SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 19. He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport.

→He regretted
1. The fox was unsuccessful in reaching the grapes.(VAIN) 20. They failed to find out a solution to the problem.
→They didn’t succeed
2. The crops were badly affected by the storm. (EFFECT) 21. Most stores will accept a credit card instead of cash. (ALTERNATIVE)

3. The project received unanimous approval of the committee. (FAVOUR) 22. You can avoid tooth decay by brushing your teeth regularly.
(PREVENT)
4. The personnel officer promised him that she wouldn’t tell any one that he
had been in the prison. (WORD) 23. Some of Peter’s expressions make me think of my brother. (REMIND)
24. When do you think this bridge was built? (OLD)

5. Nobody could possibly believe the story he told us. (BEYOND) 25. That old typewriter is not worth repairing. (POINTLESS)

6. I had lost his phone number, so I could not contact him before. (TOUCH) 26. They share a lot of hobbies and interests. (COMMON)

7. I enjoy being the boss of a small company. (FISH) 27. This train should have left 30 minutes ago. (MEANT)

8. The success of our local theater has made our city famous. (MAP) 28 The president arranged for me to use his chauffeur-driven car whenever
I liked. (DISPOSAL)
9. She is not upset; she is only pretending. (ACT)
29. The painting is worth $25,000. (VALUED)
10. The bank robbers escaped in a stolen car. (GETAWAY)
30. This passport can be used in most countries.
11. As people use a lot of wood-pulp, many trees are cut down.
→The more 31. My bank manager and I get on together very well. (TERMS)
12. Because of the absence of the atmosphere on the moon, the sky there is
black, just as in space. 32. That hotel is a bit too expensive for us, I am afraid. (REACH)
→Because
13. These young men became doctors after six years training. 33. Absolute secrecy was crucial to the success of the mission.
→After these young men →Without
14. People believe that the Chinese invented paper in 105 A.D. 34. Immediately after his arrival home a water-heater exploded.
→Paper →Hardly
15. A man I don’t know told me about that. 35. Rita doesn’t realize how serious her husband’s operation is going to be.
→I was →Little
16. That was a silly thing to say! 36. A waiter spilled soup over Lydia’s new dress last night.
→What →Lydia
17. We’ve run out of petrol. 37. It was the goalkeeper that saved the match for us.
→There →Had
18. It takes six hours to drive from here to London. 38. Tim insisted on being told the complete story.
→It is →Nothing
39. Jane’s husband will be returning from South America quite soon. 57. We should ban the use of pesticides, but we should also restrict the use
→It won’t of other chemicals.
40. The permit expires at the end of this month. →In addition to
→The permit is not
41. I don’t really like her, even though I admire her achievements. 58. You might fall if you are not careful.
→Much as →Be careful
42. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after 59. Immediately after his arrival, things went wrong.
the birth of their second child. →No sooner
→Only 60. Although Nam was the stronger of the two, his attacker soon
43. Martin may not be very well but she still manages to enjoy life. overpowered him.
→Martin’s poor →Despite
44. The Pacific Ocean is on average deeper than the Atlantic.
→The average 61. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star
45. Under no circumstances should you phone the police. attended.
→The last →Had
46. We couldn’t find George anywhere.
→George was 62. Galileo is considered to be the father of modern astronomy.
47. Provided your handwriting is legible, the examiners will accept your →Galileo is regarded
paper. 63. The only way you can become a good athlete is to train hard every day.
→So →Only by
48. There are a lot of people depend on him. 64. He speaks more persuasively than his brother.
→He →He is
49. I daren’t turn on the television because the baby might wake up. (FEAR) 65. He can hardly read at all. (VIRTUALLY)

50. The teachers agreed to introduce the new methods. (AGREEMENT) 66. He can speak French well enough to go to the conference. (FLUENT)

