IV.

SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION: (20 PTS) Rewrite the following sentences using the words

given.

1. People know more about my novels than the plays I write.

(BETTER) I'm better known as a novelist than a playwright.

2. The staff hated his new policies intensely and so went on strike. (HATRED) So

intense ______________________________________________.

OTTO CHANNEL – YOUR FRIENDS IN STUDYING ENGLISH

3. Your attitude to life would be greatly improved by regular exercise.

(WONDERS) Regular exercise would __________________________________.

4. There is someone in the office twenty-four hours a day. (STAFFED)

The office ____________________________________.

5. Do you think her grandmother was offended by what I said? (EXCEPTION) Do

you think ________________________________________?

6. His behavior at the conference gave him the bad reputation he now has.

(CONDUCTED) The way _________________________________________________.

7. Unless we can obtain more information, we can't process your claim.

(FORTHCOMING) Unless further ___________________________________________.

8. Our teacher thinks it would be better to get on as quickly as possible.

(MUCH) Our teacher would prefer us ________________________________.

9. I had to wait for the manager for almost an hour before he would see me.

(BEST) The manager kept ___________________________________________.

10. They remain close friends despite having had many arguments. (FALL)

Frequently as ________________________________________.

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1. He realised how much he cared for her only when she had been away for a long time.

(HOME) Her prolonged________________________________________________________.

2. So that she would be able to leave the room quickly, Kathy stood by the door. (POSITIONED)

Kathy ____________________________________________________________.

3. This essay shows a slight improvement on the last.

(MARGINALLY) This essay is______________________________.

4. If they discover your role in the incident, you will go to prison. (LIGHT) If

your role in the incident _______________________________.

5. No one could stand in for Bob when the proposal was drafted. (INSTRUMENTAL)

Bob _______________________________________________.

6. My boss says I can use his car whenever I want to, so long as I'm careful.

(DISPOSAL) My boss says his car _________________________________________.

7. If she hadn’t interfered, there would have been no problems. (SMOOTHLY)

Without her ______________________________________.

8. She didn't understand the situation and so made a terrible mistake.

(STICK) She got ______________________________________________.

9. I tried as hard as I could to make sure that this problem would not arise. (POWER) I

did ________________________________________________________.

10. Karen's bad mood is totally unconnected with the matter in hand. (BEARING)

The matter ___________________________________________.

1. There is not a pair of thermal socks left in the shop, madam!

→ We are ...........................................................................................................

2. A house in that district will cost you at least 1 billion VN Dong.

→ You won’t be ......................................................................................................

3. Alan worked too hard at the office, and this led to his illness.

→ Alan’s illness .......................................................................................................

4. Her success went beyond her expectation.

→ Never ...............................................................................................................

5. It’s nobody’s fault that the meeting was cancelled.

→ Nobody ............................................................................................................

Đáp án:

1. We are completely out of thermal socks, madam!

2. You won’t be able to buy a house in that district less than / under 1 billion VN Dong.

3. Alan’s illness was the result of his working too hard at the office.

caused by his working too hard at the office.

brought on / about by his working too hard at the office.

due to his working too hard at the office.

4. Never had she expected that she was successful.

5. Nobody is blamed for the meeting’s cancellation.

1. His arrival was completely unexpected. (TOOK)

→ ........................................................................................................................

2. I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test. (CAME AS)
→ ........................................................................................................................

3. It was Walter Raleigh who introduced potatoes and tobacco into England. (OWE)

→ ........................................................................................................................

4. You can’t possibly expect me to have supper ready by 8 o’clock. (NO QUESTION)

→ ........................................................................................................................

5. In the end, I felt I had been right to leave the club. (REGRETS)

→ ........................................................................................................................

Đáp án:

1. His arrival took us completely by surprise.

2. It came as no surprise to me that Harry had failed his driving test.

3. The English owe the introduction of potatoes and tobacco to Walter Raleigh

4. There is no question of super being ready by 8 o’clock.

5. I had no regrets about/ on / over leaving / having left the club in the end.

IV. 51-60 SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION

I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in

meaning to the sentence printed before it.

51. Maria shouldn’t have many problems with the administrative side of the job.

→ It’s unlikely ________________________________________________________.

52. In a nutshell, Joseph’s not up to the job.

→ The long __________________________________________________________.

53. Standing as tall as he could, he passionately denied any involvement in the affair.

→ Drawing __________________________________________________________.

54. We would be extremely grateful if you could reply as soon as possible.

→ A prompt __________________________________________________________.

