1.Why don’t you spend a little time listening to recording of different English accents?

→He advised me ……………………………………………………………………………

2.I can’t often afford to spend my holiday abroad.
→ I’m seldom ……………………………………………………………………………….
3.Never mind your previous failures-try to forget them and think of what your next venture might be !
→ Put your previous ………………………………………………………………………..
4.The two young men introduced a virus into the computer system.
→ The two young man are alleged …………………………………………………………
5.This is an important scheme and we want him to approve.
→ We want his ………………………………………………………………………………
6.I wouldn’t object to moving to a larger flat.
→ I’d rather like ……………………………………………………………………………..
7.The price of coffee has risen 50% since last year.
→ The price of coffee is ……………………………………………………………………..
8.As a boy, he was a regular churchgoer.
→ As a boy, he used …………………………………………………………………………
9.She seemed quite unhappy when I saw her last week.
→ When I saw ……………………………………………………………………………….
10.They decided to build a new school immediately.
→ A new …………………………………………………………………………………….
11.I go out very little these days.
→ Hardly ………………………………………………………………………………….....
12.“ Could I borrow five pounds from you, Rose?” asked Nick.
→ Nick asked Rose ………………………………………………………………………….
13.Nobody plays this piece as beautifully as he does.
→ He plays …………………………………………………………………………………..
14.I would like to express my thanks for everything you have done for me .
→ I’ like to say ………………………………………………………………………………
15.People claim that she is the best tennis player of our times.
→ She is claimed …………………………………………………………………………….
16.Don’t you regret not learning to swim?
→ Don’t ………………………………………………………………………………………
17.The telephone rang right after he had left the room.
→ Hardly………………………………………………………………………………………
18.It’s impossible for us to measure the distances between planets because they are very immense.
→ The distances ………………………………………………………………………………
19.A country can not be prosperous if it is not quite independent.
→ Only ……………………………………………………………………………………….
20.I didn’t have enough time to visit the town properly.
→ The time I had ……………………………………………………………………………..
21.What exactly am I supposed to have done wrong?
→ What exactly do I ………………………………………………………………………….
22.Good colour sense is instinctive for some people.
→ Good colour sense comes ………………………………………………………………….
23.Don’t ask him about the accident, he’s upset already.
→ Don’t ask him …………………………………………………………………………….
24.Everyone’s saying the government is about to resign.
→ It’s rumoured ……………………………………………………………………………..
25.The senior students believe that they are old enough to choose which classes to attend.
→ The senior students regard ………………………………………………………………..
26.Since the company’s methods were exposed in a newspaper, people have lost their good opinion of it. (
disrepute )
→ Since ………………………………………………………………………………………
27.What really depresses me is this continual wet weather.
→ What really gets …………………………………………………………………………..
28.We missed the bus because we had overslept.
→ We missed the bus as a ……………………………………………………………………
29.She passed the world around that she was looking for a flat.
→ She let it known …………………………………………………………………………..
30.They continued to suggest that I was lying.
→ They persisted in …………………………………………………………………………
31.You’ll need the choke out to start the car.
→ The car will only ………………………………………………………………………….
32.Some people always live within the limitations of their own experience.
→ Some people never go ……………………………………………………………………
33.There was one policeman on my left, another on my right.
→ I was ……………………………………………………………………………………..
34.I don’t think she’s good enough to join my class.
→ I don’t think she is up ……………………………………………………………………
35.Ten thirty is too late to arrive.
→ You must ………………………………………………………………………………..
36.Her job is making her miserable.
→ Her job is getting ………………………………………………………………………..
37.I’m not considering that suggestion.
→ That suggestion is ……………………………………………………………………….
38.My cat has lost its appetite.
→ My cat has gone ………………………………………………………………………….
39.He’s so careless that he lost his passport.
→ He lost his passport in ……………………………………………………………………
40.Soft lighting usually makes people look younger.
→ People look ………………………………………………………………………………
41.You don’t think about me when I’m not here.
→ You don’t think about me when I ……………………………………………………….
42.I’m sorry, but I don’t think there any hope for your brother now.
→ I’m sorry, but …………………………………………………………………………….
43.You have to be eighteen to vote. You’re not old enough.
→ You can’t vote ……………………………………………………………………………
44.Alcohol makes some people act very foolishly.
→ Alcohol makes some …………………………………………………………………….
45.Martin has been living in Holland since 1990. It’s now 2008.
→ Martin has ……………………………………………………………………………….
46.I’m going to give up drinking. Today I’ll have my last glass of wine.
→ As from tomorrow ……………………………………………………………………….
47.The hurricane blew the roof the house.
→ The house ……………………………………………………………………………….
48.I wasn’t a bit surprised to hear that Carol had changed her job.
→ It came ……………………………………………………………………………………
49.I’d do anything to be able to travel to China.
→ There’s ……………………………………………………………………………………
50.It was two years ago at the end of this week that I started working here.
→ At the end ………………………………………………………………………………..
51.The weather forecast was inaccurate, so we didn’t take the right here.
→ Had the weather forecast ………………………………………………………………..
52.You should have an early night, so that you don’t feel tired.
→ So as . …………………………………………………………………………………….
53.Fischer will require bottlers to use water that Fischer specifies.
→ Bottlers …………………………………………………………………………………..
54.The dress was so tempting that I bought it.
→ I couldn’t resist …………………………………………………………………………..
55.The passengers don’t realize how lucky they have been.
→ Little ……………………………………………………………………………………..
56.You must not leave important documents lying around.
→ On no account ……………………………………………………………………………
57.You don’t seem very well. Take a few days holidays.
→ You are/seem …………………………………………………………………………….
58.It’s age since that telephone worked properly.
→ The telephone has ……………………………………………………………………….
59.Do you think you could come to the point ? I’m in a hurry.
→ Please stop ………………………………………………………………………………
60.We should abolish all these antiquated customs.
→ All these …………………………………………………………………………………
61.I’m afraid our problems are only just beginning.
→ These problem of ours are just ………………………………………………………...
62.His spoken English is very poor indeed.
→ He can …………………………………………………………………………………..
63.I haven’t the faintest idea what you are talking about.
→ I don’t know what on …………………………………………………………………..
64.I am sure it wasn’t Bob’s fault .
→ It can’t ………………………………………………………………………………….
65.I don’t think it is a good idea for you to go out this evening.
→ I’d rather ……………………………………………………………………………......
66.I’m sure it was Tom who cleared everything up.
→ Tom must ……………………………………………………………………………….
67.I apply for the job but was turned down.
→ My ………………………………………………………………………………………
68.The Pacific Ocean is on average deeper than the Atlantic.
→ The average …………………………………………………………………………….
69.Alice did not decide to move to a new house until the roof fell in.
→ Only when………………………………………………………………………………
70.He suggested that Tom and I should go ahead and get the tickets.
→ He said: “ What…………………………………………………………………………”
71.Jo may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life.
→ Jo’s poor ………………………………………………………………………………….
72.That reminds me of the time I climbed to the top of the Mount Fuji.
→ That takes me back ……………………………………………………………………….
73.“ I’m most awfully sorry, but I seem to have broken your fountain pen” he said.
→ He apologized …………………………………………………………………………….
74.The weather never seems as bad abroad as it does at home, does it?
→ The weather always seems ………………………………………………………………?
75.When I bought it I thought it was a beautiful colour, but I don’t like it any more
→ When I bought it ………………………………………………………………………….
76.To be successful in business you must work very hard
→ It is essential to ……………………………………………………………………………
77.John usually does not come to class on time.
→ Rarely………………………………………………………………………………………
78.Some people say that Tsiolkovsky invented the space rocket.
→ Tsiolkovsky is credited with ……………………………………………………………….
79.Her success went beyond her expectation.
→ Never ………………………………………………………………………………………
80.I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.
→ Rather than …………………………………………………………………………………
81.The thief must have come in through the window.
→ The thief almost ……………………………………………………………………………
82.Driving at that speed is dangerous although you are an experienced driver or not.
→ However …………………………………………………………………………………...
83.Its lack of irregular verbs makes Esperanto to a unique language.
→ Unlike ……………………………………………………………………………………...
84.You won’t find a more dedicated worker anywhere than Mr Jones.
→ Nowhere …………………………………………………………………………………...
85.The play is so popular that the theatre is likely to be full every night.
→ Such ………………………………………………………………………………………..
86.They couldn’t deceive customers although they used attractive advertisements.
→ Whatever …………………………………………………………………………………..
87.I dislike it when people criticise me unfairly.
→ I object ……………………………………………………………………………………..
88.John outran the others in the race.
→ John ………………………………………………………………………………………..
89.Lan said unforgivable things to her father at the dinner party.
→ What ……………………………………………………………………………………….
90.The realisation that I had been swindled came much later.
→ Only ………………………………………………………………………………………..
91.It is fairly unlikely that he will be convincted of the offence.
→ There ……………………………………………………………………………………….
92.The rain brought about the cancellation of the tennis match.
→ The tennis match …………………………………………………………………………..
93.The fete will take place on Sunday, come rain or shine.
→ Whether ……………………………………………………………………………………
94.Failing promt payment, the goods must be returned by you.
→ You must either ……………………………………………………………………………
95.The reason why he applied for the job was to earn more money.
→ With a ………………………………………………………………………………………
96.It was more of an argument than a discussion.
→ It was not so ………………………………………………………………………………
97.The man’s life was of great poverty.
→ Throughout ………………………………………………………………………………..
98.Batigol is the footballer I admire most.
→ There ………………………………………………………………………………………
99.There was no precedent for the king resignation.
→ Never ………………………………………………………………………………………
100.These new machines have put an end to queuing.
→ Before …………………………………………………………………………………......
101.Tien Giang is a far less hilly province than Lamdong.
→ Lamdong has ………………………………………………………………………………
102.There isn’t a pair of jeans left in the shop, Mrs Green !
→ We have completely ……………………………………………………………………….
103.A house in this district will cost you at least 100,000$.
→ You will not be ……………………………………………………………………………
104.She doesn’t know why they are attracted to spending all day on the beach.
→ She can’t see ………………………………………………………………………………
105.The collision didn’t damage my sar much.
→ Not a great ………………………………………………………………………………...
106.What has this experience taught you ?
→ What conclusion ………………………………………………………………………….
107.To pass the time, I looked through some magazines.
→ I whiled …………………………………………………………………………………..
108.Just thinking about his face at that moment makes me laugh.
→ The very ………………………………………………………………………………….
109.I will only be satisfied if the manager apologises fully.
→ Nothing short …………………………………………………………………………….
110.I thought about what had happened all those years before.
→ I cast ……………………………………………………………………………………..
111.I almost gave up at one point.
→ I came very ………………………………………………………………………………
112.He said that he had won as a result of good luck.
→ He attributed …………………………………………………………………………......
113.Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for this disease.
→ Enormous ………………………………………………………………………………..
114.They won’t announce the decision formally.
→ No formal …………………………………………………………………………………
115.Karajan was the first person to recognize her extra-ordinary musical gifts.
→ It ………………………………………………………………………………………….
116.It was his over-confidence that led to his defeat in the Wimbledon final.
→ If ………………………………………………………………………………………….
117.I am determined to refuse the offer.
→ I have no …………………………………………………………………………………..
118.In his recent article, Bob Lee pointed out all the faults in the government’s new transport policy.
→ In his ………………………………………………………………………………………
119.The company have been reviewing their recruitment policy for the last three months.
→ The company’s ……………………………………………………………………………
120.I’m absolutely sure that he took money on purpose.
→ He couldn’t possibly ……………………………………………………………………...
121.They declaired war on the pretext of defending their territorial rights.
