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(1)Sentence transformation 1B It isn’t necessary to finish the work today
You don’t Sally finally managed to get a job
Sally finally succeeded That’s the last time I go to that restaurant
I certainly “I advised you to take a holiday” The doctor said
“You’d If you don’t rest your self you really will be ill
Unless The doctor told him that he worked too hard
You Those pictures are beautiful
How It was an interesting film
What What’s the weight of your suitcase?
How 10 How tall is Peter?
What Sentence transformation 2B
1 We arrived too late to see the first film
We didn’t “I’m sorry that I broke the glass” said Peter
Peter apologized I was downing, but he saved me
If he Sally is the cleverest student in the class
Nobody I have never read such a romantic story before
This is We can’t afford to buy the car
The car His parents made him study hard for the exams
He was We started cooking for the party four hours ago
We have He has never behaved so violent before
He is behaving 10 We couldn’t get nearer because of the police
The police Sentence transformation 3B
1 Somebody repaired her car yesterday
She You must see the manager tomorrow morning
You’ve I’ve warned you not to go near the dog
I’ve warned you about She can meet him if he arrives before eleven
So There was never any answer when I rang
Every She knows more about it than I
I don’t Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job In spite He prefers golf to tennis
He’d rather The garden still needs digging
The garden hasn’t 10 Susan felt sick, because she ate four cream cakes
If Susan Sentence transformation 4B
1 She couldn’t afford to buy the car
The car She didn’t say a word as she left the room
She left They think the owner of the house is abroad
The owner You remembered to post the letter, didn’t you?
You didn’t Speaking English fluently is not easy
(2) It I’m sorry that I didn’t finish my homework last night I wish She asked John how he liked her new dress
“How A train leaves at eight o’clock every morning
There is Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice
It 10 I would like you to help me to put the chair away
Do you mind ?
Sentence transformation 5B Reading scientific books is one of my interests
I’m Unless he phones her immediately, he won’t get any information If The garage is going to repair the car for us next week We are going to The news was wonderful that she decided to have a celebration It was It’s very difficult to leave here after such a long time It isn’t I always see him working in the garden on Sundays
He takes 18 people came although we had expected only 16
Two extra Jerry’s salary as an accountant is two thousand dollars a month Jerry makes We need a week to think about it
We need 10 The owners of newspapers are usually very rich
The people Sentence transformation 6B
1 She and I have never been there before
Neither
2 It was such a good weather that we went swimming
The weather I can’t see that far
It is too I have never been to the ballet before
It is John doesn’t always speak the truth, I’m afraid
You can’t Why don’t you put your luggage under the seat? He asked He suggested The restaurant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there It is such I’m always nervous when I face a lot of people
Facing Apples are usually cheaper than oranges
Apples are not 10 You can’t visit Moscow unless you get a visa
If you Sentence transformation 7B
1 John smoked cigarettes when he was a young man
John used “Hand your books to me when you have finished, please.” He asked me In countries like Britain the weather changes all the time In countries like Britain, the weather is You not have to pay for secondary education in Britain Secondary education He had a weak heart which meant he couldn’t walk very far His heart Unless he phones immediately he won’t get information If How long is it since they bought the house?
When He couldn’t repair the broken vase
The The garden still needs digging
The garden hasn’t
(3)10 Have you had a cheaper carpet than this?
Is this ? Sentence transformation 8B
1 When I was younger I used to go climbing more than I now Now England no longer had dreadful fogs
There used to It is years since we decorated the room
We haven’t
4 By the time we arrive the other guests will have already started dinner The other guests will start
5 I would like the school holidays to be longer
I wish John is not old enough to join the club
John is too He is to blame for his mistakes This is very necessary It
8 He must pass his intermediate level English examination That was obligatory
It
9 The mother came and lived with them to take care of their children That was their- request
It 10 Isabel: “You can’t borrow my pen, Robert”
Isabel 11 You lied to him, which was wrong
You Sentence transformation 9B
1 I wouldn’t anything for you
There’s Yogurt is supposed to be good for you
Yogurt is supposed to Is it essential to meet your aunt at the station?
Does your aunt ? Even though I admire his courage, I think he is foolish Much
5 Given fair warning, I could have avoided that date
If you had told me Please don’t say things like that
I wish
7 It would have been a superb weekend if it hadn’t been for the weather But
8 Dogs can swim better than cats can
Cats can not She hasn’t been to the hair dresser for three months
It’s 10 There’s a spare bed in David’s room
David’s room Sentence transformation 10B
1 I can’t get my feet into these shoes
These shoes I am very pleased that we shall meet again soon
I’m looking
3 “Keep away from this area” said the security guard, when approached the fence
The security guard told I’ve never met such a famous person before
It’s This pudding can be cooked in its tin
You don’t They thought that he was waiting for a message
He He couldn’t drive his car because he has no driving license If He found out the key which he lost a long time ago
The key Nothing could be done to help him
They 10 He was accustomed to stay up late
He used to Sentence transformation 11B
1 Someone stole my purse from my handbag
My purse
(4)2 She asked John to repeat what he has said
Please It is a pity you didn’t tell us about this
I wish We couldn’t go out because the weather was so bad It was such “Keep away from this area” said the security guard when we
approached the fence
The security guard told He could repair the broken vase
The He is sorry now that he didn’t invite us to the party
He wishes Although he had a good salary He was unhappy in his job Despite He couldn’t afford to buy the car
He wasn’t 10 Couldn’t you have got a bus to the station?
Wasn’t it ? Sentence transformation 12B
1 Jane is a brilliant swimmer She presented Britain in the Olympic Games
Jane, a The girl living next-door to me is getting married next year The girl that This mountain is high; we can’t climb it
This mountain is too Are you very tall? Can you reach that picture?
