SENTENCE TRANSFORMATIONS L2 2014

A TASK 1 STUDY THE FOLLOWING CONSTRUCTIONS

1 TO CONTRIBUTE TO DOING STH

TO PROVIDE SB WITH STH
2
TO PROVIDE STH FOR SB
NOUN
IN SPITE OF -ING
3
DESPITE NOUN + ING
THE FACT THAT + CLAUSE
BE / GET USED TO STH
4
BE / GET ACCUSTOMED TO -DOING STH
IS NO POINT IN DOING STH
5 THERE
IS NO / LITTLE LIKELIHOOD THAT + CLAUSE

IS NOT WORTH DOING STH

6 IT
IS NO USE DOING STH
BE (UN)ABLE TO DO STH
7
BE (IN)CAPABLE OF DOING STH
STH
8 TO DIFFER FROM … IN
THAT …
TOO ADJ / ADV (FOR SB)TO DO STH
9
(NOT) ADJ / ADV ENOUGH (FOR SB) TO DO STH
10 TO PLAY SO1 WELL THAT …= TO BE SUCH A GOOD PLAYER THAT …
DO STH
11 YOU HAD BETTER
NOT DO STH
12 I DON’T / WOULDN’T MIND DOING STH

13 UNLESS / AS LONG AS / ON CONDITION THAT / PROVIDED THAT + SIMPLE PRESENT

14 IN CASE + SIMPLE PRESENT / SIMPLE PAST / MAY / MIGHT

15 NO MATTER HOW … / WHAT … / WHERE … + SUBJECT + PREDICATE

GO OUT THAN STAY HERE. SAME SUBJECTS
HAVE GONE OUT LAST NIGHT. BARE INFINITIVE
16 I WOULD RATHER / SOONER
YOU WENT OUT. DIFFERENT SUBJECTS
YOU HAD TOLD ME. PAST TENSES
17 I WOULD PREFER / LIKE NOUN RATHER THAN NOUN

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REMEMBER SO IS FOLLOWED BY ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS WHILS SUCH MUST BE FOLLOWED BY NOUNS
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TO GO RATHER THAN STAY

SAME SUBJECTS
TO HAVE GONE.
YOU TO GO
DIFFERENT SUBJECTS
YOU TO HAVE TOLD ME
GOING OUT WHY DON’T WE … ?
18 I SUGGEST
THAT YOU SHOULD GO OUT
WHY DON’T YOU … ?
YOUR GOING OUT
UNREAL PRESENT
I / YOU WENT
I WISH SIMPLE PAST
19
IF ONLY UNREAL PAST
I / YOU HAD GONE
PAST PERFECT
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT
POSSIBLE IT IS POSSIBLE (FOR SB) TO DO STH
20
MAKE IT POSSIBLE/EASY/DIFFICULT(FOR SB)TO DO STH
POSSIBILITY THERE IS NO POSSIBILITY THAT
OFFER / HAVE (A WIDE RANGE OF) FOR DOING STH
STH = AN ACCIDENT / DEFEAT / CONFUSION
21 AVOID SB
-ING
STH
22 PREVENT
-SB FROM DOING STH
PUT / LAY THE BLAME ON SB FOR STH / -ING
N
SHARE THE BLAME FOR STH / -ING
23 BLAME BLAME SB FOR STH
V BLAME STH ON SB
BE TO BLAME FOR STH = BE RESPONSIBLE FOR STH
TO ROB SB OF STH
24 ROB
TO BE ROBBED OF STH
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF STH / -ING TO DO STH
25 ADVANTAGE HAVE THE ADVANTAGE OF STH / -ING
WORK TO ONE’S ADVANTAGE
ON –ING
26 INSIST ON- SB –ING
THAT SB SHOULD DO STH
27 CAN’T / COULDN’T HELP -ING

B TASK 2 TRANSFORM THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES - SEE KEY BELOW

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1. Practising sports can help reduce tension and get rid of stress. [CONTRIBUTE]

2. People believe the new measures will help reduce violence in football stadiums. [IT … CONTRIBUTE]

3. A worker who has been redundant can’t give his/ her family the basics, such as food and clothing. [PROVIDE]

4. Due to explosive population growth, the government cannot give the population what they need to have a decent standard
of living. [PROVIDE]