→ They excuse ………………………………………………………………………………
122.I feel that I don’t fit with the people in the new office.
→ I feel like …………………………………………………………………………………
123.Skysrapers in the USA are on average taller than anywhere else in the world.
→ The average .......................................................................................................................
124.We were very impressed by the new cinema but found it rather expensive.
→ Impressed ..........................................................................................................................
125.It’s more than a fortnight snice anyone saw Julian.
→ Julian .................................................................................................................................
126.The deadline for the receipt of complete application forms is 3.00p.m on Friday, 18th Dcember.
→ Complete application .........................................................................................................
127.Whoever did that must be very brave person.
→ Only .....................………………………………………………………………………..
128.Doris tipoeed up the stairs because she didn’t want to wake anyone up.
→ To........................................................................................................................................
129.Nancy is proud of being a good cook.
→ Nancy prides ......................................................................................................................
130.My protests were ignored by everyone.
→ Nobody................................................................................................................................
131.Kate is the only real friend that Doris has.
→ Except..................................................................................................................................
132.Rita doesn’t realise how serious her husband’s operation is going to be.
→ Little....................................................................................................................................
133.Offering her more money wouldn’t make any difference.
→ Even if ……………………………………………………………………………………
134.It’s such a wondeful opportunity that we mustn’t miss it.
→ It was too …………………………………………………………………………………
135.The minister gave no precise figures about the casvalties.
→ The minister didn’t go........................................................................................................
136.Every possible effort was made by orphanage to find the noy’s parents.
→ The orphanage left no stone...............................................................................................
137.The company will make a profit next year.
→ I wouldn’t ..........................................................................................................................
138.These problems of ours are just the tip of the ice-berg.
→ I’m afraid our problems.....................................................................................................
139.They have been arguing about the motorway extension for years.
→ The proposed motorway extension has been a bone..........................................................
140.Imagine my surprise when a policemen appeared at the door.
→When a policeman appeared at the door, I was .................................................................
141.She slept well last night.
→ She had .............................................................................................................................
142. The new musical has taken theatre audiences by storms.
→ The new musical has delighted ........................................................................................
143.Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early.
→ But for his..........................................................................................................................
144.Mrs Wilson says she’s sorry she didn’t attend the meeting yesterday morning.
→ Mrs Wilson sends..............................................................................................................
145.We have been trying to sell our house for well over six months.
→ Our house.........................................................................................................................
146.You could be arrested for not giving a breath samole to the police.
→ Refusal.............................................................................................................................
147.Philip’s inability to make decisions dates from his accident.
→ Ever..................................................................................................................................
148.The permit expires at the end of this month.
→ The permit is not..............................................................................................................
149.As far as I know, There’s no reason for James to be so unhappy.
→ To the...............................................................................................................................
150. Simon hadn’t expected that he would feel so weak after the operation.
→ The operation left.............................................................................................................
151.We can start at either 1pm or 2.pm.
→ It makes............................................................................................................................
152. The boy was about to cry when he was reprimended by his mother.
→ The boy was on................................................................................................................
153.Why don’t you consult your legal advisor about the contract ?
→ If......................................................................................................................................
154. Although her leg hurt, she finished the marathon race.
→ In ....................................................................................................................................
155.We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money.
→ If it ………………………………………………………………………………….....
156.I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back.
→ Hardly …………………………………………………………………………………
157.It was Walter Raleigh who introduced potatoes and tobacco into England.
→ The English owe ………………………………………………………………………
158.” If my members agree to that, I will be surprised.” said the union delegate.
→ The union delegate observed that ……………………………………………………..
159.I’m sorry I missed Professor Blake’s leture.
→ I’m sorry not …………………………………………………………………………..
160.John inflated the tyres of his bicycle.
→ John blew ……………………………………………………………………………..
161.Before he came here, he worked for Alexder.
→ Before …………………………………………………………………………………
162.He speaks German extremely well.
→ He has …………………………………………………………………………………
163.His criticisms are quite unfair.
→ There is no ……………………………………………………………………………
164.I can’t understand why they are reluctant to sign the contract.
→ I am …………………………………………………………………………………..
165.I always find chess problems like that quite impossible.
→ Chess problems ………………………………………………………………………
166.This must be kept secret.
→ You mustn’t ………………………………………………………………………….
167.I can’t afford a new dress, that old blue one will have to do.
→ I can’t afford …………………………………………………………………………
168.That rumor about the politician and the construction contract is absolutely false.
→ There is ………………………………………………………………………………
169.One runner is too exhausted to complete the last lap of the race.
→ One runner is so ………………………………………………………………………
170.The only thing that prevented the passing of the bill was the death of the Prime Minister.
→ Had it not ………………………………………………………………………………
171.You can’t possibly expect me to have supper ready by 8 o’clock.
→ There is no …………………………………………………………………………….
172.It is my opinion that there is no advantage in further discussion.
→ As far as ……………………………………………………………………………….
173.Please excuse Johnny’s poor tying. She’s only been learning for a month.
→ Please make allowance ………………………………………………………………..
174.There is no way that young man can achieve success in his test.
→ The young man is …………………………………………………………………….
175.The hotel is inaccessible in winter.
→ It’s …………………………………………………………………………………….
176.As far as I know, Bob is still working in Bristol.
→ To my …………………………………………………………………………………
177.He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the robbery.
→ He received ……………………………………………………………………………
178.You can eat as much as you like for 5$ at the new lunch-bar.
→ There is ……………………………………………………………………………….
179.It was his incompetence which led to their capture.
→ If ………………………………………………………………………………………
180.I don’t think there will be any posts for this post.
→ There is no/little …………………………………………………………………….....
181.It was difficult for Martin to believe in that news.
→ Susan could …………………………………………………………………………...
182.You must make allowances for his inexperience.
→ You must take …………………………………………………………………………
183.This contract is not binding until we both sign it.
→ Neither of ……………………………………………………………………………...
184.You shouldn’t take his help for granted.
→ You should ……………………………………………………………………………
185.Our hotel booking hasn’t been confirmed.
→ We haven’t received …………………………………………………………………..
186.The Yeti has very rarely been seen at that altitude.
→ There have …………………………………………………………………………….
187.It’s not certain that John will get that job.
→ It is open ………………………………………………………………………………
188.Alan worked too hard at the office, and this led to his illness.
→ Alan’s illness ………………………………………………………………………….
189.Nobody is infallible.
→ Everybody …………………………………………………………………………….
190.He talked about nothing except the weather.
→ His sale ………………………………………………………………………………..
191.In the end, I felt that I had been right to leave the club.
→ I had no ………………………………………………………………………………..
192.It was stupid of you to refuse Richard’s offer of a loan.
→ You are an …………………………………………………………………………….
193.In the next few years, we’ll probably hear a lot more about environmental pollution.
→ We’re likely …………………………………………………………………………..
194.The protest has been so vociferous that the committee has had to reconsider.
→ There has been …………………………………………………………………………….
195.The patient recovered more rapidly than expected.
→ The patient made ………………………………………………………………………….
196.There isn’t a pair of thermal socks left in the shop, Madam !
→ We have completely ……………………………………………………………………….
197.The chances of success are small.
→ It is not …………………………………………………………………………………….
198.Immediately after his appointment to the post, the new editor was ill.
→ No sooner ………………………………………………………………………………….
199.Their problems are all self-inflicted.
→ Their problems are …………………………………………………………………………
200.The travel agent was able to offer a 50% reduction holidays to Costa Brava.
→ The travel agent ……………………………………………………………………………
201.The only thing we could do was to look for a new flat.
→ They had no ………………………………………………………………………………..
202.His last letter to me was written three years ago.
→ I haven’t ……………………………………………………………………………………
203.If only one could rely on what she said.
→ It’s ………………………………………………………………………………………….
204.An open fire can’t be compared to central heating.
→ There is no ………………………………………………………………………………...
205.I remember very few things abou my childhood.
→ I can ………………………………………………………………………………………..
206.I daren’t turn on the TV because the baby might wake up.
→ I daren’t ……………………………………………………………………………………
207.Someone will do anything to lose weight.
→ Someone will ………………………………………………………………………………
208.The two theories appear to be completely different.
→ The two theories ……………………………………………………………………………
209.Several members of the committee said that they were worried about the Chairman’s proposal.
→ Several member …………………………………………………………………………..
210.The river Liaga overflowed last year.
→ The river ………………………………………………………………………………….
211.He doesn’t appreciate his wife.
→ He takes …………………………………………………………………………………..
212.The number of people out of work has been going down little by little.
→ There has been ……………………………………………………………………………
213.This affair doesn’t concern me.
→ This affair is no …………………………………………………………………………..
214.You must submit articles for the magazine by June 18th .
→ The final date …………………………………………………………………………….
215.What a surprise to see here !
→ Fancy …………………………………………………………………………………….
216.I don’t intend to apologise either of them.
→ I have no …………………………………………………………………………………
217.Gerald never had enough to live on until he married that rich businesswoman.
→ Gerald was ( always ) short ……………………………………………………………..
218.William decided that an actor’s life was not for him.
→ William ( decided that he ) was ………………………………………………………..
219.The president arranged for me to use his chauffeur car whenever I liked.
→ The president put/placed ………………………………………………………………
220.My car has lost its appetite.
→ My cat has gone/is off …………………………………………………………………
221.The children made every effort to please their father.
→ The children did/tried …………………………………………………………………
222.His behavior was rather a shock to me.
→ His behavior took ……………………………………………………………………..
223.They decided not to go by boat because they thought they would be seasick.
→ For fear of ……………………………………………………………………………..
224.The bank robbers escaped in a stolen car.
→ The bank robbers made/effected ………………………………………………………
225.You’re under no obligation to accept the job.
→ You can please …………………………………………………………………………
226.The company presents a gold watch to each of its retiring employees.
→ Each of …………………………………………………………………………………
227.The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect.
→ But for his command ……………………………………………………………………
228.Under no circumstances should you phone the police.
→ The last ………………………………………………………………………………….
229.People don’t want to buy cars with large enginees any more.
→ There isn’t ………………………………………………………………………………
230.Twenty years ago, this region used to produce twice as much as it does now.
→ The coal produced / Coal pollution …………………………………………....……….
231.The Prime Minister is unlikely to call an early general election.
→ There is little ……………………………………………………………………………
232.Nobody could possibly believe the story he told.
→ The story ………………………………………………………………………………..
233.The project received the unanimous approval of the committee.
→ The whole committee was/were ………………………………………………………...
234.Scientists say forests are being destroyed by air pollution.
→ Scientists blame …………………………………………………………………………
235.His reaction were quite unpredictable.
→ One never knows ……………………………………………………………………….
236.There are several categories of people who do not have to pay the new tax.
→ There are several categories of people who ……………………………………………
237.I am amazed by the mistakes he makes.
→ What …………………………………………………………………………………....
238.We weren’t surprised by his success.
→ It came ……………………………………………………………………………….....
239.”That is a lovely new dress, Jean.” said her mother.
→ Jean’s mother complimented …………………………………………………………..
240.Customs officials are stopping more travellers than usual this week.
→ An increased ……………………………………………………………………….......
241.She listens more sympathetically than anyone else I know.
→ She is a …………………………………………………………………………………
242.The minister’s popularity suffered as a result of the scandal.
→ The scandal had a ………………………………………………………………………
243.The teachers agreed to introduce the new methods.
→ The teachers were in ……………………………………………………………………
244.Jenny didn’t feel like going to the party.
→ Jenny wasn’t in …………………………………………………………………………
245.The councilor answered every question frankly.
→ The councilor was ………………………………………………………………………
246.It is said that he has been to prison several times.
