A.

SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 1
Rewrite each sentence using the word in brackets so that the meaning stays the
same. You must use between TWO and SIX words, including the word given.
1. All my friends have left me. (DESERTED)
I......................................................................................................................my friends.
2. One of the directors pointed out to the board a number of inconsistencies in the
report. (ATTENTION)
One of the directors ......................................a number of inconsistencies in the report.
3. I don’t think she was informed about the burglary. (BEEN)
She.............................................................................................................. the burglary.
4. My best friend is someone I can really trust. (CONFIDENCE)
I ................................................................................................................... best friend.
5. When Mary was pregnant, all she wanted to eat was jelly. (CRAVING)
Mary.........................................................................................when she was pregnant.
6. The fire led to the setting up of a public enquiry.
As a..................................................................................................................................
7. Vitamin intake and intelligence are not connected.
There................................................................................................................................
8. He suddenly thought that he might have misunderstood her.
It crossed .........................................................................................................................
9. His wife keeps telling him that he should get a better job.
His wife is pushing..........................................................................................................
10. His second attempt on the world record was successful.
He broke ..........................................................................................................................

SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 2
1. It was the goalkeeper that saved the match for us.
Had ..................................................................................................................................
2. Tim insisted on being told the complete story.
Nothing ...........................................................................................................................
3. Jane’s husband will be returning from South America quite soon.
It won’t ...........................................................................................................................
4. The permit expires at the end of this month.
The permit is not ............................................................................................................
5. I don’t really like her, even though I admire her achievements.
Much as ...........................................................................................................................
6. As an antidote to their disappointment, he bought them ice-cream. (OFFSET)
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7. If interest rates are cut, the economic situation may improve. (REDUCTION)
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8. I don’t personally care if they come or not. (MATTER)
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9. Local residents said they were against the new traffic scheme. (DISAPPROVAL)
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10. Products which seem to lack credibility are not popular. (CALL)
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SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 3
1. People became aware of the damage to the zone layer when an enormous hole
was discovered over the South Pole.
It was the .........................................................................................................................
2. Advanced technology cannot operate without special glass.
Were it not.......................................................................................................................
3. You cannot make use of this offer after 15 December
This offer is only..............................................................................................................
4. Although I respect the law, I cannot accept the court’s decision.
Much ...............................................................................................................................
5. It was more of a business arrangement than a marriage.
It was not so.....................................................................................................................
6. The committee members said they would remain loyal to the chairman.
PLEDGED
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7. The villagers prepared themselves to withstand the coming storm. BRACED
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8. The challenger just wasn’t talented enough to provide a good contest with the
reigning champion. MATCH
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9. They could not warn people by electronic mail because that might spread the
computer virus. FEAR
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10. Daniel’s habit of taking risks doesn’t fit in with his image as a family man.
COMPATIBLE
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SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 4
1. That week, the train was late every day except for Friday. RUN
Only once ........................................................................................................................
2. I really think you should be more assertive about your rights. UP
It’s about .........................................................................................................................
3. Graham took back his words on noticing there were fresh strawberries on the
menu. TUNE
Graham sang....................................................................................................................
4. Paul couldn’t stop thinking about the argument he had had with his brother.
WENT
Paul .................................................................................................................................
5. My grandmother would always make us eat everything on our plates when we
visited her. WASTE
Nothing we ......................................................................................................................
6. Alternative medicine is a complete mystery to some people.
Some people are ..............................................................................................................
7. You may be disqualified if you don’t obey the regulations.
Failure..............................................................................................................................
8. He tried hard so that he could win the first prize.
Having..............................................................................................................................
9. I only recognized him when he came into the light.
It was not until ................................................................................................................
10. Mass tourism has been one of the causes of the environmental problems.
Mass tourism is ...............................................................................................................

SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 5
1. Vanessa was taken on by a big law firm as soon as she graduated (LANDED)
On graduation, Vanessa ..................................................................................................
2. At the end of the concert, Mariah Carey got everyone in the audience to sing
along with her. (SINGING)
At the end of the concert, Mariah Carey..........................................................................
3. I will never regret telling the truth. (SPADE)
Not...................................................................................................................................
4. It was Jane who came up with the idea for the sales promotion. (BRAINS)
Jane................................................................................................ the sales promotion.
5. Doing regular exercise often helps improve your attitude to life. (DO)
Many....................................................................................................................on life.
6. Students must not enter the exam late, whatever the reason might be. (NO)
………………………………………………………………………………………
…...late.
7. In this area, Thailand is much better than all other countries in football.
(SHOULDERS)
In this area, Thai land .....................................................................................................
8. I felt stupid when I realized what we had done. (A)
I felt............................................................................................................we had done.
9. He thinks his friends do not appreciate him. (FOR)
He dislikes ......................................................................................................................
10. She had four daughters. The youngest of them was her favourite. (EYE)
She had four daughters....................................................................................................

SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 6
1. Turning down that job was very foolish of you.
You..................................................................................................................................
2. Many species of wild life are threatened with extinction.
Many species...................................................................................................................
3. She didn’t shed a tear when the story ended in tragedy
Not a tear..........................................................................................................................
4. You’d be wasting your time trying to make him change his mind
It.......................................................................................................................................
5. We don’t seem to have much sugar left!
We...........................................................................................................................................................
6. He seems to be more active because he has won a scholarship to study overseas.

(LEASE)
That he has won......................................................................................................................................
7. It wasn’t until last week that the minister admitted he was wrong. (ERROR)
Only ................................................................................................................................
8. The effects of the gale were felt mainly along the south coast. (BRUNT)
The south coast..................................................................................................the gale.
9. Getting upset over Michael’s departure is pointless. (TEARS)
There is no.............................................................................over Michael’s departure.
10. I have become extremely good at missing the rush hour over the last few weeks
(FINE)
I have got................................................................................................last few weeks.

SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 7
1. Two men stole the old lady's handbag.
The old lady was ....................................................................................................................................
2. The minister gave no precise figures about the casualties.
The minister didn't go.............................................................................................................................
3. You just can’t compare the quality of her work with his.
There’s no ..............................................................................................................................................
4. Fares will be very likely to go up again this autumn.
It looks ...................................................................................................................................................
5. For further information, please send a self-addressed envelope to the above address.
Further information can .........................................................................................................................
6. One of our philosophers is supposed to have said this. (ATTRIBUTED)
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7. A government official leaked the story to the world press. (WIND)
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8. He's becoming very successful. (PLACES)
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9. They're faced with the choice of two alternatives. (HORNS)
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10. Since the advertisement, we’ve had more applications than we can deal with.
(SWAMPED)
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SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 8
1. When they started their trek, they had no idea how bad the weather would
become. (OUTSET)
Nobody realized ...................................................how bad the weather would become.
2. The footballer injured his knee, so that was the end of his hopes of a first team
place. (PAID)
The footballer’s knee .................................................. his hopes of a first team place.
3. I inherited this clock from my father and it belonged to his grandfather before
that. (DOWN)
This clock ................................................grandfather to my father and, in turn, to me.
4. It has been difficult for the children to accept their parents’ separation. (COME)
The children are finding ..................................................with their parents’ separation.
5. If Marc hadn’t taken up politics, he might have become a famous art historian.
(NAME)
If Marc hadn’t taken up politics, he might have ...................himself as an art historian.
6. Many creatures still survive and thrive in the harsh conditions of the deserts.
Harsh ...............................................................................................................................
7. She is prohibited from importing animal products for fear of spreading
infectious diseases.
Lest ................................................................................................................................
8. We had to go home early from our holiday because of a strike threat from airport
workers.
We had to cut..................................................................................................................
9. The thought passed through his mind and the decision was taken a moment later.
The thought had no ........................................................................................................
10. Nowadays I consider taking up a hobby to be far less important than I used to.
Nowadays I don’t attach nearly .....................................................................................

SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 9
1. We get on very well with our next door neighbor.
We are on.........................................................................................................................
2. The last time we met each other was a fortnight ago.
It has been two.................................................................................................................
3. That makes me think of something that happened to me.
That brings.......................................................................................................................
4. Apart from Philip, everyone else at the meeting was a Party member.
With the........................................., everyone else at the meeting was a Party member.
5. His arrival was completely unexpected.
His arrival took................................................................................................................
6. Bill reckoned that his success was due to incredible luck. PUT
Bill...................................................................................................................................
7. They’re faced with the choice of two alternatives. HORNS
They’re.............................................................................................................................
8. I suddenly realized the meaning of a “freebie”. DAWNED
It.......................................................................................................................................
9. I feel certain that there will be a new government after the election. BOUND
In my opinion, there is.....................................................................................................
10. I didn’t realize how much she was influenced by her mother. EXTENT
I didn’t realize the...........................................................................................................

SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 10
1. He assumed that she would brush up her English after this course.
He took it.........................................................................................................................
2. Passengers can only board the plane when all bags have been checked.
Only after.........................................................................................................................
3. My boss has got to persuade the investor to sign the contract.
My boss has got to...........................................................................................................
4. Reports say that police have arrested a number of people since the robbery.
A number of people.........................................................................................................
5. Josh does a very good imitation of the French teacher.
Josh takes.........................................................................................................................
6. Most people seem to think that I will be next to be promoted. LINE
Most people seem to think that ..................................................................a promotion.
7. Paul wanted to be famous so much that he participated in a reality show.
DESIRE
So great.................................................................that he participated in a reality show.
8. The police have put a barrier around the building to keep people out.
CORDONED
The building......................................................................................................... police.
9. He was unable to take part in the tournament because of nagging injury. RULED
A nagging injury.................................................................................... the tournament.
10. Troops are not allowed to go into the town’s pub and bars. BOUNDS
The town’s pubs and bars.................................................................................... troops.

SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 11
1. Half the afternoon was spent on clay-modelling.
Clay-modelling................................................................................................................
2. I heard her use those words many times.
Many’s.............................................................................................................................
3. Your silly question distracted me.
You drove........................................................................................................................
4. If there is no problem, I’ll go to Hanoi this week.
There................................................................................................................................
5. That woman can’t have been the Prime Minister you saw yesterday because
she’s in Italy now.
Who..................................................................................................................................
6. We don’t agree on how to raise children. EYE
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7. The news of his success in the examination pleased his parents very much.
THAT
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8. There are several categories of people who don’t have to pay the tax. EXEMPT
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9. She wasn’t speaking seriously. TONGUE
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10. Why are you blaming me? FAULT
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SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 12
1. Don't panic about something so trivial. MOUNTAIN
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2. I suddenly realized the meaning of a "freebie". DAWNED
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3. They arrived at their destination alive and kicking. SOUND
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4. My jewellery has been stolen. OFF
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5. This is a subject that Jack and I disagree about. EYE
........................................................................................................................................
6. I’m not sure which year saw the abolition of capital punishment in this country. DID
I’m not sure when they ...................................................................capital punishment in this country.
7. I wish I hadn’t said that to her. TAKE
If only .................................................................................................................................I said to her.
8. If children were allowed to do what they wanted, they would probably play
computer games all day. OWN
If children were ............................. they would probably play computer games all day.
9. If Tom hadn’t acted promptly to extinguish the fire, there might have been more
damage to the house................................................................................................... IN
But ................................out the fire, there might have been more damage to the house.
10. Initially, everybody believed his story but now they think he was lying. UP
He is now......................................................................................................... the story.

SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 13
1. They believe that Oliver failed his exam because he was nervous.
Oliver’s failure ................................................................................................................
2. The inhabitants were far worse-off twenty years ago than they are now.
The inhabitants are nowhere ...........................................................................................
3. If you don't know the art market, there's a risk you will spend a lot of money on
rubbish.
If you don't know the art market, you are........................................................................
4. Whatever the methods used to obtain the result, drugs were definitely not
involved.
There was no question ....................................................................................................
5. Those terrapins which survive their first year may live to be twenty.
Should..............................................................................................................................
6. Every student will get good marks to express their gratitude towards teachers.
(LENGTHS)
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7. I am determined to become a teacher of maths. (HEART)
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8. Some of the patients taken to the hospital have got an infectious disease.
(DIAGNOSED)
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9. This contract is as important and confidential as that one. (EQUALLY)
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10. He has called the meeting in order to raise money for the latest storm.
(PURPOSE)
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SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 14
1. As far as I know, there’s no reason for James to be so unhappy.
To the...............................................................................................................................
2. A rise in temperature in the next century seems likely.
In all ................................................................................................................................
3. If we delay too long, we are unlikely to clinch the deal.
The longer........................................................................................................................
4. The brochure gives hardly any useful information.
Precious little ..................................................................................................................
5. You could be arrested for not giving a breath sample to the police.
Refusal.............................................................................................................................
6. Jenny isn't a bad accountant, but I don't think it is a very suitable occupation for
her. CUT
I just don't think Jenny ............................................................................ an accountant.
7. We had no problems at all during our holiday in Turkey. PLAN
Everything........................................................................during our holiday in Turkey.
8. It's possible Clare phoned while we were out. MAY
Clare................................................................................................ while we were out.
9. Our class has won the History Quiz for the third year running. SUCCESSION
For the .................................................................., our class has won the History Quiz.
10. The thunderstorm brought their tennis match to an abrupt end. CUT
They had to...................................................................... because of the thunderstorm.

SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 15
0. What are the chances of the film winning an Oscar? LIKELY
How likely will the film win an Oscar?
1. Fewer people live in extended family units in this country nowadays. COMMON
It is ......................................to live in extended family units in this country nowadays.
2. I don't mind where we decide to go for our family holiday this year.
DIFFERENCE
It doesn't...................................where we decide to go for our family holiday this year.
3. Gaynor's friends persuaded her not to get married in spring. TALKED
It was Gaynor’s friends...........................................................getting married in spring.
4. The pianist performed beautifully and received a standing ovation. GAVE
The pianist....................................................................and received a standing ovation.
5. The group’s popularity increased thanks to word-of- mouth recommendations.
LED
Word-of-mouth recommendations ........................................... popularity of the group.
6. Damian is sure to finish the race in first place. CROSS
Damian is sure to be the first person to
…………………………………………………… in the race.
7. It is quite usual for boys to begin playing football at the age of five. MEANS
It is by ...........................................for boys to begin playing football at the age of five.
8. Had he spent more time at home, he wouldn't have made so many friends.
GONE
If he .......................................................often, he wouldn't have made so many friends
9. My brother Sam was very surprised to be offered the job. CAME
The job offer………………............................................................................................
10. Unfortunately, I didn't have enough money to go to the theatre regularly. ABLE
If I'd had more money,.........................................................................................to go to
11. The minister gave no precise figures about casualities.
The minister didn’t go ....................................................................................................
12. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended it.
Had it ..............................................................................................................................
13. Government guidelines really do emphasize the importance of starting
education early.
A lot of emphasis ............................................................................................................
14. The trip was so amazing that we will never forget it
It's too ..............................................................................................................................
15. Your silly questions distracted me.
You drove........................................................................................................................
16. .....She was so disgusted at the way her friend her friend behaved that she refused
to speak to him
Such.................................................................................................................................
17. I didn’t want to buy it, but because he insisted, I bought it.
He pushed........................................................................................................................
18. He was suspended for two matches for a wearing at the referee.
Swearing at the referee earned him ................................................................................
19. She’s just about to cut the birthday cake.
She’s on ..........................................................................................................................
20. Mr. Foster asked me to write this letter to you.
It’s at ...............................................................................................................................

SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 16
1. Attendance at the additional evening lectures is not obligatory for students.
(UNDER)
Students......................................................................... the additional evening lectures.
2. All are eligible for the contest. There is no discrimination of race and sex.
(REGARDLESS)
All are eligible............................................................................................ race and sex.
3. We were very much surprised to learn that Brian had become a monk. (TO)
..........................................................................................., Brian had become a monk.
4. Some people will do anything to lose weight. (LENGTHS)
Some people will .................................................................................... to lose weight.
5. He didn’t mention our previous conversation at all. (REFERENCE)
He made............................................................................... our previous conversation.
6. It was not until five years had elapsed that the whole truth about the murder
came out.
Not for..............................................................................................................................
7. The only reason why she got promotion is that she’s very competent.
Were it ............................................................................................................................
8. Something must be done quickly to solve the problem of homelessness.
Urgent..............................................................................................................................
9. It’s such a wonderful opportunity that we mustn’t miss it.
It’s too ............................................................................................................................
10. You’re far more practical than I am.
Nowhere...........................................................................................................................

SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 17
1. He never thought of telling her.
It never.............................................................................................................................
2. The students’ riotous behaviour should have been severely punished.
The students deserved......................................................................................................
3. He suddenly thought that he might have misunderstood her.
It crossed..........................................................................................................................
4. If we wait long enough, we’ll get what we want.
It’s just.............................................................................................................................
5. I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test.
It cam...............................................................................................................................
6. Having to get up so early is so irritating. (NECK)
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7. It’s likely they were delayed in a traffic jam. (UP)
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8. My dad is not happy with me at all because he heard me swearing. (BOOKS)
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9. We can’t possibly imagine how we are going to afford a new car. (REMOTEST)
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10. There don’t seem to be many talented athletes at the moment. (PAUCITY)
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SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 18
1. If the weather is fine, we may go camping at the weekend.
Weather............................................................................................................................
2. Brenda doesn’t get on well with her next-door neighbor any more.
Brenda has ......................................................................................................................
3. It would have been possible for Jane to take us in her car.
Jane .................................................................................................................................
4. Tim had no idea what he was letting himself in for.
Little.................................................................................................................................
5. The plain clothes officer’s boots showed he was a policeman.
The plain clothes policeman’s real .................................................................................
6. These rainy Monday morning make me feel miserable. (GET)
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7. You have said exactly the right thing. (NAIL)
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8. He maintained his position against his adversary. (GROUND)
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9. Since she met that boy, she’s been thinking only about him. (WRAPPED)
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10. My husband will be angry when I tell him. (ROOF)
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SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 19
1. Something must be done quickly to solve the problem of homelessness.
Urgent..............................................................................................................................
2. I simply fail to understand some of my colleague’s attitudes to work.
I have some colleagues....................................................................................................
3. I did not realize how much he was influenced by his brother.
I did not realize the extent ..............................................................................................
4. Mass tourism has been one of the causes of the environmental problems.
Mass tourism is................................................................................................................
5. It was six months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine.
I cancelled........................................................................................................................
6. These books are on loan from the British Council library.
These books have ............................................................................................................
7. These two makes of computer are practically the same. (HARDLY)
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8. His smooth manner didn’t deceive us. (TAKEN)
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9. Everyone who spoke to the victim is a suspect. (UNDER)
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10. The northwest of Britain has more rain each year than the southeast.
(ANNUAL)
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SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 20
1. The first sign of the disease is blurred vision.
The onset..........................................................................................................................
2. I will only be satisfied if the manager apologizes fully.
Nothing short..................................................................................................................
3. Julia isn’t to blame for the negligence by any means.
By no means ...................................................................................................................
4. It rumored that we will have a new manager.
Rumor has.......................................................................................................................
5. No one stands a chance of beating Mansell in this year’s championship.
It’s a foregone.................................................................................................................
6. I remained neutral during their disagreement because I like both of them.
(SIDES)
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7. A great many people will congratulate her if she wins. (SHOWERED)
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8. He is a generous person. (NAME)
........................................................................................................................................
9. Several runners have withdrawn from the race because of health problems.
(BACKED)
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10. Returning from the battle, they had no money left. (RUB)
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SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 21
1. I took no notice of the man standing at the gate.
I......................................................................................... the man standing at the gate.
2. This hotel is inaccessible in winter.
It .......................................................................................................this hotel in winter.
3. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended.
Had it not.........................a famous film star, the party would not have been a success.
4. Freak weather conditions resulted in the hurricane which devastated the area.
The hurricane which devastated the area............................... freak weather conditions.
5. He discontinues his studies because he is poor.
His................................................................................................................. his studies.
6. Would you give us your answer as soon as possible? CONVENIENCE
Please respond ................................................................................................................
7. It's one thing to think there's a demand for your product and another to actually
make a sale. WORLD
There's..... between thinking there's a demand for your product and actually making a
sale.
8. I'm so sorry, I didn't realise it was so late. TRACK
Sorry, I .................................................................................................................. time.
9. The anti-smoking advertisement does not stop people from smoking.
INEFFECTIVE
The anti-smoking advertisement is.............................................. people from smoking.
10. There is a possibility that you may be able to get a grant. ELIGIBLE
We are pleased..................................................................................................... a grant

SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 22
1. We didn’t see a soul all day.
Not .........................................................................................................................................................
2. Gerry has applied for the job of financial director.
Gerry has put....................................................................................................................
3. Our teacher used Sophia as an example of a good student.
Our teacher held ..............................................................................................................
4. I’m not much interested in sports.
I don’t really go ..............................................................................................................
5. Terry was rude but Anne got her revenge on him.
Anne paid ........................................................................................................................
6. The houses that were very close to the blast were badly damaged.
(IMMEDIATE)
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7. They were married last year. (MAN)
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8. He admits he’s not one of the important members of the organization. (COG)
........................................................................................................................................
9. You’ve been deceived by them. (RIDE)
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10. It didn’t take us long to finish doing the accounts. (SHORT)
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SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 23
1. The new theatre is extremely ugly and spoils the view of the village. (BLOT)
The new theatre is............................................................................ and spoils the view of the village.
2. Your attitude to life would be greatly improved by regular exercise. (WONDERS)
Regular exercise...............................................................you look at life.
3. It is as yet unclear whether a new sports centre is being planned or not. (SEEN)
It.................................................................are any plans for a new sports centre or not.
4. Mary is far superior to me in terms of technical knowledge. (MATCH)
When it comes................................................................................................. for Mary.
5. Anthony wasn’t at all discouraged by this bad experience. (PUT)
This bad experience.................................................................................................least.
6. If nothing unfortunate happens, I’ll see you next week.
All...........................................................................................................................................................
7. Redundancy has caused a lot of domestic problems.
Many a ............................................................................................................................
8. The film didn’t come up to my expectations.
The film fell ....................................................................................................................
9. Since she couldn’t get through to the police, she ran next door for help.
Not .........................................................................................................................................................
10. The value of sterling has fallen considerably in the past week.
There has.................................................................................................................................................
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SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 24
1. Spending two weeks in hospital was very different from lying on the beach!
(CRY)
Spending two weeks in hospital was ...............................................lying on the beach!
2. The parents of that girl are furious about her expulsion. (ARMS)
That’s the girl................................................................................. about her expulsion.
3. I’m finding it difficult to cope with all the work I have to do. (TOP)
All the work I have to do.......................................................................................... me.
4. I wouldn’t confront the manager if I were you. (HORNS)
I wouldn’t............................................................................. the manager if I were you.
5. He was arrested when they caught him driving a stolen vehicle. (ACT)
Being ..........................................................................a stolen vehicle, he was arrested.
6. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.
Rather...............................................................................................................................
7. You can eat as much as you like for £5 at the new lunch-bar.
There is no .............................................................................................................................................
8. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful.
Much to............................................................................................................................
9. “I think the whole idea’s ridiculous,” he said.
He dismissed....................................................................................................................
10. The managing director refuses to resign.
The managing director has no..........................................................................................
SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 25
1. David played the main role when the proposal was drafted. (INSTRUMENTAL)
David ......................................................................................................of the proposal.
2. If you hadn't changed our original agreement, everything would have been fine.
(STUCK)
Had................................................................ agreed, everything would have been fine.
3. I think you should have some consideration for those who don't have lives as
privileged as yours. (SPARE)
I think you should .................................................... lives aren't as privileged as yours.
4. We decided to stay for longer because we were so thrilled by the place.
(PROLONG)
We decided to....................................................................................... we by the place.
5. Competitors were amazed by how shrewdly he conducted his business affairs.
(MARVELED)
Competitors ....................................................which he conducted his business affairs.
6. There are plans to close down the cinema due to poor attendance levels.
The cinema is under........................................................ due to poor attendance levels.
7. The machine looks dangerous, but I'll believe it's safe if you say so.
The machine doesn't look safe, but I’ll take ................................................................
8. Once signed, this contract is binding.
As soon as you sign, you............................................................................ this contract.
9. Looking back, I really believe I did everything I could to stop her.
I can honestly say, with hindsight, ......................................................more to stop her.
10. She has become a famous novelist.
She has made.................................................................................................. a novelist.