KEY

51. that Maria will have many problems with the administrative side of the job

52. and the short of it is that Joseph’s not up to the job

53. himself up to his full height, he passionately denied any involvement in the affair
54. reply would be greatly/ much appreciated

II. For each of the sentences below, write a sentence as similare as possible in meaning to

the original sentence, but using the word given. This word must not be altered in any

way.

55. This kitchen table is also the desk where I work. DOUBLES

→ ___________________________________________________________.

56. You can’t just suddenly decide to go on a safari. You need to plan things very carefully.

SPUR

→ ___________________________________________________________.

57. She still hasn’t really recovered from losing her job in August. BEING

→ _____________________________________________________________.

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58. Nobody really expected Glen to do so well in his Biology exams. TAKEN

→ ___________________________________________________________.

59. You can’t expect everything to run on an even keel all the time. SMOOTH

→ ___________________________________________________________.

60. The public were up in arms over the proposed change to privacy law. OUTCRY

→ ___________________________________________________________.

KEY

55. This kitchen table doubles as the desk where I work.

56. Going on safari isn’t a decision you can make on the spur of the moment. You need to

plan things very carefully.

57. She still really hasn’t got over being made redundant in August.

58. Everyone was taken aback that Glen did so well in his Biology exams.

59. You have to learn to take the rough with the smooth.

OR You can’t expect to have a smooth run all the time.

60. There was a public outcry over the proposed change to privacy laws.

1. Whatever the methods used to obtain the result, drugs were definitely not involved.
→ There was no question ____________________________________________________

2. Those terrapins which survive their first year may live to be twenty.

→ Should _______________________________________________________________

3. You will have to give up the whole idea.

→ I have no ____________________________________________________________

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4. He had a strong impulse to open the letter.

→ He couldn’t resist _______________________________________________________

5. It can be conclude from the research, heart diseases correlate with smoking.

→ The research shows a __________________________________________________

B. For each of the following sentences, write a new sentence as similar as possible in

meaning to the original sentence, using the word given. This word must not be altered in

any way.

6. The diplomat has been arrested because it is believed he has been spying for his

government. (SUSPICION)

→ The diplomat ________________________________________________________

7. Tom’s presence at parties adds to everyone’s enjoyment. (SOUL).

→ Tom ___________________________________________________________parties.

8. They remained close friends, despite having had many differences. (FALLEN)

→ Though ____________________________________________________________

9. His colleague will do anything to avoid confrontation. (LENGTHS)

→ His colleague ______________________________________ to avoid confrontation

10. Fortunately his route took him very near where they lived. (LUCK)

→ As ________________________________________________________________

1. There was no question of drugs being involved, whatever the methods used to obtain the

result.

2. Should terrapins survive their first year, they may live to be twenty.
3. I have no option/ choice/ alternative but to give up the whole idea.

4. He couldn't resist the temptation to open the letter.

5. The research shows a correlation between heart diseases and smoking.

6. The diplomat has been arrested on suspicion of spying for his government.

7. is (always) the life and soul of

8. Though had had many differences, they haven’t fallen out.

9. will go to any lengths

10. As luck would have it, his route took him very near where they lived.

Part 1: Complete the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the

sentence printed before it. (10 points)

1. I was too scared to tell him what I really thought.

→ I lacked .....................................................................................................................................

2. It’s a widespread assumption that George was wrongly accused.

→ George .......................................................................................................................................

3. He declared his disapproval of the behaviour of some of his supporters.

→ He let it ..................................................................................................................................... 4.

The collision didn't damage my car much.

→ Not a great ................................................................................................................................

5. Although he is 8 years older than her, they were good friends.

→ Despite ......................................................................................................................................

Part 2: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. Use the

word given in block letter, and this word must not be changed in any way. (10 points)

6. I presume you are coming to the party Miriam. READ

→ Can I ................................................................ you are coming to the party Miriam?

7. After a long hard journey, I cheered up when I saw my home. SIGHT

→ After a long hard journey, my spirits........................................................ of my home.

8. Yvonne did everything she could to ensure the trip was successful. LENGTHS

→ Yvonne .................................................................................................. to ensure the success.

9. Russ’s opinions on the new management policies were very different from those of his fellow
workers. ODDS

→ Russ ...................................................................... the new management policies.

10. I tried as hard as I could to make sure that this problem would not arise. POWER

→ I did ............................................................................................. this problem from arising.

Keys:

1. I lacked the courage to tell him what I really thought.

2. George is widely assumed to have been wrongly accused.

3. He let it be known that he disapproved of the behaviour of some of his supporters.

4. Not a great deal of damage was done/caused to my car by the collision.

5. Despite a 8-year-old difference they were good friends.

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Part 2: 10 points (2x5=10)

6. Can I take it as read that you are coming to the party Miriam?

7. After a long hard journey, my spirits rose/were raised/lifted up when I caught sight of my

home.