→ He is reputed ……………………………………………………………………………
247.Most stores will accept a credit card instead of cash.
→ Most stores will ………………………………………………………………………..
248.Our opinions on the subject are identical.
→ There is no …………………………………………………………………………….
→ We have ……………………………………………………………………………….
249.Local residents said they were against the new traffic scheme.
→ Local residents had ……………………………………………………………………
250.The hurricane blew the roof off the house.
→ The house had …………………………………………………………………………
251.You’ll certainly meet lots of people in your new job.
→ You are ………………………………………………………………………………..
252.I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb anyone
→ Rather …………………………………………………………………………………
253.There aren’t many other books which explain this problem so well.
→ In few other books ……………………………………………………………………
254.I dislike it when people criticize me unfairly.
→ I object ……………………………………………………………………………….
255.If interest rates are cut, the economic situation may improve.
→ A reduction …………………………………………………………………………..
256.The architect’s new design was heavily criticized.
→ The architect’s new design came …………………………………………………….
→ There was a …………………………………………………………………………..
→ The architect’s new design attracted …………………………………………………
257.Very little money was raised by the charity appeal.
→ There was very little …………………………………………………………………
→ Very little money was raised in ……………………………………………………..
258.Ours is the only company allowed to import these chemical.
→ Our company has got a/the monopoly ………………………………………………
259.The coach’s tactics were directly responsible for the team’s defeat.
→ The team’s defeat was the ………………………………………………………….
260.We have no idea where he is. ( whereabouts )
→……………………………………………………………………………………….
261.The policeman acted quickly and averted an accident.
→ The prompt action ………………………………………………………………….
262.This new record is certain to sell a lot of copies.
→ There is no doubt …………………………………………………………………..
263.When the police caught him, he was climbing over the wall.
→ The police caught ………………………………………………………………….
264.It’s sad, but unemployment is unlikely to go down this year.
→ Sad …………………………………………………………………………………
265.” Nothing will persuade me to sleep in that haunted house.” she said.
→ She flatly refused ……………………………………………………………………
266.You won’t find a more dedicated worker anywhere than Mr Jones.
→ Nowhere will ……………………………………………………………………….
267.I want to be left alone.
→ I don’t want to ………………………………………………………………………
268.He took the company to court on the grounds of unfair dismissal.
→ He took the company ……………………………………………………………….
269.We’re likely to be a little late, I’m afraid.
→ There’s every ………………………………………………………………………..
270.The committee said they liked the first proposal best.
→ The committee expressed a ………………………………………………………....
271.I really must answer all these questions.
→ I really must get ……………………………………………………………………..
272.It’s not your fault.
→ You are ……………………………………………………………………………..
273.People seem to be criticising the police quite a lot nowadays.
→ There’re quite a lot of ………………………………………………………………
274.In a nutshell, the man’s an idiot. ( blunty )
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………
275.We regret to inform you that your application hasn’t been successful.
→ Much to …………………………………………………………………………….
276.He knows really everything there is to know about whales.
→ There’s hardly ……………………………………………………………………....
277.The demand was so great that they had to reprint the book immediately.
→ So …………………………………………………………………………………...
278.I’m absolutely sure that they weren’t playing in this weather.
→ They can’t …………………………………………………………………………..
279.” I didn’t steal her car.” he said “ I just borrowed it.”
→ He denied …………………………………………………………………………....
280.I’m dying to meet them
→ I ( just ) can’t ………………………………………………………………………..
281.They lay on the beach the whole week sunbathing.
→ They spent …………………………………………………………………………..
282.I seriously doubt whether this will work.
→ I have serious ………………………………………………………………………..
283.They have always been allowed to do what they want.
→ They’ve always had/been given/been allowed ………………………………………
284.This is quite a common occurrence.
→ This ( sort of ) thing …………………………………………………………………
285.Something told me to say exactly what I thought,but I didn’t.
→ I was sorely tempted …………………………………………………………………
286.We had planned to visit our grandmother, so we left early in the morning.
→ We were ……………………………………………………………………………..
287.” I think the whole idea is ridiculous.” He said.
→ He dismissed …………………………………………………………………………
288.The authorities will prosecute anyone whom they find trespassing on this land.
→ Anyone found ……………………………………………………………………….
289.I was told the film would be good.
→ I was led ……………………………………………………………………………..
290.She apologized for having to go so early, and left
→ She made/offered …………………………………………………………………….
291.You have to register by April 1st at the latest.
→ The deadline for ……………………………………………………………………...
292.The refugees are in serious need of warm clothes.
→ The refugees badly ……………………………………………………………………
293.I was mystified by the whole thing. ( baffling )
→ I found ………………………………………………………………………………..
294.You don’t have to buy this one if you don’t like.
→ You’re under no ………………………………………………………………………
295.How do you think the present negotiations will turn out ?
→ What do you think the outcome ………………………………………………………
296.When the Minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment.
→ On being ………………………………………………………………………………
297.There was no need for you to have gone to all that trouble.
→ You didn’t ……………………………………………………………………………..
298.What finally ended the dispute was the fact that the union agreed to go to arbitration.
→ What finally ended …………………………………………………………………….
299.He won’t let anyone else touch his records.
→ He objects ………………………………………………………………………………
300.The fact that nobody said anything at the time surprised me.
→ What surprised ………………………………………………………………………....
301.The referee first blew the whistle 30 minutes into the game.
→ They had been ………………………………………………………………………….
302.I admitted it was my fault for burning the toast.
→ I admitted I was ………………………………………………………………………..
303.It’s becoming extremely expensive to maintain the museum.
→ The unkeep of the museum …………………………………………………………….
304.I assumed that she would learn how to take shorthand after this course.
→ I took it …………………………………………………………………………………
305.I am terribly sorry, I thought you were a friend of Anna’s.
→ I took …………………………………………………………………………………..
306.He didn’t get his visa until last Sunday.
→ It wasn’t ……………………………………………………………………………….
307.They continued to say that I was to blame.
→ They persisted ………………………………………………………………………...
308.Vietnamese coffee is considered to be one of the best in the world.
→ Vietnamese coffee ……………………………………………………………………
309.If you ask me well in advance, I’ll work overtime.
→ Provided you ………………………………………………………………………….
310.He failed his exam because he missed classes so often.
→ As a consequence …………………………………………………………………….
311.Send me a postcard as soon as you arrive.
→ Send me a postcard ……………………………………………………………………
312.Strangers are not to be let in.
→ On no accounts are ……………………………………………………………………
313.I wrote this book because I want to help students with their writing.
→ I wrote this book with a view ………………………………………………………….
314.It rained torrentially all day yesterday,which really depressed me.
→ The torrential rain ………………………………………………………………………
317.The fox was unsuccessful in reaching the grapes.
→ The fox tried ……………………………………………………………………………
318.The crops were badly affected by the storm.
→ The crops had …………………………………………………………………………..
319.The project received unanimous approval of the committee.
→ The whole committee was/were ………………………………………………………..
320.The personnel officer promised him that she wouldn’t tell anyone that he had been in prison.
→ The personnel officer gave ………………………………………………………………
321.Nobody could possibly believe in the story he told.
→ The story ………………………………………………………………………………..
322.I had lost his telephone number, so I couldn’t contact him before.
→ I couldn’t keep/get ………………………………………………………………………
323.I enjoy being the boss of a small company.
→ I enjoy …………………………………………………………………………………...
324.The success of our local theatre has made our city famous.
→ The success ………………………………………………………………………………
325.She is not upset; she is pretending.
→ She is …………………………………………………………………………………….
326.The bank robbers escaped in a stolen car.
→ The bank robbers made …………………………………………………………………
327.As people use a lot of wood-pulp, many trees are cut down.
→ The more …………………………………………………………………………………
328.Because of the absence of the atmosphere on the moon, the sky there is just black, just as in space.
→ Because ………………………………………………………………………………….
329.These young men became doctors after six months training.
→ After these young men ………………………………………………………………….
330.Most stores will accept a credit card instead of cash.
→ Most stores ……………………………………………………………………………..
331.You can avoid tooth decay by brushing your tooth everyday.
→ Brushing ………………………………………………………………………………..
332.Some of Peter’s expression made me think of my bother.
→ Some of …………………………………………………………………………………
333.When do you think this bridge was built ?
→ How old …………………………………………………………………………………
334.That old typewrite is not worth repairing.
→ Repairing ………………………………………………………………………………..
335.They share a lot of interests and hobbies.
→ They have ……………………………………………………………………………......
336.This train should have left 30 minutes ago.
→ This train was …………………………………………………………………………….
337.The president arranged for me to use his chauffeur-driven car whenever I liked.
→ The president placed/put ………………………………………………………………….
338.The painting is worth 25000$.
→ The painting has been …………………………………………………………………….
339.This passport can be used in most countries.
→ This passport can ………………………………………………………………………….
340.My bank manager and I get on together vey well
→ I am on very ……………………………………………………………………………....
341.That hotel is a bit too expensive for us, I am afraid.
→ That hotel is a bit ……………………………………………………………………….
342.Absolute secrecy was crucial to the success of the mission.
→ Without ………………………………………………………………………………….
343.Immediately after his arrival home a water-heater exploded.
→ Hardly ………………………………………………………………………………….
344.Rita doesn’t realize how serious her husband’s operation is going to be.
→ Little ……………………………………………………………………………………
345.A waiter spilled soup over Lydia’s new dress last night.
→ Lydia had ……………………………………………………………………………….
346.It was the goalkeeper that saved the match for us.
→ Had …………………………………………………………………………………….
347.Tim insisted on being told the complete story.
→ Nothing ………………………………………………………………………………..
348.Jane’s husband will be returning from South America soon.
→ It will …………………………………………………………………………………..
349.The permit expires at the end of the month.
→ The permit is ……………………………………………………………………………
350.Provided your handwriting is legible, the examiners will accept your paper.
→ So long as ……………………………………………………………………………….
351.I daren’t turn on the television because the baby might wake up.
→ I daren’t turn on the television for ………………………………………………………
352.The teachers agreed to introduce the new methods.
→ There was ……………………………………………………………………………….
353.If interest rates are cut, the economic situation may improve.
→ A reduction ……………………………………………………………………………..
354.I don’t personally care if they come or not.
→ It doesn’t ………………………………………………………………………………..
355.Local resident said they were against the new traffic scheme.
→ Local resident expressed ………………………………………………………………..
356.Galileo is considered to be the father of modern astronomy.
→ Galileo is regarded ………………………………………………………………………
357.He speaks more persuasively than his brother.
→ He is …………………………………………………………………………………….
358.He can hardly read at all.
→ He is virtually ……………………………………………………………………………
359.His arrival was completely unexpected.
→ His arrival took …………………………………………………………………………..
360.The first sign of the disease is a feeling of faintness.
→ The onset …………………………………………………………………………………
361.He began by giving us a summary of his progress so far.
→ At the outset ………………………………………………………………………………
362.As an antidote to their disappointment, he bought them ice-cream.
→ To offset ………………………………………………………………………………….
363.It was Walter Raleigh who introduced potatoes and tobaccos into England.
→ The English owe …………………………………………………………………………
364. I suffered from obsessive and agonising thoughts.
→ I was a grey …………………………………………………………………………........
365.I travel by bus only when I have no alternative.
→ I resort to …………………………………………………………………………………..
366.Anne was afraid the neighbours would despise her for not having a washing machine.
→ Anne was afraid ……………………………………………………………………………
367.Bill reckoned that his success was due to incredible luck.
→ Bill put his success …………………………………………………………………………
368.Why not tell him the truth and be finished with it ?
→ Why not …………………………………………………………………………………….
369.It wasn’t my intention to upset you.