Are you tall ? A donkey is less beautiful than a horse
A donkey is not She doesn’t usually stay up late
She’s not used I f I were you, I’d look for another job
I suggested He lost his money simply he wasn’t careful
If
9 They last visited me five years ago
They haven’t 10 All his suits were made in Paris
He Sentence transformation 13B
1 I saw him come out of the house
He I haven’t had much money; I can’t buy any new clothes If only She was believed to have taken part in revolutionary activities It
4 In a few countries, the whole population only enjoys a reasonable
standard of living Only
5 We went out in spite of the rain
Although Mr John would rather watch TV than go to the cinema Mr John prefers It was impossible to work in that condition
Working Frank is very good at tennis
Frank plays I’m sorry I couldn’t help him
I wish 10 Speaking English fluently is not easy
It is Sentence transformation 14B
1 This is too hard a question for her to answer
The question Since she was not certain of the way, she asked the policeman Not She wanted to know if he had studied French
She asked him “ ” I’m sorry that I didn’t study French last year
I wish The children will go swimming if it is sunny
(5) Unless “Bring your swimming things in case it is rainy
He told There’s no need for you to talk so loudly
You don’t I haven’t been to Bristol for three years
The last time No one has signed this cheque
This cheque 10 Tim will be eighteen next week
It’s Tim’s Sentence transformation 15B
1 Her grief was so great that she almost fainted
So You can leave only when I tell you
Until She prefers Italian food to French food
She’d ……… Sarah is better at Chemistry than Susan
Susan When’s John and Mary’s wedding?
When are Most people understand him when he speaks English He can make Tom is sorry he didn’t watch the football match last night Tom wishes The test we did yesterday was so difficult that we couldn’t finish
it in two hours
Yesterday we did such “How many students are there in your class?”
The man asked me 10 She is listening to the radio She turned it off at seven- thirty She has 11 You should take science appreciation courses at school The lady- researcher advised us
Sentence transformation 16B
1 You have to pay taxes or go to prison
Falling The work completely failed and everyone was surprised To everybody The poor farmer was tired but he kept working
In spite of This is the sad news you have brought
What She may be innocent I don’t know that
I not They will catch all the prisoners again tonight
All the prisoners Joanne doesn’t like to read her stories
Joanne isn’t No, please don’t tell him
I’d rather Why don’t you ask her yourself?
I suggest 10 An up- to – date visa is necessary for Andorra
You’ll Sentence transformation 17B
1 Joan eats very little so as not to put on weight
Joan eats very little because She rarely met such a beautiful film star
Rarely Though he was poor, he wasn’t always unhappy
Despite
4 She can’t ask intelligent questions She can’t profit from listening to her colleagues
She can neither She spoke English very carefully He spoke very clearly He not only Gravity makes balls thrown into the air fall back down If there weren’t gravity
7 Because Faraday’s father was very poor, he couldn’t send Faraday to school
Faraday’s father was too
(6)8 It is such a boring book that nobody likes it
The book They were so strong that they could lift the rock
They were such 10 I can’t play tennis as well as my brother does
My brother Sentence transformation 18B
1 Jim didn’t lend me any money, so I was unable to buy a car If On arrival at the shop, the goods are inspected carefully When the goods Laurence hasn’t seen her sister since she left for Japan Laurence last Peter said he didn’t feel well
Peter said, “I ” John is fat because she eats so many chips
If John is fat because she eats so many chips
If Collecting dolls from foreign countries is one of Jane’s interests Jane is George doesn’t nearly as energetic as he used to be
George used If he doesn’t change his ways, he will end up in prisons Unless 10 He didn’t his homework, so he got bad marks today If he
Sentence transformation 19B The ship was not surrendered until it was half burnt Before ………
2 The weather forecast was inaccurate, so we didn’t take the right precaution
Had ………
3 The temperature didn’t fall below zero last night, so the crops weren’t damaged
If
4 Though I am poor, I’ll not serve a villain
Poor as Although I pay him much, this man is never satisfied However The mangoes are so cheap that they can not be good Since You must speak slowly or he will not be able to understand you Unless John always spoke to his lawyer before signing the contract John didn’t Jane is the tallest girl in her class
Nobody 10 My suit needs cleaning before I go to the party
I need Sentence transformation 20B
1 Did they build the garage at the same as the house?
Was ? The people who were at the meeting will say nothing to the press Nobody who The heavy rain made it impossible for us to have a picnic We were
4 Joan will stay on at school unless she finds a job before September If
5 I don’t really want to go out tonight
I’d rather Shirley didn’t begin to read until she was eight
It wasn’t Lucy hasn’t worn that dress since Barbara’s wedding The last Let’s go abroad for our holiday this year
Why He is such a slowly speaker that his students get very bored He speaks 10 Mackenzie wrote four best-sellers before he was twenty By the age of twenty
Sentence transformation 21B
(7)1 She asked John how he liked her new dress “How
2 A train leaves at eight every morning
There is He stole some money and was arrested for it
He was She met Mike when she went to Spain for her holiday last year She wouldn’t Someone should the job tomorrow
The job I’ve never met a more dependent person than Roger Roger is Somebody opened the door just after she rang the bell She had hardly People say that he has been all over the world
He is I have to write letters, but I hate it
I hate 10 I’m sorry that I didn’t finish my homework last night I wish
Sentence transformation 22B I have no advice to offer you
I have no advice that As the war ended, soldiers returned home
The war It is said that he died by his own hand
He is Do as I tell that or you’ll regret about it
Unless
5 We must our homework well or the master will get angry with us Unless
6 “Don’t forget to phone the office,” She told him
She reminded I’m afraid I haven’t got time to listen to you
I wish The police have just released John
John
9 I couldn’t hear them because they were speaking too softly They were speaking 10 We spent five hours getting to London
It took Sentence transformation 23B
1 The news of her son’s death was a great shock to her The news that “You can’t borrow my motorbike, Peter” Mary said Mary refused He had written the problem on the blackboard He solved it Hardly He studied English He also studied French
Not only We live far from our house We miss it very much
The You may be strong, but you can’t lift this heavy box No matter Jane weighs as much as her sister
Jane is They were building a new shopping center when we came A new shopping center Are they going to demolish these old houses?
