. (DRIED)=The actor suddenly ………………….
*A house in that district will cost you at least $100.000.=YOU WON'T …………………..
*The Yeti has very rarely been seen at this altitude.=THERE HAVE ……………..
*It was more of an argument than a discussion.=IT WAS NOT …………………….
*Their chances of success are small.=IT IS ……………………….
* The committee members said they would remain loyal to the chairman. (PLEDGED)
The committee members ………………..
*Saying something is not the same as doing it. (WORLD)=There is ................something and doing it.
*The house was dirty because no one bothered to keep it clean. (TROUBLE)
The house was dirty because ………………………..
*In a nutshell, Joseph's not up to the job.=THE LONG ……………………, Joseph's not up to the job.
* I felt relaxed at Gita's house because her parents greeted me so warmly. (EASE)
Gita's parents …………………… of their greetings.
*Since we have encountered many problems, we should stop conducting this research. (HALT)
Since we ………………… this research.
*Fancy you and I meeting in the middle of Africa like this.=IT'S REALLY ODD ………………………
*Gary is proud of the fact that he is never late.=GARY PRIDES ……………………..
*The goods you want won't come in until next week.=The goods you want are …………………….
*None of us was expecting to have a test this morning. (BLUE)=The morning's test ……………
*You can't just decide to go on a safari. You need to plan things very carefully. (SPUR)
Going on a safari isn't a decision you can make …………………….
*Something told me to say exactly what I thought, but I didn't. (SORELY)=I was …………… exactly what I thought.
*The severity of the punishment bore no relation to the seriousness of the crime. (PROPORTION)
The severity of the punishment ……………….. the seriousness of the crime.
*In the area, Thailand is much better than all other countries in football. (SHOULDERS)
In the area, Thailand is ………………. countries in football.
* Don't you remember anything about your lifetime in London as a child? (RECOLLECTION)
Haven't ………………. in London as a child?
*Social scientists find it hard to accept that the fall in birth rate is responsible for the old age of our society. (RESISTANCE)
There is …………………….. to the idea that the fall in birth rate is responsible for the old age of our society.
*That rumor about the politician and the construction contract is absolutely false. THERE IS ……………
*You can eat as much as you like for $5 at the new lunch bar.=THERE IS no limit ……………….
*You think that fat people are always jolly, but you are wrong.=CONTRARY TO ………………...
*It won't harm us to see what special offers are on at the moment.=WE might as …………...
*He could certainly make a decision on whether learning abroad is a good idea.=THERE IS EVERY ……………..
*Tom upset Fiona a bit when he said she behaved like her mother.
Tom ……………… when he said she behaved like her mother.
*After she married him, he revealed his true character and she saw him as he really was. (EYES)
After she married him, he revealed his true character and ………………….
*He made an embarrassing mistake when he described his girlfriend as "plump". (FOOT)
He PUT HIS FOOT …………………..
* After a six-week strike, the workers have started talks to solve the dispute with the management. (ENTERED)
After a six-week strike, ……………………..
* Although found guilty, Robson continued to insist that he was not. (PROTEST)
Although found guilty Robson continued to …………………….
* I knew that the whole project could never have succeeded right from the start. (DOOMED)
I knew that the whole project was …………….. right from the start.
*We were all surprised that the plan worked perfectly. (PLAIN)
TO OUR SURPRISED, ………………
*It's not a good thing you keep agreeing with people's ideas like that. (TIDE) You shouldn't be ……….
*I hate it when my colleagues try to get involved in everything in my business. (FINGER)
I object to having my colleagues ………………. in my own business.
* Because of his lack of confidence right at the last minute, he backed out of the plan. (FEET)
If he hadn't had …………….. at the last minute, he wouldn't have backed out of the plan.
*Looking back, I think he was trying to deceive us. (LEG)
IN RETROSPECT, ………………...
*However intelligent he may seem, I don't think he can come up with a sudden solution. (RABBIT)
Intelligent as he may seem, I don't think he can …………….
*To tell the truth, market competitions sometime become very fierce. (RED)
AS A MATTER OF FACT, …………………..
* We suppose the new models are about ten thousand dollars. (VICINITY)
The new models are supposed to be ………………….. ten thousand dollars.