8. Yvonne went to great lengths to ensure the success.

9. Russ was at odds with his fellow workers over/concerning the new management policies.

10. I did everything within my power to prevent this problem from arising.

THE END

IV. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (20PTS)

Rewrite the sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as the sentences

printed before them.

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1. A rather nasty problem has appeared.

We’ve come ............................................................................................

2. I have called this meeting in order to present the latest sales figures.

My purpose ............................................................................................

3. Mrs. Wilson says she’s sorry she didn’t attend the meeting yesterday morning.

Mrs. Wilson sends ....................................................................................

4. For further information, please send a self-addressed envelope to the above address.

Further information can ..............................................................................

5. It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine.

I cancelled ...............................................................................................

For questions 6-10, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the

sentence, using the word given. You must use between three to eight words.

6. He makes sure that he isn't associated with policies he disagrees with. DISTANCES

He makes sure ______________________ policies he disagrees with.

7. Students at the school are not allowed to go into the Rainbow Disco. BOUNDS

The Rainbow Disco _______________________ students at the school.

8. She wasn’t speaking seriously. TONGUE

She was speaking __________________________________.

9. We suddenly decided to go far away for the weekend. SPUR

We decided _______________________________ far away at the weekend.

10. It would be easy to make a film adaptation of Danielle Steel’s latest novel. ITSELF

Danielle Steel’s latest novel __________________________ made into a film.

KEY:

1. We’ve come up against a rather nasty problem.

2. My purpose in calling this meeting is to present the latest sales figures.

3. Mrs. Wilson sends her apologies for not having attended /attending the meeting yesterday

morning.

4. Further information can be obtained by sending a self-addressed envelope to the above

address.

5. I cancelled my subscription to that magazine nine months ago.

6. He makes sure (that) he distances himself from policies he disagrees with.

7. The Rainbow Disco is out of bounds to students at the school.

8. She was speaking with her tongue in her cheek.

9. We decided on the spur of the moment to go far away at the weekend.

10. Danielle Steel’s latest novel lends itself to being made into a film. IV. 51-60 SENTENCE
TRANSFORMATION

I. Finish each of the sentences in such a way that it means the same as the given one.

51 The singer has strongly and publicly opposed the war.

The singer has been a...................... of the war.

52 We carried out market research to see whether the public would like our new car.

We carried out market research to ....................to our new car.

53 The rock star made an emotional request for the earthquake victims, which produced a

huge response.

The rock star’s .........................for help for the earthquake victims produced a huge response.

54 The ream will post accounts of their progress on their website every few days,

The team will post........................on their progress on their website.

KEY

51. vociferous opponent

52. gauge (public/people’s) reaction

53. passionate entreaty

54. regular updates

II. Rewrite the following sentences using the given words.

55. After I had introduced my guests to each other I made a long speech on the current

changes in the computer technologies.

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Having ............................................................................

56. George won't lend his tape recorder to you if you don't promise to bring it back by
Saturday.(unless)

...................................................................................................

57. Jerry had terrible problems with solving the riddle, (hardly)

...................................................................................................

58. Our representatives have been criticizing the new concept (critical)

...................................................................................................

59. It doesn't make any difference if they paint the board white or yellow. (matter)

...................................................................................................

60. Finally, the new prime minister has been appointed. (last)

.............................................................................

KEY

55. Having introduced my guests to each other, I made a long speech on the current

changes in the computer technologies.

56. George won’t lend his tape recorder to you unless you promise to bring it back by

Saturday.

57. Jerry could hardly solve the riddle.

58. Our representatives have been critical of the new concept.

59. It doesn’t matter whether they paint the board white or yellow.
60. The new prime minister has been appointed at last.

131. Thomas was not given details of the company’s new projects. DARK

→ ..........................................................................................

132. In the area, Thailand is much better than all other countries in football. SHOULDERS

→ ..........................................................................................

133. I’m afraid our problems are just beginning. ICEBERG

→ ..........................................................................................

134. The final version of the plan was quite different from the initial draft. RESEMBLANCE

→ ....................................................................................

135. I expected the film to be good, but it wasn’t at all. LIVE

➔ ...........................................................................................................

136. You must do something to make sure this doesn’t happen again. STEPS

=> ..................................................................

137. Even though I admire his courage, I think he is a foolish.

=> Much .....................................................................................

138. He sounds as if he has spent all his life abroad.

=> He gives .............................................................................

139. His recent behaviors are outrageous.

=> The way ................................................................................................. ordinary.

140. My salary is half what I would be in the job I was offered in January.

=> If ......................................................................................................