5. Although Mark was highly qualified, he was turned down when he applied to a multinational company. [DESPITE]

6. Although the disease is prevalent in the area, the government has not implemented any measures to assist the victims.
[SPITE]

7. John lived in the United States for more than five years, and yet he doesn’t speak English. [SPITE]

8. Using the new developments in information and communication technology is completely new to many teachers.
[ACCUSTOMED]

9. I find it worthless to spend so much money on something you will never use. 1.[POINT] 2.[WORTH] 3.[USE = noun]

10. Having money if you cannot enjoy it is completely worthless. 1.[POINT] 2.[WORTH] 3.[USE = noun]

11. It is not probable that Steven will be promoted since his performance is far from satisfactory. 1.[LIKELIHOOD] 2.[LIKELY]

C TASK 3 TRANSFORM THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES

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1. There is no chance that violence in sports will diminish if the government doesn’t take the problem seriously. 1.
[LIKELIHOOD] 2.[LIKELY]

2. After running the marathon, Mike couldn’t speak. He was out of breath. [UNABLE]

3. He can do anything to get out of trouble, even lying. [CAPABLE]

4. Thanks for offering to help me, but I have the qualities necessary to do this task on my own. [CAPABLE]

5. Bungee jumping poses a serious threat to your life. Hiking does not. [DIFFERS]

6. He is very popular and handsome. That helps him date any girl he wants. [ADVANTAGE]

7. One of the benefits of ICT is that it allows you to attend courses on line. [ADVANTAGE]

8. The task assigned was extremely difficult. Students couldn’t carry it through. 1.[TOO] 2.[ENOUGH]

9. The problem was unusually complex. I couldn’t work it out. 1.[TOO] 2.[ENOUGH]

10. If I were you, I wouldn’t trust John as he is said to be a liar. [HAD]

11. I’d like to go to the cinema tonight. [MIND]

D TASK 4 TRANSFORM THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES

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1. You can take my dictionary. Bring it tomorrow please. [PROVIDED]

2. Warm up and stretch before running and you’ll have no minor injuries. [LONG]

3. That option may sound horrible to you. Nevertheless, it is the only way out for us. [NO MATTER]

4. I’m over with John, so please don’t mention his name again. [WOULD SOONER]

5. Why didn’t you call me last night to invite me to go out with the rest of the group. [WOULD RATHER]

6. Why don’t we set out early in the morning to avoid heavy traffic on the road? [SUGGEST]

7. “You definitely have to cut down on smoking,” my doctor told me. [SUGGESTED]

8. I’m fed up with her complaining about the same all the time! [WISH]

9. I didn’t listen to Dad’s advice and my performance was below everybody’s expectations due to my lack of training. [IF
ONLY]

10. She couldn’t dance for a month because of the injury she had as a result of falling. [PREVENTED]

11. A child stole my bag when I was having some coffee in the mall. [ROBBED]

E TASK 5 TRANSFORM THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES

1. “The increasing levels of poverty are our incompetent government’s fault.,” the candidate said. [BLAME]

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2. Because of the snow storm, we couldn’t reach the top of the mountain. 1.[PREVENTED] 2.[IMPOSSIBLE]

3. “You must come over and have dinner with us,” my aunt said to me. [INSISTED]

4. It was impossible to put off the presentation once again. [POSSIBILITY]

5. She dances very well. She stands out from all the other ballerinas. 1.[SO] 2.[SUCH]

6. Please don’t tell anyone about our affair. Let’s keep it secret, Carina. 1[I WOULD RATHER YOU ] 2.[I WOULD PREFER YOU]

7. I think you are making a huge mistake and I cannot change this perception. [HELP]

8. Please forward my mail to this address. (mind = v)

9. The weather was appalling. At the same time, they were able to walk to the top of the mountain. (despite … succeeded)

10. She had an annual income of over a million dollars generated by her investments. (His investments provided …)

11. Alan has just discovered photography, but he’s too old now. (wishes … younger)

F TASK 6 TRANSFORM THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES

1. Louise prefers earning a fortune working for herself to earning peanuts working for someone else. [RATHER]
2. People think harsher laws will curb crime rates. [IT … CONTRIBUTE]
3. The only condition for this project to be really successful is that we should all work hard. [PROVIDED]