*We are having problems because we didn't take out medical insurance. (COST)
We are ………………. because medical insurance wasn't taken out.
*The head master is well-known for his reliability and dedication. (REPUTED)=The head teacher is …………………
*My grandfather had completely forgotten that he phoned me last night. (RECOLLECTION)
=My father …………….. of phoning me last night.
* When you lie, some gestures can show you are lying.=SOME GESTURES ……………………...
* My decision to get and dance coincided with the band's decision to stop playing.=THE MOMENT …………………..
*It's nobody's fault that the match was cancelled.=NOBODY IS TO ………………….
*Something must be done quickly to solve the problem of unemployment.=URGENT ………………….
*You shouldn't talk to people who will not listen. (FALL)=You shouldn't ……………….
*I couldn't make Julie give a definite answer. (PIN)=I couldn't PIN …………..
*My husband has had to earn the income since I broke my leg.=My husband has …………….. since I broke my leg.
*James Hogg Ltd. is the only shop that supplies this product. (EXCLUSIVE)
James Hogg Ltd. is the ………………….
*I think that my parents cope calmly with everything I do. (STRIDE)=I'm under the impression that …………...
* Simon hadn't expected that he would feel so weak after the operation.=THE OPERATION ……………………...
*When they broke the news, she stayed perfectly calm and controlled. (HAIR)
When they broke the news, ……………………...………………
*The police didn't mention whether or not the suspects were armed. (OMITTED)
=The police …………… ot not the suspects were armed.
*It's not certain that Jones will get the job.=IT IS OPEN ……………. will get the job.
*The defense contributed enormously to the team's success. (MADE)=The defense ……………. team's success.
*I was about to leave the house when I heard the phone ring. (VERGE)=I WAS ON ………… I heard the phone ring.
*My friend persuaded me to go to the party in fancy dress.=MY FRIEND ……….. the party in fancy dress.
* The thief ran right past you, so I'm sure you saw his face.=YOU ………….. he ran past you.
* There's no way we can agree to this solution. (CONCERNED)=This solution is out of the question …………..
*When I grow up, I'm going to be really important. (CAT)=I'm going to be a …………. grow up.
*I'm never going to speak to Annie again. She made me look foolish in front of all my friends. (MONKEY)
I'm never going to speak to Annie again. She ……….. front of all my friends.
*You'll have to work harder if you want to pass your exams. (SOCKS)
=You'll have to …………. if you want to pass the exams.
* It will be necessary to pay the full amount when you book. (PAID)=The full amount will …………….
* So many people were really delighted when the government lost the election. (JUBILATION)
There was much …………….. lost the election.
* The staff hated Frank's new policies intensely and so went on strike. (HATRED)
So intense was …………….. that the staff went on strike.
*I feel it's wrong that this site is going to be redeveloped by the council. (EARMARKED)
I feel it's wrong that ……………. by the council.
* What put me off the idea was simply how expensive it was going to.=THE SHEER …………….. the idea.
* The fund-raisers have not officially decided where to send the proceeds of the concert.
NO official …………… to send to send the proceeds of the concert.
*Every possible effort was made by the orphanage to find the boy's parents.
THE ORPHANAGE ……………. an attempt to find the boy's parents.
*Experts say that the fall in the birth rate between 1946 and 1977 caused the drop in the number of school leavers.
THE DROP ………………. said to have been caused by the fall in the birth rate between 1946 and 1977.
*The ban on hunting was only imposed because the Minister insisted.=BUT FOR …………….
*We would have had a nice party if he hadn't behaved so badly.=IT WAS HIS ……………. having a nice party.
* We would like to have a copy of your new prospectus.=WOULD YOU …………….. of your new prospectus.
*Why should anybody be proud of the fact that they got rid of 200 jobs?
WHY SHOULD …………….. fact that they got rid of 200 jobs?
* Travellers consider themselves superior to those who lead a more sedentary life. (DOWN)
Travellers ……………. a more sedentary life.
*I know I don't make clear what I mean sometimes. (EXPRESS)=I know I don't ………….. sometimes.
*I only called the police when I had tried everything else. (RESORT)=I only called ………………….
