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SENTENCE TRANSFORMATIONS ---o0o--- A. Basic 1. Although he wasn’t experienced, he got the job. Despite........................................... 2. If you are a student, you can always get special reduced price. Unless............................................ 3. Nowhere is more expensive than this restaurant. This restaurant................................... 4. I didn’t go to bed early, so I didn’t wake up at 5.00. If I.............................................. 5. Harry can’t afford to go on holiday. Harry hasn’t got.................................. 6. “Would you like to go to the concert with us tonight?” they said to me. They invited...................................... 7. He didn’t hurry, so he missed the train. If he............................................. 8. We switched off the lights before we went to bed. Having............................................ 9. “Me? No, didn’t take Sue’s calculator”, said Bob. Bob denied........................................ 10................................................“I’m sorry I couldn’t come on Saturday”, said David. David apologized.................................. 11................................................“Why don’t you put better lock on the door, Barbara?” said John. John suggested.................................... 12................................................Although his both legs were broken in the crash, he managed to get out of the car before it exploded. Despite his....................................... 13................................................I haven’t eaten this kind of food before. 1

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SENTENCE TRANSFORMATIONS---o0o---

A. Basic1. Although he wasn’t experienced, he got the job.Despite...........................................................................................................2. If you are a student, you can always get special reduced price.Unless.............................................................................................................3. Nowhere is more expensive than this restaurant.This restaurant................................................................................................4. I didn’t go to bed early, so I didn’t wake up at 5.00.If I...................................................................................................................5. Harry can’t afford to go on holiday.Harry hasn’t got.............................................................................................6. “Would you like to go to the concert with us tonight?” they said to me.They invited...................................................................................................7. He didn’t hurry, so he missed the train.If he................................................................................................................8. We switched off the lights before we went to bed.Having............................................................................................................9. “Me? No, didn’t take Sue’s calculator”, said Bob.Bob denied.....................................................................................................10. “I’m sorry I couldn’t come on Saturday”, said David.David apologized...........................................................................................11. “Why don’t you put better lock on the door, Barbara?” said John.John suggested...............................................................................................12. Although his both legs were broken in the crash, he managed to get out of the car before

it exploded.Despite his......................................................................................................13. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before.This is the ......................................................................................................14. The architect has drawn plans for an extension to the house.Plans...............................................................................................................15. “Can I borrow your typewriter, Janet? asked Peter.Peter asked if..................................................................................................16. She started working as a secretary five years ago.She has...........................................................................................................17. I haven’t seen John for two years.I last ...............................................................................................................18. The beef tastes better than the pork.The pork.........................................................................................................19. The family went skiing a month ago.It has...............................................................................................................

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20. In spite of his serious sickness, he did well in the exam.Although........................................................................................................21. They came to the concert late, so they didn’t have good seats.If they.............................................................................................................22. Liz is a better pianist than Mai.Mai does.........................................................................................................23. It is such good weather that they are going for a picnic.The weather....................................................................................................24. Somebody repaired his car yesterday.He had............................................................................................................25. The coffee is so hot that I can’t drink it.The coffee is too.............................................................................................26. Leave now or you will miss the train.Unless.............................................................................................................27. “Shall I clean the windows for you, Mai?” said Nam.Nam offered...................................................................................................28. It was such a hard cake that I couldn’t eat it.The cake.........................................................................................................29. I have never read such a sarcastic essay before.This is.............................................................................................................30. “I’m sorry I couldn’t come on Saturday.” said David.David apologized...........................................................................................31. “Why don’t we go back to Singapore?” I saidI suggested.....................................................................................................32. “No, I really don’t want to stay the night, Sophia,” Ann said.Ann insisted on..............................................................................................33. “Congratulations on getting engaged, Sue,” said Harry.Harry congratulated.......................................................................................34. “You stole Tim’s watch, didn’t you John?” said Tim’s mother.Tim’s mother accused....................................................................................35. The police arrived too late; the robber escaped.By the time the police arrived,.......................................................................36. I last went on a trip abroad 5 years ago.It is.................................................................................................................37. The keeper feed the lions at 3 pm every day.The lions.........................................................................................................38. The bridge was so low that the bus couldn’t go under it.It was..............................................................................................................39. She didn’t become a teacher until 1990.It was not........................................................................................................40. The boy will receive some money to continue his study. His parents died in a traffic

accident.The boy whose...............................................................................................41. I wasn’t there yesterday, so I didn’t know who he was.

