KEY WORD TRANSFORMATION (TTL) Do you think I could disturb you for a moment? (WONDERING) I could disturb you for a moment The actor’s autobiography was published last week (CAME) This out last week I’m so sorry we have to endure this dreadful journey (PUT) If only we did this dreadful journey Pam will never accept the fact that what she believed was a lie (TERMS) Pat will never the fact that what she believed was a lie Mosquito bites are nowhere near as painful as wasp stings (FAR) Mosquito bites are wasp stings Will the elections be a massive victory for the opposition party? (RESULT) I wonder a massive victory for the opposition party Do you know whose invention this gadget was? (CAME) I wonder the idea for this gadget Have you any idea where I can obtain a cheap, second – hand car? (HOLD) Where a cheap, secondh - hand car? I don’t see why it’s necessary to work so hard (POINT) There so hard 10 Bob deceived me with his promises to invest capital in the business (TAKEN) I Bob’s promises to invest capital in the business 11 I’m afraid I now find myself unable to attend the meeting tomorrow (LONGER) Unfortunately, I am to attend the meeting tomorrow 12 If listeing to music is forced on people, they react against it (MADE) If people music, they react against it 13 Eliminating a problem is difficult if you don’t know what’s causing it (RID) It’s not easy to a problem when you don’t know what’s causing it 14 Perhaps he has forgotten about the rehearsal again (SLIPPED) Maybe the rehearsal again 15 The majority of people like to observe customs and traditions (FAVOUR) The majority of people customs and traditions 16 We are not often invited to meetings at the college (ACCUSTOMED) We are not to meetings at the college 17 The results show attendance has risen dramatically during the last year (IN) We are not to meetings at the college 18 My sister finds commuting every day really annoying (PUT) It’s difficult for my sister commuting every day 19 We think it would be better for the guests to arrive much earlier (PREFER) We the guests to arrive much earlier 20 The football team managed to win the trophy for a second year (SUCEEDED) The football team the trophy for a second year 21 Please note that our advice would be to wash the appliance before using it (RECOMMEND) Please note that the appliance before using it 22 Bill said, “I’ll take you to the airport in my car” (GIVE) Bill a lift to the airport 23 Everyone believed my neighbor’s claims about once being a famous singer (TAKEN) Everyone my neighbor’s claims about once being a famous singer 24 What did you think about the exam? I couldn’t understand the last question at all (HEAD) What did you think about the exam? I couldn’t the last question 25 You probably won’t find a better deal for a holiday (CHANCES) The find a better deal for a holiday 26 Paul is trying desperately to get a promotion (OVER) Paul is to get a promotion 27 The issue will be investigated next week without fail (LOOKED) The issue is next week without fail 28 Remote parts of the country always become isolated in severe weather (CUT) Remote parts of the country in severe weather 29 Apparently the entire warehouse was destroyed in a fire last month (UP) Apparently the entire warehouse last month 30 You should go for an eye test if you’re struggling to read the newspaper (TESTED) You should if you’re struggling to read the newspaper 31 I want to know if you have finalised those delivery dates yet? (ROUND) Have you those delivery dates yet? 32 Unfortunately, if there is a rise in interest rates, we shall have to increase our prices (EVENT) Unfortunately, a rise in interest rates, we shall have to increase our prices 33 Somehow no one found out he had stolen the technical design from another company (AWAY) Somehow he the technical design from another company 34 After drama school, my best friend became a big name on the stage (ON) After drama school, my best friend a big name on the stage 35 The Mediterrance is warm, whereas the North Sea is much colder (NOTHING) The North Sea is The Mediterrance 36 Tom used to trust Jane, but there’s no way he’ll ever that again (CIRCUMSTANCES) Tom used to trust Jane, but he ever trust her again 37 I would like to be able to speak Chinese (HAD) I wish I to speak Chinese 38 Chloe would only eat a pizza if she could have a mushroom topping (ON) Chloe a mushroom topping when she ate a pizza 39 There were a lot of things to think about before we made our decision (TAKEN) Lot of things needed consideration before we made our decision 40 Could I ask you if you’d mind looking after my dog while I’m away on holiday? (WONDERING) I willing looking after my dog while I’m away on holiday? 41 I know that it was wrong of me to get angry in front of the children (LOST) I know that I should in front of the children 42 If you need any further information, please call me (HESITATE) If you need any further information, me a call 43 Playing the drums is fun, but so is singing in a choir (JUST) It’s singing in a choir as it is playing the drums 44 I don’t much like the look of those sandwiches (APPEAL) Those sandwiches very much 45 Phil is likely to get the job that he’s being interviewed for (CHANCES) The the job he’s being interviewed for 46 Everybody says Tom’s grandfather was an extremely skillful chess player (SUPPOSED) Tom’s grandfather is an extremely skillful chess player 47 The teacher tried to attract our attention, but we all ignored her (TOOK) The teacher tried to attract our attention, but none of her 48 It’s improtant to consider everyone’s oponion before afinal decision is made (ACCOUNT) Everyone’s oponion must before afinal decision is made 49 At no time did we think that Pedro might be planning to leave the country (OCCURRED) It that Pedro might be planning to leave the country 50 I haven’t heard from my pen friend for ages (TOUCH) My pen friend me for ages 51 They had very little petrol left in the car by the time they reached the filling station (RUN) They had almost by the time they reached the filling station 52 My cousins’ unexpected visit enabled me to get out of doing my homework (PROVIDED) My cousins’ unexpected visit perfect excuse for not doing my homework 53 Nobody can predict the real consequences of global warming (SAYING) There’s