Your answers:

131. Thomas was kept in the dark about the company’s new projects.

132. Thailand is/ stands head and shoulders above all other countries in football.

133. These problems of ours are just the tip of the iceberg.

134. The final version of the plan bore/ had no/ little resemblance to the final draft.

Or: There was no (little/ not) much resemblance between the final version of the plan and the initial

draft.

135. The film didn’t live up to my expectations at all.

136. You must take steps to make sure/ ensure (that) this doesn’t happen again.

137. Much as I admire his courage, I think he is a foolish.

138. He gives an impression that he has spent all his life abroad.

139. The way he has recently behaved are out of the ordinary.

140. If I had taken/ accepted the job I was offered in January, I would be on twice the salary I am

now/ I would be earning twice as much as I am now.

1. It was only because I owed him a favour that I agreed to help him.

But................................................................................................

2. “Why can’t you do your work more carefully?” Helen’s boss said to her.

Helen’s boss criticised.....................................................................

3. Arguing with her won’t get you anywhere.

It won’t do....................................................................................

4. His description of the incident was completely different from what really happened.

His description of the incident bore......................................................

5. He didn’t mention our previous conversation at all. (preference)

...................................................................................................

6. In don’t feel like going to the party. (mood)

...................................................................................................

7. We should waste no words talking that stubborn guy. (breath)

...................................................................................................

8. Why do I always get the boring jobs? (donkey)

...................................................................................................

9. I am afraid there is no room in the concert hall tonight. (booked)

...................................................................................................

10. Don’t panic about something so trivial. (mountain)

...................................................................................................

Đáp án:

1. But for the fact that I owed him a favour, I wouldn’t have agreed to help him.
2. Helen’s boss criticized her for not doing her work carefully enough/ for doing her work

carelessly.

3. It won’t do (you) any good to argue with her.

4. Her description of the incident bore no ressemblance to/ relation to what really happened.

5. He made no preference to our orevious conversation.

6. I’m not on the right mood for going to the party.

7. We should save our breath by not talking that stubborn guy.

8. I’m fed up with/ bored with/ tired of doing the donkey work.

9. I am afraid the concert hall is fully booked.

10. Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill

Rewrite the following sentences using the words given.

1. Having bad table manners is the most annoying thing.

There is............................................................................................................

2. It wasn’t Tom that you saw in the department store, for sure.

It couldn’t .......................................................................................................

3. On receipt of your cheque, we shall send the goods to you.

As ................................................................................................................

4. Advances in science should soon yield a cure for cancer. BRINK

Scientists are thought ..............................................finding a cure for cancer.

5. Russ’s opinions on the new management policies were very different from those of his fellow
workers.

ODDS

Russ ......................................................................... the new management policies.

6. “I don’t think we will survive David.” I said, but of course we did. TALE

I told David I thought we ..........................................................., but of course we did.

7. No one nowadays believes in witches, do they ? AGE

No one ....................................................................... believes in witches, do they?

8. The sound of a young children attempting to play the violin never fails to irritate me. EDGE

The sound of a young children attempting to play the violin really .................................
9. It’s pretty certain that we’ll win a gold medal this year in the 100 metres. FORGONE

It’s ....................................................for the taking in the 100 metres this year.

10. I think they’re largely responsible for what’s happened. SMALL

I hold them ...........................................................responsible for what’s happened.

KEY

1. There is nothing more annoying than people with bad table manners

2. It couldn’t have been Tom that you saw in the department store, for sure.

3. As soon as we receive your cheque, we shall send the goods to you.

4. Scientists are thought to be on the brink of finding a cure for cancer.

5. Russ was at odds with his fellow workers over/ concerning the new management policies.

6. I told David I thought we wouldn’t live to tell (the) tale, but of course we did.

7. No one in this day and age believes in witches, do they?

8. The sound of a young children attempting to play the violin really sets my teeth on edge.

9. It’s a forgone conclusion that the gold medal is ours for the taking in the 100 metres this year

10. I hold them in no small way responsible for what’s happened.

1. Words are not as important as actions.

→ Actions speak_______________________________________________

1. The gun going off was the signal for everyone to panic.

→ As soon ___________________________________________________

3. It was impossible to get back home because of the snow.

→ There _____________________________________________________

4. I want to take this chance of seeing them, or I may never see them.

→ I don't _____________________________________________________

5. In a nutshell, Joseph’s not up to the job.

→ The long and ________________________________________________

KEY TO SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 2

1. Action speak louder than words.

2. As soon as the gun went off, everyone started to panic.

3. There was no way of getting back home because of the snow.

4. I don’t want to miss this chance of seeing them.

5. The long and the short of it is that Joseph’s not up to the job.

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QUESTION 5: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (20pts)

Part 1:Finish each of the second sentences in such a way that they have the same

meaning as the original ones:

1. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.