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If I...................................................................................................................42. They spent more money; as a result, they had to work harder.The more........................................................................................................43. The questions are so easy that everyone can answer them.They are such.................................................................................................44. They are producing motorbikes in Vietnam.Motorbikes are...............................................................................................45. He wrote the letter in two hours.It took.............................................................................................................46. The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was very rough.The sea was too..............................................................................................47. It is a three-hour drive from Hanoi to Nam Dinh.It takes............................................................................................................48. It’s a pity you didn’t tell us about this.I wish..............................................................................................................49. Mrs. Taylor regretted buying the second-hand washing machine.Mrs. Taylor wished........................................................................................50. Jane is the tallest girl in her class.Nobody...........................................................................................................

B. Intermediate – Upper Intermediate51. I haven’t heard from him since August.The last.............................................................................................................................I........................................................................................................................................52. I have learned English for 5 years.I started............................................................................................................................53. We haven’t gone to a concert for ages.It’s....................................................................................................................................54. I haven’t seen John since he was in Ha Noi.The last.............................................................................................................................I........................................................................................................................................55. How long have you used that cellphone?When................................................................................................................................?How..................................................................................................................................?56. He started working as an engineer 4 years ago.He.....................................................................................................................................57. Pauline last saw that film 2 months ago.The last time.....................................................................................................................Pauline has.......................................................................................................................58. The last time Peter stayed in Ha Noi was 2 months ago.Peter has...........................................................................................................................Peter last...........................................................................................................................

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59. It’s the first time I’ve ever stayed at that hotel.I have................................................................................................................................60. I have never read such a sarcastic essay before. (most).........................................................................................................................................61. I have never heard such nonsense!Never..............................................................................................................62. I have never seen such a mess in my life.Never..............................................................................................................63. One rarely find good service these days.Rarely.............................................................................................................64. He didn’t finish his work until the bell rang.Not until.........................................................................................................65. The manager not once offered us an apology.Not once.........................................................................................................66. It isn’t worth considering his suggestion at all. MOMENTNot for............................................................................................................67. They didn’t ask me anything about my plans for the summer. QUESTIONNot..................................................................................................................68. The phone rang again as soon as I put it down.Hardly............................................................................................................69. The Watsons moved to London and very soon after they decided to get divorced.No sooner.......................................................................................................70. As soon as I got home, I realized I’d left my bag in the shops.No sooner.......................................................................................................71. The minister was interrupted just after starting his speech.Hardly............................................................................................................72. I only realized how dangerous the situation had been when I got home.Only when......................................................................................................73. I understood Hamlet only after seeing it on the stage.Only after.......................................................................................................74. To get the 40% discount, you must buy all twelve books at the same time.Only by...........................................................................................................75. The only way you can become a good athlete is by training hard every day.Only by...........................................................................................................76. You won’t allowed in until your identify has been checked.Only when......................................................................................................77. If Germany beat Romania, they would face Italy in the final.Were.......................................................................................................................................78. If you had given it on time, you would have got a high rank.Had.........................................................................................................................................79. If his solicitor hadn’t advised him, he would have made a serious mistake.Had.........................................................................................................................................Had it......................................................................................................................................80. If you do happen to see Helen, could you ask her to call me?

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Should....................................................................................................................................81. If you change your mind, there will always be a job for you here.Should....................................................................................................................................82. Officer Hughes prevented the robbers from escaping.Had.........................................................................................................................................Had it......................................................................................................................................83. The snow fall was so heavy that all the trains had to be cancelled.So...........................................................................................................................................84. They cancelled the flight because of the heavy rain.So...........................................................................................................................................85. I drank so much coffee that I couldn’t get to sleep.So...........................................................................................................................................86. He got such a lot of information that he couldn’t process it all.So...........................................................................................................................................87. There was so much uncertainty that the financial markets remained closed.Such........................................................................................................................................88. The response to our appeal was so great that we have to take on more staff.Such........................................................................................................................................89. I can’t come to her wedding next Saturday night.In no way........................................................................................................90. I had just climbed to the first branch of the tree before I fell down.Hardly............................................................................................................91. The supervisors hadn’t known about the escape until the next morning.Not until.........................................................................................................92. We will not give up in any circumstances.In no...............................................................................................................93. I had little information about the test today.Little...............................................................................................................94. It rained cats and dogs as soon as I had just left home.No sooner.......................................................................................................95. I have never enjoyed such gorgeous sceneries anywhere.Nowhere.........................................................................................................96. I haven’t watched such an amazing movie before.Never before...................................................................................................97. It’s not common for there to be so much rain in March.Seldom...........................................................................................................98. Harry broke his leg, and also injured his shoulder.Not only.........................................................................................................99. It was only when the office phoned me that I found out about the meeting.Not until.........................................................................................................100. There house wants another coat of paint.They need to have......................................................................................................101. He was annoyed because his son often came home late.He objected................................................................................................................

