I: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION →Most stores will accept a credit card as an alternative to cash.

1. The fox was unsuccessful in reaching the grapes.(VAIN) 22. You can avoid tooth decay by brushing your teeth regularly. (PREVENT)
→The fox tried in vain to reach the grapes. →Brushing your teeth regularly can prevent tooth decay.
2. The crops were badly affected by the storm. (EFFECT) 23. Some of Peter’s expressions make me think of my brother. (REMIND)
→The storm had a badly effect on the crops. →Some of Peter’s expressions remind me of my brother.
3. The project received unanimous approval of the committee.(FAVOUR) 24. When do you think this bridge was built? (OLD)
→The whole committee was/were in favour of the project. →How old do you think this bridge is?
4. The personnel officer promised him that she wouldn’t tell any one that he had 25. That old typewriter is not worth repairing. (POINTLESS)
been in the prison. (WORD) →Repairing that old typewriter is pointless.
→The personnel officer gave him her word that she… 26. They share a lot of hobbies and interests. (COMMON)
5. Nobody could possibly believe the story he told us. (BEYOND) →They have a lot of hobbies and interest in common.
→The story he told us was beyond belief 27. This train should have left 30 minutes ago. (MEANT)
6. I had lost his phone number, so I could not contact him before. (TOUCH) →This train was meant to leave 30 minutes ago.
→ I could not keep/get in touch with him because I had lost his phone 28 The president arranged for me to use his chauffeur-driven car whenever I
number. liked. (DISPOSAL)
7. I enjoy being the boss of a small company. (FISH) →The president placed/put his chauffeur-driven car at my disposal.
→I enjoy being a big fish in a small pond. 29. The painting is worth $25,000. (VALUED)
8. The success of our local theater has made our city famous. (MAP) →The painting has been valued at $25,000.
→The success of our local theater has put our city on the map. 30. This passport can be used in most countries.
9. She is not upset; she is only pretending. (ACT) →This passport can be valid for most countries.
→She is not upset; she is only putting on an act. 31. My bank manager and I get on together very well. (TERMS)
10. The bank robbers escaped in a stolen car. (GETAWAY) →I am on very good terms with my bank manager.
→The bank robbers made a getaway in a stolen car. 32. That hotel is a bit too expensive for us, I am afraid. (REACH)
11. As people use a lot of wood-pulp, many trees are cut down. →That hotel is a bit beyond our reach, I am afraid.
→The more wood-pulp is used, the more trees are cut down 33. Absolute secrecy was crucial to the success of the mission.
12. Because of the absence of the atmosphere on the moon, the sky there is →Without absolute secrecy, the mission wouldn’t have succeeded.
black, just as in space. 34. Immediately after his arrival home a water-heater exploded.
→Because there is no atmosphere on the moon, the sky… →Hardly had he arrived home when a water-heater exploded.
13. These young men became doctors after six years training. 35. Rita doesn’t realize how serious her husband’s operation is going to be.
→After these young men had been trained for six years, the became doctors →Little does Rita realize how …
14. People believe that the Chinese invented paper in 105 A.D. 36. A waiter spilled soup over Lydia’s new dress last night.
→Paper is believed to have been invented by the Chinese in 105 A.D. →Lydia had some soup spilled over her new dress by a waiter last night.
15. A man I don’t know told me about that. 37. It was the goalkeeper that saved the match for us.
→I was told about that by a man I don’t know. →Had it not been for the goalkeeper, we would have lost the match.
16. That was a silly thing to say! 38. Tim insisted on being told the complete story.
→What a silly thing to say! →Nothing but the complete story would satisfy Tim.
17. We’ve run out of petrol. 39. Jane’s husband will be returning from South America quite soon.
→There is no more petrol left. →It won’t be long after Jane’s husband returns from S.A.
18. It takes six hours to drive from here to London. 40. The permit expires at the end of this month.
→It is a six hour drive from here to London. →The permit is not valid after the end of this month.
19. He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport. 41. I don’t really like her, even though I admire her achievements.
→He regretted not saying goodbye to her at the airport. →Much as I admire her achievement, I don’t really like her.
20. They failed to find out a solution to the problem. 42. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the
→They didn’t succeed in finding out a … birth of their second child.
21. Most stores will accept a credit card instead of cash. (ALTERNATIVE)
→Only when A. and C. had their second child did they decide to move to a bigger →Had it not been for the attendance of a famous film star, the party
house. wouldn’t have been a success.
43. Martin may not be very well but she still manages to enjoy life. 62. Galileo is considered to be the father of modern astronomy.
→Martin’s poor health doesn’t prevent/stop him from enjoying life. →Galileo is regarded as the father of modern astronomy.
44. The Pacific Ocean is on average deeper than the Atlantic. 63. The only way you can become a good athlete is to train hard every day.
→The average depth of the Pacific Ocean is greater than that of the Atlantic. →Only by training hard every day can you become a good athlete.
45. Under no circumstances should you phone the police. 64. He speaks more persuasively than his brother.
→The last thing you should do is to phone the police. →He is a more persuasive speaker than his brother.
46. We couldn’t find George anywhere. 65. He can hardly read at all. (VIRTUALLY)
→George was nowhere to be found. →He is virtually unable to read.
47. Provided your handwriting is legible, the examiners will accept your paper. 66. He can speak French well enough to go to the conference. (FLUENT)
→So long as the examiners can read your handwriting, they will accept your →His French is fluent enough to go to the conference.
paper. 67. His arrival was completely unexpected. (TOOK)
48. There are a lot of people depend on him. →His arrival took us completely by surprise.
→He has a lot of dependants. 68. The first sign of the disease is a feeling of faintness. (ONSET)
49. I daren’t turn on the television because the baby might wake up. (FEAR) →The onset of the disease is a feeling is shown by a feeling of faintness.
→I daren’t turn on the television for fear of waking the baby up. 69. He began by giving us a summary of his progress so far. (OUTSET)
50. The teachers agreed to introduce the new methods. (AGREEMENT) →At the outset, he gave us a summary of his progress so far.
→There was an agreement among the teachers to introduce the new methods. 70. As an antidote to their disappointment, he bought them ice-cream. (OFFSET)
51. If interest rates are cut, the economic situation may improve. (REDUCTION) →To offset their disappointment, he bought them ice-cream.
→A reduction in/of interest rates may improve the economic situation. 71. It was Walter Raleigh who introduced potatoes and tobaccos into England.
52. I don’t personally care if they come or not. (MATTER) →The English owe the introduction of potatoes and tobaccos to W. R.
→It doesn’t matter to me whether they come or not. 72. That rumour about the politician and the construction contract is absolutely
53. Local residents said they were against the new traffic scheme. false.
(DISAPPROVAL) →There is absolutely no truth in that rumour about the politician and the
→Local residents expressed their disapproval of the new traffic scheme. construction contract.
