SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION

21. Most stores will accept a credit card instead of cash. (ALTERNATIVE)
1. The fox was unsuccessful in reaching the grapes.(VAIN)
22. You can avoid tooth decay by brushing your teeth regularly. (PREVENT)
2. The crops were badly affected by the storm. (EFFECT)
23. Some of Peter’s expressions make me think of my brother. (REMIND)

3. The project received unanimous approval of the committee.(FAVOUR 24. When do you think this bridge was built? (OLD)
4. The personnel officer promised him that she wouldn’t tell any one that he
had been in the prison. (WORD) 25. That old typewriter is not worth repairing. (POINTLESS)

5. Nobody could possibly believe the story he told us. (BEYOND) 26. They share a lot of hobbies and interests. (COMMON)

6. I had lost his phone number, so I could not contact him before. 27. This train should have left 30 minutes ago. (MEANT)
(TOUCH)
28 The president arranged for me to use his chauffeur-driven car whenever
7. I enjoy being the boss of a small company. (FISH) I liked. (DISPOSAL)
→I enjoy being a big fish in a small pond.
8. The success of our local theater has made our city famous. (MAP) 29. The painting is worth $25,000. (VALUED)

9. She is not upset; she is only pretending. (ACT) 30. This passport can be used in most countries.

10. The bank robbers escaped in a stolen car. (GETAWAY) 31. My bank manager and I get on together very well. (TERMS)

11. As people use a lot of wood-pulp, many trees are cut down. 32. That hotel is a bit too expensive for us, I am afraid. (REACH)

12. Because of the absence of the atmosphere on the moon, the sky there is 33. Absolute secrecy was crucial to the success of the mission.
black, just as in space.
34. Immediately after his arrival home a water-heater exploded.
13. These young men became doctors after six years training.
35. Rita doesn’t realize how serious her husband’s operation is going to be.
14. People believe that the Chinese invented paper in 105 A.D.
36. A waiter spilled soup over Lydia’s new dress last night.
15. A man I don’t know told me about that.
16. That was a silly thing to say! 37. It was the goalkeeper that saved the match for us.
17. We’ve run out of petrol.
18. It takes six hours to drive from here to London. 38. Tim insisted on being told the complete story.

19. He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport. 39. Jane’s husband will be returning from South America quite soon.

20. They failed to find out a solution to the problem. 40. The permit expires at the end of this month.
 →Be ...........................................................................
41. I don’t really like her, even though I admire her achievements. 59. Immediately after his arrival, things went wrong.
→No sooner ...........................................................................
42. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after 60. Although Nam was the stronger of the two, his attacker soon
the birth of their second child. overpowered him.
→Only .............................................................................................. →Despite ...........................................................................
43. Martin may not be very well but she still manages to enjoy life. 61. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star
→Martin’s poor ............................................................................... attended.
44. The Pacific Ocean is on average deeper than the Atlantic. →Had ...........................................................................
→The average .................................................................................. 62. Galileo is considered to be the father of modern astronomy.
45. Under no circumstances should you phone the police. →Galileo is regarded ...........................................................................
→The last ........................................................................... 63. The only way you can become a good athlete is to train hard every day.
46. We couldn’t find George anywhere. →Only by ...........................................................................
→George was ........................................................................... 64. He speaks more persuasively than his brother.
47. Provided your handwriting is legible, the examiners will accept your →He is ...........................................................................
paper. 65. He can hardly read at all. (VIRTUALLY)
→So ...........................................................................
48. There are a lot of people depend on him. 66. He can speak French well enough to go to the conference. (FLUENT)
→He ...........................................................................
49. I daren’t turn on the television because the baby might wake up. (FEAR) 67. His arrival was completely unexpected. (TOOK)

50. The teachers agreed to introduce the new methods. (AGREEMENT) 68. The first sign of the disease is a feeling of faintness. (ONSET)

51. If interest rates are cut, the economic situation may improve. 69. He began by giving us a summary of his progress so far. (OUTSET)
(REDUCTION)
70. As an antidote to their disappointment, he bought them ice-cream.
52. I don’t personally care if they come or not. (MATTER) (OFFSET)

53. Local residents said they were against the new traffic scheme. 71. It was Walter Raleigh who introduced potatoes and tobaccos into
(DISAPPROVAL) England.