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102. He finds it hard to make new friends.It is ...........................................................................................................................103. I had lost his phone number, so I could not contact him before. TOUCHI couldn’t....................................................................................................................104. Please don’t ask me that question.I’d rather.....................................................................................................................105. Tom will be twenty next week.It’s Tom’s...................................................................................................................106. The trains couldn’t run because of the snow. FROMThe snow....................................................................................................................107. I didn’t arrive in time to see her.I wasn’t early..............................................................................................................108. You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t wear out.No matter...................................................................................................................109. I’m sorry I was rude to you yesterday.I apologize..................................................................................................................110. He didn’t hurry, so he missed the train.Had ...........................................................................................................................111. It was so late that nothing could be done.It was too....................................................................................................................112. She faced a lot of trouble in her last project.She came....................................................................................................................113. I don’t want to have lunch yet.I’d rather.....................................................................................................................114. You might fail if you are not careful.Be careful...................................................................................................................115. A man whose head looked like a huge egg sat at the desk.At the desk.................................................................................................................116. Participation in such an event is a great honor for every athlete.It is a...........................................................................................................................117. I found an old album of mine by chance.I came.........................................................................................................................118. You may get hungry on the train, so take some sandwiches.In ...........................................................................................................................119. The notice said that you couldn’t smoke in class. FORBIDDENThe notice...................................................................................................................120. I don’t suppose you have change for a pound, do you?Do you happen...........................................................................................................121. He would prefer you to pay him immediately.He’d rather.................................................................................................................122. It wasn’t Tom that you saw in the department store, for sure.It couldn’t...................................................................................................................123. Somebody repaired her car yesterday.She ...........................................................................................................................

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124. I can’t cook as well as my mother does.My mother..................................................................................................................125. If I were you, I wouldn’t tell anybody about the discovery.You had......................................................................................................................126. I can meet you if you arrive before eleven.So ...........................................................................................................................127. We have never met anyone as famous as he is. MOSTHe ...........................................................................................................................128. There aren’t many eggs left. RUNWe ...........................................................................................................................129. That’s an insulting name to use for him.Don’t call...................................................................................................................130. He was annoyed because his secretary came late to work. He objected................................................................................................................131. Roses can’t possibly grow in such poor ground.It is impossible...........................................................................................................132. The keepers feed the lions at 3 pm every day.The lions.....................................................................................................................133. He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport.He regretted................................................................................................................134. We’ve run out of tea.There..........................................................................................................................135. It is a six hour drive from London to Edinburgh.It takes........................................................................................................................136. After I had introduced my guests to each other I made a long speech on the current

changes in the computer technologies.Having........................................................................................................................137. He never suspected that the money had been stolen.At no time..................................................................................................................138. He insisted on a full apology. SATISFYNothing but................................................................................................................139. He doesn’t appreciate his wife. GRANTEDHe ...........................................................................................................................140. It’s possible that he hasn’t received the bill. MAYHe ...........................................................................................................................141. We must try not to lose contact with each other. KEEPWe must.....................................................................................................................142. I didn’t realize who he was until later.Only later...................................................................................................................143. I have never seen such a mess in my life!Never in......................................................................................................................144. Jo had not expected the film to be so good.The film was much.....................................................................................................145. If our teacher hadn’t helped, we would not have been able to finish it.

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Thanks........................................................................................................................146. John never takes any notice of what his children say.John pays....................................................................................................................147. He couldn’t do anything; he just listened to his mother’s complaint.He couldn’t but..........................................................................................................148. She faced a lot of trouble in her last project.She came....................................................................................................................149. They cancelled the match because of the fight.The cancellation of the match....................................................................................150. He just took off his raincoat; it rained again.Hardly........................................................................................................................151. You really should be able to dress yourself by now!It’s high......................................................................................................................152. She didn’t say a word as she left the room.She left the room........................................................................................................153. He completed the novel only after five years.It took him..................................................................................................................154. Be careful not to drop the eggs. HAPPENSWhatever....................................................................................................................155. I found an old album of mine by chance. I came.........................................................................................................................156. He used to smoke a lot.He no..........................................................................................................................157. The refugees continued to feel unsafe until they had crossed the border.Not until.....................................................................................................................158. I had only just put the phone down when the boss rang back.Hardly........................................................................................................................159. I was not surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test.It came........................................................................................................................160. Mr. Jones needn’t go if he doesn’t want to. OBLIGEDMr. Jones....................................................................................................................161. People say that the pyramids are worth visiting. SUPPOSEDThe pyramids.............................................................................................................162. We couldn’t have managed without my father’s money.If it ...........................................................................................................................163. They think Janet is the best singer in the town.Janet is........................................................................................................................164. He bought such a lot of books that he couldn’t read them all.So ...........................................................................................................................165. It’s a pity I didn’t meet you earlier.If only.........................................................................................................................166. He was able to appreciate her only after her death.Only ...........................................................................................................................167. A big man was standing in front of them.