* The girl's behavior was incomprehensible to the Head Teacher. (LOSS)
The Head teacher was …………… the girl's behavior.
*He threatened the officers with violence.=HE ……………...
*Whatever the methods used to obtain the result, drugs were definitely not involved.
THERE WAS ……………….., whatever the methods used to obtain the result.
* It was the ability to incorporate loan words that made English so rich in vocabulary.
ENGLISH BECAME ……………… of its ability to incorporate loan words.
*To pass the time, I looked through some pictures.=I WHILED ………….. by looking through some pictures.
* The manufacturing process was delayed by problems no one had foreseen. (HELD)
The manufacturing process …………….. problems.
*Eliza would never have got the job if her brother hadn't advised her when she completed the application form. (WITHOUT)
Eliza would never have got the job …………….. completing the application form.
* "My trainer's foreign accent makes it hard to follow what she says", Sue said. (WHICH)
Sue explained to me that it …………… it hard to follow what he said.
* The guide point out to us the magnificent carvings above the window. (DREW)
The guide …………… magnificent carvings above the window.
* We ask passengers not to leave their seats until the aircraft door have been penned. (REMAIN)
Passengers …………….. until the aircraft doors have been penned.
*Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test.=AS …………….., you will pass your driving test.
*I left without saying goodbye as I didn't want to wake him up.
RATHER …………………., I left without saying goodbye. Bai 3:
1A. So that he would be able to leave the room quickly, Mathew stood by the door. POSITIONED
Matthew ..............................as to be able to leave the room quickly.
1B. I haven't been told clearly what I'll have to do in my next project at work. REQUIRED.
It hasn't been made...........................me in my next project at work
1C. In my opinion, it was an absolute miracle that they survived the accident. SHORT
The fact that they survived the accident was......................, in my opinion.
1D I tried as hard as I could to make sure that this problem would not arise. POWER
I ...............................................this problem from arising.
1E I don't think it was reasonable of you to complain so much about the service. JUSTIFIED
I don't think you ................................................fuss about the service.
1F Laura was faced by a lot of problems during her childhood. CONTEND
Laura had a .....................................................during her childhood.
1G The audience suddenly started to applaud loudly. SUDDEN
All ................................................... from the audience.
2A David played the main role when the proposal was drafted. INSTRUMENTAL
David ..................................................................... of the proposal
2B If you hadn't changed the original agreement, everything would have been fine. STUCK
Had ....................................................agreed, everything would have been fine.
2C I think you should have more consideration for those who don't have lives as privileged as yours. SPARE
I think you should .................................................lives aren't as privileged as yours.
2D We decided to stay for longer becasue we were so thrilled by the place. PROLONG
We decided to .................................................. we by the place.
2E Competitors were amazed by how shrewdly he conducted his business affairs. MARVELLED
Competitors ................................................ which he conducted his business affairs.
2F I didn't want to give up while some hope of success remained. DEFEAT
I was loath ............................. some hope of success.
2G After a long hard journey, I cheered up when I saw my home. SIGHT
After a long hard journey, my spirits .......................................... of my home.
2H Your attitude to life woul dbe greatly improved by regular exercise. WONDERS
Regular exercise would ................................................at life.
3A If Tony hadn't interfered, there would have been no problems yesterday, I'm sure. SMOOTHLY
Without Tony's ..................................................yesterday, I'm sure.
3B I said that I thought he was wrong about the best way for us to proceed. ISSUE
I ........................................................best we should proceed.
3C He didn't want to get into a position where he might lose all his money. POSSIBILITY
He didn't want to expose .................................................all his money.
3D The company received an enormous number of calls responding to the advert. DELUGED
The company ........................................... response to the advert.
3E The manager said that he had paid atention to my complaints and would take the appropriate action. NOTE
The manager said that he had ................................................. accordingly.
3F WE'll have to make sure that costs are as low as possible or we'll have no money left. MINIMUM
We'll have to keep ................................................................ ourselves with no money left.
3G His behaviour at the conference gave him the bad reputation he now has. CONDUCTED
The way ............................................ in the bad reputaiton he now has.
3 H Her work didn't meet the standards that were considered appropriate. CONFORM
Her work ......................................... acceptable standards.