Are these old houses 10 It was such bad coffee that he couldn’t drink it
The coffee Sentence transformation 24B
1 Weather conditions influence most crops
Most crops You must not smoke in here
Smoking is We had to spend three hours to open the door
It It was not until mid-night that I finished the homework I Is this the only way to reach the city center?
Isn’t there
(8)6 He remembered, and so did she
He didn’t When the council going to something about the city’s traffic
problem?
It’s high time something May I borrow your pen?
Would you mind ? “I’d take a taxi if I were you” said Peter
Peter suggested 10 It is said that he escaped to a neutral country
He Sentence transformation 25B
1 My sister has studied French for two years
My sister began
2 Mr Dean was one of the customers of Mr Brown’s bank His house was for sale
Mr Dean Mr Smith’s company is busier in December than in other months December Mary didn’t work hard enough She failed in her exams If Mary
5 The train was delayed for twenty minutes because of the bad weather Because
6 John only understood very little of what the teacher said John could hardly Unless someone has a key, we can’t get into the house We can only get I’m sure you didn’t lock the front door Here’s the key You can’t He prefers golf to tennis
He’d rather 10 He is sorry now that he didn’t invite Molly to his party He wishes
Sentence transformation 26B I was sorry I didn’t know how to it
I wish
2 Spare the rod and spoil the child
If a child He didn’t need to be reminded about it
It wasn’t These shoes will have to be repaired
They will I love music although I can’t play any musical instrument Despite “How long has it been since you left this city, Bob?” He wanted to know Rich family tends to send their children to private schools Children of He had no sooner got home than it began to rain
No sooner The children are taken home by bus Their parents work late The children 10 He laughs Perhaps he has done the exam successfully He laughs as if
Sentence transformation 27B It was so late that nothing could be done
It was too ‘I don’t think John will come,’ Said Bill
Bill doubted I’m sorry that I didn’t finish my homework last night I wish There was never any answer when we rang
Every
5 ‘Why don’t you put a better lock on the door, Barry?’ said John John suggested
6 You can visit the United States unless you get a visa If you I’m always nervous when I travel by air
Traveling John only understood a little of what the teacher said John could hardly Unless he phone immediately he won’t get any information If
(9)10 “Why didn’t I get a computer before?” Thought the office manager The office manager wondered
Sentence transformation 28B He built a house that is the finest in the village
He ……… and As soon as the teacher came in, they stopped talking No sooner He left college after he had taken his degree
He hadn’t It is better to wear out than rush out
To rush out Spare the rod and spoil the child
If you No other town in India is as large as Calcutta
Calcutta is Who taught you grammar last year?
By ? Promises should be kept
One It’s time to prepare lunch
It’s time for 10 Please come by seven o’clock
You are requested Sentence transformation 29B
1 Peter is a careless driver If he doesn’t take more care, he will have an accident
Unless The little boy crossed the street although the traffic was heavy In spite of We couldn’t answer the question because it was very hard The question
4 He could not drive it He could not sell it He could not even give it away
He could neither He should always abbey his parents
Never
6 I’m sorry I was rude to you yesterday
I apologize Although his leg was broken he managed to get out of the car In spite Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice
It She liked Paris a little and Rome less
She thought Rome
10 After fighting the fire for 12 hours the firemen succeeded in putting it out
The firemen managed Sentence transformation 30B
1 The children should be working now
It is time They made him wait for two hours
He was The police made the boat turn back
The boat I’d rather you smoked in here
Would If I had known all the facts, I would not have rung the police As I We shall notify the police about this matter
The police Galileo is considered to be the father of modern astronomy Galileo is regarded as The value of Sterling had fallen considerably in the past week There has That dress has only the slightest mark on it
I can barely 10 I have never seen such a mess in my life
It is Sentence transformation 31B
1 I can remember an equally mysterious incident
I can remember an incident just He was a fool to say that
(10) It I haven’t been to a cricket match for years
It’s
4 It wasn’t necessary for you to go to so much trouble on my behalf You needn’t…
5 Because there was a late frost, much of the crop was spoiled A frost, I lent my car to that man
That’s He does a lot of work in the evening
He works very
8 I’m going to the theater tomorrow, and I’m really looking forward to it I’m really looking
9 My brother and I both went to that school
I went to that school, and 10 I wasn’t there at that time
I denied Sentence transformation 32B
1 The policeman accused him for stealing that bicycle
“You ” He will be better if he takes that medicine
Unless Mosquitoes cause malaria and this is well-known
That Life is short; yet we still waste a lot of time
Though If you want to keep fit, you must play sports
Unless you
6 Mr Hill teaches his students to understand different English accents Mr Hill’s students
7 It was such a boring film that we left before the end The film Robert and Catherine have been married for four years It is four years Elizabeth got a bad cough because she started smoking cigarettes If Elizabeth 10 ‘Can I have a new bicycle?’ said Anna to her mother
Anna asked Sentence transformation 33B
1 The first course of the meal was a wonderful fish soup The meal began I had met Brian before but had never really talked to him Although I am sure it wasn’t Hilary’s fault
It can’t Unfortunately, Mr Baker didn’t tell me until it was too late I wish I don’t think it’s a good idea for you to go out this evening I’d rather It is impossible to learn a foreign language in a week Learning I like detective stories
I am He is not here now
I wish “Where has he been?” She doesn’t know that
She doesn’t know 10 Has anyone told you about it yet?
Have you Sentence transformation 34B
1 It took us three hours to open the door
We spent His mother wouldn’t allow him to go out
He He’ll never forget waiting for his friends to go to school He’ll always remember ‘Let’s go for a walk in the park’, said Andrews
Andrews suggested that His second attempt on the world record was successful He broke He said ‘I wish I knew the answer’
He said that He wished he hadn’t spent so much money
(11) He was sorry He said ‘good luck’
He wished I applied for the job but was turned down
My 10 ‘Please don’t drive so fast’ Ann begged her boy friend Ann pleaded
Sentence transformation 35B John Speck failed to find the source of the river Nile John Speck did not succeed Maria didn’t apply for the job in the library and regrets it now Maria wishes
3 Although he did not speak Dutch, Bob decided to settle in Amsterdam In spite
4 Handicapped people find shopping in supermarket difficult It is Sally’s parents gave her a micro-computer for her birthday Sally Don’t blame me if the tin- opener’s broken
It’s not my fault if Barbara plays squash better than Mike
Mike doesn’t Whose suitcase is this?