54. Why isn’t this TV working? →The English ...........................................................................

→What ........................................................................... 72. That rumour about the politician and the construction contract is
55. May I borrow your pen? absolutely false.
→Would ........................................................................... →There ...........................................................................
56. We must do something about the problem even if it costs a lot. 73. He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the robbery.
→Costly ........................................................................... →He received ...........................................................................
57. We should ban the use of pesticides, but we should also restrict the use 74. You can eat as much as you like for $5 at the new lunch-bar.
of other chemicals. →There is ...........................................................................
→In addition to ........................................................................... 75. The Yeti has very rarely been seen at this altitude.
58. You might fall if you are not careful. →There have been ...........................................................................
76. You think that fat people are allays jolly, but you are wrong. 95. 6,000 pounds is a better offer than you have ever had before.
→Contrary ........................................................................... →You have never ...........................................................................
77. The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke to the 96. Harry paid 50 pounds a week for bed and breakfast.
local dialect. →Bed and breakfast ...........................................................................
→But for ........................................................................... 97. You can not make use of this offer after 15 December.
78. The council rarely allows appeals against its decisions. (Hardly) →This offer ...........................................................................
98. Be careful not to waste water. (ECONOMICAL)
79. She is a student good at mathematics. (FIGURES)
99. We haven’t sold many cars this month. (DEMAND)
80. I think we ought to permit him to do whatever he chooses. (HAND)
100. The accident victim was having increasing difficulty in breathing.
81. Margaret was offered a place on the course but couldn’t accept because (DIFFICULT)
she was ill. (TURN)
101. Betty is very happy to look after handicapped people.
82. You’ll just have to take a chance. (POT) →Betty is devoted ..........................................................................
102. The decorators have finished the whole of the first floor.
83. Assembling the furniture is extremely easy. (PLAY) →We have ..........................................................................
103. If you want my advice, I would forget about buying a new house.
84. I resent the way that she clearly feels herself to be superior to me. →If I ..........................................................................
(NOSE) superior: cấp cao hơn 104. The only way to eliminate world terrorism is by united opposition.
Eliminate: chấm dứt
85. Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed. (LEAF) →Only by ..........................................................................
105. Everybody made fun of him because he’d his hair cut so short.
86. Many species of wildlife are threatened with extinction. (VERGE) (MICKEY)
106. I felt stupid when I realized what I’d done. (FOOL)
87. The storm blew the roof off the house.
107. She was very relieved when she realized that her bag hadn’t been stolen.
88. This is the quickest way to get into the town centre. (BREATHED)
108. Would you like to contribute something to our campaign? (MAKE)
89. Only one person knew what had caused the fire.
109. Products which seem to lack credibility are not popular. (CALL)
90. I’m not going to retire unless I myself want to. (FEEL)
110. Technical skills are needed to operate this new machinery. (DEMANDS)
91. After two hours the bride had still not arrived. (SIGN)
111. We have run out of small sizes. (STOCK)
92. Rosa found the heat quite intolerable. (BEAR)
112. In all probability we will finish the project on Thursday. (CHANCES)
93. You were rude to that woman’s husband, and she’s upset now.
113. They arrived at their destination alive and kicking. (SOUND) alive and
94. Are they likely to pass Proficiency? kicking: bình an vô sự
→Is there ........................................................................... 114. In her previous job, Mara was a picture restorer. (WORK)
 135. The result of the match was never in doubt.
115. I’m sure you were driving too fast. →At no time ..........................................................................
→You must .......................................................................... 136. This will be the orchestra’s first performance outside London.
116. It was overeating that caused his heart attack. →This will be the first ..........................................................................
→If he .......................................................................... 137. He will not be put off by their comments. (DETER)
117. The storm completely wiped out all my crops. (Wipe out: destroy)
→I have .......................................................................... 138. She complains far too often for my liking. (FREQUENT)
118. The fire led to the setting up of a public enquiry.
→As a .......................................................................... 139. Some people accept that a storm is inevitable. (RESIGNED)
119. Vitamin intake and intelligence are not connected.
→There .......................................................................... 140. The fridge is completely empty. (LEFT)
120. He suddenly thought that he might have misunderstood her.
→It crossed .......................................................................... 145. Money is of little value on a desert island. (COUNTS)
121. His wife keeps telling him that he should get a better job.
→His wife is pushing .......................................................................... 146. Can you tell me where the Midland Hotel is? (DIRECT)
122. His second attempt on the world record was successful.
→ He broke .......................................................................... 147. The Prime Minister felt it appropriate to make a statement. (FIT)
123. I applied for the job but was turned down.
→My .......................................................................... 148. I’d rather we started at seven. (PREFERENCE)
124. There are more people out of work in this country than ever before.
→Never .......................................................................... 149. The accident wasn’t his fault. (BLAME)
125. My boyfriend is very short-tempered.
→My boyfriend loses .......................................................................... 150. Although he seems friendly, he’s not to be trusted.
126. Let’s clean the dishes in the morning. (WASHING) →Friendly ..........................................................................
151. Not until the body was found did the police believe her.
127. Despite his age, he’s still working. (RETIRED) →It was only when ..........................................................................
152. “Whatever you do, don’t give up hope” they said.
128. Whose name should I write on the cheque? (MAKE) They told..........................................................................
153. Far more people live to retirement age in Britain than in the Philippines.
129. “Please don’t drive so fast!” Ann begged her friend. →Not as ..........................................................................
→Ann pleaded .......................................................................... 154. We have no seats left for the concert on December 12th.
130. My protests were ignored. →All the seats ..........................................................................
→Nobody .......................................................................... 155. The foreigner declared his innocence. (DENIED)
131. I’m sure he took your briefcase by mistake.
→I am sure he didn’t .......................................................................... 156. Everyone but Jane failed to produce the correct answer. (SUCCEEDED)
132. We only despatch goods after receiving the money.
→Only ........................................................................... 157. An open fire can’t be compared to/with central heating.
133. You pay 20 pounds a month for a period of one year. (COMPARISON)
→You pay in .......................................................................... 158. There is no way that young man can achieve success in this test.
134. He’ll settle down. Then his performance will improve. (BOUND)
→Once he ..........................................................................
159. I was scared to tell him what I really thought. (COURAGE) →His appearance was beyond our expectation.
180. He is by no means a smart boy.
160. The Greens consider Henry a good friend. (LOOK) →He is not completely a smart boy.
181. I take it for granted that he is influential person.
161. Teachers think that hard work is good for you. (HARM) →I assume that he is …
182. He won’t let anyone touch his records. (OBJECTS)
162. Because of the delay we missed our connecting flight. (MEANT) →He objects to anyone else touching his records.
183. He didn’t think much of the musical show yesterday. (OPINION)
163. Don’t wait to be asked if you want a sandwich! (HELP) →He had a low opinion of the musical show yesterday.
184. The concert was not as good as he had hoped. (EXPECTATIONS)
164. Most people regard Dr. Peters as being the best surgeon in his field.
(WIDELY) 185. The music teacher was the only member of staff not to attend the
165. The Prime Minister was determined to remain in office. concert. (EXCEPTION)
→The Prime Minister had .........................................................................
166. I don’t know the first thing about aeronautics. 186. The impression most people have of him is that he is a good singer.
→I am ......................................................................... (REPUTATION)
167. The students’ riotous behaviour should have been severely punished.
→The students deserved severe .............................................................. 187. He is said to be a very good violinist. (COMES)
168. The chances are that the whole thing will have been forgotten by next
term. 188. We missed the beginning of the concert because we had overslept.
→In all ......................................................................... (CONSEQUENCE)
169. Despite his ungainly air he is remarkably agile.
→Although ......................................................................... 189. It is your duty to tell him what to do.
170. The numbers of cars on the roads must be reduced. (DOWN)
190. My boss works better when he’s pressed for time.
171. Interrupting when someone is speaking is rude. (CUT) →The less ..........................................................................
191. It is expected that the company can get more profit this year.
172. We have an emergency electricity supply in case we are cut off. (BACK) →The company ..........................................................................
192. I was astonished by her confidence.
173. We’ve decided to leave early tomorrow morning. (SET) →What ..........................................................................
193. Someone told me my flight was cancelled when I got to the airport.
174. I know you are hiding something from me. (BACK) →Arriving ..........................................................................
194. I knew I had met him before, but I can’t remember his name.
175. Come on Thursday or Friday. It’s all the same to me. (DIFFERENCE) (TONGUE).