4A The film was so controversial that it was banned in several parts of the world. CAUSED
Such was ...........................................................the film that it was banned in several parts of the world.
4B He had no idea what was going to happen to him when he walked into that room. STORE
Little ..........................................him when he walked into that room.
4C You shouldn't let trivial matters worry you so much. PREY
You shouldn't let trivial matters .............................................extent.
4D He became famous but it cost him his privacy. EXPENSE
His rise .........................................of his privacy.
4E I helped Ray, with the result that his business became successful. FAVOUR
I .................................................which his business became successful.
4F I had to wait for the manager for almost an hour before he would see me. BEST
The manager kept ................................an hour before he would see me.
4G I'll have to consider working abroad if an opportunity doesn't arise here soon. NEAR
Unless an opportunity presents .....................................future, I'll have to consider working abroad.
4H I wanted to make sure that all my good work wasn't wasted in that way. WASTE
I wanted to make sure that all my good work wasn't wasted in that way. WASTE
I wanted to prevent.........................................in that way.
5. You should never leave this door unlocked under any circumstances. IS
Under .................... left unlocked.
6There is every certainty that Joel will have finished the report by Monday. bound
Joel .................... by Monday.
7. One day she's going to become a famous film star. matter
It's only .................... a famous film star
8. Because of the appalling weather conditions, some trains will be delayed. subject
Some trains .................... because of the appalling weather conditions.
9.I don't mind which make of car you choose. consequence
It .................... make of car you choose.
10. I asked Sally to write us a short letter to let us know that she's arrived safely. drop
I asked Sally .................... to let us know that she's arrived safely.
12. Alan felt that it was unforgivable that Jane hadn't replied to his intention. failure
Alan felt that .................... was unforgivable.
13. Marisa thought it would be possible for someone to turn the old vase into a plant pot. made
Marisa thought that .................... a plant pot.
14. When he was at most successful, the president had enormous influence. height……his
At ...................., the president had enormous influence.
15. Shula is one of the few students to use the library extensively. majority
Unlike .................... extensive use of the library.
16. John's comments on the new film were not well received. go
John's comments on the new film .................... well.
17. Nobody expected Lucy to resign. came
Lucy's .................... everyone.
18. Stefano decided to stay on at the hotel for two more weeks. extend
Stefano decided .................... two weeks.
19. I wonder what's happened to Hans; he's normally on time for an important meeting. unlike
I wonder what's happened to Hans; it's most .................... for an important meeting.
20. This letter clearly says that you are entitled to attend the meeting. right
This letter makes .................... attend the meeting.
21. It was never explained why George decided to leave. given
No .................... of George's decision to leave.
22. I was just about to leave the house when I heard the phone ringing. verge
I was .................... the house when I heard the phone ring
23. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt the meeting. intention
I'm sorry, I .................... the meeting.
24. Nobody wants to buy second-hand computer equipment these days. call
There is .................... second-hand computer equipment these days.
25. Martina was very annoyed that her son had borrowed her new bike. great
To .................... borrowed her new bike.
26. The manufacturing process was delayed by problems no one had foreseen. held
The manufacturing process .................... problems.
27. Eliza would never have got the job if her brother hadn't advised her when she completed the application form. without
Eliza would never have got the job .................... completing the application form.
28. 'My trainer's foreign accent makes it hard to follow what he says,' Sue said. which
Sue explained to me that it .................... it hard to follow what he said.
29. The guide pointed out to us the magnificent carvings above the windows. drew
The guide .................... the magnificent carvings above the windows.
30. Chess is a much more skilful game than backgammon. deal
Playing chess requires .................... playing backgammon.
31. I'd like to drop by and discuss the design of my new website, if that's alright. if
I wonder .................... and discuss the design of my new website?
32. The only thing I could do was sit and wait. anything
There .................... sit and wait.
33. The new cinema space will be built as long as the council agrees to our plans for extra car parking space. subject
The new cinema will be built .................... to our plans for extra car parking space.
34. There are very few opportunities for Time to play the saxophone these days. get
Very rarely .................... the saxophone these days.
35. We ask passengers not to leave their seats until the aircraft doors have been opened. remain
Passengers .................... until the aircraft doors have been opened.