54. Why isn’t this TV working? 73. He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the robbery.
→What is wrong with this TV? →He received a six month sentence for his part in the robbery.
55. May I borrow your pen? 74. You can eat as much as you like for $5 at the new lunch-bar.
→Would you lend me your pen? →There is no limit/restriction on how much/what you eat for $5 at the new
56. We must do something about the problem even if it costs a lot. lunch-bar.
→Costly as/though it may be, we must do something about the problem. 75. The Yeti has very rarely been seen at this altitude.
57. We should ban the use of pesticides, but we should also restrict the use of →There have been very few sightings of the Yeti at this altitude.
other chemicals. 76. You think that fat people are allays jolly, but you are wrong.
→In addition to banning the use of pesticides, we should also restrict the use →Contrary to what you think, fat people aren’t always jolly.
of other chemicals. 77. The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke to the local
58. You might fall if you are not careful. dialect.
→Be careful or you will fall. →But for his command of the local dialect, we could have been jailed.
59. Immediately after his arrival, things went wrong. 78. The council rarely allows appeals against its decisions.
→No sooner had he arrived than things went wrong. →Hardly does the council allow appeals against its decisions.
60. Although Nam was the stronger of the two, his attacker soon overpowered 79. She is a student good at mathematics. (FIGURES)
him. →She is a student having a head for figures.
→Despite his being the stronger of the two, Nam was soon overpowered by 80. I think we ought to permit him to do whatever he chooses. (HAND)
his attacker. →I think we should give him a free hand.
61. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended.
81. Margaret was offered a place on the course but couldn’t accept because she 102. The decorators have finished the whole of the first floor.
was ill. (TURN) →We have had the whole of the first floor finished by the decorators.
→Margaret was offered a place on the course but had to turn down because … 103. If you want my advice, I would forget about buying a new house.
82. You’ll just have to take a chance. (POT) →If I were you, I would forget about buying a new house.
→You’ll just have to take pot luck. (Take pot luck: ăn thử) 104. The only way to eliminate world terrorism is by united opposition. Eliminate:
83. Assembling the furniture is extremely easy. (PLAY) chấm dứt
→Assembling the furniture is a child’s play. →Only by united opposition can we eliminate world terrorism.
84. I resent the way that she clearly feels herself to be superior to me. (NOSE) 105. Everybody made fun of him because he’d his hair cut so short. (MICKEY)
superior: cấp cao hơn →Everybody took the Mickey out of him because he had his hair cut so short.
→I resent the way that she looks down her nose at me. 106. I felt stupid when I realized what I’d done. (FOOL)
85. Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed. (LEAF) →I felt such a fool when I realized what I’d done.
→You have to turn over a new leaf if you want to succeed. 107. She was very relieved when she realized that her bag hadn’t been stolen.
86. Many species of wildlife are threatened with extinction. (VERGE) (BREATHED)
→Many species of wildlife are on the verge of extinction. →She breathed a sign of relief when she realized …
87. The storm blew the roof off the house. 108. Would you like to contribute something to our campaign? (MAKE)
→The house had its roof blown off by the storm. →Would you like to make a contribution to our campaign?
88. This is the quickest way to get into the town centre. 109. Products which seem to lack credibility are not popular. (CALL)
→There is no quicker way than this to get into the town centre. →There is no call for products which seem to lack credibility.
89. Only one person knew what had caused the fire. 110. Technical skills are needed to operate this new machinery. (DEMANDS)
→The cause of the fire was known to only one person. →Operating/ the operation of this new machinery demands technical skills.
90. I’m not going to retire unless I myself want to. (FEEL) 111. We have run out of small sizes. (STOCK)
→ I’m not going to retire unless I feel like it. →We have no small sizes in stock. / We are out of stock of small sizes. /
91. After two hours the bride had still not arrived. (SIGN) Small sizes are out of stock.
→After two hours there was still no sign of the bride. 112. In all probability we will finish the project on Thursday. (CHANCES)
92. Rosa found the heat quite intolerable. (BEAR) →The chances are that the project will be finished on Thursday.
→Rosa couldn’t bear the heat. 113. They arrived at their destination alive and kicking. (SOUND) alive and
93. You were rude to that woman’s husband, and she’s upset now. kicking: bình an vô sự
→The woman whose husband you were rude to is upset now. →They arrived at their destination safe and sound
94. Are they likely to pass Proficiency? 114. In her previous job, Mara was a picture restorer. (WORK)
→Is there any likelihood that they pass Proficiency? →Mara used to work as a picture restorer.
95. 6,000 pounds is a better offer than you have ever had before. 115. I’m sure you were driving too fast.
→You have never had an offer better than 6,000 pounds before. →You must have been driving too fast.
96. Harry paid 50 pounds a week for bed and breakfast. 116. It was overeating that caused his heart attack.
→Bed and breakfast cost Harry 50 pounds a week. →If he hadn’t overeaten, he wouldn’t have had a heart attack.
97. You can not make use of this offer after 15 December. 117. The storm completely wiped out all my crops. (Wipe out: destroy)
→This offer is only valid until 15 December. →I have had all my crops completely wiped out by the storm.
98. Be careful not to waste water. (ECONOMICAL) 118. The fire led to the setting up of a public enquiry.
→Be economical with water →As a result of the fire, a public enquiry was set up.
99. We haven’t sold many cars this month. (DEMAND) 119. Vitamin intake and intelligence are not connected.
→There has been little demand for cars this month. →There is no connection between vitamin intake and intelligence.
100. The accident victim was having increasing difficulty in breathing. 120. He suddenly thought that he might have misunderstood her.
(DIFFICULT) →It crossed his mind that he might have misunderstood her.
→The accident victims were increasingly difficult to breathe. 121. His wife keeps telling him that he should get a better job.
101. Betty is very happy to look after handicapped people. →His wife is pushing him to get a better job.
→Betty is devoted to looking after handicapped people. 122. His second attempt on the world record was successful.
 → He broke the work record at/on his second attempt. →My preference was for a seven o’clock start.
123. I applied for the job but was turned down. 149. The accident wasn’t his fault. (BLAME)
→My application for the job was turned down. →He wasn’t to blame for the accident.
124. There are more people out of work in this country than ever before. 150. Although he seems friendly, he’s not to be trusted.
→Never have there been more people out of work in this country. →Friendly as he may seem, he’s not to be trusted.
125. My boyfriend is very short-tempered. 151. Not until the body was found did the police believe her.
→My boyfriend loses his temper very easily. →It was only when the body was found that the police believed her.
126. Let’s clean the dishes in the morning. (WASHING) 152. “Whatever you do, don’t give up hope” they said.
→Let’s do the washing-up in the morning. →They urged me not to give up hope
127. Despite his age, he’s still working. (RETIRED) 153. Far more people live to retirement age in Britain than in the Philippines.