→ I didn’t mean ……………………………………………………………………………….
370.The children pestered us for sweets.
→ The children kept …………………………………………………………………………..
371.They don’t mind which film they go to.
→ It doesn’t …………………………………………………………………………………...
372.The notice said that you could not smoke in class.
→ The notice said that smoking ………………………………………………………………
373.If I were left alone, I’d finish the job quickly.
→ If you didn’t keep ………………………………………………………………………….
374.She was dismissed because her typing was poor.
→ She lost ……………………………………………………………………………………
375.She doesn’t know the difference between margarine and butter.
→ She can’t tell ………………………………………………………………………………
376.He is famous for his vast knowledge of primitive religion.
→ He is an authority ………………………………………………………………………….
377.We could just discern the buildings through the fog.
→ We could just make ……………………………………………………………………….
378.It is my strong belief that John was responsible.
→ I strongly suspect …………………………………………………………………………
379.His rude behaviour is too much for me.
→ I can’t put up ……………………………………………………………………………..
380.It was obvious that the old house was past its prime.
→ The old house had ………………………………………………………………………..
381.The meeting was well attended.
→ A lot of people turned …………………………………………………………………….
382.The film didn’t come up to my expectations.
→ The film fell short …………………………………………………………………………
383.After two hours the bridegroom still hadn’t appeared.
→ After two hours, there wasn’t ………………………………………………………………
384.He is certainly not stupid.
→ He is by …………………………………………………………………………………….
385.That rumour about politician and the construction contract is absolutely false.
→ There is absolutely no truth ………………………………………………………………..
386.He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the robbery.
→ He received a ………………………………………………………………………………
387.You can eat as much as you like for $5 at the new lunch-bar.
→ There is no limit/restriction ……………………………………………………………….
388.The Yeti has very rarely been seen at this altitude.
→ There have been …………………………………………………………………………..
389.You think that fat people are always jolly, you’re wrong.
→ Contrary to ………………………………………………………………………………..
390.The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke to the local dialect.
→ But for his ………………………………………………………………………………….
391.She is a student good at mathematics.
→ She is a student having ………………………………………………………………….....
392.I think we ought to permit him to do whatever he chooses.
→ I think we ought to give ……………………………………………………………………
393.Margaret was offered a place on the course but couldn’t accept because she was ill.
→ Margaret was offered ……………………………………………………………………...
394.You’ll just have to take a chance.
→ You’ll just have to …………………………………………………………………………
395.Assembling the furniture is extremely easy.
→ Assembling the furniture is a ………………………………………………………………
396. I resent the way that she clearly feels herself to be superior to me.
→ I resent the way that she looks …………………………………………………………….
397.Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed.
→ You have to turn …………………………………………………………………………..
398.Many species of wildlife are threatened with extinction.
→ Many species of wildlife are on …………………………………………………………..
399.This is the quickest way to get into the town centre.
→ There is no ………………………………………………………………………………..
400.Only one person knew what had caused the fire.
→ The cause of the fire ………………………………………………………………………
401.I’m not going to retire unless I myself want to.
→ I’m not going ……………………………………………………………………………..
402.Rosa found the heat quite intolerable.
→ Rosa couldn’t ……………………………………………………………………………..
403.Are they likely to pass Proficiency ?
→ Is there any ……………………………………………………………………………….
404.Harry paid 50 pounds a week for bed and breakfast.
→ Breakfast ……………………………………………………………………………….....
405.You can not make use of this offer after December 15th
→ This offer is ……………………………………………………………………………….
406.Be careful not to waste water.
→ Be economical ……………………………………………………………………………
407.We haven’t sold many cars this month.
→ There has …………………………………………………………………………………
408.If you want my advice, I would forget about buying a new house.
→ If I ………………………………………………………………………………………...
409.Everyone made fun of him because he’d his hair cut so short.
→ Everyone took the Mickey ……………………………………………………………….
410.I felt stupid when I realized what I’d done.
→ I felt such …………………………………………………………………………………
411.She was very relieved when she realized that her bag hadn’t been stolen.
→ She breathed ……………………………………………………………………………...
412.Would you like to contribute something to our campain ?
→ Would you like to make ………………………………………………………………….
413.Products which seem to lack credibility are not popular.
→ There is no call ……………………………………………………………………………
414.We have run out of small sizes.(stock)
→ We have …………………………………………………………………………………..
415.In all probability we will finish the project on Thursday.
→ The chances ……………………………………………………………………………....
416.They arrived at their destination alive and kicking.
→ They arrived ………………………………………………………………………………
417.In her previous job, Mara was a picture restorer.
→ Mara used …………………………………………………………………………………
418.I’m sure you were driving too fast.
→ You must …………………………………………………………………………………
419.It was overheating that caused his heart-attrack.
→ If ………………………………………………………………………………………….
420.The storm completely wiped out all my crops.
→ I had all ………………………………………………………………………………….
421.The fire led to the setting up of a public enquiry.
→ As a result ………………………………………………………………………………..
422.Vitamin intake and intelligence aren’t connected.
→ There is no ……………………………………………………………………………….
423.He suddenly thought that he might have misunderstood her.
→ It crossed his ……………………………………………………………………………..
424.His wife keeps telling him that he should get a better job.
→ His wife is pushing ………………………………………………………………………
425.His second attempt on the world record was successful.
→ He broke the ……………………………………………………………………………..
426.My boy-friend is very short-tempered.
→ My boy-friend loses ……………………………………………………………………..
427.Whose name should I write on the cheque ?
→ Who should I …………………………………………………………………………….
428.My protests were ignored.
→ Nobody took …………………………………………………………………………….
429.We only despatch goods after receiving the money.
→ Only after ……………………………………………………………………………….
430.We pay 20 pounds a month for a period of one year.
→ You pay in ………………………………………………………………………………
431.He won’t be put off by their comments. (deter)
→ Their comments …………………………………………………………………………
432.She complains far too often for my liking.
→ She makes frequent ……………………………………………………………………...
433.Some people accept that a storm is inevitable.
→ Some people are resigned ………………………………………………………………
434.Money is of little value on a desert island.
→ Money counts …………………………………………………………………………..
435.Can you tell me where the Midland Hotel is ?
→ Can you direct …………………………………………………………………………..
436.The Prime Minister felt it appropriate to make a statement.
→ The Prime Minister saw/thought ……………………………………………………….
437.I’d rather we started at seven o’clock.
→ My preference was ……………………………………………………………………..
438.The accident wasn’t his fault.
→ He wasn’t to …………………………………………………………………………….
439.Far more people live to retirement age in Britain than in the Philippines.
→ Not as many …………………………………………………………………………….
440.We have no seats left for the concert on December 12th.
→ All the seats ……………………………………………………………………………..
441.The foreigner declared his innocence.
→ The foreigner denied ……………………………………………………………………
442.An open fire can’t be compared with/to the central heating.
→ There is no ………………………………………………………………………………
443.There is no way that young man can achieve success in this test.
→ He is bound ……………………………………………………………………………..
444.I was scared to tell him what I thought
→ I didn’t have enough ……………………………………………………………………
445.The Greens consider Herny as a good friend.
→ The Greens look ………………………………………………………………………..
446.Because of the delay, we missed our connecting flight.
→ The delay meant that ……………………………………………………………………
447.Don’t wait to be asked if you want a sandwich !
→ Help ……………………………………………………………………………………..
448.Most people regard Dr.Peters as being the best surgeon in his field.
→ Dr.Peters is widely ………………………………………………………………………
449.The Prime Minister was determined to remain in office.
→ The Prime Minister had no ………………………………………………………………
450.I don’t know the first thing about aeronautics.
→ I am utterly ignorant …………………………………………………………………….
451.The students’riotous behaviour should have been severely punished.
→ The students deserved …………………………………………………………………..
452.The chances are that the whole thing will have been forgotten by next term.
→ In all probability/likelihood …………………………………………………………….
453.The number of cars on the roads must be reduced.
→ We must cut …………………………………………………………………………….
454.We have an emergency electricity supply in case we are cut off.
→ If we are cut off, we can fall ……………………………………………………………
455.We’ve decided to leave early tomorrow morning. (set)
→ We are going ……………………………………………………………………………
456.I know you are hiding something from me.
→ What are you keeping …………………………………………………………………..
457.Come on Thursday or Friday.It’s all the same to me.
→ Come on Thursday or Friday. It makes ………………………………………………...
458.Amanda has improved a lot this term.
→ Amanda has made ……………………………………………………………………...
459.Gunman kills three people in Bank Drama.
→ A man with ……………………………………………………………………………..
460.The riddle of the missing heiress has been solved.
→ The police has found ……………………………………………………………………
461.His appearance was extremely unexpected.
→ His appearance was beyond …………………………………………………………….
462.He is by no means a smart boy.
→ He isn’t ………………………………………………………………………………….
463.I take it for granted that he is an influential person.
→ I assume ………………………………………………………………………………….
464.He won’t let anyone touch his records.
→ He object to ……………………………………………………………………………...
465.He didn’t think much of the musical show yesterday.
→ He had a low ……………………………………………………………………………..
466.The concert was not so good as he had hoped.
→ The concert failed to ……………………………………………………………………..
467.The music teacher was the only member of staff not to attend the concert.
→ With the expection ………………………………………………………………………
468.The impression most people have of him is that he is a good singer.
→ He has a reputation ………………………………………………………………………
469.He is said to be a very good violinist.
→ He comes ………………………………………………………………………………..
470.We missed the beginning of the concert because we had overslept.
→ As a consequence ……………………………………………………………………….
471.It’s your duty to tell him what to do.
→ You are ………………………………………………………………………………….
472.My boss works better when he’s pressed for time.
→ The less ………………………………………………………………………………….
473.I was astonished by her confidence.
→ What …………………………………………………………………………………….
474.I knew I had met him before, but I can’t remember his name.
→ I knew I had met him before, but his name is on ……………………………………….
475.His choice always followed what his wife decided.
→ His choice was always in ……………………………………………………………….
476.Remember to write to me!
→ Remember to drop ………………………………………………………………………
477.Phone and write to him if you can’t directly talk to him.
→ Keep …………………………………………………………………………………….
478.Don’t worry.There will be another choice.
→ Keep your …………………………………………………………………………….....
479.On the day she agreed to marry him, he was happier than he had ever been in the life.
→ The day ……………………………………………………………………………….....
480.Whoever did that must have been a very brave person.
→ Only …………………………………………………………………………………….
481.The fourth time he asked her to marry him, she accpected.
→ Only on …………………………………………………………………………………
482.We must have your answer tonight at the latest.
→ We insist on …………………………………………………………………………….
483.We’ve decided to replace those plastic flowers with these rubber ones.
→ We’ve decided to substitute ……………………………………………………………
484.Nothing ever frightens him.
→ He is afraid …………………………………………………………………………….
485.It’s not my habit to get up early in the moring.
→ I am not ………………………………………………………………………………...
486.Everything went well in the moring.
→ Nothing …………………………………………………………………………………
487.A portion of strawberries and cream costs a lot in the café.
→ The café charges ………………………………………………………………………..
488.How likely am I to pass the examination, do you think ?
→ What chance have I ……………………………………………………………………….
489.Further progress was impossible because of the floods.
→ The floods made ………………………………………………………………………….
490.As he rose to speak, the crowd began cheering.
→ The cheering ………………………………………………………………………………
491.Our present financial problem will soon be a thing of the past.
→ We’ll soon find ……………………………………………………………………………
492.The fate of the two climber is unknown.
→ It’s a mystery ……………………………………………………………………………...
493.There is no need for us to hurry; the play doesn’t start until 8:30.
→ We can take ………………………………………………………………………………..