176. Amanda has improved a lot this term. (PROGRESS) 195. His choice always followed what his wife decided. (STEP)
177. Gunman kills 3 people in Bank Drama.
→A man ......................................................................... 196. Remember to write to us! (DROP)
178. The riddle of the missing heiress has been solved.
→The police has found the cause of the missing heiress. 197. Phone and write to him if you can’t talk directly to him. (GET)
179. His appearance was completely unexpected. 198. Don’t worry. There will be another chance. (KEEP)
 217. We had not expected that we should have so much difficulty in finding
199. On the day she agreed to marry him, he was happier than he had ever the place.
been in his life. →The place ..........................................................................
→The day .......................................................................... 218. Our present financial problems will soon be a thing of the past.
200. Is it really necessary for me to arrive so early? →We’ll ..........................................................................
→Do I .......................................................................... 219. It’s nobody’s fault that the meeting was cancelled.
201. Someone has stolen the boss’s car. →Nobody ..........................................................................
→The boss .......................................................................... 220. The fate of the two climbers is unknown.
202. Whoever did that must have been a very brave person. →It’s a mystery ..........................................................................
→Only .......................................................................... 221. There is no need for us to hurry; the play doesn’t start until 8:30. (TIME)
203. The last time we were here was in 1980.
→We haven’t ........................................................................... 222. John is very self-confident. (CONFIDENCE)
204. The fourth time he asked her to marry him, she accepted.
→Only .......................................................................... 223. His holiday is at exactly the same time as mine. (COINCIDES)
205. Has she written to you lately? (HEARD)
224. He is alleged the owner of the valuable picture. (CLAIMED)
206. We must have your answer tonight at the latest. (INSIST)
225. The way he took everything he did for granted really annoyed her.
207. We’ve decided to replace those plastic shower curtains with these rubber (BACK)
ones. (SUBSTITUTE) 226. It was touch and go whether he recovered or not. (BALANCE)