→He still has not retired despite his age. →Not as many people live to retirement age in Philippines as in Britain.
128. Whose name should I write on the cheque? (MAKE) 154. We have no seats left for the concert on December 12 th.
→Who should I make out the cheque to? →All the seats for the concert on December 12th have been booked.
129. “Please don’t drive so fast!” Ann begged her friend. 155. The foreigner declared his innocence. (DENIED)
→Ann pleaded with her friend not to drive so fast. →The foreigner denied knowing anything about it.
130. My protests were ignored. 156. Everyone but Jane failed to produce the correct answer. (SUCCEEDED)
→Nobody took notice of my protests. →Only Jane succeeded in producing the correct answer.
131. I’m sure he took your briefcase by mistake. 157. An open fire can’t be compared to/with central heating. (COMPARISON)
→I am sure he didn’t take your briefcase deliberately. →There is no comparison between an open fire and central heating.
132. We only despatch goods after receiving the money. 158. There is no way that young man can achieve success in this test. (BOUND)
→Only after the money is received can we despatch goods. →That young man is bound to fail in this test.
133. You pay 20 pounds a month for a period of one year. 159. I was scared to tell him what I really thought. (COURAGE)
→You pay in twelve successive monthly instalments of 20 pounds. →I didn’t have enough courage to tell him what I really thought.
134. He’ll settle down. Then his performance will improve. 160. The Greens consider Henry a good friend. (LOOK)
→Once he settles/ has settled down, his performance will improve. →The Greens look on Henry as a good friend.
135. The result of the match was never in doubt. 161. Teachers think that hard work is good for you. (HARM)
→At no time was the result of the match in doubt. →Teachers think that work does/causes you no harm.
136. This will be the orchestra’s first performance outside London. 162. Because of the delay we missed our connecting flight. (MEANT)
→This will be the first time the orchestra has performed/ played outside →The delay meant that we missed our connecting flight.
London. 163. Don’t wait to be asked if you want a sandwich! (HELP)
137. He will not be put off by their comments. (DETER) →Help yourself to a sandwich. (= take some of it)
→Their comment won’t deter him. 164. Most people regard Dr. Peters as being the best surgeon in his field.
138. She complains far too often for my liking. (FREQUENT) (WIDELY)
→She makes frequent complaint about my liking. →Dr. Peters is widely regarded as being …
139. Some people accept that a storm is inevitable. (RESIGNED) 165. The Prime Minister was determined to remain in office.
→Some people are resigned to the fact that a storm is inevitable. →The Prime Minister had no intention of resigning office.
140. The fridge is completely empty. (LEFT) 166. I don’t know the first thing about aeronautics.
→There is nothing left in the fridge. →I am utterly ignorant of aeronautics.
145. Money is of little value on a desert island. (COUNTS) 167. The students’ riotous behaviour should have been severely punished.
→Money counts for little in the island. →The students deserved severe punishment for their riotous behaviour.
146. Can you tell me where the Midland Hotel is? (DIRECT) 168. The chances are that the whole thing will have been forgotten by next term.
→Can you direct me to the … →In all probability/likelihood the whole thing will …
147. The Prime Minister felt it appropriate to make a statement. (FIT) 169. Despite his ungainly air he is remarkably agile.
→The Prime Minister saw/ thought fit to make a statement. →Although he looks ungainly, he is remarkably agile.
148. I’d rather we started at seven. (PREFERENCE) 170. The numbers of cars on the roads must be reduced. (DOWN)
 →We must cut down on the number of cars on the roads. 191. It is expected that the company can get more profit this year.
171. Interrupting when someone is speaking is rude. (CUT) →The company is expected to get more profit this year.
→It’s rude to cut in when someone is speaking. 192. I was astonished by her confidence.
172. We have an emergency electricity supply in case we are cut off. (BACK) →What astonished me was her confidence.
→If we are cut off, we can fall back on our emergency electricity supply. 193. Someone told me my flight was cancelled when I got to the airport.
173. We’ve decided to leave early tomorrow morning. (SET) →Arriving at the airport, someone told me my flight was cancelled.
→We are going to set off early tomorrow morning. 194. I knew I had met him before, but I can’t remember his name. (TONGUE)
174. I know you are hiding something from me. (BACK) →I knew I had met him before, but his name is on the tip of my tongue.
→What are you keeping back from me? 195. His choice always followed what his wife decided. (STEP)
175. Come on Thursday or Friday. It’s all the same to me. (DIFFERENCE) →His choice was always in step with his wife’s decision/what his wife decided.
→Come on Thursday or Friday. It makes no difference to me . 196. Remember to write to us! (DROP)
176. Amanda has improved a lot this term. (PROGRESS) →Remember to drop us a line/note!
→Amanda has made great/good progress this term. 197. Phone and write to him if you can’t talk directly to him. (GET)
177. Gunman kills 3 people in Bank Drama. →Get in touch with him if you can’t talk directly to him.
→A man with a gun kills 3 people in … 198. Don’t worry. There will be another chance. (KEEP)
178. The riddle of the missing heiress has been solved. →Keep your end up, there will be another chance.
→The police has found the cause of the missing heiress. 199. On the day she agreed to marry him, he was happier than he had ever been in
179. His appearance was completely unexpected. his life.
→His appearance was beyond our expectation. →The day she agreed to marry him was the happiest he had ever had in his life.
180. He is by no means a smart boy. 200. Is it really necessary for me to arrive so early?
→He is not completely a smart boy. →Do I have to arrive so early?
181. I take it for granted that he is influential person. 201. Someone has stolen the boss’s car.
→I assume that he is … →The boss has had his car stolen/ been robbed of his car.
182. He won’t let anyone touch his records. (OBJECTS) 202. Whoever did that must have been a very brave person.
→He objects to anyone else touching his records. →Only a very brave person could have done that.
183. He didn’t think much of the musical show yesterday. (OPINION) 203. The last time we were here was in 1980.
→He had a low opinion of the musical show yesterday. →We haven’t been here since 1980.
184. The concert was not as good as he had hoped. (EXPECTATIONS) 204. The fourth time he asked her to marry him, she accepted.
→The concert failed to come/live up to his expectations. →Only on his fourth proposal did she accept him.
185. The music teacher was the only member of staff not to attend the concert. 205. Has she written to you lately? (HEARD)
(EXCEPTION) →Has you heard form her lately?
→With the exception of the music teacher every member of staff attended 206. We must have your answer tonight at the latest. (INSIST)
the concert. →We insist on having your answer tonight at the latest.