494.John is very self-confident.
→ Jonh has a lot ……………………………………………………………………………....
495.His holiday is at exactly the same time as mine.
→ His holiday time coincides …………………………………………………………………
496.He is alleged the owner of the valuable picture.
→ He is claimed ……………………………………………………………………………....
497.The way he took everything he did for granted really annoyed her. (back)
→ The way he ………………………………………………………………………………..
498.It was touch and go whether he recovered or not.
→ It was in ……………………………………………………………………………………
499.Which of the two books would you prefer ? (rather)
→ Which of …………………………………………………………………………………...
500.These books have been lent by British Council Library.
→ These books have been on …………………………………………………………………
501.Mr Silson says he is sorry he didn’t attend the meeting.
→ Mr Silson sent ……………………………………………………………………………...
502.The north-west of Britain has more rain each month than the south-east.
→ The annual rainfall ………………………………………………………………………....
503.What Rachel does in her spare time doesn’t concern me.
→ It’s none of …………………………………………………………………………………
504.The final version of the plan was quite different from the initial draft. ( resemblance )
→ The final version …………………………………………………………………………...
505.They feel the same way about each other. ( mutual )
→ Their feeling ……………………………………………………………………………….
506.The bottle must not be laid on its side. ( upright )
→ The bottle must be …………………………………………………………………………
507.Not many people attended the meeting. ( turnout )
→ There ……………………………………………………………………………………….
508.There isn’t enough space in this room for a big cupboard.
→ A big cupboard will take ……………………………………………………………………
509.Could I stay with you for the weekend ?
→ Could you put ………………………………………………………………………………
510.The service given by the bank has improved recently.
→ The bank has made …………………………………………………………………………
511.They are letting the well-known gang leader out of prison tomorrow. ( released )
→ The well-known gang ………………………………………………………………………
512.Is this the only way to reach the city center ?
→ Isn’t there ………………………………………………………………………………….
513.I’d made up my mind , but at the last minute I lost my confidence. (feet)
→ I’d made ……………………………………………………………………………………
514.I couldn’t help smiling when he told me of his plan.
→ I couldn’t keep a ……………………………………………………………………………
515.He seemed to be worried about something.
→ I got/had ……………………………………………………………………………………
516.I’ve never seen anyone play so skillfully before. ( much )
→ I’ve never …………………………………………………………………………………..
517.I hardly think she will agree to give you a pay rise.
→ There is little likelihood …………………………………………………………………....
518.I remained neutral during their disagreement because I like both of them.
→ I didn’t take …………………………………………………………………………………
519.A great many people will congratulate her if she wins.
→ She will be showered ……………………………………………………………………….
520.I’m annoyed with you for not phoning me to say you’d be late.
→ You might …………………………………………………………………………………..
521.She thought she had paid the bill but she hadn’t
→ She was convinced …………………………………………………………...…………….
522.This affair doesn’t concern you.
→ This affair is no ……………………………………………………………………………..
523.That dress has only the slightest mark on it.
→ I can barely …………………………………………………………………………………
524.Noone stands a chance of beating Mansell in this year’s championship.
→ It’s a foregone ………………………………………………………………………………
525.The only thing that makes that job worthwhile is the money.
→ Were it ………………………………………………………………………………………
526.Her success went beyond her expection
→ Never ……………………………………………………………………………………….
527.How likely is it she will pass the exam ?
→ What are ……………………………………………………………………………………
528.He did the puzzle in two minutes.
→ He found the ……………………………………………………………………………….
529.My brother isn’t feeling terribly well.
→ My brother is under ………………………………………………………………………..
530.The room seemed to have been unoccupied for weeks.
→ It looked …………………………………………………………………………………....
531.I didn’t see her again for five years.
→ Five years have……………………………………………………………………………..
532.The millionaire decided to give away his money to the poor.
→ The millionaire decided to make …………………………………………………………..
533.He is more a lecturer than a teacher.
→ He is considered ……………………………………………………………………………
534.I’m the only child in my family.
→ My mother gave …………………………………………………………………………....
535.She was smoking in the bathroom. I went in to the bathroom and knew that.
→ I caught …………………………………………………………………………………….
536.He was forced to apologize.
→ He had no ………………………………………………………………………………….
537.John inflated the tires of the bicycle.
→ John blew …………………………………………………………………………………...
538.Alternative medicine is a complete mystery to some people.
→ Some people are …………………………………………………………………………….
539.You may be disqualified if you don’t obey the regulations.
→ Failure to …………………………………………………………………………………….
540.He tried hard so that he would win the first prize.
→ With the hope ……………………………………………………………………………......
541.They declared war on the pretext of defending their territorial rights.
→ The excuse for ……………………………………………………………………………….
542.Can I speak to someone about my problem ?
→ Would it be …………………………………………………………………………………..
543.He is said to be a very hard bargainer.
→ He has a ……………………………………………………………………………………...
544.He doesn’t appreciate his wife.
→ He doesn’t take ………………………………………………………………………………
545.The amount of firm spent on the project initially was $15000.
→ The initial layout …………………………………………………………………………….
546.It was a red-letter day.
→ That day was ………………………………………………………………………………...
547.We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful.
→ Much to ……………………………………………………………………………………...
548.He made no bones about helping me.
→ He didn’t hesitate ……………………………………………………………………………
549.He never thought of telling her.
→ It never ………………………………………………………………………………………
550.The dress was so temping that I bought it.
→ I couldn’t resist ……………………………………………………………………………..
551.The ideas no longer interest her.
→ She has gone ………………………………………………………………………………...
552.Very little money was raised by the charity appeal.
→ The response ………………………………………………………………………………...
553.His irresponsible attitude is endangering his career as a doctor.
→ His irresponsible attitude is putting …………………………………………………………
554.He liked the new job straight away. (duck)
→ He took to …………………………………………………………………………………...
555.He’s not sure whether to go or not.
→ He’s in two ………………………………………………………………………………….
556.She has extensive knowledge of ancient Egypt.
→ She is very …………………………………………………………………………………..
557.The team is the same as it for last Saturday’s match.
→ There have been …………………………………………………………………………….
558.I’m telling you for you not to make a mistake.
→ I’m telling you for fear ……………………………………………………………………..
559.They have security guards so that people won’t try to steal. ( discourage )
→ They have …………………………………………………………………………………..
560.This government has changed its taxation policy completely since the last general election.
→ This government has gone ………………………………………………………………….
561.We won’t get to the airport in less than 30 minutes.
→ It will take …………………………………………………………………………………..
562.Claire suddenly realized what a blunder she had made.
→ It suddenly dawned …………………………………………………………………………
563.Collecting stamps is Peter’s great passion.
→ Peter is crazy ………………………………………………………………………………..
564.Don’t run away with the idea that this job is easy.
→ Don’t draw/come to …………………………………………………………………………
565.The thief must have come in through the window.
→ The thief almost certainly …………………………………………………………………..
566.Driving at that speed is dangerous whether you are an experienced driver or not.
→ However experienced ……………………………………………………………………….
567.The play is so popular that the theater is likely to be full everynight.
→ Such is ………………………………………………………………………………………
568.All of you are likely to be able to enter the college.
→ The chances are …………………………………………………………………………….
569.I think his theory is clear and logical. ( stands )
→ I think ……………………………………………………………………………………….
570.Don’t panic about something so trivial
→ Don’t make a ………………………………………………………………………………..
571.Simon hadn’t expected that he would feel so weak after the operation.
→ The operation left …………………………………………………………………………...
572.People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to.
→ The smoking of cigarettes is ………………………………………………………………..
573.We’ve been thinking of the matter over and over and have finally come to an decision.
→ We’ve given our …………………………………………………………………………....
574.I can remember an equally mysterious incident.
→ I can remember an …………………………………………………………………………..
575.Mosquitoes cause malaria and this is well known.
→ That’s mosquitoes cause ……………………………………………………………………
576.We were no more surprised than Jane.
→ We were …………………………………………………………………………………….
577.There was no precedent for the King’s resignation.
→ Never before ………………………………………………………………………………..
578.A house in that district will cost you at least $100.000.
→ You won’t be ……………………………………………………………………………….
579.Alan worked too hard at the office, and this led to his illness.
→ Alan’s illness was …………………………………………………………………………..
580.We must continue our efforts, whether there are problems or not.
→ Regardless of ……………………………………………………………………………….
581.In the event of nuclear weapons being used, we are all doomed.
→ If it should be for the ……………………………………………………………………….
582.They stretched the rope from one side of the crevasse to the other in order to haul (pull) their equipment
across.
→ By stretching the rope ………………………………………………………………………
583. I don't understand one word of this wretched report.
→ I can't make head ...................................................................................................................
584.The reason I came here was sololy to try and imrpove conditions.
→ My sole purpose.....................................................................................................................
585.The lecture bore me to tears.
→ I am very bored ……………………………………………………………………………
586.That rumour about the politician and the construction contract is absolutely
→ There is an absolute false/no truth …………………………………………………………
587.How could I help, except to offer to lend her some money.
→ Other than to offer to ………………………………………………………………………
588.I am terribly sorry I thought you were a friend of Anna’s.
→ I am terribly sorry I took ………………………………………………………………….
589.There weren’t nearly as many people there as I had expected.
→ There were far fewer ……………………………………………………………................
590.They had to wait for 12 hours before their flight left.
→ Only after ……………………………………………………………………………...…..
591.They were just as good as we had expected.
→ They certainly lived ……………………………………………………………………….
592.Storm grows over long hair in school.
→ Parents and pupils are ………………………………………………………………………
593.She didn’t inherit anything under her uncle’s will.
→ Her uncle didn’t leave ……………………………………………………………………..
594. “That’s a lovely new dress, Jean” said his mother.
→ Jean’s mother complimented ………………………………………………………………
595.We couldn’t find George anywhere.
→ George was ………………………………………………………………………………..
596.She didn’t cry when the story ended in tragedy.
→ Not a …………………………………………………………………………………...….
597.Scientists have tried very hard to find a cure for this disease
→ Enormous ………………………………………………………………………………....
598. I never thought of asking for his help
→ The thought………………………………………………………….…………………..…
599. As there are no more questions, we think we can end the meeting
→ There …………………………………………………………….…………………………
600. My brother works better when he is pressed for time.
→ The less…………………………………………………………….….……………………
601. As there are no more questions, I think we can end the meeting.
→ There ……………………………………………………………………………………….
602. I would like, moreover, to choose my own clothes.
→ What’s ………………………………………………………………………………….......
603. Something must be done quickly to solve the problem of homelessness.
→ Urgent ………………………………………………………………………………………
604. We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money.
→ If it ………………………………………………………………………………………….
605.He speaks more persuasively than his brother.
→ He is a ....................................................................................................................................
606.We couldn't trace who had supplied the information in the first place.
→ The source ............................................................................................................................
607.In the summer, there are thousands more tourists than the locals.
→ In the summer, the locals are vastly .....................................................................................
608.More people are infected with HIV this year than they were five years ago.
→ Not ........................................................................................................................................
609.We were all shocked by his reaction.
→ His reaction came ..................................................................................................................
610.Mary may not be very well but she still manages to enjoy life.
→ Mary’s poor………………………………………………………………………………….
611.The students’ riotous behaviour should have been severely punished.
→ The students deserved…………………………………………………………………..……
612. The chances are that the whole thing will have been forgotten by next term.
→ In all………………………………………………………………………………….………
613.The truth only came out on the publication of the general’s personal diaries.
→ Only when…………………………………………………………………………….……..
614.If the work is finished by lunch time you can go.
→ Get………………………………………………………………………………….………..
615.I have frequently made stupid mistakes.