208. Somebody has stolen all Miranda’s jewellery. (ROBBED) 227. Which of the two books would you prefer? (RATHER)

209. Nothing ever frightens him. (AFRAID) 228. These books have been lent by the British Council library. (LOAN)

210. It’s not my habit to get up quite so early as this. (USED) 229. I bought a pair of shoes this morning. They cost 40 pounds.
→This morning I spent ........................................................................
211. Everything went well that morning. (NOTHING) 230. Mrs. Wilson says she is sorry she didn’t attend the meeting yesterday.
→Mrs. Wilson sends ........................................................................
212. A portion of strawberries and cream costs a lot in the café. (CHARGES) 231. It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine.
→I cancelled ........................................................................
213. How likely am I to pass the examination, do you think? (CHANCE) 232. The north west of Britain has more rain each year than the southeast.
→The annual ........................................................................
214. He had no idea how difficult the exercise would be until he was half way 233. When I arrived in Canberra, I wrote a letter home.
through it. →On arriving ........................................................................
→Only when .......................................................................... 234. What Rachel does in her spare time doesn’t concern me. (BUSINESS)
215. Further progress was impossible because of the floods.
→The floods .......................................................................... 235. The final version of the plan was quite different form the initial draft.
216. As he rose to speak, the crowd began cheering. (RESEMBLANCE)
→The cheering .......................................................................... 236. They feel the same way about each other. (MUTUAL)
237. The bottle must not be laid on its side. (UPRIGHT) 255. I’ve never seen anyone play so skillfully before. (MUCH)

238. Not many people attended the meeting. (TURNOUT) 256. When should we collect the books we ordered last week? (SUPPOSED)

239. I’d like to visit Singapore more than any other countries in the world. 257. His memory gradually failed as he grew old.
→Singapore .......................................................................... →The older ..........................................................................
240. She listens more sympathetically than anyone else I know. 258. The house has got everything except for a large garden. (LACKS)
→She is a person ..........................................................................
241. People don’t want to buy cars with large engines any more. (CALL) 259. I hardly think she will agree to give you a pay rise. (LIKELIHOOD)
→There is no longer ..........................................................................
242. In the end, I felt I had been right to leave the club. (REGRETS) 260. I remained neutral during their disagreement because I like both of them.
(SIDES)
243. His reactions are quite unpredictable. (KNOWS) 261. A great many people will congratulate her if she wins. (SHOWERED)

244. “If you don’t apologize immediately, I’m leaving”, she told him. 262. I’m annoyed with you for not phoning me to say you’d be late. (MIGHT)
(THREATENED)
263. She thought she had paid the bill but she hadn’t.
245. There isn’t enough space in this room for a big cupboard. (TAKE) →She was ..........................................................................
264. The hurricane blew the roof off the house.
246. Could I stay with you for the weekend? (PUT) →The house ..........................................................................
265. This affair doesn’t concern you.
247. The service given by the bank has improved recently. →This affair is no..........................................................................
(IMPROVEMENTS) 266. That dress has only the slightest mark on it.
→I can barely ..........................................................................
248. They are letting the well-known gang leader out of prison tomorrow. 267. No one stands a chance of beating Mansell in this year’s championship.
(RELEASED) →It’s a foregone ..........................................................................
268. The only thing that makes this job worthwhile is the money.
249. Is this the only way to reach the city center? →Were ..........................................................................
→Isn’t .......................................................................... 269. Her success went beyond her expectation.
250. I have never seen such a mess in my life! →Never ..........................................................................
→Never .......................................................................... 270. How likely is it she will pass the exam? (CHANCES)
251. The weather is probably not going to change.
→There will probably .......................................................................... 271. He did the puzzle in two minutes. (SOLUTION)
252. I’d made up my mind, but at the last minute I lost my confidence.
(FEET) 272. My brother is not feeling terribly well. (UNDER)