Who does ? Although he had a bad cold William still went to work In spite 10 The train journey from London to Bristol takes two hours It is a two-hour train journey from
Sentence transformation 36B
1 The lecturer didn’t prepare his speech carefully, so he did it very badly If
2 The gardener didn’t water those plants yesterday, so they died If It was such dry bread that my grand father couldn’t cut it The bread My sister can’t cook as well as my mother does
My mother
5 Although the weather was bad, the schoolchildren managed to come to class on time
In spite ‘I don’t think John will come’ said Bill
Bill doubted if The post man was bitten by our dog
Our dog We couldn’t drive because of the fog
The fog prevented Although his leg was broken he managed to get out of the car In spite 10 There is no better teacher in this school than Miss Jones Miss Jones
Sentence transformation 37B
1 I don’t want Sally to be angry with you I suggest that you apologize her
You’d You might fall if you’re not careful
Be careful Mrs Edward is the owner of the car
That car The station clock showed half past ten
According Henry found a wallet with no name in it
The wallet Ronald denied stealing Mrs Clark’s handbag
Ronald said that Susan likes staying in hotels but she prefers camping Susan doesn’t The fridge was so heavy that we couldn’t move it
The fridge was too ‘John, please don’t tell anyone about my new dress
Mary asked 10 Sally speaks English quite fluently
Sally’s English
Sentence transformation 38B
(12)1 Because his secretary was out to lunch Mr Anderson answered Bill’s call
Bill Security guard made the boys go outside
The boys Ali has studied not only in the US but also in Europe Ali has It was not his wife but his sister who called
His sister We were no more surprised than Jane
We were But for his help, I would have gone bankrupt
If
7 Tim found that his friends had arrived when he reached the station After
8 I expect that he will get there by lunchtime
I expect him In spite of my careful plans, a lot of things went wrong Although 10 As he has behaved badly, he must be punished
Because of Sentence transformation 39B
1 The house seemed to have been unoccupied for several years It looked The police was informed of the identify of the murdered man The identify The fisherman’s life was one of great poverty
Throughout The keepers feed the lion at p.m everyday
The lion We got lost because we didn’t have a map
If we I would prefer you to deliver the so far on Friday
I would rather Without the sun, there would be no kinds of energy
If
8 In spite of the bad weather, the pilot will bring the plane down safely
Though
9 Fossil fuel will be more expensive if the scientists don’t get energy from the sun and wind
Unless 10 She decided to accept the job despite the slow salary Although
Sentence transformation 40B He didn’t study hard; he failed in his examinations
If ‘I don’t love you any more’, said Eric to his girl friend Eric told his girl friend that ‘I must see the manager!’ he cried
He insisted Arthur said he was sorry he had hurt her feelings
Arthur apologized I had better get back to work
It’s He is said to have been in the French foreign Legion People ‘How old is your little boy?’ said the nurse to Mrs Bindley The nurse asked I’m sure it wasn’t Mrs Elton you saw because she’s in Bristol It can’t How long have Catherine and Henry been engaged?
When 10 In spite of his age, Mr Benton runs seven miles before breakfast Although
Sentence transformation 41B I’ll help you if you promise to try harder
Unless “You are cheating?” said Carol to June
Carol accused She got that house in 1973
She has They believe that he is mad
He
(13)5 Our house is going to be painted by a local firm
We are “I think you should go by train” he told us
He advised She can’t have any children because of her age
She is too It’s not necessary to shout
You It was such a dull play that he fell asleep
The play 10 “Where is the nearest tube?” she said
She enquired Sentence transformation 42B
1 Not a single person volunteered to help
There were Your situation is not unlike that of many other residents Many others
3 Richard said that they had never had so much snow in this area before There was
4 Not once has our neighbor invited us into his home
Our neighbor Never have I been so sick
I am They believe that the wanted man was living in London The wanted man ‘How many stars are there in the sky?’
No one knows We can’t see most of the stars We don’t use a giant telescope Unless
9 The boy said to his sister ‘Have you ever read a book on space lights’ The boy asked
10 “Do you want to insure your luggage or not?”
The travel agent asked
Sentence transformation 43B What a beautiful home you have!
You have
2 How nice that Jay could come with you!
It is
3 Tom doesn’t know whether his mother will allow his sister to come to the US to study
.Tom’s sister Linda sold her uncle’s house after his death
Linda’s uncle Betty let Karen keep the kitten
Betty allowed The fox was unsuccessful in reaching the grapes
The fox tried in His briefcase was too full for the zip fastener to close properly His briefcase was so full People say that he beats his wife
It is He appears to be running away from your fierce dog It looks as if
10 He got down to writing the letter as soon as he returned from his walk No sooner
Sentence transformation 44B
1 If you missed the program you couldn’t really understand their intention
Unless I haven’t been able to see them for over a year
It is Some one has suggested abolishing income tax
It There was no precedent for the king’s resignation
Never He was so tired that he fell asleep before the end of the film He was too This is his first visit to England
He is I think it may rain
It looks as He will come because he wants to be sure of meeting you He will come so
(14)9 Walking in the rain gives him pleasure
He enjoys 10 Most of a child’s life spent in playing
A child spends Sentence transformation 45B
1 He failed to win the race
He didn’t No body can deny that she has a beautiful voice
It The rent is $ 60 per week
The flat He borrowed the money from the bank
The bank It is not expensive
It doesn’t Their teacher is making them prepare carefully for the exam They are I would any thing for you
There is He was late because his car broke
The reason I won’t swim in the sea because it is too cold
The sea is not 10 Robert says he will never visit Manchester again
Robert says this Sentence transformation 46B
1 Mary told the police about the burglary
Mary reported I never intended to go to the wedding
I never had “It certainly wasn’t me who took your car” said Bob Bob refused She is a good guitarist
She can He was suspended for two matches for swearing at the referee Swearing at the referee earned