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4. Thomas things that GIVING UP a few nights OUT in case there aren’t the same opportunities later is really worthwhile.
[WORTH]
5. I agree to move to a larger office, but make sure the rent is not excessively high. [LONG]
6. James was always late for work, so he got the sack. [IF]
7. No matter how much money Thomas has made, he still intends to go to university. [SPITE]
8. He has become a millionaire by writing blockbusters but she doesn’t SPLASH her money AROUND. [SPITE]
9. I don’t mind driving to work because I do it all the time. [USED]
10. I’m sorry I didn’t visit Washington when I was in America. [WISH]
11. It’s possible Karen didn’t hear her name being called. [MIGHT]
12. I last saw Alison over a year ago. [FOR]
13. Somebody is repairing our car for us tomorrow. [REPAIRED]
14. It’s too cold to spend the day on the beach. [ENOUGH]
15. I’ll lend you my car on condition that you bring it back by eight. [LONG]
16. It’s no worth sewing this old jumper. [NO]
17. Although Vanessa couldn’t speak French, the company owner decided she was qualified for the job. [BEING]
18. I won’t tolerate your being rude any longer. [PUT]
19. Adrian hasn’t accepted the offer unfortunately. [DOWN]
20. Tim should learn how to cook now. [HIGH TIME]
21. Reporters think that the criminals are hiding in an abandoned building. [THOUGHT]
22. We didn’t manage to get to Chicago by midnight. [SUCCEED]
23. It’s not a waste of time for you to come all the way to the airport. [WORTH]
24. My boss doesn’t like me to be late for work. [APPROVE]
25. Dave’s always found mailing very easy. [GOOD]

G TASK 7 TRANSFORM THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES

PARAPHRASE THE UNDERLINED WORDS USING MULTIWORD VERBS. THEN REWITE EACH SENTENCE IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT
MEANS EXACTLY THE SAME AS THE SENTENCE PRINTED BEFORE IT

SET FALL GET LOOK

DRIFT KEEP TAKE MAKE

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STRIKE PUT TURN SWEEP

PULL WIPE CUT LAY
BREAK CRASH CALL WEAR
SIGN LET CATCH OPEN
DO BEAR PATCH PULL
BE BRING STAND

1) They decided to demolish the monument because it occupied too much space.

2) As soon as I introduced that topic, he left. No sooner …

3) I think you shouldn’t have insisted on her to talk about her divorce. I’d rather …

4) Never let yourself be discouraged by the envious comments of people who will never be better than you in your competitive
profession. I suggest

5) You can distinguish rivers and mountains on the surface of the earth only from outer space. Only from …

6) I can’t tolerate so much noise. I wish …

7) She was so stunningly beautiful that her looks alone made it possible for her to have prospects in show business. So…

8) Please try to manage to keep your restless boy quiet. Otherwise, he will cause my baby girl to start crying. Unless…

9) He is extremely patient, so he was able to stop his quarrel with Mary. If …

10) I think you should seriously start working on your project. It’s high time …

11) We had our spare room redecorated so that we can give temporary accommodation to our friends. The reason …

12) The witness supported my story, so I escaped punishment. If…

13) He was very tired of working for his company. He decided to start his own business. He was so …

14) They are always quarrelling about trivial things. I’d rather …

15) Mr Boggis was as cunning as a fox, so most farmers were deceived by his lies. If …

16) The eruption of a volcano can be so devastating that it can completely make the human population disappear. So ….

17) The smell of the paint will cease gradually after some hours. Only...

18) They gradually separated because they had no shared interests. If …

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19) One measure to stop accidents is to have our cars submitted to annual tests for safety. The only way to prevent …

20) Many youngsters can easily escape punishment, so they often break the law. The reason why

21) I don’t like driving during the night. I always prefer leaving early in the morning. I prefer …

22) I was absent many classes, so now I have to reach the same level of the other students. If…

23) Although her parents invested a lot of money in her educations, Terry badly disappointed them when she decided to drop out.
In spite …

24) I’m sure Rob invented that story so as not to disappoint his father. Rob must …

25) Perhaps she started a friendly relationship with someone else. She may …

26) I would like to continue practising yoga rather than start a new sport. I'd rather…

27) It was raining heavily, so the match was postponed. Due…

28) The new factory hired almost all the applicants and rejected a few of unskilled workers. Almost all…

29) It was because the river swollen by heavy rains burst its banks that the low-lying land was devastated by flooding. If …