253. I couldn’t help smiling when he told me of his plan. (A STRAIGHT 273. It will be necessary to pay the full amount when you look. (HAVE)
FACE)
274. The room seemed to have been unoccupied for weeks.
254. He seemed to be worried about something. (IMPRESSION) →It looked ..........................................................................
275. I didn’t see her again for five years.
 →Five years .......................................................................... 295. He made no bones about helping me.
276. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to. →He didn’t hesitate to help me.
→The smoking .......................................................................... 296. He never thought of telling her.
277. The millionaire decided to give away his money to the poor. →It never occurred to him to tell her.
(PRESENT) 297. The dress was so temping that I bought it.
.......................................................................... →I couldn’t resist the temptation to buy the dress.
278. There is no ice cream left. (RUN) 298. The idea no longer interests her.
279. I had better go back to work. (TIME) →She has gone off the idea.
280. He is more a lecturer than a teacher. 299. Very little money was raised by the charity appeal. (RESPONSE)
→He .......................................................................... →The response to the charity appeal was very poor.
281. I’m the only child in my family. 300. His irresponsible attitude is endangering his career as a doctor.
→My mother .......................................................................... (JEOPARDY)
282. She was smoking in the bathroom, I went in to the bathroom and knew →His irresponsible attitude is putting his career as a doctor in
that. (CAUGHT) jeopardy.
301. He liked the new job straight away. (DUCK)
283. He was forced to apologize. (CHOICE) →He took to the new job like duck to water.
302. He’s not sure whether to go or not. (MINDS)
284. John inflated the tires of his bicycle. (BLEW) →He’s in two minds about whether to go or not.
303. She has extensive knowledge of ancient Egypt. (VERY)
285. Alternative medicine is a complete mystery to some people. →She is very knowledgeable about ancient Egypt.
→Some people are .......................................................................... 304. We were very impressed by the new camera but found it rather
286. You may be disqualified if you don’t obey the regulations. expensive.
→Failure to obey the regulations may cause your disqualification. →Impressed ..........................................................................
287. He tried hard so that he would win the first prize. 305. The team is the same as it for last Saturday’s match.
→With the hope to win the first prize, he tried hard. →There have ..........................................................................
288. They declared war on the pretext of defending their territorial rights. 306. Couldn’t you have got a bus to the station?
→The excuse for the declaration of the war is the defence of their →Wasn’t ..........................................................................
territorial rights. 307. I’m telling you this for you not to make a mistake. (FEAR)
289. Can I speak to someone about my problem?
→Would it be possible for me to talk to … 308. They have security guards so that people won’t try to steal.
290. He is said to be a very hard bargainer. (REPUTATION) (DISCOURAGE)
→He has a reputation for being a very hard bargainer.
291. He doesn’t appreciate his wife. (GRANTED) 309. This government has changed its taxation policy completely since the
→He doesn’t take his wife for granted. last general election. (UNDERGONE)
292. The amount of firm spent on the project initially was $15,000.
(OUTLAY) 310. We won’t get to the airport in less than 30 minutes. (LEAST)
→The initial outlay on the project was $15,000.
293. It was a red-letter day. 311. Claire suddenly realized what a blunder she had made. (DAWNED)
→That day was a memorial one for me.
294. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful. 312. Collecting stamps is Peter’s great passion. (CRAZY)
→Much to our regret we must inform …
313. Don’t run away with the idea that this job is easy. (CONCLUSION) ..........................................................................
314. Tony’s very charming, but I wouldn’t trust him. 334. She had completely forgotten him. (MIND)
→Charming ..........................................................................
315. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting. 335. The man in that painting reminds me of my uncle. (BEARS)
→Rather than ..........................................................................
316. The thief must have come in through the window. 336. Why you are against inviting Jackie to the party? (OBJECTION)
→The thief ..........................................................................
317. Driving at that speed is dangerous whether you are an experienced 337. She is too busy to go shopping. (HANDS)
driver or not.
→However .......................................................................... 338. Just thinking about his face at that moment makes me laugh.
318. The play is so popular that the theater is likely to be full every night. →The very ..........................................................................
→Such is .......................................................................... 339. Their chances of success are small.
319. All of you are likely to be able to enter college. (CHANCES) →It’s not ..........................................................................
340. I’ve considered the advantages and disadvantages and I’ve decided not
320. I think his theory is clear and logical. (STANDS) to go. (WEIGHED)

321. Don’t panic about something so trivial. (MOUNTAIN) 341. This house is very different from the little flat we used to live in. (CRY)

322. Mass tourism has been one of the causes of the problem. (BLAME) 342. I really want to see her again. (DYING)

323. Teaching doesn’t really suit her. (CUT) 343. Oil was slowly coating the edge of the shore.
→The edge ..........................................................................
324. Graham spends all his time doing research. (DEVOTED) 345. We may not be able to give the concert.
→The concert ..........................................................................
325. You must accept the fact that she has left you. (RESIGN) 346. Alan worked too hard at the office, and this led to his illness.
→Alan’s illness ..........................................................................
326. My friend took no notice of my advice. (DEAF) 347. The coach’s tactics were directly responsible for the team’s defeat.
(CONSEQUENCE)
327. She was just as good as they had thought. (CAME) 348. There is no point in your phoning Caroline – she’s away. (TIME)

