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* Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the
same as the sentences printed before it.
Example: I haven’t enjoyed myself so much for years.
Answer: It’s years since I enjoyed myself so much.
1. The trains couldn’t run because of the snow.
2. I didn’t arrive in time to see her.
3. I’m sorry I was rude to you yesterday.
4. He didn’t hurry, so he missed the train.
5. Janet is the best tennis- player in the club.
6. I haven’t seen that man here before.
7. The furniture was so expensive that I didn’t buy it.
8. The robbers made the bank manager hand over the money.

9. He learned to drive when he was 18.
10. She had never been unhappy before.
11. It was so late that nothing could be done.
12. I asked the hotel porter to wake me at 8 o’clock the following morning.
13. They’ll have to change the date of the meeting again.
14. The garage is going to repair the car for us next week.
15. The bus takes longer than the train.
16. John has not had his hair cut for over six months.
17. Maria says she’ll like to have been put in a high class.
18. Would you like me to finish the work tonight?
19. You may get hungry on the train, so take some sandwiches.
20. My husband didn’t leave the car keys, so I couldn’t pick him up at the station.
21. “I don’t think John will come,” said Bill.
22. The postman was bitten by our dog.
23. We couldn’t drive because of the fog.
24. Although his leg was broken he managed to get out of the car.
25. The cake was so hard that I could not eat it.
26. We didn’t go because it rained.
27. I can’t cook as well as my mother does.
28. I don’t suppose you have change for a pound, do you?
29. He failed to win the race.
30. Mary rang hours and hours ago.
31. I’m sorry that I didn’t finish my homework last night.
32. She asked John how he liked her new dress.
33. A train leaves at eight o’clock every morning.
34. Nobody can deny that she has a beautiful voice.
35. I would like you to help me to put the chairs away.
36. The child will die if nobody sends for a doctor.
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37. He would prefer you to pay him immediately.
38. The water was so cold that the children could not swim in it.
39. Somebody repaired her car yesterday.
40. You must see the manger tomorrow morning.
41. There was never any answer when we rang.
42. That’s an insulting name to use for him.
43. John asked if it was the blue one or the green she wanted.
44. She liked Paris very little, and Rome less.
45. I can meet you if you arrive before eleven.
46. They will catch all the prisoners again by tonight.
47. I’ve warned you not to go near that dog.
48. No, please don’t tell him.
49. Why don’t you ask her yourself?
50. An up- to- dated visa is necessary for Andorra.
51. “Why don’t you put a better lock on the door, Barry?” said John
52. Although both his legs were broken in the crash, he managed to get out of the car
before it exploded.
53. I haven’t eaten this kind of food before.
54. After fighting the fire for twelve hours the firemen succeeded in putting it out.
55. The architect has drawn plans for an extension to the house.
56. In Stratford-on-Avon we saw Shakespeare’s birth place.
57. It is not necessary for you to finish by Saturday.
58. “How many survivors are there? Asked the journalist.
59. It was such rotten meat that it had to be thrown away.
60. It is essential that Professor Van Heeling be met at the airport.
61. You can’t visit the United States unless you get visa.
62. “Can I borrow your typewriter, Janet?” asked Peter.
63. She started working as a secretary five years ago.

64. She knows a lot more about it than I do.
65. My French friend finds driving on the left difficult.
66. They think the owner of the house is abroad.
67. We didn’t go on holiday because we didn’t have enough money.
68. The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was very rough.
69. What a pity you failed your driving test.
70. The mechanic served my car last week.
71. I’m always nervous when I travel by air.
72. He could not afford to buy the car.
73. “Why don’t you put your luggage under the seat?” he asked.
74. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his job.
75. He was annoyed because his secretary came late to work.
76. I’m sorry I missed your birthday party.
77. They haven’t cleaned the streets this week.
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78. Apples are usually cheaper than oranges.
79. I advise you to put your money in the bank.
80. That restaurant is so dirty that no one wants to eat there.
81. John only understood very little of what the teacher said.
82. Unless someone has a key, we can’t get into the house.
83. I’m sure you didn’t lock the front door. Here is the key.
84. He prefers golf to tennis.
85. He is sorry now that he didn’t invite Molly to his party.
86. “Bring your swimming things incase it’s sunny”.
87. There’s no need for you to talk so loudly.
88. I haven’t been to Bristol for three years.
89. No one has signed this cheque.