 Rather ________________________________________

2. For further information, please send a self-addressed envelope to the above address.

→ Further information can ________________________________________

3. It shouldn’t have surprised me that my children didn’t like the new, cheaper ice-cream..

→ I might ________________________________________

4. The noise made by the children didn’t prevent the baby from sleeping soundly.

→ Whatever ________________________________________

5. Don’t run away with the idea that this job is easy. (conclusion)

→ ________________________________________

6. Russ’s opinions on the new management policies were very different from those of his

fellow workers. (odds)

→ Russ ________________________________________ the new management policies.

7. The young actress was very nervous before the audition. (butterflies)

→ _____________________________________________________

8. Margaret is said to be a very good cook. ( reputation)

→ _____________________________________________________

9. She chooses the kind of hotels she stays in very carefully.

→ She’s very fussy _________________________________________

10. The rocketing prices have proved too much for most salaried people. (cope)

→ _____________________________________________________

KEYS:
1. Rather than disturb the meeting, I left without saying goodbye.

2. Further information can be obtained by sending a self-addressed envelope to the above

address.

3. I might have known my children would not like the new, cheaper ice-cream.

4. Whatever the noise the children made, the baby slept soundly.

5. Don’t come to/ draw the conclusion that job is easy.

6. Russ was at odds with his fellow workers over the new management policies.

7. The young actress had butterflies in her stomach before the audition.

8. Margaret has a reputation for being a very good cook.

9. She’s very fussy about the kind of hotels she stays in.

10. Most salaried people haven’t been able to cope with the rocketing prices.

1. Going to and fro with all the cases is what I can’t stand about holidays.

→ It’s all..............................................................................................

2. The village shop is now being managed by a national supermarket chain.

→ A national supermarket chain has taken..........................................................................

3. This door is an emergency exit and must never be locked for any reason.

→ On ............................................................... be locked because it is an emergency exit.

4. Yolanda’s family persuaded her to enter the competition.

→ Yolanda was talked......................................................... the competition by her family.

5. So many people were really delighted when the government lost the election. (JUBILATION)

6. The board had a secret meeting in order to discuss changes in company policy. (DOORS)

->.......................................................................................................

7. Peter was in trouble with his boss because he didn’t finish an important project by the deadline.

(HOT)

->...............................................................................................................

8. She told everyone that she had been fired by the company. (SACK)

She let.........................................................................................................

9. Should there be a problem, contact us at all costs. (LINE)

->In the .........................................................................................................

10. Although the manager is sluggish, he is a smooth speaker. (GIFT)

->Sluggish ................................................................................................

ANSWER KEYS:

1. It’s all toing and froing with all the cases that I can’t stand about holidays.

2. A national supermarket chain has taken charge over the management.

3. On no account must this door ever be locked because it is an emergency exit.

4. Yolanda was talked into entering the competition by her family.

5. There was much JUBILATION when the government lost the election.

6. The board met behind the closed door in order to discuss changes in company policy.

7. Peter was in hot water because he didn’t finish an important project by the deadline.

8. She let it be known that she had been given the sack by the company.

9. In the event of a problem, drop a line at all costs.

10. Sluggish as the manager is, he has the gift of the ga

IV. SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (20 pts)

Rewrite the following sentences with the given words or beginning in such a way that their

meanings remain unchanged. You MUST NOT change the given words in any way.

1. No one listened to what the politician was saying last night. (EARS)

__________________________________________________________________________

2. His father was very angry with him when he heard he had damaged the car. (BLEW)

__________________________________________________________________________

3. Winning the lottery has its good and bad points. (BLESSING)

__________________________________________________________________________

4. He’s a pleasant man socially but he is a tough businessman. (BARGAIN)

__________________________________________________________________________

5. Sharon and I are not speaking to each other. (TERMS)

___________________________________________________________________________

6. In my opinion, it was an absolute miracle that they survived the accident.

The fact that they survived the accident was___________________________, in my opinion.

7. When do you think this bridge was built?

How ____________________________________________________________bridge is?

8. Rita doesn’t realize how serious her husband’s operation is going to be.

Little ___________________________________________________________ going to be.

9. Tim insisted on being told the complete story.

Nothing _______________________________________________________________Tim.

10. I don’t really like her, even though I admire her achievements.

Much __________________________________________________________________ her.