328. They will not announce the decision formally. 349. Who will inherit the estate? (HEIR)
→No formal ...........................................................................
329. She firmly believed John to be telling the truth. 350. He likes to be addressed as “Professor”. (CALL)
→It ..........................................................................
330. Although he didn’t want to pay such a high price, he had no choice. 351. The brochure gives hardly any useful information.
→Reluctant .......................................................................... →Precious ..........................................................................
331. This is our temporary office. 352. That reminds me of the time I climbed to the top of Mount Fuji.
→For .......................................................................... →That takes ..........................................................................
332. The spectators got so angry that they had to cancel the football match. 353. If you find it necessary, you can contact me on this number.
→Such .......................................................................... →Should ..........................................................................
333. They arrived at the station with only a minute to spare. (NICK) 354. My friend persuaded me to go to the party in fancy dress.
 →My friends talked .......................................................................... 374. We can start at either 1 PM or 2 PM.
355. Mr. Foster asked me to write this letter to you. →It makes ..........................................................................
→It is .......................................................................... 375. The boy was about to cry when he was reprimanded by his mother.
356. He gave me a detail account of the operation. →The boy was on ..........................................................................
→He gave me a blow .......................................................................... 376. Alice lost all her hope; she decided to stop her business.
357. We agreed that each of us would do the washing up on alternative days. →Such ..........................................................................
(TURNS) 377. We have to settle this matter in a definitive manner. (ALL)
358. He makes sure that he isn’t associated with politics he disagrees with. 378. In the area, Thailand is much better than all other countries in football.
(DISTANCES) (SHOULDERS)
359. The new manager blames me for everything that goes wrong. 379. He gambled, lost everything and began to owe money. (INTO)
(PICKING) 380. You should punish him severely so that others will be afraid to behave
360. They have narrowed the many applicants down to three. (SHORT) as he did. (EXAMPLE)
381. Did you see Alice at the party last night? (CATCH)
361. Bruce said that the situation at work was like a family argument. 382. He is a generous person. (NAME)
(LIKENED) 383. Working independently is sometimes a great advantage, I reckon.
362. Carol pretended that she hadn’t understood my request. (MADE) →I think it ...........................................................................
384. To get the best result, you should work as hard as you can.
363. If you want good accommodation in Brighton, you should book in →You should ..........................................................................
advance. (advisable) 385. It was surprising the storm caused little damage in the area.
→The storm ..........................................................................
364. They recommended opening new factories in the depressed area. 386. You won’t find a school anywhere whose students get such good results.
→They recommended that ........................................................................ →Nowhere ..........................................................................
365. He’s a taxi driver, so he is thoroughly familiar with the city. (HAND) 387. Let’s watch TV anyway. There’s nothing better to do this evening.
→We might/could ..........................................................................
366. If she ever learns about this news, she’ll be furious. (EARS) 388. She was so attractive that every boy in the class ran after her.
→Such ..........................................................................
367. There’s a very long list of repairs. (ARM) 389. Despite the lack of their financial support, we will have to carry out the
project.
368. Do you agree with Jill Tweedie’s views on male female relations? →Whether ..........................................................................
→Are you .......................................................................... 390. Your empty promises won’t have any effect on her. (ICE)
369. The local government systems was first incorporated into law in the late
19th century. 391. The boy does whatever his father wants in an obedient way.
→The late 19th century .......................................................................... (ATTENDANCE)
370. You certainly can’t play your music after midnight.
→I won’t .......................................................................... 392. They have arranged to see the director tomorrow morning.
371. You have little realization of how much I have sacrificed for you. (ARRANGEMENTS)
→Little ..........................................................................
372. You’ve got a nerve, implying that it was all my fault. 393. I really regret to have lost the opportunity to get the promotion. (BOAT)
→How dare ..........................................................................
373. My job involves working from 6 p.m till midnight. 394. He was finally able to adjust himself to the new working condition.
→I am .......................................................................... (SWING)
395. His grandfather is now having an operation. (KNIFE) 415. I am not to be disturbed under any circumstances.
→Under ..........................................................................
396. His action was incomprehensible to his parents. (LOSS) 416. You will eventually appreciate what I am getting at.
397. You didn’t attend yesterday’s class so you can’t do this exercise now. →In ..........................................................................
→Had .......................................................................... 417. I’d rather you didn’t go.
398. It will be necessary for him to try harder if he wants to win the prize. →I’d prefer ..........................................................................
→He will have .......................................................................... 418. They’ll arrive soon.
399. There’s no one here who would not like to be in your place. (BUT) →It ..........................................................................
419. There is a rumour that you stole it.
400. You are broke. So am I. (BOAT) →It ..........................................................................
420. I can’t find the answer without a calculator. (OUT)
401. They fell in love when they first saw each other. (SIGHT)
421. I didn’t expect to see Tim there! (LAST)
402. We continued waving until the train could not be seen any more.
(SIGHT) 422. Everyone who spoke to the victim is a suspect. (UNDER)
403. We haven’t heard from him for ages. (TOUCH)
423. This is none of your business! (DOESN”T)
404. I’m sure the children have been doing something terrible while we’ve
been out. (UP) 424. Robert had no idea of his next move. (DO)
→I’m sure ..........................................................................
405. I was greatly relieved to hear that her condition was not serious. 425. It was only when I checked that I noticed the tyre was flat. (DID)
→It was with ..........................................................................
426. Please inform the relevant authorities at once. (DELAY)
406. It is more than likely that she will succeed as an actress.
→She has .......................................................................... 427. She never seems to succeed, even though she works hard.
407. You must concentrate on your work more. →However ..........................................................................
→You must apply .......................................................................... 428. Andrew is the most generous person I have ever met.
408. If you weren’t born in this country you can’t vote in the election. →I‘ve yet ..........................................................................
→Not .......................................................................... 429. I never thought that I would win a prize.
409. The police caught the burglar in the process of committing the crime. →It had never ..........................................................................
(RED) 430. I don’t think the television’s likely to blow up at any minute.
410. I suddenly realized the meaning of a “freebie”. (DAWNED) (LIKELIHOOD)