30) He should do some community work to compensate for all the damage he’s caused. It’s high time…

31) She is tall and attractive that she was soon hired by a modelling agency. So …

32) As soon as the train arrived, I said goodbye to Jenny. Hardly …

33) He was taken to prison because he passed another car dangerously. If …

34) The government has established new regulations. New regulations …

35) We constantly quarrelled, so we put an end to our relationship. If…

36) As they quarrelled constantly, they decided to put an end to their engagement. If …

37) Dr Ryan buried the side of beef a patient had given him. He didn’t want people to invent stories about him. In order to prevent

38) I didn't stop at the traffic lights, so I had a collision with another car. I wish…

39) I’m sure her car stopped working in the middle of nowhere. (must)

40) Laura learned that Mr Scott had died. She wanted the party to be cancelled. No sooner...

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B TASK 2 TRANSFORM THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES

12. Practising sports can contribute to reducing tension and getting rid of stress.
13. It is believed the new measures will contribute to reducing violence in football stadiums.
14. A worker who has been redundant can’t provide his/ her family with the basics, such as food and
clothing.
15. Due to explosive population growth, the government cannot provide the population with what they
need to have a decent standard of living.
16. Despite Mark being highly qualified, he was turned down when he applied to a multinational
company. / Despite being highly qualified, Mark was turned down when he applied to a multinational
company.
17. In spite of the disease being prevalent in the area, the government has not implemented any
measures to assist the victims.
18. In spite of of having lived in the United States for more than five years, Paul doesn’t speak English.
19. Many teachers are not accustomed to using the new developments in information and
communication technology is completely new to many teachers.
20. There is no point in spending so much money on something you will never use.
It is not worth spending so much money on something you will never use.
It is no use spending so much money on something you will never use.
21. There is no point in having money if you cannot enjoy it.
It is not worth having money if you cannot enjoy it.
It is no use having money if you cannot enjoy it.
22. There isn’t much / is very little likelihood that Steven will be promoted since his performance is far
from satisfactory.
It is not likely that Steven will be promoted since his performance is far from satisfactory.
Steven is not likely to be promoted since his performance is far from satisfactory.

C TASK 3 TRANSFORM THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES

1. There is no chance that violence in sports will diminish if the government doesn’t take the problem
seriously.
There isn’t much / is very little likelihood that violence in sports will diminish if the government
doesn’t take the problem seriously.
It is not likely that violence in sports will diminish if the government doesn’t take the problem
seriously.
Violence is not likely to diminish if the government doesn’t take the problem seriously.

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2. After running the marathon, Mike was unable to speak. He was out of breath.
3. He is capable of doing anything to get out of trouble, even lying.
4. Thanks for offering to help me, but I am capable of doing this task on my own.
5. Bungee jumping differs from hiking in that the former poses a serious threat to your life while the
latter does not.
6. He takes advantage of being popular and handsome to date any girl he wants.
7. One advantage of ICT is that it allows you to attend courses on line.2
8. The task assigned was too difficult for students to carry through.
The task assigned wasn’t easy enough for students to carry through.
9. The problem was too complex for me to work it out.
The problem wasn’t simple / easy enough for me to work it out.
10. You had better not trust John as he is said to be a liar.
11. I wouldn’t mind going to the cinema tonight. [MIND]

D TASK 4 TRANSFORM THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES

12. You can take my dictionary provided (that) you bring it tomorrow please.
13. You’ll have no minor injuries as long as you warm up and stretch before running .
14. No matter how horrible that sounds to you, it is the only way out for us.
15. I’m over with John, so I would sooner (rather) you didn’t mention his name again.
16. I would rather you had called me last night to invite me to go out with the rest of the group.
17. I suggest setting out early in the morning to avoid heavy traffic on the road?
18. My doctor suggested that I should definitely cut down on smoking.
19. I wish she wouldn’t complain / would stop / stopped complaining about the same all the time! [WISH]
20. If only I had listened to Dad’s advice, my performance wouldn’t have bee below everybody’s expectations due to my lack of
training.
21. She was prevented from dancing for a month because of the injury she had as a result of falling.
The injury she had as a result of falling prevented her from dancing for a month.
22. I was robbed of my bag by a child when I was having some coffee in the mall.
A child robbed me of my bag when I was having some coffee in the mall.