186. The impression most people have of him is that he is a good singer. 207. We’ve decided to replace those plastic shower curtains with these rubber
(REPUTATION) ones. (SUBSTITUTE)
→ He has a reputation as a good singer. →We have decided to substitute those plastic shower curtains for these
187. He is said to be a very good violinist. (COMES) rubber ones.
→He comes over/across as a very good violinist. 208. Somebody has stolen all Miranda’s jewellery. (ROBBED)
188. We missed the beginning of the concert because we had overslept. →Miranda has been robbed of all her jewelry.
(CONSEQUENCE) 209. Nothing ever frightens him. (AFRAID)
→We missed the beginning of the concert as a consequence of oversleeping. →He is afraid of nothing.
189. It is your duty to tell him what to do. 210. It’s not my habit to get up quite so early as this. (USED)
→You are supposed to tell him what to do. →I am not used to getting up quite so early like this.
190. My boss works better when he’s pressed for time. 211. Everything went well that morning. (NOTHING)
→The less hurried the boss is, the worse he works. →Nothing went wrong that morning.
212. A portion of strawberries and cream costs a lot in the café. (CHARGES) 232. The north west of Britain has more rain each year than the southeast.
→The café charges a lot for a portion … →The annual rainfall in/for the North West of Britain is greater/higher than
213. How likely am I to pass the examination, do you think? (CHANCE) that in the southeast.
→What chance have I of passing the examination, do you think? 233. When I arrived in Canberra, I wrote a letter home.
214. He had no idea how difficult the exercise would be until he was half way →On arriving in Canberra, I wrote a letter home.
through it. 234. What Rachel does in her spare time doesn’t concern me. (BUSINESS)
→Only when he was half way through the exercise did he realize how →It’s none of my business what Rachel does in her spare time.
difficult it was. 235. The final version of the plan was quite different form the initial draft.
215. Further progress was impossible because of the floods. (RESEMBLANCE)
→The floods made further progress impossible. →The final version of the plan bore no/little resemblance to the initial draft.
216. As he rose to speak, the crowd began cheering. 236. They feel the same way about each other. (MUTUAL)
→The cheering from the crowd began as he rose to speak. →Their feeling about each other is mutual.
217. We had not expected that we should have so much difficulty in finding the 237. The bottle must not be laid on its side. (UPRIGHT)
place. →The bottle must be kept/ placed in an upright position.
→The place was much more difficult to find than we had expected. 238. Not many people attended the meeting. (TURNOUT)
218. Our present financial problems will soon be a thing of the past. →There was a poor turnout for the meeting.
→We’ll soon find a solution to/overcome our present financial problems. 239. I’d like to visit Singapore more than any other countries in the world.
219. It’s nobody’s fault that the meeting was cancelled. →Singapore is the country I’d like to visit most.
→Nobody is to blame/is responsible for the fact that the meeting was 240. She listens more sympathetically than anyone else I know.
cancelled. →She is a person who listens more sympathetically than anyone else I know.
220. The fate of the two climbers is unknown. 241. People don’t want to buy cars with large engines any more. (CALL)
→It’s a mystery as to what happened to the two climbers. →There is no longer any call for cars with large engines.
221. There is no need for us to hurry; the play doesn’t start until 8:30. (TIME) 242. In the end, I felt I had been right to leave the club. (REGRETS)
→We can take our time; the play … →I had no regrets about leaving the club in the end.
222. John is very self-confident. (CONFIDENCE) 243. His reactions are quite unpredictable. (KNOWS)
→John has a lot of confidence in himself. →Nobody knows how he is going to react.
223. His holiday is at exactly the same time as mine. (COINCIDES) 244. “If you don’t apologize immediately, I’m leaving”, she told him.
→His holiday time coincides with mine. (THREATENED)
224. He is alleged the owner of the valuable picture. (CLAIMED) →She threatened to leave if he didn’t apologize immediately.
→He is claimed to be the owner of the valuable picture. 245. There isn’t enough space in this room for a big cupboard. (TAKE)
225. The way he took everything he did for granted really annoyed her. (BACK) →A big cupboard would take up too much space in this room.
→The way he took everything he did for granted really got/put her back up. 246. Could I stay with you for the weekend? (PUT)
226. It was touch and go whether he recovered or not. (BALANCE) →Could you put me up for the weekend?
→It was in the balance whether he recovered or not. 247. The service given by the bank has improved recently. (IMPROVEMENTS)
227. Which of the two books would you prefer? (RATHER) →The bank has made improvements to its service recently.
→Which of the two books would you rather read? 248. They are letting the well-known gang leader out of prison tomorrow.
228. These books have been lent by the British Council library. (LOAN) (RELEASED)
→These books have been on loan from the British Council library. →The well-known gang leader is being released from prison tomorrow.
229. I bought a pair of shoes this morning. They cost 40 pounds. 249. Is this the only way to reach the city center?
→This morning I spent 40 pounds on a pair of shoes. →Isn’t there any another way to reach the city center?
230. Mrs. Wilson says she is sorry she didn’t attend the meeting yesterday. 250. I have never seen such a mess in my life!
→Mrs. Wilson sends her apologies for not having attended the meeting →Never in my life have I seen such a mess!
yesterday. 251. The weather is probably not going to change.
231. It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine. →There will probably be no change in the weather.
→I cancelled my subscription to that magazine nine months ago. 252. I’d made up my mind, but at the last minute I lost my confidence. (FEET)
 →I’d made up my mind, but at the last minutes I got/had cold feet. →It looked though the room had been unoccupied for weeks.
253. I couldn’t help smiling when he told me of his plan. (A STRAIGHT FACE) 275. I didn’t see her again for five years.
→I couldn’t keep a straight face when he told me of his plan. →Five years have passed since I last saw her.
254. He seemed to be worried about something. (IMPRESSION) 276. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to.
→I had/got the impression that he was worried about something. →The smoking of cigarettes is no longer as popular as it used to be.
255. I’ve never seen anyone play so skillfully before. (MUCH) 277. The millionaire decided to give away his money to the poor. (PRESENT)
→I’ve never seen anyone play with so much skill before. →The millionaire decided to make a present of his money the poor.
256. When should we collect the books we ordered last week? (SUPPOSED) 278. There is no ice cream left. (RUN)
→When are we supposed to collect the books … →We have run out of ice cream.
257. His memory gradually failed as he grew old. 279. I had better go back to work. (TIME)
→The older he got, the more his memory failed him. →It is high time I went back to work.
258. The house has got everything except for a large garden. (LACKS) 280. He is more a lecturer than a teacher.
→The only thing the house lacks is a large garden. →He is considered a lecturer rather than a teacher.
259. I hardly think she will agree to give you a pay rise. (LIKELIHOOD) 281. I’m the only child in my family.
→There is little likelihood of her giving you a pay rise. →My mother gave birth to only one child.
260. I remained neutral during their disagreement because I like both of them. 282. She was smoking in the bathroom, I went in to the bathroom and knew that.
(SIDES) (CAUGHT)
→I didn’t take sides during their disagreement because I like both of them. →I caught her smoking in the bathroom.