411. You look grumpy this morning. (BED) 431. This car only cost me five hundred pounds. (PICKED)

412. She felt uncomfortable in the huge hotel. (FISH) 432. Someone paid five thousands pounds for the painting. (WENT)

413. I was there when they admitted the truth. (PRESENCE) 433. We have made neither a profit nor a loss this year. (EVEN)

414. I’ve hardly done anything today. (NEXT) 434. In 1967 programs began to be transmitted in color. (ADVENT)
435. Simon hadn’t expected that he would feel so weak after the operation. 453. Have a look at this picture. It may help you to remember something.
→The operation left .......................................................................... (JOG)
436. He didn’t mention our previous conversation at all. 454. He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer. (NAME)
→He made .......................................................................... →He is making a name for himself as an interviewer.
437. We were all shocked by his reaction. 455. Social scientists find it hard to accept that the fall in the birth rate is
→His reaction came .......................................................................... responsible for the old age. (Resistance)
438. I find Harold’s behaviour quite incomprehensible. (LOSS)
→I am .......................................................................... 456. The Minister gave no precise figures about the casualties. (GO INTO)
439. The severity of the punishment bore no relation to the seriousness of the
crime. (PROPORTION) 457. He doesn’t think very highly of politicians.
→He’s got .........................................................................
440. I’m afraid our problems are only just beginning. (ICEBERG) 458. One advantage of living in the city is the range of clothes shops.
→One point .........................................................................
441. Thomas was not given details of the company’s new projects. (DARK) 459. Mary explained the problem surprisingly clearly.
→Mary explained .........................................................................
442. I was too scared to tell him what I really thought. (LACKED) 460. We have credited the money to your current account at this bank.
→We have placed .........................................................................
443. The police ended the fighting between the 2 gangs by arresting the 461. Your silly questions distracted me.
leader. (STOP) →You drove .........................................................................
462. I like her a lot. (AFFECTION)
444. Colin’s inability to make sound judgement dates from his accident.( 463. For gymnastics and skiing, regular practise is needed.
unable) →Sports .........................................................................
445. Critics are hoping the new director can bring some positive changes into 464. I find it surprising that she didn’t like her present.
the French film industry. (BREATHE) →I would .........................................................................
465. A new flu vaccine has been on trial since the beginning of the year.
446. It is very difficult to give the exact value of a table like this. (FIGURE) →They have .........................................................................
466. I’m afraid that I think he shouldn’t marry her.
447. Five boys on a motorbike at the speed of 60 mph are very likely to end →I can’t .........................................................................
up in hospital. (RECIPE) 467. They sent him to prison for three years. (SENTENCED)