51. If interest rates are cut, the economic situation may improve. 67. His arrival was completely unexpected. (TOOK)
(REDUCTION)
68. The first sign of the disease is a feeling of faintness. (ONSET)
52. I don’t personally care if they come or not. (MATTER)
69. He began by giving us a summary of his progress so far. (OUTSET)
53. Local residents said they were against the new traffic scheme.
(DISAPPROVAL) 70. As an antidote to their disappointment, he bought them ice-cream.
(OFFSET)
54. Why isn’t this TV working?
→What 71. It was Walter Raleigh who introduced potatoes and tobaccos into
55. May I borrow your pen? England.
→Would →The English
56. We must do something about the problem even if it costs a lot. 72. That rumour about the politician and the construction contract is
→Costly absolutely false.
→There is
73. He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the robbery. 92. Rosa found the heat quite intolerable. (BEAR)
→He received
74. You can eat as much as you like for $5 at the new lunch-bar. 93. You were rude to that woman’s husband, and she’s upset now.
→There is →The woman whose
75. The Yeti has very rarely been seen at this altitude. 94. Are they likely to pass Proficiency?
→There have been →Is there
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
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. →This offer is
→Hardly 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
(NOSE) 104. The only way to eliminate world terrorism is by united opposition.
→Only by
85. Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed. (LEAF) 105. Everybody made fun of him because he’d his hair cut so short.
(MICKEY)
86. Many species of wildlife are threatened with extinction. (VERGE)
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
→The house stolen. (BREATHED)
88. This is the quickest way to get into the town centre.
→There is 108. Would you like to contribute something to our campaign? (MAKE)
89. Only one person knew what had caused the fire.
→The cause 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.
91. After two hours the bride had still not arrived. (SIGN) (DEMANDS)
111. We have run out of small sizes. (STOCK) →I am sure he didn’t
132. We only despatch goods after receiving the money.
112. In all probability we will finish the project on Thursday. (CHANCES) →Only after
133. You pay 20 pounds a month for a period of one year.
113. They arrived at their destination alive and kicking. (SOUND) →You pay
134. He’ll settle down. Then his performance will improve.
114. In her previous job, Mara was a picture restorer. (WORK) →Once
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
→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 urged
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.
156. Everyone but Jane failed to produce the correct answer. (SUCCEEDED) 174. I know you are hiding something from me. (BACK)

157. An open fire can’t be compared to/with central heating. 175. Come on Thursday or Friday. It’s all the same to me. (DIFFERENCE)
(COMPARISON)
176. Amanda has improved a lot this term. (PROGRESS)
158. There is no way that young man can achieve success in this test.
(BOUND) 177. Gunman kills 3 people in Bank Drama.
→A man
159. I was scared to tell him what I really thought. (COURAGE) 178. The riddle of the missing heiress has been solved.
→The police
160. The Greens consider Henry a good friend. (LOOK) 179. His appearance was completely unexpected.
→His appearance was
161. Teachers think that hard work is good for you. (HARM) 180. He is by no means a smart boy.
→He is
162. Because of the delay we missed our connecting flight. (MEANT) 181. I take it for granted that he is influential person.
→I assume that he is …
163. Don’t wait to be asked if you want a sandwich! (HELP) 182. He won’t let anyone touch his records. (OBJECTS)