6 Though my house was cheaper than Norman’s, it is bigger and more attractive
Norman’s house may Someone must meet him at the railway station
He I often get up early
I am used Getting a good job doesn’t interest him
He Sentence transformation 47B
1 Do you think Sally will be able to come to us for Christmas? Is there any How about something to eat before the show?
Shall ? Unless you start at once, you’ll be late
If I have never seen a dirtier- looking dog
This is Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car In spite They will catch all the prisoners again by tonight
All the prisoners Mary rang hours and hours ago
It is hours You may get hungry on the train, so take some sandwiches In case you They understand more than we
We don’t 10 The prime Minister is going to open the enquiry
The enquiry Sentence transformation 48B
1 “If you don’t take it easy, you’ll have another heart attack” the doctor said to the patient
The doctor warned the patient I know this reporter’s background well and he’s 100% honest This reporter whose
(15)3 They stretched the rope from one side of the crevasse to the other in order to haul (pull) their equipment across
By People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to The
5 We’ve been thinking the matter over and have and have finally come to a decision
We’ve Why isn’t this TV working?
What I’ve never tasted pleasant before
This If there is an emergency, ring this number
In I never miss out on a cup of coffee when I visit her flat She 10 The engine failed because a part had been badly fitted The engine failure
Sentence transformation 49B
1 I’m having a number of troubles now because I lost my passport last week
If I
2 She had hardly begun to speak before people started interrupting her Hardly
3 “You should have waited for us,” the team leader said to John The team leader criticized I only made that terrible mistake because I was thinking If I
5 When the police caught him, he was climbing over the garden wall The police caught
6 It was a bit difficult to get into work this morning
Getting It’s possible that he didn’t get my letter
He might It’s sad, but unemployment is unlikely to go down this year Sad
9 We regret to inform you that your application has not been successful
Much to
(16)KEY
Sentences transformation 1B You don’t have to finish the work today Sally finally succeeded in getting the job I certainly will never go to that restaurant “You’d better take a holiday” – the doctor said Unless you rest yourself, you really will be ill “You work too hard” – the doctor said to him How beautiful those pictures are
8 What an interesting film! How heavy is your suitcase? 10 What is the height of Peter?
Sentences transformation 2B We didn’t arrive early enough to see the first film Peter apologized for breaking the glass
3 If he hadn’t saved me, I would have been downing Nobody is cleverer than Sally in the class
5 This is the most romantic story I have ever read The car is too expensive for me to buy
7 He was made to study hard for the exams
8 We have been cooking for the party for four hours He is behaving more violently than ever before 10 The police prevented us from getting nearer
Sentences transformation 3B She had her car repaired yesterday
2 You’ve got to see the manager tomorrow morning I’ve warned you about going near the dog
4 So long as he arrives before eleven, she can meet him Every time I rang, there was not any answer
6 I don’t know as much about it as she does
7 In spite of having a good salary, he was unhappy in his job He’d rather play golf than tennis
9 The garden hasn’t been dug yet
10 If Susan hadn’t eaten four cream cakes, she wouldn’t’ t have felt sick 11 Susan felt sick, because she ate four cream cakes
Sentences transformation 4B The car is too expensive for her to buy
2 She left the room without saying a word
3 The owner of the house is thought to be abroad You didn’t forget to post the letter, did you? It is not easy to speak English
6 I wish I had finished my homework last night “How you like my new dress, John?”, she asked There is a train leaving ay o’clock every morning It can’t be denied that she has a beautiful voice 10 Do you mind helping me to put the chair away?
Sentences transformation 5B I’m interested in reading scientific books
2 If he doesn’t phone her immediately, he won’t get any information We are going to have the car repaired by the garage next week
4 It was such the wonderful news that she decided to have a celebration It isn’t easy to leave here after such a long time
6 He takes every Sundays to work in the garden
7 Two extra people came although we had expected only 16 Jerry makes two thousand dollars a month as an accountant We need to think about it for a week
10 The people who owes newspapers are usually very rich Sentences transformation 6B
1 Neither she nor I have been there before
2 The weather was so good that we went swimming It is too far for me to see
4 It is the first time I have been to the ballet
5 You can’t believe that John always speaks the truth He suggested I should put my luggage under the seat It is such a dirty restaurant that no one wants to eat there Facing a lot of people always makes me nervous
9 Apples are not as expensive as oranges
10 If you don’t get a visa, you can’t visit Moscow Sentences transformation 7B
1 John used to smoke cigarettes when he was a young man He asked me to hand my books to him when I had finished In countries like Britain, the weather is very changeable Secondary education is free in Britain