90. Tim will be 18 next week.
91. Unless he phones immediately he won’t get any information.
92. How long is this since they bought the house?
93. He couldn’t repair the broken vase.
94. The garden still needs digging.
95. Have you got a cheaper carpet than this?
96. I can’t get my feet into these shoes.
97. I am very pleased that we shall meet again soon.
98. “Keep away from this area,” said the security guard, when we approached the
fence.
99. I’ve never met such a famous person before.
100. This pudding can be cooked in its tin.
101. “Why didn’t I get a computer before?” thought the office manager.
102. “You’d better not lend him any more money, Elizabeth” said John.
103. I started work for the company a year ago.
104. Susan felt sick, because she ate four cream cakes.
105. My suit needs to be cleaned before the interview.
106. “You stole my best cassette, Amanda!” said William.
107. Because of the rough sea, the ferry couldn’t sail.
108. Please check for damage before signing the delivery note.
109. Roses can’t possible grow in such poor ground.
110. Your car might break down on the rough mountain road, so take plenty of spare
parts.
111. “You damaged my bicycle, John!” said Margaret.
112. It is one hundred years since the birth of D.H. Lawrence, the famous novelist.
113. John Speck failed to find the source of the Nile River.
114. Maria didn’t apply for a job in the library and regrets it now.
115. Helen wanted to know the name of Shirley’s hairdresser’s.
116. This furniture is so old that it’s not worth keeping.
117. Handicapped people find shopping in supermarkets difficult.

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118. Why don’t you meet to discuss the pay offer?
119. Without this treatment, the patient would have died.
120. Although he didn’t speak Dutch, Bob decided to settle in Amsterdam
121. He is said to have been in the French Foreign Legion.
122. “How old is your little boy?” said the nurse to Mrs. Bindley.
123. I’m sure it wasn’t Mrs. Elton you saw because she is in Bristol.
124. How long have Catherine and Harry been engaged?
125. In spite of his age, Mr. Benson runs seven miles before breakfast.
126. It’s a pity I didn’t take my doctor’s advice.
127. The bread is so stale we can’t eat it.
128. Who does this bag belong to?
129. “Never borrow money from friends,” my father said.
130. The accident happened because the train driver ignored a warning light.
131. The keepers feed the lions at 3.00 p.m everyday.
132. We got lost because we didn’t have a map.
133. “Where is the station car- park?” Mrs. Smith asked.
134. I would prefer you to deliver the sofa on Friday.
135. He was sorry he hadn’t said goodbye to her at the airport.
136. It is pointless to have that old typewriter repaired.
137. The bridge was so low the bus couldn’t go under it.
138. I last saw him when I was a student.
139. That was a silly thing to say.
140. We’ve run out of tea.
141. Philippa asked Oliver if she could remember where she had put the camera.
142. It is a six- hour drive from London to Edinburgh.
143. Turn off all switches before leaving the workshop.

144. It is ages since Alan visited his parents.
145. Mrs. Taylor doesn’t like living in such a small house.
146. Mr. Mills lost his job because he was late everyday.
147. James spoke to his lawyer before signing the contract.
148. They traveled across India, and then flew on to Japan.
149. “You’d better go to the doctor if you’ve got a pain in your back, Anna.” Henry
said.
150. The heat was such that I nearly fainted.
151. I’m going to the theatre tomorrow, and I’m really looking forward to it.
152. I thought it would be better than that.
153. My brother and I both went to that school.
154. No one has ever discussed that question.
155. I often get up early.
156. I am sorry I interrupted your dinner.
157. Getting a good job doesn’t interest him.
158. When did you start working here?
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159. The children should be in bed by now.
160. How old do you think this house?
161. “You stole the jewels” the inspector said to him.
162. If it doesn’t rain soon, millions of pound’s worth of crops will be lost.
163. “Don’t move or I’ll shoot” the bank robber said to the clerk.
164. The drama critic of the “Daily News” regards the new plays as a major
breakthrough.
165. Although the team played well, they lost.
166. Galileo is considered to be the father of modern astronomy.
167. The only way you can become a good athlete is by training hard everyday.

168. He speaks more persuasively than his brother.
169. If you want my advice, I would forget about buying a new house.
170. “I don’t love you any more” said Eric to his girlfriend.
171. “I must see the manager” he cried.
172. Arthur said he was sorry he had hurt her feelings.
173. I had better get back to work.
174. The last time it rained was a fortnight ago.
175. The noise next door didn’t stop until after midnight.
176. The car was so rusty that it couldn’t be repaired.
177. He never has enough money.
178. Yogurt is supposed to be good for you.
179. Although the play received good notices, not many people went to see it.
180. My father speaks very little English.
181. He said he was not guilty of stealing the car.
182. I’m sorry now that I didn’t ask her to stay.
183. They couldn’t trace who had supplied the information in the first place.
184. There is always trouble when he comes to visit us.
185. Is this the only way to reach the city center?
186. He never suspected that the money had been stolen.
187. I have never seen such a mess in my life.
188. Is it essential to meet your aunt at the station?
189. Their dog was so fierce that no body would visit them.
190. That dress has only the slightest mark on it.
191. He insisted on a full apology.
192. My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band’s decision to stop
playing.
193. The doctor advised me to rest.
194. They had to wait for twelve hours before their flight left.
195. Their teacher is making them study hard.
196. They were just as good as we had expected.