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In front of them..........................................................................................................168. Immediately after his arrival things went wrong.Hardly........................................................................................................................169. He guarded the luggage while I bought the tickets. EYEHe ...........................................................................................................................170. Amanda has improved a lot this term. PROGRESSAmanda has................................................................................................................171. Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early.But for his..................................................................................................................172. I shall never lend any more money, no matter what happens.Under no.....................................................................................................................173. My uncle’s generosity enabled us to go on a Mediterranean cruise.Thanks........................................................................................................................174. Mrs. Scott is proud of her cooking.Mrs. Scoot prides.......................................................................................................175. I wasn’t a bit surprised to hear that Karen had changed her job.It came........................................................................................................................176. We were very impressed by the new cinema but found it rather expensive. ASImpressed...................................................................................................................177. You really should learn to use the computer. HIGHIt’s ...........................................................................................................................178. You can borrow my book, but you must promise to return it by Monday. LONGYou can borrow..........................................................................................................179. Martin realized that he could never be an athlete. CUTMartin realized that he...............................................................................................180. For further information, please send a self-addressed envelope to the above address.

OBTAINEDFurther information can.............................................................................................181. Peter went to the library and didn’t go to the cinema. INSTEADPeter went to the.........................................................................................................182. It may get very cold there, so you should take a lot of warm clothes.In case........................................................................................................................183. Alice and Charles did not decide to move to a bigger house until after the birth of their

second child.Only when..................................................................................................................184. The film star wore dark glasses so that no one would recognize him.The film star avoided.................................................................................................185. We weren’t surprised by his success.It came........................................................................................................................186. I dislike it when people criticize me unfairly.I object.......................................................................................................................187. You must do exactly what the teacher tells you. CARRYYou must....................................................................................................................188. I don’t think Michael will quit his job. INTENTION

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I don’t think................................................................................................................189. The only thing they could do was to look for a new flat. ALTERNATIVEThey had no................................................................................................................190. Please excuse Jane’s poor typing: she’s only been learning for a month.

ALLOWANCESPlease make................................................................................................................191. I don’t really like her, even though I admire her achievements.Much..........................................................................................................................192. Martin may not be very well but she still manages to enjoy life.Martin’s poor.............................................................................................................193. Rosa found the heat quite intolerable. BEARRose couldn’t.............................................................................................................194. There is no point in phoning Caroline – She’s away. TIMEIt is a ..........................................................................................................................195. Teaching doesn’t really suit her. TEACHINGShe isn’t really cut.....................................................................................................196. If you find it necessary, you can contact me on this number.Should........................................................................................................................197. My friend persuaded me to go to the party in fancy dress.My friend talked.........................................................................................................198. Graham spends all his time doing research. DEVOTEDGraham has................................................................................................................199. I’m afraid our problems are only just beginning. ICEBERGOur problems are........................................................................................................200. I enjoy being the boss of a small company. FISHI enjoy........................................................................................................................201. Immediately after his arrival a water-heater exploded.Hardly........................................................................................................................202. Rita doesn’t realize how serious her husband’s operation is going to be.Little...........................................................................................................................203. It was the goalkeeper that saved the match for us.Had it..........................................................................................................................204. This is a “no smoking” office. ALLOWEDYou ...........................................................................................................................205. The newspaper offered Lynda $5,000 for her story, but she refused. OFFERLynda turned..............................................................................................................206. James became extremely angry with the waiter for serving his food cold. TEMPERJames..........................................................................................................................207. She will probably be late for the meeting. UNLIKELYShe is..........................................................................................................................208. He has always supported the idea of nuclear disarmament. FAVOURHe has always............................................................................................................209. The Prime Minister resigned because of his sudden illness. RESULTEDThe Prime Minister’s resignation...............................................................................