→ Many’s ………………………………………………………………...................................
616.What put me off the idea was simple how expensive it was going to be.
→ The sheer ……………………………………………………………………………………
617.Mick thought that we were married.
→ Mick was under …………………………………………………………………………….
618.His description of the incident was completely different from what really happened.
→ His description of the incident bore ………………………………………………………..
619.You may be very intelligent, but you should be careful about this.
→ No matter …………………………………………………………………………………...
620.It appears that they sent us the wrong information.
→ They seem ..............................................................................................................................
621. In the end I had to get a lift with a colleague.
→ What .......................................................................................................................................
622. The students’ riotous behaviors should have been severely punished.
→ The students deserved ............................................................................................................
623. At 3 p.m. the visiting football team had still not arrived.
→ There was still no ...................................................................................................................
624. He had no idea at all that the police were watching him.
→ He was quite…………………………………………………………………………….....…
625.Whatever colour you choose, we can supply it .
→ No matter .................................................................................................................................
626.I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.
→ Rather ………………..............................................................................................................
627.Even though I admire his courage, I think he is foolish.
→ Much ........................................................................................................................................
628.The film didn't come up to my expectations.
→ The film fell .............................................................................................................................
629.Although he was not guilty they executed him.
→ In spite of his ...........................................................................................................................
630.It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine.
→ I cancelled ................................................................................................................................
631.Her success went beyond her expectation.
→ Never ......................................................................................................................................
632.His fondness for the game increased with his proficiency.
→ The more ................................................................................................................................
633. They will not announce the findings until next week.
→ No announcement ...................................................................................................................
634. Simon hadn’t expected that he would feel so weak after the operation.
→ The operation left ......................................................................................................................
635. Nobody expected her to lose, but she did.
→ Against everybody’s ………………………………………………………………………….
636. The government have been reviewing their education policies recently.
→ The government’s education …………………….……………………………………………
637 No matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t open the door.
→ Try as ………………………………………………………………………………..………..
638. No one stands a chance of beating Mansell in this year’s championship.
→ It’s a foregone …….………………………………………………………………………….
639. I don’t understand a single word of this letter.
→ I can’t make ……………………………………………………….…………………………
640. We regret to inform you that there is no more demand for your products.
→ Much to ………………………………………………………………………………………
641. Do we have to work only night shifts all the time?
→ Is there no alternative ………………………………………………………………………...
642. My precious life was saved by the lifeguard.
→ I owe ………………………………………………………………………………………….
643. Alfred put on his raincoat because he didn’t want to get soaked.
→ For fear ……………………………………………………………………………………….
644. Ann paints her landscapes with great pleasure.
→ Ann takes ……………………………………………………………………………………..
645.I need an early night.
→ I could ………………………………………………………………………………………..
646.She doesn’t think very highly of politicians.
→ She’s got a …………………………………………………………………………………..
647.I don’t understand a single word of this letter.
→ I can’t make head ……………………………………………………………………………
648.He suddenly thought that he might have misunderstood her.
→ It crossed …………………………………………………………………………………….
649.Their party is on the same date as another one I’ve been invited to.
→ Their party coincides ………………………………………………………………………...
650.My brother-in-law is the most exasperating person I’ve ever met.
→ I’ve yet ....................................................................................................................................
651.You must remember to lock the drawer whatever you do.
→ On ...........................................................................................................................................
652.It was not until five years had elapsed that the whole truth about the murder came out.
→ Not for ....................................................................................................................................
653.He seems to find the way Mimi behaves more a source of amusement than embarrassment.
→ Far from .................................................................................................................................
654.The film didn’t come up to my expectations.
→ The film fell ............................................................................................................................
655.It appears that railroad agents distributed popular literature throughout the US and Europe.
→ Popular literature.....................................................................................................................
656.The product launch is unlikely to be successful unless it’s planned in great detail. (essential)
→ Detailed ……………………………………………………………………………………..
657.She’s forever warning her husband about driving too fast, but he pays no attention. (often)
→ No ……………………………………………………………………………………………
658.My father persuaded me to learn another foreign language. (talked)
→ My father …………………………………………………………………………………….
659.The team is determined to finish the race however tough it is. (matter)
→ The team is ………………………………………………………………………………….
660.I don’t feel like eating at the moment.
→ I’d prefer not …………………………………………………………………………………
661.My bus always arrives late at this bus stop
→ My bus never arrives …………………………………………………………………………
662.The two doctors were in complete agreement.
→ The two doctors completely ………………………………………………………………….
663.These days, sports centres are rarely found in the centre of a town.
→ These days it is rare to ………………………………………………………………………..
664.Everyone voted for the proposal apart from Sven
→ Sven was the ………………………………………………………………………………….
665.‘I’m sorry I held the meeting up yesterday’, Jenny said
→ Jenny apologized ………………………………………………………………………………
666.The ending of the play was so unexpected that the audience fell silent.
→ The play ended …………………………………………………………………………………
667.There was no bread left in the shop
→ The shop had …………………………………………………………………………………...
668.My daughter regrets spending all her savings on that car.
→ My daughter wishes ……………………………………………………………………………
669.They are extending this motorway by 100 kilometres.
→ This motorway is ……………………………………………………………………………….
670.It was a mistake for the company to install the new computer system.
→ The company should …………………………………………………………………………..
671.We mended the roof to prevent the birds from making nests in it.
→ We mended ……………………………………………………………………………………
672.I’m afraid I don’t have time to go shopping this morning.
→ I’m afraid I ‘m too …………………………………………………………………………….
673.Matthew can’t be sure that Alex will help him if something goes wrong.
→ Matthew can’t rely ……………………………………………………………………………
674.By the time we arrived at the theatre, nearly all the seats had been taken.
→ There were hardly …………………………………………………………………………….
675.Pauline isn’t trying to solve her financial problems at all.
→ Pauline is making …………………………………………………………………………….
676.I’d rather you made less noise – I’m trying to get some work done.
→ Would you mind ………………………………………………………………………………
677.I shouldn’t bother to clean the windows today because it’s going to rain.
→ It is not worth …………………………………………………………………………………
678.The two boys were sitting by themselves in the classroom
→ The two boys were ……………………………………………………………………………
679.‘I have an interview tomorrow, so I ought to leave soon’, Yannis said
→ Yannis said ……………………………………………………………………………………
680.The film will have started, so it’s not worth going to the cinema now
→ The film will have started, so there is no point ……………………………………………….
681.Roberto arrived late this morning because his train was delayed
→ If the train had ………………………………………………………………………………..
682.I had never met Pia’s husband before
→ It was …………………………………………………………………………………………
683.Abdul’s mother didn’t let him play on the computer until he had done his homework
→ Abdul’s mother made ………………………………………………………………………..
684.Although the police chased them, the thieves didn’t get caught
→ The thieves managed ………………………………………………………………………...
685.Considering that Luke is so young, you must admit he’s making excellent progress as a musician
→ If you take into ………………………………………………………………………………
686.I think Robert is too young to look after his brother
→ I think Robert isn’t …………………………………………………………………………..
687.Tomas put up a fence so that people didn’t walk on his garden
→ Tomas put up a fence to ……………………………………………………………………..
688.The twins are eager to see their cousins again in the summer
→ The twins are looking ………………………………………………………………………..
689.The last time Enrico saw Gloria was the day they left school
→ Enrico has not ……………………………………………………………………………….
690.Luckily, we had enough glasses at the party
→ Luckily, we didn’t run ………………………………………………………………………
691.Nicholas finally managed to get his new video recorder to work
→ Nicholas finally succeeded ………………………………………………………………….
692.You did not take enough care over your homework last week
→ You ought to have …………………………………………………………………………..
693.Reuben is the only person to have won the championship three times running
→ Apart from ………………………………………………………………………………….
694.Too many sweets are bad for you
→ It is ………………………………………………………………………………………….
695.He had to have his door mended
→ He had to have ……………………………………………………………………………..
696.The box was too heavy for John to carry on his back
→ Because of ………………………………………………………………………………….
697.It was raining so much that I stayed at home
→ The rain was so …………………………………………………………………………….
698.He’d forgotten Jill’s phone number
→ He couldn’t …………………………………………………………………………………
699.The repairs to my roof will be expensive
→ Repairing my roof will ………………………………………………………………………
700.I slept until the thunder woke me at seven o’clock
→ I was …………………………………………………………………………………………
701.Bloggs had committed a serious crime
→ Bloggs was guilty ……………………………………………………………………………
702.He was holding some flowers when he knocked at Margaret’s door
→ He had some …………………………………………………………………………………
703.The knife was too blunt to cut the bread
→ The knife wasn’t …………………………………………………………………………….
704.The firemen had to break the door down
→ It was …………………………………………………………………………………………
705.Tom was definitely first in the queue
→ There’s no ……………………………………………………………………………………
706.Mary knows a lot of people in France
→ Mary has a ……………………………………………………………………………………
707.Anthony travelled to Spain
→ Anthony made ……………………………………………………………………………….
708.I couldn’t bear the noise any longer
→ I couldn’t put ………………………………………………………………………………….
709.I slowed down at the traffic lights
→ I reduced ………………………………………………………………………………………
710.I couldn’t understand what I was reading
→ I couldn’t make ………………………………………………………………………………..
711.Your brakes are faulty
→ There’s something …………………………………………………………………………….
712.The population of Spain is increasing
→ The number ……………………………………………………………………………………
713.The dry weather is killing all the plants in my garden
All the plants in my garden are ……………………………………………………………………
714.The return fare is double the single fare
→ The return fare is twice …………………………………………………………………………
715.I tried to talk to Jack about the problem but he was too busy
→ I tried to have ……………………………………………………………………………………
716.Whenever I hear this song, I remember the time when I was in Paris
→ Whenever I hear this song, it reminds ………………………………………………………….
717.The authorities have improved the public transport system here recently
→ The authorities have made ……………………………………………………………………..
718.He pretended to be enjoying himself, but he wasn’t really.
→ He acted as …………………………………………………………………………………….
719.The number of tourists visiting this area rose last year
→ Last year there was …………………………………………………………………………….
720.I hadn’t made a speech before, so I was very nervous
→ Because I was …………………………………………………………………………………
721.The information I got from the assistant was so confusing that I didn’t know what to do
→ The assistant gave me such ……………………………………………………………………
722.He referred to his notes before answering the question
→ He took …………………………………………………………………………………………
723.I couldn’t go to work because of the transport strike
→ I was prevented ………………………………………………………………………………..
724.Jeremy frequently invents ridiculous stories like that!
→ It is typical …………………………………………………………………………………….
725.The police think that he was one of the robbers
→ The police suspect …………………………………………………………………………….
726.What caused him to change his mind?
→ What was the ………………………………………………………………………………….
727.I was surprised to discover that the hotel was a long way from the city centre
→ To my surprise it turned ………………………………………………………………………
728.Max offered Gaby a lift to the station, but she didn’t accept
→ Gaby turned down ………………………………………..……………………………………
729.Valerie doesn’t object to her photograph appearing in the magazine
→ Valerie has no …………………………………………………………………………………
730.I find Robert’s taste in music very hard to tolerate
I find it hard to put ………………………………………………………………………………..
731.It’s very difficult to predict the weather here
→ The weather tends to …………………………………………………………………………..
732.Christine complained formally when her course of study was cancelled
→ Christine made a ……………………………………………………………………………..
733.‘I find all the advertisements on TV really irritating’, said John
‘All the advertisements on TV really get ……………………………………………………….
734.Pauline hadn’t expected to see so many people at the concert
→ It came ……………………………………………………………………………………….
735.Golf is becoming increasingly popular in Britain
→ The …………………………………………………………………………………………..