E TASK 5 TRANSFORM THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES

12. “Our incompetent government is to blame for the increasing levels of poverty.” the candidate said.
[BLAME]
13. Because of the snowstorm, we were prevented from reaching the top of the mountain.
The snowstorm made it impossible for us to reach the top of the mountain.
It was impossible for us to reach the top of the mountain because of the snowstorm.
14. My aunt insisted on my coming over and having dinner with them.

15. There was no possibility3 of putting off the presentation once again.
2
IN THIS CASE, THERE ARE MANY OPTIONS. IF IN DOUBT, YOU CAN ASK ME IN CLASS.
3
The noun “possibility” is followed by “of” or “that …” – never by an infinitive!!!!!!!!
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16. She dances so well that she stands out from all the other ballerinas.
She is such a good dancer that she stands out from all the other ballerinas
17. I would rather you didn’t tell anyone about our affair. Let’s keep it secret, Carina.
I would prefer you not to tell anyone about our affair. Let’s keep it secret, Carina.
18. I can’t help thinking you are making a huge mistake.
19. Would you mind forwarding my mail to this address.
20. Despite the appalling weather / the weather being appalling, they succeeded in walking to the top of
the mountain.
21. His investments provided her with an annual income of over a million dollars
22. Alan wishes he had discovered photography when he was younger.

F TASK 6 TRANSFORM THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES

26. Louise would rather earn a fortune working for herself than earn peanuts working for someone else.
27. It I thought harsher laws will contribute to curbing crime rates.
28. This project will be really successful provided that we all work hard.
29. Thomas thinks that it I worth GIVING UP a few nights OUT in case there aren’t the same opportunities
later.
30. I agree to move to a larger office as long as the rent is not excessively high.
31. If James hadn’t always been late for work, he wouldn’t have been given the sack.
32. In spite of having made a lot of money, Mark still intends to go to university.
33. In spite of having become a millionaire by writing blockbusters, she doesn’t SPLASH her money
AROUND.
34. I am used to driving to work because I do it all the time.
35. I wish I had visited Washington when I was in America.
36. Karen might not have heard her name being called.
37. I haven’t seen Alison for a week.
38. We are having our car repaired for tomorrow.
39. It isn’t warm enough to spend the day on the beach.
40. I’ll lend you my car as long as you bring it back by eight.
41. It’s no use sewing this old jumper.
42. In spite of Vanessa not being able to speak French, the company owner decided she was qualified for
the job.
43. I won’t put up with your being rude any longer.
44. Adrian has turned down the offer unfortunately.
45. It’s high time Tim learned how to cook now.
46. It is thought that the criminals are hiding in an abandoned building. / The criminals are thought to be
hiding.
47. We didn’t succeed in getting to Chicago by midnight.
48. It’s not worth coming all the way to the airport.
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49. My boss doesn’t approve of my being late for work.

50. Dave’s always been good at mailing.

G TASK 7 TRANSFORM THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES

1. If the monument hadn’t taken up so much space, they wouldn’t have decided to pull it down.
2. No sooner had I brought up the topic than he was off.
3. I’d rather you hadn’t kept on at her to talk about her divorce.
4. I suggest that you should never let yourself be put off by the envious comments of people who will
never stand out from you in your competitive profession.
5. Only from outer space can you make out rivers and mountains on the surface of the earth.
6. I wish I could put up with so much noise.
7. So stunningly beautiful was she that her looks alone opened up prospects in show business.
8. Unless you manage to quieten your restless boy down, he will set my baby girl off crying.
9. If he weren’t extremely patient, he wouldn’t have been able to patch up / make out his quarrel with
Mary.
10. It’s high time you got down to working on your project.
11. The reason why we had our spare room done up was that we can put up our friends.
12. If the witness hadn’t born out my story, I wouldn’t have got away with punishment.
13. He was tired of working for his company that he decided to set up his own business.
14. I’d rather they wouldn’t fall out over trivial things.
15. If Mr Boggis hadn’t been as cunning as a fox, most farmers wouldn’t have fallen for his tricks.
16. So devastating can the eruption of a volcano be that it can wipe out the human population.
17. Only after some hours will the smell of the paint wear off.
18. If they had had shared interests, they wouldn’t have drifted apart.
19. The only way to prevent car accidents (from happening) is to put our cars through annual tests for safety.
20. The reason why many youngsters break the law is that they can get away with it.
21. I prefer setting off / out early in the morning to driving during the night.
22. If I hadn’t been absent so many classes, I wouldn’t have to catch up with the other students.
23. In spite of her parents investing a lot of money in her education, Terry let them down when she decided
to drop out.
24. Rob must have made up that story so as not to disappoint his father.
25. She may have struck up a friendly relationship with someone else.
26. I’d rather continue practicing yoga than take up another sport.
27. Due to the heavy rain, the match was put off.
28. Almost all the applicants were taken on and a few of unskilled workers were turned down.
29. If the river swollen by heavy rains hadn’t burst its banks, flooding wouldn’t have swept over the low-lying
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30. It’s high time he did some community work to make up for all the damage he’s caused.
31. So tall and attractive is he that she was signed up by a modeling agency.
32. Hardly had the train pulled in when I said goodbye to Jenny.
33. If he hadn’t cut in on another car, he wouldn’t have been taken to prison.
34. New regulations have to be laid down by the government.
35. If we hadn’t constantly fallen out, we wouldn’t have broken up.
36. if they hadn’t quarreled constantly, they wouldn’t have broken off their engagement.
37. In order to prevent people from making up stories about him, Dr Ryan buried the side of beef a patient
had given him.
38. I wish I had pulled up at the traffic lights, so I wouldn’t have crashed into another car.
39. Her car must have broken down in the middle of nowhere.
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WORKSHEET 1 / KEY