261. A great many people will congratulate her if she wins. (SHOWERED) 283. He was forced to apologize. (CHOICE)
→She will be showered with great many congratulations if she wins. →He had no choice but apologize.
262. I’m annoyed with you for not phoning me to say you’d be late. (MIGHT) 284. John inflated the tires of his bicycle. (BLEW)
→You might have phoned me if you’d be late. →John blew up the tires of his bicycle.
263. She thought she had paid the bill but she hadn’t. 285. Alternative medicine is a complete mystery to some people.
→She was convinced that she had paid the bill but she hadn’t. →Some people are strange to alternative medicine.
264. The hurricane blew the roof off the house. 286. You may be disqualified if you don’t obey the regulations.
→The house had its roof blown off by the hurricane. →Failure to obey the regulations may cause your disqualification.
265. This affair doesn’t concern you. 287. He tried hard so that he would win the first prize.
→This affair is no concern of yours. →With the hope to win the first prize, he tried hard.
266. That dress has only the slightest mark on it. 288. They declared war on the pretext of defending their territorial rights.
→I can barely see any marks on that dress. →The excuse for the declaration of the war is the defence of their territorial
267. No one stands a chance of beating Mansell in this year’s championship. rights.
→It’s a foregone conclusion that Mansell will win this year’s championship. 289. Can I speak to someone about my problem?
268. The only thing that makes this job worthwhile is the money. →Would it be possible for me to talk to …
→Were it not for the money, the job wouldn’t be worthwhile. 290. He is said to be a very hard bargainer. (REPUTATION)
269. Her success went beyond her expectation. →He has a reputation for being a very hard bargainer.
→Never had she expected that she was so successful. 291. He doesn’t appreciate his wife. (GRANTED)
270. How likely is it she will pass the exam? (CHANCES) →He doesn’t take his wife for granted.
→What are her chances of passing the exam? 292. The amount of firm spent on the project initially was $15,000. (OUTLAY)
271. He did the puzzle in two minutes. (SOLUTION) →The initial outlay on the project was $15,000.
→He found the solution to the puzzle in two minutes. 293. It was a red-letter day.
272. My brother is not feeling terribly well. (UNDER) →That day was a memorial one for me.
→My brother is under the weather. 294. We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful.
273. It will be necessary to pay the full amount when you look. (HAVE) →Much to our regret we must inform …
→The full amount will have to be paid when you look. 295. He made no bones about helping me.
274. The room seemed to have been unoccupied for weeks. →He didn’t hesitate to help me.
296. He never thought of telling her. 316. The thief must have come in through the window.
→It never occurred to him to tell her. →The thief almost certainly came in through the window.
297. The dress was so temping that I bought it. 317. Driving at that speed is dangerous whether you are an experienced driver or
→I couldn’t resist the temptation to buy the dress. not.
298. The idea no longer interests her. →However experienced a driver you are, driving at that speed is dangerous.
→She has gone off the idea. 318. The play is so popular that the theater is likely to be full every night.
299. Very little money was raised by the charity appeal. (RESPONSE) →Such is the popularity of the play that the theater is likely to be full every
→The response to the charity appeal was very poor. night.
300. His irresponsible attitude is endangering his career as a doctor. 319. All of you are likely to be able to enter college. (CHANCES)
(JEOPARDY) →The chances are that all of you will be able to enter college.
→His irresponsible attitude is putting his career as a doctor in jeopardy. 320. I think his theory is clear and logical. (STANDS)
301. He liked the new job straight away. (DUCK) →I think his theory stands to reason.
→He took to the new job like duck to water. 321. Don’t panic about something so trivial. (MOUNTAIN)
302. He’s not sure whether to go or not. (MINDS) →Don‘t make a mountain out of the molehill.
→He’s in two minds about whether to go or not. 322. Mass tourism has been one of the causes of the problem. (BLAME)
303. She has extensive knowledge of ancient Egypt. (VERY) →Mass tourism is partly to blame for the problem.
→She is very knowledgeable about ancient Egypt. 323. Teaching doesn’t really suit her. (CUT)
304. We were very impressed by the new camera but found it rather expensive. →She isn’t really cut out for teaching.
→Impressed by the new camera as/though we were, we found it rather 324. Graham spends all his time doing research. (DEVOTED)
expensive. →Graham has devoted all his time to doing research.
305. The team is the same as it for last Saturday’s match. 325. You must accept the fact that she has left you. (RESIGN)
→There have been no changes to the team since last Saturday’s match. →You must resign yourself to the fact that she has left you.
306. Couldn’t you have got a bus to the station? 326. My friend took no notice of my advice. (DEAF)
→Wasn’t it possible for you to get a bus … →My friend turned a deaf ear to my advice.
307. I’m telling you this for you not to make a mistake. (FEAR) 327. She was just as good as they had thought. (CAME)
→I’m telling you this for fear that you might make a mistake. →She came up to their expectations.
308. They have security guards so that people won’t try to steal. (DISCOURAGE) 328. They will not announce the decision formally.
→They have security guards in order to discourage someone from trying to →No formal announcement of the decision was made/ given.
steal. 329. She firmly believed John to be telling the truth.
309. This government has changed its taxation policy completely since the last →It was her firm belief that was telling the truth.
general election. (UNDERGONE) 330. Although he didn’t want to pay such a high price, he had no choice.
→This government has undergone a complete change in its taxation policy →Reluctant as/though he was to pay such a high price, he had no choice.
since … 331. This is our temporary office.
310. We won’t get to the airport in less than 30 minutes. (LEAST) →For the time being, this is our office.
→It will take us at least 30 minutes to get to the airport. 332. The spectators got so angry that they had to cancel the football match.
311. Claire suddenly realized what a blunder she had made. (DAWNED) →Such was the anger of the spectators that they …
→It suddenly dawned on Clair what a … 333. They arrived at the station with only a minute to spare. (NICK)
312. Collecting stamps is Peter’s great passion. (CRAZY) →They arrived at the station in the nick of time.
→Peter is crazy about collecting stamps. 334. She had completely forgotten him. (MIND)
313. Don’t run away with the idea that this job is easy. (CONCLUSION) →He was completely out of her mind.
→Don’t come to/draw a conclusion that this job is easy. 335. The man in that painting reminds me of my uncle. (BEARS)
314. Tony’s very charming, but I wouldn’t trust him. →The man in that picture bears a resemblance to my uncle.
→Charming as/though Tony may be/is, I wouldn’t trust him. 336. Why you are against inviting Jackie to the party? (OBJECTION)
315. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting. →What’s your objection to inviting Jackie to the party?