KEY TO SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION

1. What the politician was saying last night fell on deaf ears.

2. His father blew up at him when he heard he had damaged the car.

3. Winning the lottery has definitely been a missed blessing.

4. He’s a pleasant man socially but he drives a hard bargain in business.

5. Sharon and I are not on speaking terms with each other.

6. nothing short of miraculous / a miracle

7. old do you think this bridge is?

8. does Rita realize how serious her husband’s operation is

9. but the complete story would satisfy

10. as I admire her achievements, I don’t really like

1. It's Mrs Willson's job to look after the new staff.

→ Mrs Willson is responsible ............................................................

2. In my opinion, it's better to talk calmly than to argue.

→ I prefer ....................................................................................

3. “Hand over the bag or I’ll shoot you!” said the robber to the security guard.

→ The robber threatened ..................................................................

4. I had only just watered the garden when it began to rain.

→ Hardly ....................................................................................

5. Nobody remained on the ship after the captain had left it.
→ The captain ..............................................................................

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using

the word given.

6. Joanne has a rather unsatisfactory relationship with her sisters.(get)

→ Joanne ................................................................................... with her sisters

7. The committee decided that the crash was not the pilot’s fault.(blame)

→ The committee ........................................................................ the crash.

8. Judy was the only one who answered the question correctly.(apart)

→ Everyone got the answer ............................................................ Judy.

9. If we tried to force him to repay the debt, we would be wasting of time.(point)

→ There was .............................................................................. the debt.

10. You must eat less sugar.(intake)

→ You ...................................................................................... of sugar.

1. Mrs.Willson is responsible for looking after the new staff.

2. I prefer talking calmly to arguing/ having an argument.

3. The robber threatened to shoot the security guard if he didn’t hand over the bag.

4. Hardly had I watered the garden when it began to rain.

5. The captain was the last person to leave the ship/ that left the ship.

6. doesn’t get on well

7. didn’t blame the pilot for

8. wrong/ incorrect apart from

9. no point in trying to force him to repay

10. must (should) reduce/ limit your intake

1. Immediately after winning the race, Sandy began training for the next one. (had)

 No sooner

2. Going to and fro with all the cases is what I can’t stand about holidays. (toing)

 It’s all

about holidays.

3. As a result of the bad weather, there may be delay to some international flights. (subject)
 Due to the bad weather

possible delay.

4. Bill changed his ways when he came out of prison. (leaf)

 Bill has

5. The committee had a long discussion but they could not make up their mind. (reach)

 Lengthy

KEY TO SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 1

1. No sooner had Sandy won the race than she began training for the next one.

2. It’s all the toing and froing with all the cases that I can’t stand about holidays.

3. Due to the bad weather some international flights are / will be subject to possible delay.

4. Bill has turned over a new leaf since he came out of prison.

5. Lengthy as / though their discussion was / might be, the committee couldn’t reach any /

a decision.

PART 2: Rewrite the sentences with the given words or beginning in such a way that

they are as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentences. (10PTS)

1. The president's bodyguards stood behind him watching.

 Watchfully

2. Success in the academic field depends on your ability to amass qualifications.

 The more

3. I find his clothes the most irritating about him.

 What most

4. Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early.

 But for

5. It wasn’t Melanie’s fault that she ended up breaking the law.

 Through no

KEY TO SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 2

1. Watchfully standing behind the president were his bodyguards.

2. The more qualifications you are able to amass, the more success you will have in the

academic field.
3. What most irritates me about him is his clothes.

4. But for his father’s early retirement Richard would not have taken over the family

business.

5. Through no fault of her own, Melanie ended up breaking the law.

1. I shared a bedroom with my brothers when I was young and I quite liked it.

I used ________________________ a bedroom with my brothers when I was young.

2. He threatened the officers with violence.

He made _____________________________________________________________

3. It is such a wonderful opportunity that we mustn’t miss it.

It’s too ______________________________________________________________

4. We would like a copy of your new prospectus.

Would you be _________________________________________________________

5. I realised that I was standing outside the house I was looking for.

I found ______________________________ outside the house I was looking for.

Đáp án:

1. to quite like sharing

2. threats of violence against the officers.

3. wonderful an opportunity for us to miss

4. so kind as to send us a copy of your new prospectus

5. found myself standing

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word

given. Do not change the word given.

1. I was surprised Sarah couldn't do the maths problem because it was very easy.

The maths problem_________________ .and I was surprised Sarah couldn't do it. (PLAY)

2. I can spend more time with my grandchildren when I retire. (FREE)

Retirement__________________ more time with my grandchildren.