5 His heart was so weak that he couldn’t walk very far
6 If he doesn’t phone immediately, he won’t get any information When did they buy the house?
(17)8 The broken vase couldn’t be repaired by him The garden hasn’t been dug yet
10 Is this the cheapest carpet have you had? Sentence transformation 8B
1 Now I not go climbing as much as I used to when I was younger There used to be dreadful dogs in England
3 We haven’t decorated the room for years
4 The other guests will start dinner before we arrive I wish the school holidays were longer
6 John is too young to join the club
7 It is very necessary for him to be to blame for his mistakes It was obligatory for him to pass his intermediate level English
examination
9 It was their request that the mother came and lived with them to take care of their children
10 Isabel deny lending Robert her pen 11 You were wrong to lie to him
Sentence transformation 9B There’s nothing I would not for you
2 Yogurt is supposed to good for you Does your aunt have to be met at the station? Much as I admire his courage, I think he is foolish
5 If you had told me in advance, I could have avoided that date I wish you didn’t say things like that
7 I wish you had told us about this
8 But for the weather, it would have been a superb weekend Cats can not swim as well as cats can
10 It’s three months since she went to the hairdresser 11 David’s room has a spare bed
Sentence transformation 10B These shoes are too small for me to get my feet into I’m looking forward to meeting again soon
3 The security guard told me to keep away from this area It is the first time I met such a famous person
5 You don’t have to put this pudding out of its tin to cook it He was thought to have been waiting for a message
7 If he had driving license, he could drive his car
8 The key which he lost a long tine ago was found out by him
9 They could not anything to help him 10 He used to stay up late
Sentence transformation 11B My purse was stolen from my handbag
2 “Please repeat what you have said”, she told John I wish you had told us about this
4 It was such the bad weather that we couldn’t go out The security guard told me to keep away from this area The broken vase couldn’t be repaired
7 He wishes he had invited us to the party
8 Despite having a good salary, he was unhappy in his job He wasn’t rich enough to buy the car
10 Wasn’t it possible to get a bus to the station? Sentence transformation 12B
1 Jane, who is a brilliant swimmer, presented Britain in the Olympic games
2 The girl that lives next-door to me is getting married next year This mountain is too high for us to climb
4 Are you tall enough to reach that picture? A donkey is not as beautiful as a horse She’s not used to staying up late
7 I suggested you should look for another job
8 If he had been careful, he would not have lost his money They haven’t visited me for five years
10 He had all his suits made in Paris
Sentence transformation 13B He was seen to come out of the house by me If only I had much money to buy some new clothes
3 It was believed that she took part in revolutionary activities
4 Only a reasonable standard of living is enjoyed by the whole population is a few countries
5 Although it rained, we went out
6 Mr John prefers watching TV to going to the cinema Working in that condition was impossible
8 Frank plays tennis very well I wish I could help him
10 It is not easy to speak English fluently
Sentence transformation 14B
(18)1 The question is too hard for her to answer
2 Not being certain of the way, she asked the policeman She asked him “Have you studied French?”
4 I wish I had studied French last year
5 Unless it isn’t sunny, the children will go swimming
6 He told me to bring my swimming things in case it was sunny You don’t have to talk so loudly
8 The last time I went to Bristol was three years ago This cheque hasn’t been signed
10 It’s Tim eighteenth birthday next week
Sentence transformation 15B So great was her grief that she almost fainted Until I tell you can’t you leave
3 She’d rather eat Italian food than French food Susan is not as good at Chemistry as Sarah When are John and Mary married?
6 He can make people understand when he speaks English Tom wishes he had watched the football match last night
8 Yesterday we did such a difficult test that we couldn’t finish it in hours
9 The man asked me how many students there were in my class 10 She has been listening to the radio before seven-thirty
11 The lady-researcher advised us to take science appreciation courses at school
Sentence transformation 16B Falling to pay taxes, you may go to prison
2 To everybody’s surprise, the work completely failed In spite of being tired, the poor farmer kept working What the sad news you have brought
5 I not know whether she is innocent or not All the prisoners will be caught again tonight Joanne isn’t interested in reading stories I’d rather you didn’t tell him
9 I suggest you should ask her yourself
10 You’ll need to get an up-to-date visa for Andorra Sentence transformation 17B
1 Joan eats very little because she doesn’t want to put on weight Rarely did she meet such a beautiful film star
3 Despite being poor, he wasn’t always unhappy
4 She can’t neither ask intelligent questions nor profit from listening to her colleagues
5 He not only spoke English very carefully but also very clearly
6 If there weren’t gravity, balls thrown into the air would fall back down Faraday’s father was too poor to send him to school
8 The book is so boring that nobody likes it
9 They were such strong people that they could lift the rock 10 My brother plays tennis better than I
Sentence transformation 18B
1 If Jim had lent me some money, I would have been able to buy a car When arriving at the shop, the goods are inspected carefully
3 Laurence last saw her sister when she left for Japan Peter said, “I don’t not fell well”
5 If John did not eat so many chips, he would not be fat If John did not eat so many chips, he would not be fat Jane is interested in collecting stamps
8 George used to be more energetic
9 Unless he changes his way, he will end up in prisons
10 If he had done his homework, he would not have got bad marks today Sentence transformation 19B
1 Before the ship was half burnt, it had not been surrendered
2 Had the weather forecast been accurate, we would have taken the right precaution
3 If the temperature had fallen below zero last night, the crops would have been damaged
4 Poor as I am, I’ll not serve a villain
5 However much I pay this man, he is never satisfied Since the mangoes are cheap, they can not be good
7 Unless you speak slowly, he will not able to understand you John didn’t sign the contract without speaking to his lawyer Nobody in Jane’s class is taller than her
10 I need to clean my suit before I go to the party Sentence transformation 20B Was the garage built at the same as the house? Nobody who was at the meeting will say to the press
3 We were impossible to have a picnic because of the heavy rain If she doesn’t find a job before September, Joan will stay on at school
(19)5 I’d rather not go out tonight
6 It wasn’t until she was eight that Shirley began to read The last time Lucy worn that dress was at Barbara’s wedding Why don’t we go abroad for our holiday this year?