40. If the monument hadn’t taken up so much space, they wouldn’t have decided to pull it down.
41. No sooner had I brought up the topic than he was off.
42. I’d rather you hadn’t kept on at her to talk about her divorce.
43. I suggest that you should never let yourself be put off by the envious comments of people who will never stand out from
you in your competitive profession.
44. Only from outer space can you make out rivers and mountains on the surface of the earth.
45. I wish I could put up with so much noise.
46. So stunningly beautiful was she that her looks alone opened up prospects in show business.
47. Unless you manage to quieten your restless boy down, he will set my baby girl off crying.
48. If he weren’t extremely patient, he wouldn’t have been able to patch up / make out his quarrel with Mary.
49. It’s high time you got down to working on your project.
50. The reason why we had our spare room done up was that we can put up our friends.
51. If the witness hadn’t born out my story, I wouldn’t have got away with punishment.
52. He was tired of working for his company that he decided to set up his own business.
53. I’d rather they wouldn’t fall out over trivial things.
54. If Mr Boggis hadn’t been as cunning as a fox, most farmers wouldn’t have fallen for his tricks.
55. So devastating can the eruption of a volcano be that it can wipe out the human population.
56. Only after some hours will the smell of the paint wear off.
57. If they had had shared interests, they wouldn’t have drifted apart.
58. The only way to prevent car accidents (from happening) is to put our cars through annual tests for safety.
59. The reason why many youngsters break the law is that they can get away with it.
60. I prefer setting off / out early in the morning to driving during the night.
61. If I hadn’t been absent so many classes, I wouldn’t have to catch up with the other students.
62. In spite of her parents investing a lot of money in her education, Terry let them down when she decided to drop out.
63. Rob must have made up that story so as not to disappoint his father.
64. She may have struck up a friendly relationship with someone else.
65. I’d rather continue practicing yoga than take up another sport.
66. Due to the heavy rain, the match was put off.
67. Almost all the applicants were taken on and a few of unskilled workers were turned down.
68. If the river swollen by heavy rains hadn’t burst its banks, flooding wouldn’t have swept over the low-lying land.
69. It’s high time he did some community work to make up for all the damage he’s caused.
70. So tall and attractive is he that she was signed up by a modeling agency.
71. Hardly had the train pulled in when I said goodbye to Jenny.

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72. If he hadn’t cut in on another car, he wouldn’t have been taken to prison.
73. New regulations have to be laid down by the government.
74. If we hadn’t constantly fallen out, we wouldn’t have broken up.
75. if they hadn’t quarreled constantly, they wouldn’t have broken off their engagement.
76. In order to prevent people from making up stories about him, Dr Ryan buried the side of beef a patient had given him.
77. I wish I had pulled up at the traffic lights, so I wouldn’t have crashed into another car.
78. Her car must have broken down in the middle of nowhere.
79. No sooner had Laura learned that Mr Scott had died than she wanted to call off the party.

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