736.The new one-way system seems pointless to me
→ I can’t see …………………………………………………………………………………….
737.If Amy had arrived a moment later, she would have missed the start of the film.
→ Amy arrived just ……………………………………………………………………………...
738.Mary made mistakes because she refused to listen to advice
→ Mary’s mistakes resulted …………………………………………………………………….
739.The strong winds caused the tower to fall over
→ It was the strong winds which knocked ………………………………………………………
740.That man stole a valuable picture but he was never punished
→ That man got ………………………………………………………………………………….
741.Sally will not buy that pony because she is no longer interested
Sally has lost ……………………………………………………………………………………..
742.I had no idea about Rona’s engagement
→ I was ………………………………………………………………………………………….
743.Marie scolded her son for breaking the vase.
→ Marie told her son …………………………………………………………………………….
744.The company director was respected by all his employees.
→ All the employees looked …………………………………………………………………….
745.Taking photographs in the art gallery is forbidden.
→ You are not …………………………………………………………………………………...
746.This milk is sour, so throw it away.
→ This milk has …………………………………………………………………………………
747.Philip started to laugh when he heard the joke.
→ Philip burst …………………………………………………………………………………...
748.To my astonishment the stranger knew my name.
→ I was ………………………………………………………………………………………….
749.If you are not satisfied with the hotel service, you should say so.
→ You should make ……………………………………………………………………………..
750.The cold wet weather depresses me and I feel homesick
→ The cold wet weather gets ……………………………………………………………………
751.My holiday plans had been cancelled at the last minute
→ My holiday plans had fallen ………………………………………………………………….
752.I doubt that Simon will lend us the money.
→ I think there is ………………………………………………………………………………..
753.Not many people attended the meeting.
→ There was …………………………………………………………………………………….
754.He would do almost anything to win the girl’s hand.
→ He would go …………………………………………………………………………………..
755.The interviewers will assume that you have found out something about the company and the job.
→ The interviewers will take …………………………………………………………………….
756.Eventually Tim admitted that he was responsible for the error.
→ It was ………………………………………………………………………………………….
757.I have been told that you have been late for work everyday this week.
→ It …………………………………………………………………………………………….
758.I don’t mind which make of car you choose.
→ It ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
759.Things have changed in a way we didn’t expect.
→ There ………………………………………………………………………………………….
760.I promised him that the situation wouldn’t be repeated in the future.
→ I ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
761.Being inexperienced was a disadvantage her when she applied for promotion.
→ Her ……………………………………………………………………………………………
762.Susan is far superior to me in terms of teachnical knowledge.
→ When it comes ………………………………………………………………………………..
763.The film was so controversial that it was banned in several parts of the world.
→ Such was ……………………………………………………………………………………...
764.I said that I thought he was wrong about the best way for us to proceed.
→ I ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
765.I successfully persuaded my father to buy me a new computer.
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………………
766.You can walk to the station easily from the hotel.
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
767.I saw a TV program last month, which was very similar to this one.
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
768.She was so beautiful that I couldn’t stop looking at her.
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
769.I’m sorry to be the first to tell you the bad news.
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
770.He isn’t friendly but he’s not so bad as people say he is.
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
771.Their plan is very different from ours.
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
772.The rocketing prices have proved too much for most salaried people.
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
773.After such a long time together they are still happily married.
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
774.She vividly described the expedition and that made it seem exciting.
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
775.When they started their trek, they had no idea how bad the weather would become. ( OUTSET )
→ Nobody realized ……………………………………………………………………………….
776.The footballer injured his knee, so that was the end of his hopes of a first team place. ( PAID )
→ The footballer’s knee ………………………………………………………………………….
777.I inherited this clock from my father and it belonged to his grandfather before that. ( DOWN )
→ This clock ……………………………………………………………………………………..
778. It has been difficult for the children to accept their parents’ separation. ( COME )
→ The children are finding ……………………………………………………………………….
779. 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 ……………………………………………...
780.I put a lof of attention and care into the letter. ( TROUBLE )
→ I took …………………………………………………………………………………………..
781.I bought it without thinking about it first. ( SPUR )
→ I bought it …………………………………………………………………………………
782.She chooses the kind of hotels she stays in very carefully. ( FUSSY )
→ She’s very …………………………………………………………………………………
783.He’s never afraid to say what he thinks. ( MIND )
→ He’s never …………………………………………………………………………………
784.Because I believed his lies, he got a lot of money from me. ( CONNED )
→ He ………………………………………………………………………………………….
785.When he has to face a crisis, Tony panics (FACED)
→ Tony panics ……………………………………………………………………………….
786.Collecting stamps gives me a lot of pleasure. (DERIVE)
→ I ……………………………………………………………………………………………
787.The arrested man did not look the same as the wanted man (ANSWER)
→ The arrested man did not ………………………………………………………………….
788.Mass tourism has been one of the causes of the environmental problems.
→ Mass tourism is ……………………………………………………………………………
789.Since the advertisement, we've had more applications than we can deal with. (SWAMPED)
→ Since the advertisement, ………………………………………………………………….
790.The teacher agreed to introduce the new methods.
→ There was an ……………………………………………………………………………..
791. Alex grimaced as he swallowed the foul-tasting medicine ( PULLED)
→ Alex ………………………………………………………………………………………
792. I thought very hard but couldn't remember the answer (RACKED)
→ I …………………………………………………………………………………………..
793.Don’t act fast, you might make a mistake. ( HASTE )
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………………
794.She could not answer the merchants in their own language. ( ABLE )
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………………
795.We were asking ourselves if they were really there. ( WONDERING )
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
796.Don’t you think we should ask the price? ( HAD BETTER )
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………………
797.We can’t buy the house because the down payment is so high. ( SO … THAT )
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………………
798. She is not a young woman which is not important because her admirers find her ageless. ( NO
MATTER )
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………………
799.It is really difficult to control the increase of vandalism. ( RISING TIDE )
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………………
800.Vandals are often youngsters who have done poorly in school and want to take revenge on the
administration and the teachers of the schools. ( GET EVEN )
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
801.The vandals spoil the appearance of the walls and break the windows. ( DEFACE )
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
802.I think I should take a coat. ( HAD BETTER )
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
803.Paul won’t try because he’s afraid of failing. ( SO … THAT )
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………………
804.They were successful in their affairs for a time. ( DID WELL )
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………………
805.It is not important who you are because you are expected to obey the law. ( NO MATTER )
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………………
806.He feels stupid by comparison because his brothers are very bright. ( SUCH )
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………………
807.When the great leader died and they were left on their own, they began to lose their conquests. ( IN
CHARGE OF )
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
808.The scientists said that Voyager would reach Jupiter in March, and it did. ( ACCORDING )
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
809.She did it because she was kind. ( OUT OF )
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
810.Everything was covered with gold paint except two very small holes. ( WITH THE … )
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
811.Washington’s example strengthened his soldiers’determination. ( STRONGER )
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
812.People ask questions either because they are curious or bored. ( OUT OF )
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………………
813.My friends are proud of their sons, but they don’t talk about them. (IN SPITE )
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………………
814.Only a mother buffalo finds baby buffalos pretty. ( IT TAKES … )
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………...
815.The offenders are determined to do better.( BENT ON )
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
816.Peter has been arrested twice for careless driving. He has decided to be more careful. ( HAVING )
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………………
817.Even if you are noticed, your eagerness will be helpful to you. ( YOUR FAVOUR )
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………………
818.Be certain that your clothes are clean and well pressed.( MAKE SURE )
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………....
819.Joan tried to explain her ideas, but she could not convince her father. ( DESPITE )
→ …………………………………………………………………………………………………
820.Sometimes, manners are related to national customs. ( A MATTER OF )
→ ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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1. I don’t think the television’s likely to blow up at any minute.(likehood)

2. This car only cost me five hundred pounds.(picked)
3. Someone paid five thousands pounds for the painting.(went)
4. We have made neither a profit nor a loss this year.(even)
5. In 1967 programs began to be transmitted in colours.(advent)
6. I find Harold’s behavior quite incomprehensible.(loss)
7. The severity of the punishment bore no relation to the seriousness of the crime.(proportion)
8. I’m afraid our problems are just beginning.(iceberg)
9. In the area, Thailand is much better than all other countries in football.(shoulders)
10. Thomas was not given details of the company’s new project.(Dark)
11. I was too scare to tell him what I really thought. (lacked)
12. The police ended the fighting between the two gangs by arresting the leaders.(stop)
13. travelling alone is not just a matter of taking a good guidebook with you.(more)
14. The way he took everything she did for granted really annoyed her . (BACK)
15. She was so anxious while the results were read out.(BREATH)
16. The house shouldn’t be left unlocked for any reason.(ACCOUNT)
17. A huge investment has been put into the field of solar-electricity.(INVEST)
18. Alice was not a confident person, and that was why she was so shy. (DUE)
19. When I started work, I was so inexperienced that I couldn’t send a fax.(CLUE)
20. What you have been saying is quite irrelevant.(BEDISE)
21. Please stop criticizing everybody!(DOWN)
22. We don’t expect that the missing climbers have survived.(HOLD)
23. Helen’s report is rather unclear in places.(LACKING)
24. Everybody in the audience stood to applaud the actor’s performance.(STANDING)
25. Taxpayers had to pay the cost of the privatization plan.(FOOT)
26. The fact that he will never race again is something he cannot accept.(TERMS)
27. A government official leaked the story to the world press.(WIND)
28. Building societies will have to guard against their rivals.(LAURELS)
29. He is becoming quite famous as an interviewer.(NAME)
30. He makes sure that he isn't associated with policies he disagrees with.(DISTANCES)
31. I really don't know what you're talking about.(FAINTEST)
32. I feel I am not being treated fairly.(RAW)
33. You can walk to the station easily from the hotel.(DISTANCE)
34. Pauline isn’t one of the people who know the secret.(ON)
35. You must accept the fact that she has left you.(TERMS)
36. He was not given details of the company’s new plans.(DARK)
37. Stop criticizing everybody!(Down)
38. Terry has just insured her life.(out)
39. In the end it was discovered that Joe was the thief.(OUT)
40. I need a calculator to arrive at the total.(OUT)
41. I met your friend David the other day.(INTO)
42. I think you’ve been overcharged, old son!(OFF)

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43. I think we should increase the pressure on her to resign.(UP)

44. I won’t allow swearing in my classroom.(FOR)
45. The company was bought up by a large multinational.(OVER)
46. Your story is different from the facts.(WITH)
47. She feels uncomfortable when people tell her how beautiful she is.(EMBARRASSES)
48. Don’t you remember anything about your lifetime in London as a child?(RECOLLECTION)
49. Any correspondence from the Canberra office must be dealt with before other matters.(PRIORITY).
50. I advise you not to believe what you read in the papers about me.(RELIANCE).
51. “I don’t mind where the money goes as long as the people are the real beneficiaries”.(MATTER)
52. Critics are hoping the new director can bring some postive changes into the French film industry.
(breathE)
53. The terrorists attack on the Capital Trade Center was very much like the 11-9 attack on the WTO
building.(carbon)