448. Detectives had stopped working on the Horsley murders three years 468. I’m sorry I missed Professor Baker’s lecture.
previously. (BOOK) →I’m sorry not .........................................................................
469. “That’s a lovely new dress, Jean”, said her mother.
449. He is very good at cooking spaghetti. (DAB) →Jean’s mother complimented ............................................................
470. Tim looks nothing like his father. (TAKE)
450. We all want to make him realise that he is not as important as he thinks.
(SIZE) 471. He watched videos all day. (ENTIRE)
451. He really disappointed me when breaking the promise to help me out.
(TEETH) 472. I never thought of going by train. (OCCURRED)
452. He died, having nothing of his own. (NAME)
473. The cause of the explosion is still unknown. (CAUSED)
 →The collection .........................................................................
474. The train is 5 minutes late in leaving. (DUE) 494. He can shout even louder but I still won’t take any notice.
→No ........................................................................
475. The children are in disgrace for being so badly behaved. 495. That’s none of your business.
→The children are under ......................................................................... →That’s nothing .........................................................................
476. John spends all his time working. (DEVOTED) 496. No sooner had he been appointed to the post than the new editor fell ill.
477. Mary knew what the answer was after reading the book. →Immediately .........................................................................
→By the time ........................................................................ 497. You should excuse his bad manners; he’s only a child.
478. The President’s bodyguards stood behind him, watching. (ALLOWANCES)
→Watchfully .........................................................................
479. I find his clothes the most irritating about him. 498. Life in the countryside was completely different from that in the city.
→What most ......................................................................... (DIFFERENCE)
480. The young man was very embarrassed because his proposal was turned
down. (REJECTION) 499. For thousands of years, people have highly believed in supernatural
powers. (belief)
481. It is not worth trying to save endangered species. (WASTE)
500. Telephone has brought convenience to people all over the world.
482. I took little notice of the girl standing at the gate. →Tele has been ........................................................................
→I didn’t ......................................................................... 501. A man with high ambition will never find leisured time in his life.
483. The Prime Minister resigned because of his sudden illness. (AMBITIOUS)
(RESULTED) 502. She was finally persuaded to travel by train. (PERSUASION)
484. Did the football team play any better last weekend? 503. She didn’t inherit anything under her uncle’s will.
→Was there ......................................................................... →Her uncle didn’t ........................................................................
485. There is a risk that the black rhino will become extinct. (THREATENED) 504. They had been lost in mountains for three days but they looked strong
and healthy.
486. She doesn’t know why they are attracted to spending all day on the →Even ........................................................................
beach. 505. I’ll find that man no matter how long it takes.
→She can’t ......................................................................... →However ........................................................................
487. I would do anything to prevent him from going there. 506. This is the most amusing thing I have ever read. (SUCH)
→There is .........................................................................
488. He said he had won as a result of good luck. 507. What are you thinking at the moment?( MIND)
→He attributed .........................................................................
489. Our new Director wants to call her “Madam”. (ADDRESSED) 508. Mary rang hours and hours ago. (THAT)

490. We’ll have to make up our minds by the end of the week, won’t we? 509. It was easy for us to find the house.
(BE) →We had ........................................................................
491. Surely nobody likes it when people make fun of them in public. 510. Attendance at the exhibition has been down this year.
(BEING) →The exhibition ........................................................................
492. You should have called the doctor at once. 511. It shouldn’t have surprised me that my children didn’t like the new,
→It was ......................................................................... cheaper ice-scream.
493. We have no option but to collect this license free. →I might ........................................................................
512. Don’t go to lunch until you have typed all these letters.
→Make sure ........................................................................ 531. Don’t conclude that learning English is easy. (COME)
513. He didn’t realise until that moment how much he loved her.
→Only ........................................................................ 532. The local council has considered mass tourism the cause of the
514. You can leave only when I tell you. environmental problems. (PUT)
→Until ........................................................................
515. I think you should go by train. (WERE) 533. The book interestingly describes the life of Marx as a young man.
→If ........................................................................ (ACCOUNT)
516. It wasn’t my fault the business failed.
→Through no ........................................................................ 554. John asked if it was the blue one or the green she wanted.
517. David played the main role when the proposal was drafted. → “Which........................................................................
(INSTRUMENTAL) 555. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before.
→ This is ........................................................................
518. If you hadn’t changed our original agreement, everything would have 556. Only if you work hard now have you any chance of success.
been fine. (STUCK TO) → Your chance ........................................................................
→If you had stuck to our … 557. He tried very hard to give up smoking.
519. I think you should have some consideration for those who don’t have → He made ........................................................................
lives at privilege as yours. (SPARE) 558. An aerial is not required with this radio
→ You don’t ........................................................................
520. When I heard her speak, it affected me profoundly. (IMPACT) 559. When he stops smoking, he’ll feel better.
→ The sooner ........................................................................
521. The rain in Ha Noi last October was the biggest one since 1984. 560. The wedding was held despite the rain.
→No rain ....................................................................... → The wedding took ........................................................................
522. Nick told one of the detectives that he had taken the cashbox.
→Nick admitted ........................................................................
523. We cannot see animals in a vast area after the forest fire. (ADSENCE)

524. Our environment is polluted seriously. (POLLUTION)

525. We cannot make any comparison with her sacrifice. (COMPARE)

526. A huge investment has been put into the field of hydro-electricity.
(INVEST)

527. They speak English in a high proficiency. (PROFICIENTLY)

528. He tried his best but he couldn’t succeed. (SUCCESS)

529. Regular practice will make us skillful. (PRACTISE)

530. He maintained his position against his adversary. (GROUND)