→Rather than disturbing the meeting, I left without saying goodbye. 337. She is too busy to go shopping. (HANDS)
 →She has her hands full so cannot go shopping. →He makes sure that he distances himself from politics he …
338. Just thinking about his face at that moment makes me laugh. 359. The new manager blames me for everything that goes wrong. (PICKING)
→The very thought of his face at that moment makes me laugh. →The new manager keeps picking on me for …
339. Their chances of success are small. 360. They have narrowed the many applicants down to three. (SHORT)
→It’s not likely that they will succeed. →They have sort-listed three applicants.
340. I’ve considered the advantages and disadvantages and I’ve decided not to go. 361. Bruce said that the situation at work was like a family argument.
(WEIGHED) (LIKENED)
→I’ve weighed up the pros and cons and … →Bruce likened the situation at work to a family argument.
341. This house is very different from the little flat we used to live in. (CRY) 362. Carol pretended that she hadn’t understood my request. (MADE)
→This house is a far cry from the little flat we used to live in. →Carol made a pretence of not having understood my request.
342. I really want to see her again. (DYING) 363. If you want good accommodation in Brighton, you should book in advance.
→I am dying to see her again. →If you want good accommodation in Brighton, it is advisable to book in
343. Oil was slowly coating the edge of the shore. advance.
→The edge of the shore was becoming covered with oil. 364. They recommended opening new factories in the depressed area.
345. We may not be able to give the concert. →They recommended that new factories should be opened in the …
→The concert may have to be cancelled. 365. He’s a taxi driver, so he is thoroughly familiar with the city. (HAND)
346. Alan worked too hard at the office, and this led to his illness. →He’s a taxi driver, so he knows the city like the back of his hand.
→Alan’s illness was the result of/ caused by her working too hard at the 366. If she ever learns about this news, she’ll be furious. (EARS)
office. →If this news ever reaches/comes to her ears, she’ll be furious.
347. The coach’s tactics were directly responsible for the team’s defeat. 367. There’s a very long list of repairs. (ARM)
(CONSEQUENCE) →There’s a list of repairs as long as your arm.
→The team’s defeat was the direct consequence of the coach’s tactics. 368. Do you agree with Jill Tweedie’s views on male female relations?
348. There is no point in your phoning Caroline – she’s away. (TIME) →Are you in agreement with Jill Tweedie’s views on male female relation?
→It is a waste of time phoning … 369. The local government systems was first incorporated into law in the late 19 th
349. Who will inherit the estate? (HEIR) century.
→Who is the heir to the estate? →The late 19th century first saw the local government systems incorporated
350. He likes to be addressed as “Professor”. (CALL) into law.
→He likes people to call him “Professor”. 370. You certainly can’t play your music after midnight.
351. The brochure gives hardly any useful information. →I won’t have you play music after midnight.
→Precious little useful information is given in the brochure. 371. You have little realization of how much I have sacrificed for you.
352. That reminds me of the time I climbed to the top of Mount Fuji. →Little do you realize how much I …
→That takes me back to the time I climbed to the … 372. You’ve got a nerve, implying that it was all my fault.
353. If you find it necessary, you can contact me on this number. →How dare you imply that it was all my fault.
→Should you find it necessary, you can … 373. My job involves working from 6 p.m. till midnight.
354. My friend persuaded me to go to the party in fancy dress. →I am on duty from 6 p.m. till midnight.
→My friends talked me into going the party … 374. We can start at either 1 PM or 2 PM.
355. Mr. Foster asked me to write this letter to you. →It makes no difference whether we will start at 1PM or 2PM.
→It is at Mr. Foster’s request that I write this letter to you. 375. The boy was about to cry when he was reprimanded by his mother.
356. He gave me a detail account of the operation. →The boy was on the point of crying when he …
→He gave me a blow to blow by blow account of the operation. 376. Alice lost all her hope; she decided to stop her business.
357. We agreed that each of us would do the washing up on alternative days. →Such was her hopelessness that she decided to …
(TURNS) 377. We have to settle this matter in a definitive manner. (ALL)
→We agreed to take turns to do the washing up. →We have to settle this matter once and for all.
358. He makes sure that he isn’t associated with politics he disagrees with. 378. In the area, Thailand is much better than all other countries in football.
(DISTANCES) (SHOULDERS)
 →In the area, Thailand is head and shoulders above all other countries in →Had you attended yesterday’s class, you could do this exercise now.
football. 398. It will be necessary for him to try harder if he wants to win the prize.
379. He gambled, lost everything and began to owe money. (INTO) →He will have to try harder in order to win the prize.
→He gambled, lost everything and ran into debt. 399. There’s no one here who would not like to be in your place. (BUT)
380. You should punish him severely so that others will be afraid to behave as he →There’s no one here but would like to be in your space.
did. (EXAMPLE) 400. You are broke. So am I. (BOAT)
→You should make an sample of him so that … →You are broke. I am in the same boat.
381. Did you see Alice at the party last night? (CATCH) 401. They fell in love when they first saw each other. (SIGHT)
→Did you catch sight of Alice at the party last night? →They fell in love at first sight.
382. He is a generous person. (NAME) 402. We continued waving until the train could not be seen any more. (SIGHT)
→Generosity is his middle name. →We continued waving until the train was out of sight.
383. Working independently is sometimes a great advantage, I reckon. 403. We haven’t heard from him for ages. (TOUCH)
→I think it sometimes a great advantage working independently. →We have lost touch with him for ages.
384. To get the best result, you should work as hard as you can. 404. I’m sure the children have been doing something terrible while we’ve been
→You should work the best you can to get the best result. out. (UP)
385. It was surprising the storm caused little damage in the area. →I’m sure the children have been getting up to something terrible …
→The storm surprisingly caused little damage in the area. 405. I was greatly relieved to hear that her condition was not serious.
386. You won’t find a school anywhere whose students get such good results. →It was with great relief to hear that her …
→Nowhere will you find a school of which the students get such good 406. It is more than likely that she will succeed as an actress.
results. →She has a good chance of success as an actress.
387. Let’s watch TV anyway. There’s nothing better to do this evening. 407. You must concentrate on your work more.
→We might/could just as well watch TV this evening. →You must apply yourself to your work more.
388. She was so attractive that every boy in the class ran after her. 408. If you weren’t born in this country you can’t vote in the election.
→Such was her attractiveness that every … →Not having been born in this country, you can’t …
389. Despite the lack of their financial support, we will have to carry out the 409. The police caught the burglar in the process of committing the crime. (RED)
project. →The burglar was caught red-handed.
→Whether we have their financial support or not, we will … 410. I suddenly realized the meaning of a “freebie”. (DAWNED)
390. Your empty promises won’t have any effect on her. (ICE) →The meaning of a “freebie” suddenly dawned on me.
→Your empty promises won’t cut any ice with her. 411. You look grumpy this morning. (BED)
391. The boy does whatever his father wants in an obedient way. →You get out of bed on the wrong side this morning.
(ATTENDANCE) 412. She felt uncomfortable in the huge hotel. (FISH)
→The boy dances attendance on his father. →She felt like a fish out of water in the huge hotel.