3. You shouldn’t talk to people who will not listen. ( FALL)

You shouldn’t ______________________________________________________________

4. Although found guilty, Robson continued to insist that he was not. (PROTEST)
Although found guilty, Robson continued ________________________________________

5. To tell the truth, market competitions sometimes become very fierce. (RED)

As ________________________________________________________________________

Đáp án:

1. was child’s play

2. will free me up to spend

3. fall on deaf ears

4. to protest his innocent

5. a matter of fact, market competitions are red in tooth and claw sometimes.

1. A rather nasty problem has appeared.

We’ve come ............................................................................................

2. I have called this meeting in order to present the latest sales figures.

My purpose ............................................................................................

3. Mrs. Wilson says she’s sorry she didn’t attend the meeting yesterday morning.

Mrs. Wilson sends ....................................................................................

4. For further information, please send a self-addressed envelope to the above address.

Further information can ..............................................................................

5. It’s almost nine months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine.

I cancelled ...............................................................................................

For questions 6-10, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the

sentence, using the word given. You must use between three to eight words.

6. He makes sure that he isn't associated with policies he disagrees with. DISTANCES

He makes sure ______________________ policies he disagrees with.

7. Students at the school are not allowed to go into the Rainbow Disco. BOUNDS

The Rainbow Disco _______________________ students at the school.

8. She wasn’t speaking seriously. TONGUE

She was speaking __________________________________.

9. We suddenly decided to go far away for the weekend. SPUR

We decided _______________________________ far away at the weekend.

10. It would be easy to make a film adaptation of Danielle Steel’s latest novel. ITSELF

Danielle Steel’s latest novel __________________________ made into a film.

KEY:

1. We’ve come up against a rather nasty problem.

2. My purpose in calling this meeting is to present the latest sales figures.

3. Mrs. Wilson sends her apologies for now having attended /attending the meeting yesterday

morning.

4. Further information can be obtained by sending a self-addressed envelope to the above

address.

5. I cancelled my subscription to that magazine nine months ago.

6. He makes sure (that) he distances himself from policies he disagrees with.

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7. The Rainbow Disco is out of bounds to students at the school.

8. She was speaking with her tongue in her cheek.

9. We decided on the spur of the moment to go far away at the weekend.

10. Danielle Steel’s latest novel lends itself to beingmade into a film.

131. He lent me a hand so that he would not look such a mean person in my eyes.

So as _____________________________________________________________

132. We were not surprised by his success.

It came _____________________________________________________________

133. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their

second child.

Only when _____________________________________________________________

134. The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect.

But for his _____________________________________________________________

135. It was raining cats and dogs last night. (TORRENTS)

The rain was _____________________________________________________________

136. My brother finds staying at home every day annoying. (PUT)

It is difficult for my brother _____________________________________ every day.

137. Many people nowadays find it increasingly difficult to exist on the money they earn.

(ENDS)

Many people _____________________________________________________________

138. Will you please stay with me for a while? (COMPANY)

Will you _________________________________________________________________?

139. Recent research has changed theories about the causes of the disease. (LIGHT)

Recent research _____________________________________________________________

140. Collecting stamps give me a lot of pleasure. (DERIVE)

I ________________________________________________________________________

131. So as to avoid looking/not to look such a mean person in my eyes he lent me a hand.

132. It came as no surprise to us that he was successful.

133. Only when Alice and Charles had the second child did they decide to move to a

bigger house.

134. But for his speaking/command of the local dialect, we would have been put into

prison.

135. The rain was coming down in torrents.

136. It is difficult for my brother to put up with staying at home every day.

137. Many people nowadays find it increasingly difficult to make both ends meet.

138. Will you please keep me company for a while?

139. Recent research has shed light on the causes of the disease.

140. I derive a lot of pleasure from collecting stamps.

1. Can I speak to someone about my problem?

→Would it .......................................................................................

2.They declared war on the pretext of defending their territorial rights.

→The excuse ....................................................................................

3. The play is so popular that the theater is likely to be full every night.
→ Such ..........................................................................................

4. They will not announce the decision formally.

→No formal ....................................................................................

5. The boy was about to cry when he was reprimanded by his mother.

→The boy was on .............................................................................

Rewrite the following sentences using the given words. The given word must not be altered in

any way.

6. He maintained his position against his adversary. (GROUND)

→..............................................................................................

7. I suddenly realized the meaning of a “freebie”. (DAWNED)

→..............................................................................................

8. Most stores will accept a credit card instead of cash. (ALTERNATIVE)

→..............................................................................................

9. The bank robbers escaped in a stolen car. (GETAWAY)

→..............................................................................................

10. Don’t panic about something so trivial. (MOUNTAIN)

→..............................................................................................