real consequences of global warming will be 54 The football club is now being run by an experienced accountant (TAKEN) An experienced accountant running of the football club 55 People say that the celebrities will arrive in the next half – an – hour (EXPECTED) The arrival in the next half – an – hour 56 Some loss of support for the government is alikely consequence of these drastic measures (RESULT) 57 Even if we drive very fast, we’ll never get to airport on time (HOW) 58 He answered the judge’s question as accurately as he could (ACCURATE) 59 The first employee to arrive in the morning should turn on the heating (WHICHEVER) 60 61 62 63 We will have no choice but to reinforce the fence if those dogs keep getting through (ALTERNATIVE) Leila’s interference in her sister’s wedding plans has only caused trouble (NOTHING) The students did not return from the end-of-term party until dawn (BEFORE) “If you stay a bit longer, you’ll enjoy yourself even more”, said our host at the party (MORE) 64 We were horrified to see smoke coming out of the bedroom windows (COULD) 65 Mrs Moore is not happy that her daughter goes to that club every evening (APPROVE) 66 It’s age since the vending machines in the canteen worked (OUT) 67 Repairing that old computer is pointless in my view (POINT) 68 “The company benefits from looking after its customers”, said the chairman (INTERESTS) 69 Jack went to the doctor who said he had chicken pox (SUFFERING) 70 The ban on parking in the city centre is probably going to be very unpopular (LIKELY) 71 The police acted quickly and prevented a fight between rival groups developing (PART) 72 We missed the train because we arrived at the station late (BY) 73 You may not have noticed, but Sally is wearing an engagement ring (ESCAPED) 74 The final pages were missing from the book, so I never found out who the murderer was (NOT) 75 I was disappointed to hear that Leo had decided not to play basketball any more (UP) 76 Brian couldn’t explain how the stolen computer got into the boot of his car (LOSS) 77 The footballer injured his knee, so that was the end of his hopes of a first team place (PAID) 78 This film stands a very good chance of winning an award (HIGHLY) 79 Davina can’t even boil an egg and so she certainly couldn’t cook awhole meal (ALONE) 80 Kelvin should call in a builder to repair those broken roof tiles (GET) 81 You must never let anyone else use your Identity Card (SHOULD) 82 I can’t deny that I was embarrassed to be given the award (NO) 83 The majority of people like to observe customs and traditions (FAVOUR) The majority of people are in favour of observing customs and traditions 84 We are not often invited to meeting at the college (ACCUSTOMED) We are not accustomed to being invited to meetings at the college 85 The results show attendance has risen dramatically during the last year (IN) The results show a dramatical rise in attendance during the last year 86 My sister finds commuting every day really annoying (OUT) It’s difficult for my sister to put up with commuting every day 87 He’s likely to lose his job if he keeps disagreeing with his boss (DANGER) If he keeps disagreeing with his boss, he’s in danger of getting sacked from his job 88 Although the children weren’t listeing , the teacher didn’t get angry (ATTENTION) Although the children weren’t pay attention to what he was saying, the teacher didn’t get angry 89 Given that he has no experience, will Glyn be able to this job? (AFFECT) Will Glyn’s inexperience affect his ability to this job? 90 “Remember to write or phone”, Marta said as she waved goodbye to her friend (TOUCH) “ Don’t forget to keep in touch”, Marta said as she waved goodbye to her friend 91 No changes will be made to this project (AHEAD) This project will go ahead according to plan 92 He no longer thinks he can find a job before the end of the year (HOPE) He has given up hope of finding a job before the end of the year 93 It’s difficult to know what my reaction would have been in that situation (HOW) I’m not sure how I would react in that situation 94 I don’t expect the company to make a profit this year, given the economic climate (SURPRISED) Given the economic climate, I will be surprised if the company make a profit this year 95 Fernanda refused to wear her sister’s old dress (NOT) Fernanda said that she would not wear her sister’s old dress 96 There is no way Lisa will give up her independence to get married (OF) Lisa has no intention of giving up her independence to get married 97 Simon really ought to make a decision about his future (MIND) It’s high time Simon made up his mind about his future 98 Pay claims must be submitted before the end of the month (PUT) You have to put in your pay claims before the end of the month 99 There are various ways of avoiding insect bites (PREVENTED) Insect bites can be prevented in various ways 100.I think learning to use a typewriter is a waste of time (POINT) I can’t see any point in learning how to use a typewriter 101.Your mobile phone should be switched off at all times during the performance (SHOULD) Under no circumstances should I have your mobile phone switched on during the performance 102 If you don’t pay on time, your booking will be cancelled (RESULT) Failure to pay on time will result in your booking being cancelled 103.Darius soon recovered after the operation on his knee and was able to rejoin the team (MADE) After the operation on his knee, Darius made a fast recovery and was able to rejoin the team 104 Most of the children ignored what the teacher had told them (NOTICE) 105.I didn’t realise how short the singer was until I saw him onstage (MADE) 106.It’s so difficult to create new ideas for the festival every year! (COME) 107.The company has a good reputation in the local area (HIGHLY) 108 I’m sure Jemma is going to become a famous model one day (MATTER) 109.Everyone will enjoy this exhibition because there are no fewer than twenty dinosaurs on display (MANY) 110.At the beginning of the programme the panel of experts discussed the media and its importance in education (DISCUSSION) 111.Barbara’s parents were certain that she would be a great tennis player (DOUBT) 112 ... (DISCUSSION) 111.Barbara’s parents were certain that she would be a great tennis player (DOUBT) 112