9 He speaks so slowly that his students get very bored
10 By the age of twenty, Mackenzie had written four best-sellers Sentence transformation 21B
1 “How you like my new dress?” – She asked John There is a train leaving at eight every morning He was arrested for stealing some money
4 She wouldn’t have met Mike if she hadn’t gone to Spain for her holiday last year
5 The job should be done tomorrow
6 Roger is the most dependent person I have ever met
7 She has hardly rung the bell when somebody opened the door He is said to have been all over the world
9 I hate having to write letters
10 I wish I had finished my homework last night Sentence transformation 22B I have no advice that is offered to you
2 The war ended and soldiers returned home He is said to have died by his own hand
4 Unless you as I tell that, you’ll regret about it
5 Unless you our homework well, the master will get angry with us She reminded him to phone the office
7 I wish I had time to listen to you
8 John has just been released by the police They were speaking too softly for us to hear 10 It took us five hours to get to London
Sentence transformation 23B The news that her son died was a great shock to her Mary refused to lend Peter her motorbike
3 Hardly had he written the problem on the blackboard when he solved it Not only did he study English but also French
5 The farther we live from our house, the more we miss it No matter strong you are, you can’t lift this heavy box Jane is as heavy as her sister
8 A new shopping center was being built when we came
9 Are these old houses going to be demolished? 10 The coffee was so bad that he couldn’t drink it
Sentence transformation 24B Most crops are influenced by weather conditions Smoking is not allowed in here
3 It took us three hours to open the door I didn’t finish my homework until mid-night Isn’t there another way to reach the city center? He didn’t forget, and neither did she
7 It’s high time something was done about the city’s traffic problem by the council
8 Would you mind lending me your pen? Peter suggested I should take a taxi
10 He is said to have escaped to a neutral country Sentence transformation 25B My sister began studying English two years ago
2 Mr Dean, whose house was for sale, was one of the customers of Mr Brown’s bank
3 December is the busiest month of Mr Smith’s company
4 If Mary had worked hard, she would not have failed in her exams Because the weather was bad, the train was delayed for twenty minutes John couldn’t hardly understand what the teacher said
7 We can only get into the house if someone has a key You can’t have locked the front door Here’s the key He’d rather play golf than tennis
10 He wishes he had invited Molly to his party Sentence transformation 26B I wish I had known how to it
2 If a child is spared punishment, he will be spoilt It wasn’t necessary to remind him about it They will have these shoes repaired
5 Despite the fact that I can’t play any instrument, I love music He wanted to know how long it had been since Bob left this city Children of rich family tend to be sent to private school
8 No sooner had he got home than it began to rain
9 The children whose parents work late are taken home by bus 10 He laughs as if he had done the exam successfully
Sentence transformation 27B
(20)1 It was too late to anything Bill doubted if John would come
3 I wish I had finished my homework last night Every time we rang, there was not any answer
5 John suggested Barry should put a better lock on the door If you not get a visa, you can visit the United
7 Traveling by air always makes me nervous
8 John could hardly understand what the teacher said
9 If he does not phone immediately, he won’t get any information 10 The office manager wondered why he had not got a computer before
Sentence transformation 28B He built a house and that is the finest in the village
2 No sooner had the teacher come in than they stopped talking He hadn’t left college before he took his degree
4 To rush out is not as good as to wear out
5 If the child is spared punishment, he will be spoilt Calcutta is the largest town in India
7 By whom were you taught grammar? One should keep promise
9 It’s time for lunch to be prepared
Sentence transformation 29B
1 Unless Peter takes more care, he will have an accident In spite of the heavy traffic, the little boy crossed the street
3 The question couldn’t be answered by us because it was very hard He could neither drive, sell nor give it away
5 Never shouldn’t him abbey his parents I apologize for being rude to you yesterday
7 In spite of his broken leg, he managed to get out of the car It can’t be denied that she has a beautiful voice
9 She thought Rome was worse than Paris
10 The firemen managed to put it out after fighting the fire for 12 hours Sentence transformation 30B
1 It is time the children worked He was made to wait for two hours
3 The boat was made to turn back by the police Would you please smoke in here?
5 As I didn’t know all the facts, I didn’t ring the police The police shall be notified about this matter by us
7 Galileo is regarded as the father of modern astronomy
8 There has been a considerable fall in the value of Sterling in the past week
9 I can barely see any mark on that dress
10 It is the first time I have seen such a mess in my life Sentence transformation 31B I can remember an incident just as mysterious as this It was fool of him to say that
3 It’s years since I went to a cricket
4 You needn’t go to so much trouble on my behalf A frost, which is late, spoiled much of the crop That’s that man who I lent the car
7 He works very hard in the evening
8 I really looking forward to going to the theater tomorrow I went to that school, and my brother did, too
10 I denied being there at that time
Sentence transformation 32B “You stole that bicycle” – the policeman said to him Unless you don’t want to keep fit, you must play sports That mosquitoes cause malaria is well-known
4 Though life is short, we waste a lot of time
5 Unless you don’t want to keep fit, you must play sports
6 Mr Hill’s students are taught to understand different English accents by him
7 The film was so boring that we left before the end It’s four years since Robert and Catherine are married
9 If Elizabeth hadn’t smoked cigarettes, she would not have got a bad cough
10 Anna asked if she could have a new bicycle Sentence transformation 33B The meal began with a wonderful fish soup
2 Although I had met Brian before, I had never really talked to him It can’t have been Hilary’s fault
4 I wish Mr Barker had told me until it was too late I’d rather you didn’t go out this evening
6 Learning a foreign language in a week is impossible I am fond of detective stories
8 I wish he were here now
(21)9 She doesn’t know where he has been 10 Have you been told about it yet?
Sentence transformation 34B We spent three hours opening the door
2 He would not be allowed to go out by his mother
3 He’ll always remember waiting for his friends to go to school Andrews suggested that they should for a walk in the park He broke the world record in his second attempt
6 He said that he wished he knew the answer He was sorry for spending so much money He wished me luck
9 My application for the job was turned down
10 Ann pleaded with her boy friend not to drive so fast Sentence transformation 35B
1 John Speck did not succeed in finding the source of the river Nile Maria wishes she had applied for the job in the library
3 In spite of not speaking Dutch, Bob decided to settle in Amsterdam It is difficult for handicapped people to find shopping tin supermarket Sally was given a micro-computer for her birthday by her parents It’s not my fault if the tin- opener’s broken