392. They have arranged to see the director tomorrow morning. 413. I was there when they admitted the truth. (PRESENCE)
(ARRANGEMENTS) →They admitted the truth in my presence.
→They have made arrangements to see … 414. I’ve hardly done anything today. (NEXT)
393. I really regret to have lost the opportunity to get the promotion. (BOAT) →I have done next to nothing today.
→I really regret to have missed the boat to get the promotion. 415. I am not to be disturbed under any circumstances.
394. He was finally able to adjust himself to the new working condition. →Under no circumstances am I to be disturbed.
(SWING) 416. You will eventually appreciate what I am getting at.
→He finally got into the swing of the new working condition. →In time you will appreciate what I am getting at.
395. His grandfather is now having an operation. (KNIFE) 417. I’d rather you didn’t go.
→His grandfather is now under the knife. →I’d prefer you not to go.
396. His action was incomprehensible to his parents. (LOSS) 418. They’ll arrive soon.
→His parents were at a loss when they tried to understand his action. →It won’t be long before they arrive.
397. You didn’t attend yesterday’s class so you can’t do this exercise now. 419. There is a rumour that you stole it.
 →It is rumoured that you stole it. 441. Thomas was not given details of the company’s new projects. (DARK)
420. I can’t find the answer without a calculator. (OUT) →Thomas was kept in the dark about the company’s new projects.
→I can’t work out the answer without a calculator. 442. I was too scared to tell him what I really thought. (LACKED)
421. I didn’t expect to see Tim there! (LAST) →I lacked the courage to tell him what I really thought.
→The last person I expected to see there was Tim. 443. The police ended the fighting between the 2 gangs by arresting the leader.
422. Everyone who spoke to the victim is a suspect. (UNDER) (STOP)
→Everyone who spoke to the victim is under suspicion. →The police put a stop to the fighting …
423. This is none of your business! (DOESN”T) 444. Colin’s inability to make sound judgement dates from his accident.
→This doesn’t concern you! →Ever since his accident, Colin was has been unable to make sound
424. Robert had no idea of his next move. (DO) judgement.
→Robert didn’t know what he was going to do next. 445. Critics are hoping the new director can bring some positive changes into the
425. It was only when I checked that I noticed the tyre was flat. (DID) French film industry. (BREATHE)
→Only when I checked the tyre did I notice it was flat. →Critics are hoping the new director can breathe new life into …
426. Please inform the relevant authorities at once. (DELAY) 446. It is very difficult to give the exact value of a table like this. (FIGURE)
→Please inform the relevant authorities without delay. →It is very difficult to put an exact figure on the value of a table like this.
427. She never seems to succeed, even though she works hard. 447. Five boys on a motorbike at the speed of 60 mph are very likely to end up in
→However hard she works, she never seems to succeed. hospital. (RECIPE)
428. Andrew is the most generous person I have ever met. →Five boys on a motorbike … mph is a recipe for disaster.
→I‘ve yet to meet anyone who is more generous than Andrew. 448. Detectives had stopped working on the Horsley murders three years
429. I never thought that I would win a prize. previously. (BOOK)
→It had never crossed my mind that I would win a prize. →Detectives had closed the book on …
430. I don’t think the television’s likely to blow up at any minute. 449. He is very good at cooking spaghetti. (DAB)
(LIKELIHOOD) →He is a dab hand at cooking spaghetti.
→There is little likelihood that the television will blow up at any minute. 450. We all want to make him realise that he is not as important as he thinks.
431. This car only cost me five hundred pounds. (PICKED) (SIZE)
→I picked this car up for only five hundred pounds. →We all want to cut him down to size.
432. Someone paid five thousands pounds for the painting. (WENT) 451. He really disappointed me when breaking the promise to help me out.
→The painting went for five thousands pounds. (TEETH)
433. We have made neither a profit nor a loss this year. (EVEN) →He really kicked me in the teeth when …
→We have broken even this year. 452. He died, having nothing of his own. (NAME)
434. In 1967 programs began to be transmitted in color. (ADVENT) →He died with no thing to his name.
→1967 saw the advent of the transmission of programs in color. 453. Have a look at this picture. It may help you to remember something. (JOG)
435. Simon hadn’t expected that he would feel so weak after the operation. →Have a look at this picture. It may help you to jog your memory.
→The operation left Simon feeling weaker than he had expected. 454. He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer. (NAME)
436. He didn’t mention our previous conversation at all. →He is making a name for himself as an interviewer.
→He made no reference to our previous conversation. 455. Social scientists find it hard to accept that the fall in the birth rate is
437. We were all shocked by his reaction. responsible for the old age. (Resistance)
→His reaction came as a shock to all of us. →There is resistance among social scientists to the idea that the fall …
438. I find Harold’s behaviour quite incomprehensible. (LOSS) 456. The Minister gave no precise figures about the casualties. (GO INTO)
→I am at a loss to understand Harold’s behaviour. →The Minister didn’t go into detail about the casualties.
439. The severity of the punishment bore no relation to the seriousness of the 457. He doesn’t think very highly of politicians.
crime. (PROPORTION) →He’s got a low opinion of politicians.
→The severity of the punishment was out of proportion to the crime. 458. One advantage of living in the city is the range of clothes shops.
440. I’m afraid our problems are only just beginning. (ICEBERG) →One point in favour of living in the …
→Our problems are just the tip of the iceberg. 459. Mary explained the problem surprisingly clearly.
 →Mary explained the problem with surprising clarity. 481. It is not worth trying to save endangered species. (WASTE)
460. We have credited the money to your current account at this bank. →It is a waste of time trying to save endangered species.
→We have placed the money to the credit of your current account at this 482. I took little notice of the girl standing at the gate.
bank. →I didn’t pay much attention to the girl standing at the gate.
461. Your silly questions distracted me. 483. The Prime Minister resigned because of his sudden illness. (RESULTED)
→You drove me to distraction with your silly questions. →The Prime Minister’s resignation resulted from his sudden illness.
462. I like her a lot. (AFFECTION) 484. Did the football team play any better last weekend?
→I have a lot of affection for her. →Was there any improvement in the way the football team played last
463. For gymnastics and skiing, regular practise is needed. weekend?
→Sports such as gymnastics and skiing need regular practise. 485. There is a risk that the black rhino will become extinct. (THREATENED)
464. I find it surprising that she didn’t like her present. →The black rhino is threatened with extinction.
→I would have thought that she would have liked her present. 486. She doesn’t know why they are attracted to spending all day on the beach.
465. A new flu vaccine has been on trial since the beginning of the year. →She can’t see the attraction of spending all day on the beach.