KEY

1. Would it be possible for me to talk to someone about my problem?

2. The excuse for the declaration of the war is the defence of their territorial rights.

3. Such is the popularity of the play that the theater is likely to be full every night.

4. The boy was on the point of crying when he ...

5. No formal announcement of the decision was made/ given.

6. He held/kept/stood his ground against his adversary.

7. The meaning of a “freebie” suddenly dawned on me.

8. Most stores will accept a credit card as an alternative to cash.

9. The bank robbers made a getaway in a stolen car.

10. Don‘t make a mountain out of the molehill.

1. The house shouldn’t be left unlocked for any reason .

Not ........................................................................................................................................................

2. The restoration of communications and essential services is of prime importance for the council.

The first .................................................................................................................................................

3. The government have been reviewing their immigration policy for some time.

The government’s ..................................................................................................................................

4. He declared his disapproval of the behavior of some of his supporters.

He let it ..................................................................................................................................................

5. A new flu vaccine has been on trial since the beginning of the year.

They .......................................................................................................................................................

6. They may have escaped through the backdoor. GETAWAY

They .......................................................................................................................................................

7. You've been looking miserable all day. MOON

You’ve ....................................................................................................................................................

8. Jim knew he would have to go on the business trip at a moment's notice. POISED

Jim ...........................................................................................................................................................

9. The waiters in the new restaurant were very inefficient. SHODDY

We received .............................................................................................................................................

10. Sean did all the illustrations for the book but no one acknowledged his work. CREDIT

Sean wasn’t ..............................................................................................................................................

Answer key:

1. The house shouldn’t be left unlocked for any reason .

Not on any account should the house be left unlocked.

2. The restoration of communications and essential services is of prime importance for the council.

The first priority for the council is the restoration of communications and essential services.

3. The government have been reviewing their immigration policy for some time.

The government’s immigration policy has been under review for some time now.

4. He declared his disapproval of the behavior of some of his supporters.

He let it be known that he disapproved of the behavior of some of his supporters.

5. A new flu vaccine has been on trial since the beginning of the year.
They have been testing a new flu vaccine since the beginning of the year.

6. They may have escaped through the backdoor. GETAWAY

They may have made their getaway through the backdoor.

7. You've been looking miserable all day. MOON

You’ve done nothing but moon about all day.

8. Jim knew he would have to go on the business trip at a moment's notice. POISED

Jim was poised to go on the business trip at a moment's notice.

9. The waiters in the new restaurant were very inefficient. SHODDY

We received shoddy service from the waiters in the new restaurant.

10. Sean did all the illustrations for the book but no one acknowledged his work. CREDIT

Sean wasn’t given any credit for doing all the illustrations for the book.

1.Managing the company will probably be much more complicated than they say.

→ Managing the company should not ............................................................ easy as they

say.

2.Because my father went away for the weekend, his secretary was in charge of the business.

→ Had .....................................................................store in terms of business.

3.The family members find it hard to accept their father’s fortune will go to charity. (resistance)

→There ....................................................................................................

4.If she fails to accomplish her mission, her job will be put at risk. (line)

→Should...................................................................................................

2. For questions 5-10, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the

sentence, using the word given. Write only the missing words on the separate answer sheet.

5.The day after I lost my job, I did not feel like getting out of bed. (inclination)

→.........................................................................................................

6.It is necessary to free our business from the influence of the bureaucracy right now. (hand) →It is

necessary to free ...............................................................................

7.The train is too crowded with the commuters during the morning rush hour. (sardines)

→The commuters on the train were.....................................................................

8.The club has been very successful since the beginning of the season. (on)
→............................................................................................................

9.The boys fixed all their attention on what the teacher was saying in order not to miss any small

details. (zeroed)

→............................................................................................................

10.He causes so much trouble that we can do nothing besides from leaving him to worry and suffer

the unpleasant effect of his own actions. (juice)

→............................................................................................................

KEY

1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning

to the sentence printed before it.

1.Managing the company should not be anything like as easy as they say.

2.Had my father not gone away for the weekend, his secretary would not have minded the store in

terms of the business.

3.There is resistance among the family members to the fact/idea that their father’s fortune will go to

charity.

4.Should she fail to accomplish her mission, her job will be on the line.

2. For questions 5-10, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the sentence,

using the word given. Write only the missing words on the separate answer sheet.

5.I had/felt no inclination to get out of bed the day after losing my job.

6.It is necessary to free our business from the dead hand of bureaucracy.

7.The commuters on the train were packed like sardines during the morning rush hour.

8.Since the beginning of the season, the club has been on the up and up.

9.The boys zeroed in on what the teacher was saying in order not to miss any small details.

10.As he causes so much trouble, there's nothing we can do now besides from letting him stew in

his own juice.