54. It is very difficult to give the exact value of a table like this, but it’s probably worth about $5000.
(figure)
55. Five boys on a motorbike at the speed of 60mph is very likely to end up in hospital.(receipe)
56. Detectives had stopped working on the Hornsey murders case three years previously.(book)
57. He is very good at cooking spaghetti.(dab)
58. We all want to make him realise that he is not as important as he thinks.(size)
59. He really disappointed me when breaking the promise to help me out.(teeth)
60. He died, having nothing of his own.(name)
61. Have a look at this picture. It may help you to remember something.(jog)
62. Motorists are jamming the streets as they slow down to see the wall paintings.(hold ups)
63. Social scientists find it hard to accept that the fall in the birth rate is responsble for the old age of our
society.(resistance)
64. Every possible effort was made by the orphanage to find the boy’s parents.(stone)
65. The minister gave no precise figures about the casualities.(go into)
66. The new musical has delighted theatre audiences throughout the country.(storm)
67. They’ve been arguing about the motorway extension for years.(bone)
68. My father doesn’t approve of my borrowing so much money from a person like John.(view)
69. I like her a lot.(affection)
70. You look as if something unpleasant has happened to you.(wars)
71. It’s brillian film. – I laughed uncontrolably all through the way.(head)
72. She finds grammar exercies extremely boring.(stiff)
73. I’ll have to wait before I know whether he’ll keep his promise or not.(remains)
74. He was so worried that his mind couldn’t function normally.(straight)
75. They’ll cause a lot of trouble.(cat)
76. Some people say that there’s hardly any difference between love and hate.(line)
77. She can buy anything she wants – She’s very rich.(rolling)
78. A rise in temperature in the next century seems likely.(chance)
79. You must accept the fact that she has left you.(resign)
80. I just didn’t know what to say.(lost)
81. They arrived at the station with only a minute to spare.(nick)

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82. They sent him to prison for three years.(Sentenced)

83. I don’t intend to tell you my plans.(intention)
84. Tim looks nothing like his father.(take)
85. He watched videos all day.(entire)
86. I don’t think she likes doing other people’s work for them.(objects)
87. I didn’t agree with the idea.(favor)
88. Teaching doesn’t suit her.(cut)
89. I never thought of going by train.(occurED)
90. He is very likely to come.(probability)
91. The cause of the explosion is still unknown.(caused)
92. The train is 5 minutes late in leaving.(due)
93. The rain was coming down in torrent.(dogs)
94. Organic vegetables are said to be health.(wonders)
95. He is determined to become a doctor.(heart)
96. Mary got married without her parents’ knowledge.(unaware)
97. John spent all his time working.(devoted)
98. The desk was too crowded for him to put his book down.(room)
99. There is no hot water because the centre heating has broken down.(order)
100. the young man was very embarrassed because his proposal was turned down.(rejection)
101. Find out more about working conditions before you contact the manager.(Until)
102. She stressed the importance of keeping the family together.(Emphasis)
103. They share a lot of hobbies and interests.(common)
104. Pandas need a special diet, without which they perish.(unless)
105. It is roughly estimated that some turtles lay 28 thousands eggs a year.(average)
106. It is not worth trying to save endangered species.(waste)
107. Many species of the wildlife are threatned with extinction.(danger)
108. The Prime Minister resigned because of his sudden illness.(resulted)
109. The news of the merger came as a complete surprise to the workers.(aback)
110. Kate has finally accepted that their friendship is over.(terms)
111. William tried to remain imprtial in the quarrel between his two cousins.(sides)
112. There is a risk that the black rhino will become extinct.(threatened)
113. The new plans for the school have been approved by the authorities.(met)
114. Don’t tell the boss anything about this.(breathe)
115. We have more important things to do at the moment.(fish)
116. The accused became very emotional.(overcome)
117. Naturally, they will deduct points if you arrive late.(penalised)
118. The model’s clothes lay all over the floor.(strewn)
119. Our new director wants you to call her “Madam”.(addressed)
120. I can’t say I enjoy it when people tear my writing to pieces in front of me.(having)
121. We’ll have to make up our minds by the ed of the week, won’t we?(be)
122. It’s just possible the hotel may need more staff in the summer.(ruled)
123. Surely nobody likes it when people make fun of them in public.(being)

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124. Never forget that the customer is always right.(borne)

125. This school-leaver’s qualifications are not adequate for such a damanding job, are they?
(sufficiently)
126. When she left home, she had to do everything on her own.(fend)
127. I’m afraid I’ll be a bit late because something unexpected has happened.(cropped)
128. He’ll probably get here late; he usually does.(liable)
129. It’s not certain whether I’ll be able to pay the bills this month.(touch)
130. It’s impossible to predict howlong it will take to do this.(telling)
131. When I make my complaint, I hope that you will say you agree with me.(back)
132. Many people believe that the death penalty deters criminals.(deterent)
133. She was nervous about going to the doctor’s, so I went woth her so that she wouldn’t be alone.(moral)
134. He offers them more money to encourage them to do the job quickly.(incentive)
135. He has always done things to help her in her career.(supported)
136. Many customs restrictions within the EC have been abolished. (Away WITH)
137. At the moment I can’t afford to buy a new car.(question)
138. I assume you are hungry.(granted)
139. I knoe I can convince Dave that I’m right about this matter.(Bring)
140. Students at the school are not allowed to go into the Rain Bow Disco.(Bounds)
141. He has changed his opinion on the house.(Heart)
142. I treated him in the same way as he had treated me.(Paid)
143. Mr Pat was completely shocked on hearing the bad news.(Arms)
144. Mrs Smith is on a diet and she eats very little.(Bird)
145. She was really crazy about him.(Head)
146. She began to suffer from irrational fears.(Prey)
147. Who will inherit the estate?(Heir)
148. The final version of the plan was quite different from the initial draft.(resemblance)
149. His irresponsible attitute is endangering his career as a doctor.(Jeopardy)
150. You should excuse his bad manners, he’s only a child.(allowances)
151. The candle fell over and made the barn start burning.(Light)
152. City-dwellers often get depressed nowadays.(Prone)
153. Fortunately, the boat didn’t sink.(Stroke)
154. Bill reckoned that his succeess was due to incredible luck.(Put)
155. I’ve considered the advantages and disadvantages and I’ve decided not to go.(Weighed)
156. After a while I realised that I’ve made a terrible mistake.(Dawned)
157. I was not sure whether to go with him or not.(Minds)
158. Nowadays we often buy goods and pay for them later.(Credit)
159. I sufferd from obsessive and agonising thoughts.(prey)
160. The first sign of the disease is a feeling of faintness.(onset)
161. As an antidote to their disaapoitnment, he bought them iec-cream.(offset)
162. I travel by bus only when I have no alternative.(resort)
163. The impression most people have of him is that he is an honest person.(Comes)
164. The incident ruined my chances of promotion.(PaiD)

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165. I can’t understand why they are reluctant to sign the contract.(Baffled)
166. There isn’t much that Peter doesn’t know about modern art.(Gaps)
167. Bob has a habit of upsetting people unintentionally.(Inclined)
168. Martin’s habit of taking risks doesn’t fit in with his image as a family man.(Compatible)
169. John really must attend the meeting.(Crucial)
170. Sally became known throughout the country as a result of her popular TV series.(Household)
171. John made his teacher very angry.(Incurred)
172. He used to be a teacher, so he really knows what it’s like in the classrom.(Firsthand)
173. She writes notes on everything that was said at the meeting.(Record)
174. They could not warn people by electronic mail because that might spread the computer virus.(Fear)
175. Jane is likely to be promoted.(Chance)
176. The cost of the excursion is part of the price of the holiday.(includes)
177. Charles and his brother are exactly alike.(look as)
178. What are you thinking at the moment?(Mind)
179. What about going to the new film at the Rex tonight?(We)
180. You will find me waiting outside the station.(Be)
181. Scientists are on the point of making a vital brakthrough.(About)
182. I work in a factory which has 1,500 employees.(1,500-employee)
183. Just after solving one problem I was faced with another.(When)
184. It is my impression that she is enjoying her new job a great deal.(Seems)
185. Mary rang hours and hours ago.(That)
186. He is so familiar with his wife that he no longer appreciates her full value.(Granted)
187. Knowledge without common sense is of little importance.(Counts)
188. She is not poor at all; in fact, she is quite rich.(Means)
189. A new house is impossible – we can not afford it.(question)
190. The fact that the judge had been involved in some illegal activities was not revealed until several years
after his death.(Light)
191. Don’t forget those who are at work on this lovely, sunny day!(spare)
192. The manager told his staff that he was pleased, but he could do better.(Room)
193. My father is going to be really angry when he finds out that I’ve lost the car keys.(Wall)
194. If you don’t like the idea then just say so. I believe you should always speak frankly.(spade)
195. We’d get the job finished much quicker if everyone worked as hard as everyone else.(Weight)
196. If things go wrong, James, whatever you do, don’t panic.(Head)
197. You have said exactly the right thing.(nail)
198. His shop has now stopped trading after making heavy losses.(Business)
199. He began to do homework as soon as he arrived home.(Got)
200. I think you should go by train.(Were)
201. Cheques should only be accepted with proof of identity.(Never)
202. Most people can understand him when he speaks English.(Understand)
203. Even if we don’t like the idea, we’ll have to go with her.(Whether)
204. Please go straight to the check – in desk when you arrive at the airport.(On)
205. She has extensive knowledge of Ancient Egypt.(Very)

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206. He unwillingly asked her for help.(Turned)

207. Unfortunately, all his efforts were unsuccessful.(Nothing)
208. MR.Kenedy received a gold medal for his service to the country.(Recognition)
209. The effect on these pills only lasts for 3 hours.(Off)
210. I need someone to take my place at the ceremony.(Stand)
211. He gets very annoyed when you criticize him.(Bull)
212. Tim tried to be like one of his heros when he was a young musician.(Modeled)
213. The claim to provide the best service in business, but I think that can be questioned.(Dispute)
214. You should punish him serverely so that others will be afraid to behave as he did.(Example)
215. The boy does whatever his father wants in an obedient way.(Attendance)
216. I really reget to have lost the opportunity to gat the promotion.(Boat)
217. I am sure it will snow tomorrow.(Bound)
218. Could I stay with you in Chicago for a few days, John?(Put)
219. Unexpevtedly, we did not have enough food for the guests.(which)
220. The reason why the two cars collided has been unknown.(No)
221. Our teacher never let us leave the school.(To)
222. Attendance at the additional evening lectures is not obligatory fo students.(Under)
223. You must keep this door closed at all times when the red light is illuminated.(AcCount)
224. As a reslut of bad weather, there may be delays on some international flights.(Subject)
225. The offer of a job will only be confirmed following a sucessful medical examination.(Completed)
226. It is highly unlikely that the meeting will end before 8.(Chances)
227. When I realized how much it was going to cost, I changed my mind.(Realization)
228. I didn’t feel like doing anything energetic.(Mood)
229. Although he was over slept, Clive wasn’t late for work.(Up)
230. I am not trying to make you feel any worse about this.(Wish)
231. It’s whether we’ll be able to afford it or not that I’m not sure about.(What)
232. Jeremy frequently events ridiculous stories like that!(Make)
233. He plays computer games all day.(Entire)
234. He talked about nothing except the weather.(Sole)
235. As soon as Grandad appeared you could bet something would go wrong with the television.
(Guaranteed)
236. Can that film be seen by the general public yet?(Release)
237. If we accept that majority attribute of industrial societies is achievement, then the laws of that society
must apply to everyone.(Given)
238. It is unjustified to prepurpose that all men are stronger than women.(Assumption)
239. In 1939 World War II broke out.(Advent)
240. Mr.Bill managed to repair the garage roof only because his neighbour helped him.(Without)
241. Travellers consider themselves superior to those who lead a more sedentary life.(Down)
242. I could tell by the tone of his voice how serious the situstion was.(Home)
243. Local residents said they were against the new traffic scheme.(disapproval)
244. Whatever happens, we must avoid adverse publicity.(costs)
245. This is the fisrt time I’ve seen her in my life.(Set)
246. It’s unlikely he’ll be picked for the Olympic swimming team.(Chances)