→They have been trying out/testing a new flu vaccine since the … 487. I would do anything to prevent him from going there.
466. I’m afraid that I think he shouldn’t marry her. →There is nothing I wouldn’t do to …
→I can’t help feeling that he … 488. He said he had won as a result of good luck.
467. They sent him to prison for three years. (SENTENCED) →He attributed his victory/success to good luck.
→He was sentenced to three years in prison/ three years’ imprisonment. 489. Our new Director wants to call her “Madam”. (ADDRESSED)
468. I’m sorry I missed Professor Baker’s lecture. →Our new Director wants to be addressed as “Madam”.
→I’m sorry not to have attended Professor Baker’s lecture. 490. We’ll have to make up our minds by the end of the week, won’t we? (BE)
469. “That’s a lovely new dress, Jean”, said her mother. →A decision will have to be made by the end of the week, won’t it?
→Jean’s mother complimented her on her lovely new dress. 491. Surely nobody likes it when people make fun of them in public. (BEING)
470. Tim looks nothing like his father. (TAKE) →Surely nobody likes being made fun of in public.
→Tim doesn’t take after his father at all. 492. You should have called the doctor at once.
471. He watched videos all day. (ENTIRE) →It was wrong of you not to call the doctor at once.
→He spent the entire day watching videos. 493. We have no option but to collect this license free.
472. I never thought of going by train. (OCCURRED) →The collection of this license free is obligatory.
→It never occurred to me that I could go by train. 494. He can shout even louder but I still won’t take any notice.
473. The cause of the explosion is still unknown. (CAUSED) →No matter how much louder he can shout, I still won’t take …
→What caused the explosion is still unknown. 495. That’s none of your business.
474. The train is 5 minutes late in leaving. (DUE) →That’s nothing to do with you.
→The train was due to leave 5 minutes ago. 496. No sooner had he been appointed to the post than the new editor fell ill.
475. The children are in disgrace for being so badly behaved. →Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new …
→The children are under a cloud because of their bad behaviour. 497. You should excuse his bad manners; he’s only a child. (ALLOWANCES)
476. John spends all his time working. (DEVOTED) →You should make allowances for his bad manner; …
→John devoted to his work. 498. Life in the countryside was completely different from that in the city.
477. Mary knew what the answer was after reading the book. (DIFFERENCE)
→By the time she finished reading the book, Mary knew what the answer was. →There was a complete difference between life in the countryside and that
478. The President’s bodyguards stood behind him, watching. in the city.
→Watchfully standing behind the President were his bodyguards. 499. For thousands of years, people have highly believed in supernatural powers.
479. I find his clothes the most irritating about him. →Thousands of years ago, people had high belief in …
→What most irritates me about him is his clothes. 500. Telephone has brought convenience to people all over the world.
480. The young man was very embarrassed because his proposal was turned →Tele has been convenient to people all over the world.
down. (REJECTION) 501. A man with high ambition will never find leisured time in his life.
→The rejection of his proposal greatly embarrassed the young man. (AMBITIOUS)
 →Highly ambitious man will … →No rain in Ha Noi since 1984 was as big as the one last October.
502. She was finally persuaded to travel by train. (PERSUASION) 522. Nick told one of the detectives that he had taken the cashbox.
→She finally accepted the persuasion of traveling by train. →Nick admitted to one of the detectives that …
503. She didn’t inherit anything under her uncle’s will. 523. We cannot see animals in a vast area after the forest fire. (ADSENCE)
→Her uncle didn’t leave her anything in his will. →There is an absence of animal in vast area after the forest fire.
504. They had been lost in mountains for three days but they looked strong and 524. Our environment is polluted seriously. (POLLUTION)
healthy. →There is a serious pollution in our environment.
→Even though he … 525. We cannot make any comparison with her sacrifice. (COMPARE)
505. I’ll find that man no matter how long it takes. →We can compare nothing else with her sacrifice.
→However long it takes I will find that man. 526. A huge investment has been put into the field of hydro-electricity. (INVEST)
506. This is the most amusing thing I have ever read. (SUCH) →They invest a big fund/ sum of money in the field of hydro-electricity.
→I have never read such an amusing thing before. 527. They speak English in a high proficiency. (PROFICIENTLY)
507. What are you thinking at the moment? →They speak English very proficiently.
→What are in your mind at the moment? 528. He tried his best but he couldn’t succeed. (SUCCESS)
508. Mary rang hours and hours ago. (THAT) →He tried his best but he couldn’t get any success.
→It was Mary that rang hours and hours ago. 529. Regular practice will make us skillful. (PRACTISE)
509. It was easy for us to find the house. →You will be skillful if you practise regularly.
→We had no difficulty in finding the house. 530. He maintained his position against his adversary. (GROUND)
510. Attendance at the exhibition has been down this year. →He held/kept/stood his ground against his adversary.
→The exhibition has not been so well attended this year. 531. Don’t conclude that learning English is easy. (COME)
511. It shouldn’t have surprised me that my children didn’t like the new, cheaper →Don‘t come to conclusion that learning English is easy.
ice-scream. 532. The local council has considered mass tourism the cause of the
→I might have known that my children wouldn’t like … environmental problems. (PUT)
512. Don’t go to lunch until you have typed all these letters. →The local council has put/laid the blame on mass tourism for the cause of
→Make sure you finish tying all these letters before going to lunch. environmental problems.
513. He didn’t realise until that moment how much he loved her. 533. The book interestingly describes the life of Marx as a young man.
→Only then that moment did he realise how much he … (ACCOUNT)
514. You can leave only when I tell you. →The book gives an interesting account of the …….
→Until I tell you, you cannot leave. 554. John asked if it was the blue one or the green she wanted.
515. I think you should go by train. (WERE) → “Which one do you want, the blue or the green?” John asked her
→If I were you, I would … 555. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before.
516. It wasn’t my fault the business failed. → This is the first I have eaten this kind of food
→Through no fault of mine that the business failed. 556. Only if you work hard now have you any chance of success.
517. David played the main role when the proposal was drafted. → Your chance of success depends on your hard working.
(INSTRUMENTAL) 557. He tried very hard to give up smoking.
→David was instrumental in drafting the proposal. → He made great efforts to give up smoking
518. If you hadn’t changed our original agreement, everything would have been 558. An aerial is not required with this radio
fine. (STUCK TO) → You don’t need to use an aerial with this radio
→If you had stuck to our … 559. When he stops smoking, he’ll feel better.
519. I think you should have some consideration for those who don’t have lives at → The sooner they stop smoking, the better he will feel
privilege as yours. (SPARE) 560. The wedding was held despite the rain.
→ → The wedding took place despite the rain with this radio
520. When I heard her speak, it affected me profoundly. (IMPACT)
→When I heard her speak, it made a profound impact on me.
521. The rain in Ha Noi last October was the biggest one since 1984.