7 Mike doesn’t play squash as well as Barbara Who does this suitcase belong to?
9 In spite of having a bad cold, William went to work 10 It is a two-hour train journey from London to Bristol
Sentence transformation 36B
1 If the lecturer had prepared his speech carefully, he would not have done it very badly
2 If the gardener had watered those plants yesterday, they would not have died
3 The bread was so bread that my grand father couldn’t cut it My mother cooks better than my sister does
5 In spite of the bad weather, the schoolchildren managed to come to class on time
6 Bill doubted if John would come Our dog bit the post man
8 The fog prevented us from driving
9 In spite of his broken leg, he managed to get out of the car 10 Miss Jones is the best teacher in this school
Sentence transformation 37B You’d better apologize to Sally
2 Be careful or you will fail That car belongs to Mrs Edward
4 According to the station clock, it was half past ten The wallet was found with no name in it by Henry Ronald said that he did not steal Mrs Clark’s handbag Susan doesn’t like staying in hotels as much as camping The fridge was too heavy for us to move
9 Mary asked John not to tell anyone about her new dress 10 Sally’s English is quite fluent
Sentence transformation 38B
1 Bill’s call was answered by Mr Anderson because his secretary was out to lunch
2 The boys was made to go outside by security guard Ali has studied in both the US and Europe
4 His sister called
5 We were as surprised as Jane
6 If it hadn’t been for his help, I would have gone bankrupt After Tim’s friends had arrived, he reached the station I expect him to get there by lunchtime
9 Although my plans are careful, a lot of things went wrong 10 Because of his bad behavior, he must be punished
Sentence transformation 39B
1 It looked as if the house had been unoccupied for several years The identify of the murdered man was informed to the police Throughout his life the fisherman was very poor
4 The lion is fed at p.m everyday by the keepers If we had had the map, we would not have got lost I would rather you delivered the sofa on Friday
7 If there were no sun, there would be no kinds of energy
8 Though the weather is bad, the pilot will bring the plane down safely Unless the scientists get energy from the sun and wind, Fossil fuel will
be more expensive
10 Although the salary was slow, she decided to accept the job Sentence transformation 40B
1 If he had studied hard, he would not have failed in his examinations Eric told his girlfriend that he didn’t leave her anymore
(22)3 He insisted on seeing the manager
4 Arthur apologized for hurting her feelings It’s better for me to get back to work
6 People said that he was in the French foreign Legion The nurse asked Mrs Bindley how old the little boy was It can’t have been Mrs Elton because she’s in Bristol When did Catherine and Henry engage?
10 Although Mr Benton is old, he runs seven miles before breakfast Sentence transformation 41B
1 Unless you promise to try harder, I will not help you Carol accused June of bring cheating
3 She has got that house since 1973 He is believed to be mad
5 We are going to have out house painted by a local firm He advised us to go by train
7 She is too old to have children You don’t need to shout
9 The play was so dull that he fell asleep 10 She enquired where the nearest tube was
Sentence transformation 42B There were no volunteer to help
2 Many others residents are like you situation
3 “There was more snow than ever before” – Richard said Our neighbor has never invited us into his home
5 I am so sick now
6 The wanted man is believed to be living in London No one knows how many stars there are in the sky
8 Unless we use a giant telescope, we can’t see most of the stars The boy asked his sister if she had ever read a book on space lights 10 The travel agent asked if I wanted to insure my luggage or not
Sentence transformation 43B You have such a beautiful home
2 It is so nice that Jay could come with you
3 Tom’s sister will come to the US to study if Tom’s mother allows Linda’s uncle died and she sold his house
5 Betty allowed Karen to keep the kitten The fox tried in vain to reach the grapes
7 His briefcase was so full that the zip fastener can not close properly
8 It is said that he beats his wife
9 It looks as if he is running away from you fierce dog
10 No sooner had he returned from his walk than he got down to writing the letter
Sentence transformation 44B
1 Unless you didn’t miss the program, you couldn’t really understand their intension
2 It is over a year since I was able to see them
3 It has been suggested that income tax should be abolished Never before had the king resigned
5 He was too tired to see the end of the film He is the first time he has visited England It looks as if it may rain
8 He will come so as to be sure of meeting you He enjoys waling in the rain
10 A child spends most of the life playing
Sentence transformation 45B He didn’t manage to win the race
2 It can’t be denied that she has a beautiful voice The flat costs $ 60 per week
4 The bank lent him the money It doesn’t take too much money
6 They are being made to prepare carefully for the exam by their teacher There is nothing I would not for you
8 The reason why he was late was that his car broke The sea is not warm enough for me to swim
10 Robert says this is the last time he visits Manchester Sentence transformation 46B Mary reported the burglary to the police
2 I never had any intention of going to the wedding Bob refused to take the car
4 She can play guitar well
5 Swearing at the referee earned him two-match suspension
6 Norman’s house may be more expensive than mine but it is not as big and attractive as mine
7 He must be met at the railway station I am used to getting up early
9 He is not interested in getting a good job
(23)Sentence transformation 47B
1 Is there any possibility that Sally will come to us for Christmas? Shall we eat something before the show?
3 If you don’t start at once, you’ll be late This is the dirtiest dog I have ever seen
5 In spite of his broken leg, he managed to get out of the car All the prisoners will be caught again tonight
7 It is hours since Mary rang
8 In case you get hungry on the train, take some sandwiches We don’t understand as much as they
10 The enquiry is going to be opened by the Prime Minister Sentence transformation 48B
1 The doctor warned the patient to take it easy or he would have another heart attack
2 This reporter whose background I know well is 100% honest
3 By stretching the rope from one side of the crevasse to the other, they hauled their equipment across
4 The smoking that people is not as much as it used to
5 We’ve given our mind to think the matter over and come to a decision What’s wrong with this TV?
7 This is the first time I’ve tasted pleasant
8 In case there is an emergency, ring this number
9 She always gives me a cup of coffee when I visit her flat 10 The engine failure is caused by a badly fitted part
Sentence transformation 49B
1 If I hadn’t lost my passport last week, I would not have had troubles Hardly had she begun to speak when people started interrupting her The team leader criticized John for not waiting for her him
4 If I hadn’t been thinking, I would not have made that terrible mistake The police caught him when he was climbing over the garden wall Getting to work this morning was a bit difficult
7 He might not have got my letter
8 We were going to visit our grandmother so we left early in the morning Sad as it is, unemployment is unlikely to go down this year
10 Much to our regret, your application has not been successful