164. Most people regard Dr. Peters as being the best surgeon in his field. 183. He didn’t think much of the musical show yesterday. (OPINION)
(WIDELY)
184. The concert was not as good as he had hoped. (EXPECTATIONS)
165. The Prime Minister was determined to remain in office.
→The Prime Minister had 185. The music teacher was the only member of staff not to attend the
166. I don’t know the first thing about aeronautics. concert. (EXCEPTION)
→I am
167. The students’ riotous behaviour should have been severely punished. 186. The impression most people have of him is that he is a good singer.
→The students deserved (REPUTATION)
168. The chances are that the whole thing will have been forgotten by next
term. 187. He is said to be a very good violinist. (COMES)
→In all
169. Despite his ungainly air he is remarkably agile. 188. We missed the beginning of the concert because we had overslept.
→Although (CONSEQUENCE)
170. The numbers of cars on the roads must be reduced. (DOWN)
189. It is your duty to tell him what to do.
171. Interrupting when someone is speaking is rude. (CUT) →You are
190. My boss works better when he’s pressed for time.
172. We have an emergency electricity supply in case we are cut off. →The less
(BACK) 191. It is expected that the company can get more profit this year.
→The company
173. We’ve decided to leave early tomorrow morning. (SET) 192. I was astonished by her confidence.
→What
193. Someone told me my flight was cancelled when I got to the airport. 212. A portion of strawberries and cream costs a lot in the café. (CHARGES)
→Arriving
194. I knew I had met him before, but I can’t remember his name. 213. How likely am I to pass the examination, do you think? (CHANCE)
(TONGUE)
214. He had no idea how difficult the exercise would be until he was half way
195. His choice always followed what his wife decided. (STEP) through it.
→Only when
196. Remember to write to us! (DROP) 215. Further progress was impossible because of the floods.
→The floods
197. Phone and write to him if you can’t talk directly to him. (GET) 216. As he rose to speak, the crowd began cheering.
→The cheering
198. Don’t worry. There will be another chance. (KEEP) 217. We had not expected that we should have so much difficulty in finding
the place.
199. On the day she agreed to marry him, he was happier than he had ever →The place
been in his life. 218. Our present financial problems will soon be a thing of the past.
→We’ll
200. Is it really necessary for me to arrive so early? 219. It’s nobody’s fault that the meeting was cancelled.
→Do I →Nobody
201. Someone has stolen the boss’s car. 220. The fate of the two climbers is unknown.
→The boss has →It’s a mystery
202. Whoever did that must have been a very brave person. 221. There is no need for us to hurry; the play doesn’t start until 8:30.
→Only a (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.
211. Everything went well that morning. (NOTHING) →This morning I spent
230. Mrs. Wilson says she is sorry she didn’t attend the meeting yesterday.
231. It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine. →Isn’t
→I 250. I have never seen such a mess in my life!
232. The north west of Britain has more rain each year than the southeast. →Never
→The annual 251. The weather is probably not going to change.
233. When I arrived in Canberra, I wrote a letter home. →There will
→On 252. I’d made up my mind, but at the last minute I lost my confidence.
234. What Rachel does in her spare time doesn’t concern me. (BUSINESS) (FEET)
→It’s none of my business what Rachel does in her spare time.
235. The final version of the plan was quite different form the initial draft. 253. I couldn’t help smiling when he told me of his plan. (A STRAIGHT
(RESEMBLANCE) FACE)

236. They feel the same way about each other. (MUTUAL) 254. He seemed to be worried about something. (IMPRESSION)

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
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)

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.
(THREATENED) 262. I’m annoyed with you for not phoning me to say you’d be late.
(MIGHT)
245. There isn’t enough space in this room for a big cupboard. (TAKE)
263. She thought she had paid the bill but she hadn’t.
246. Could I stay with you for the weekend? (PUT) →She was
264. The hurricane blew the roof off the house.
247. The service given by the bank has improved recently. →The house
(IMPROVEMENTS) 265. This affair doesn’t concern you.
→This affair is no
248. They are letting the well-known gang leader out of prison tomorrow. 266. That dress has only the slightest mark on it.
(RELEASED) →I can barely
267. No one stands a chance of beating Mansell in this year’s championship.
249. Is this the only way to reach the city center? →It’s a foregone
268. The only thing that makes this job worthwhile is the money. →With
→Were 288. They declared war on the pretext of defending their territorial rights.
269. Her success went beyond her expectation. →The excuse
→Never 289. Can I speak to someone about my problem?
270. How likely is it she will pass the exam? (CHANCES) →Would it
290. He is said to be a very hard bargainer. (REPUTATION)
271. He did the puzzle in two minutes. (SOLUTION)
291. He doesn’t appreciate his wife. (GRANTED)
272. My brother is not feeling terribly well. (UNDER)
292. The amount of firm spent on the project initially was $15,000.
273. It will be necessary to pay the full amount when you look. (HAVE) (OUTLAY)

274. The room seemed to have been unoccupied for weeks. 293. It was a red-letter day.
→It looked →That day
275. I didn’t see her again for five years. 294. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful.
→Five years →Much to
276. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to. 295. He made no bones about helping me.
→The smoking →He didn’t
277. The millionaire decided to give away his money to the poor. 296. He never thought of telling her.
(PRESENT) →It never
297. The dress was so temping that I bought it.
278. There is no ice cream left. (RUN) →I couldn’t resist
298. The idea no longer interests her.
279. I had better go back to work. (TIME) →She has
299. Very little money was raised by the charity appeal. (RESPONSE)
280. He is more a lecturer than a teacher.
→He is 300. His irresponsible attitude is endangering his career as a doctor.
281. I’m the only child in my family. (JEOPARDY)
→My mother gave
282. She was smoking in the bathroom, I went in to the bathroom and knew
that. (CAUGHT)

283. He was forced to apologize. (CHOICE)

284. John inflated the tires of his bicycle. (BLEW)

285. Alternative medicine is a complete mystery to some people.