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210. I don’t think the television is likely to blow up at any time. LIKELIHOODThere is.......................................................................................................................211. Tom was able to complete the task in spite of his headache.Tom succeeded...............................................................................................212. “Did you go to the tennis tournament on Saturday?” David asked me.David wanted to know...................................................................................213. The lecture was cancelled because the professor was ill.They called.....................................................................................................214. He is interested in dealing with something mysterious.He takes..........................................................................................................215. He’s not a professional singer, but he sang this song beautifully.Though no......................................................................................................216. He has been speaking for three hours.It is ...............................................................................................................217. My anxiety was quite unnecessary.I ...............................................................................................................218. “If Robert offers you any money, don’t accept it,” he said to me.He advised me not..........................................................................................219. The explorers meant to follow the river to its source.The explorers’................................................................................................220. It looked like rain.It looked as ....................................................................................................221. It’s getting very late. We ought to go home.It’s high time we............................................................................................222. That he escaped death in that accident was a miracle.It is ...............................................................................................................223. We have to water the flowers immediately for they are dying.The flowers need ...........................................................................................*DH 2002224. It’s common knowledge that he has been in prison several times. He is known...................................................................................................225. “I hate to be criticized by non-professionals,” the film star said. The film star objected....................................................................................226. She can’t get into the habit of studying every evening.She can’t get used..........................................................................................227. I regret not paying much attention to the lecture.I wish..............................................................................................................228. Perhaps I didn’t get a better job because I didn’t study hard enough.I might............................................................................................................229. Please don’t mention it again.I’d rather.........................................................................................................230. Ms. Quyen began teaching Chinese ten years ago.Ms. Quyen has...............................................................................................231. We haven’t visited the museum before.

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This is.............................................................................................................232. Peter missed the train because he woke up too late.If Peter............................................................................................................233. The robber forced the cashier to hand over the money.The cashier.....................................................................................................*DH 2003234. The remark was so unexpected that she didn’t know what to say.It was..............................................................................................................235. You’re the worst guitarist in the world.No one............................................................................................................236. It was waste of time writing that letter.I needn’t.........................................................................................................237. “Let’s check everything once more,” said the man in chief.The man in chief suggested............................................................................238. Although the fish appears to be harmless, it is quite dangerous.Contrary.........................................................................................................239. The students really appreciate the teacher’s sense of humor.What...............................................................................................................240. It is acknowledged that Vietnam had a complete control over SARS from a very early

stage of epidemic.Vietnam is......................................................................................................241. He didn’t remember anything about it, and neither did she.He forgot........................................................................................................242. We couldn’t have managed it if our father hadn’t encouraged us.If it ...............................................................................................................243. I wished I had applied for that job.It is a...............................................................................................................*DH 2004244. What particularly impressed me was her knowledge of world history.It was her........................................................................................................245. “Shall I carry the suitcase for you, Pauline?” said John.John offered...................................................................................................246. I’m sorry now that I didn’t tell you the truth.I wish..............................................................................................................247. I feel uncomfortable to be in a room where everybody is shouting.I can’t stand....................................................................................................248. Man continues to take minerals from the Earth in immense quantities.Minerals.........................................................................................................249. She never seems to succeed even though she works hard.However.........................................................................................................250. The Picasso painting was so expensive that nobody could buy it.So ...............................................................................................................251. “Where is the head waiter? I must speak to him.”The customer insisted....................................................................................

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252. These old men can’t be made to change.It is ...............................................................................................................253. When she heard the news, she broke down.On ...............................................................................................................*DH 2005254. The mother to her son: “Don’t forget to take your passport with you.” REMINDED........................................................................................................................255. Ann to Susan: “Would you like to stay for dinner with us?” INVITED........................................................................................................................256. Pete to his sister: “I wouldn’t tell anyone the story if I were you.” ADVISED........................................................................................................................257. The robber to the old lady: “Give me all your money or I’ll kill you.” THREATENED........................................................................................................................258. Bob to his brother: “I’ll help you with your homework.” PROMISED........................................................................................................................259. I used a calculator; otherwise, it would have taken much longer. IF........................................................................................................................260. I don’t believe anything he says. WHATEVER........................................................................................................................261. He prefers plain water to coffee. RATHER........................................................................................................................262. I’ve never read such a sarcastic essay before. EVER........................................................................................................................263. She not only passed the exam but also got a prize. NOT ONLY........................................................................................................................

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