197. Even though I admire his courage, I think he is foolish.
198. Would you mind not smoking in here?
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199. No matter how hard I tried I couldn’t open the door.
200. The critics were very impressed by her performance.
201. When are the council going to do something about the city’s traffic problems?
202. I didn’t realize who he was until later.
203. The value of sterling has fallen considerably in the past week.
204. It won’t make any difference if it rains because we’ll still go.
205. We left quietly, so that we wouldn’t disturb the children.
206. I would do anything for you.
207. Given fair warning, I could have avoided that date.
208. He remembered, and so did she.
209. “Let’s go for a walk in the park,” said Andrew.
210. His second attempt on the world record was successful.
211. Helen can play the piano better than Elizabeth.
212. I’m sure he didn’t know that his brother was seriously ill.
213. What particularly impressed me was her excellent command of English.
214. She didn’t say a word as she left the room.
215. The result of the match was never in doubt.
216. This will be the orchestra’s first performance outside London.
217. I apply for the job but was turned down.
218. The Prime Minister was determined to remain in office.
219. He said, “I wish I knew the answer”.
220. The refugees continued to feel unsafe until they had crossed the border.
221. I don’t know the 1
st

thing about aeronautics.
222. The student’s riotous behavior should have been severely punished.
223. There are more people out of work in this country than ever before.
224. The chances are that the whole thing will have been forgot by next term.
225. “Please don’t drive so fast!” Ann begged her boyfriend.
226. Despite his ungainly air he is remarkably agile.
227. She is proud of being such a good cook.
228. My protests were ignored.
229. I’m sure he took your briefcase by mistake.
230. We only dispatch goods after receiving the money.
231. You pay $20 a month for a period of one year.
232. We’ll settle down. Then his performance will improve.
233. It is said that he escaped to a neutral country.
234. The truth only came out on the publication of the general personal diaries.
235. Oil was slowly coating the edge of the shore.
236. In spite of the forecast it stayed fine.
237. We’d prefer you not to smoke.
238. You really should be able to dress yourself by now.
239. Provided your handwriting is legible the examiner will accept your answer.
240. Without his help we would all have died.
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241. He forgot about the gun until he got home.
242. May I borrow your pen?
243. “I’d take a taxi if I were you,” said Peter.
244. My boyfriend is very short-tempered.
245. You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t wear out.
246. If the work is finished by lunchtime you can go home.

247. Although Judy was severely disabled she participated in many sports.
248. It’s such a pity your sister can’t come as well.
⇒ If only
249. The house seemed to have been unoccupied for several months.
⇒ It looked
250. These machines have put an end to queuing.
⇒ Before these
251. He was so tired that he fell asleep before the end of the film.
⇒ He was too
252. Though my house was cheaper than Norman’s, it is bigger and more attractive.
⇒ Norman’s house may
253. Everyone heard about the accident before I did.
⇒ I was the
254. “If you must go out tonight, at least finish your homework first!” said Sarah’s
father.
⇒ Sarah’s father
255. The instructions say you just add boiling water to the soup powder.
⇒ The soup powder
256. Many people were severely critical of the proposals for the new motorway.
⇒ There was
257. For a teacher of her experience and ability, discipline was not a problem.
⇒ For such
258. There was no precedent for the King’s resignation.
⇒ Never
259. The police were informed of the identity of the murdered man.
⇒ The identity
260. The fate of the two climbers is unknown.
⇒ It is a mystery
261. He was suspended for two matches for swearing at the referee.
⇒ Swearing at the referee earned

262. Although he was not guilty, they executed him.
⇒ In spite of
263. People who haven’t been abroad shouldn’t criticize foreign customs.
⇒No body who
264. The only way to eliminate world terrorism is by united opposition.
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⇒ Only by
265. If he hadn’t insisted on kissing everyone goodbye she would have caught the
train.
⇒ If it hadn’t
266. The fisherman’s life was one of great poverty.
⇒ Throughout
267. Someone has suggested abolishing income tax.
⇒ It
268. I do not enjoy cooking for five hungry children.
⇒ Cooking
269. My parents find fault with everything I do.
⇒ No matter
270. I certainly don’t intend to reply to that rude letter from Edward.
⇒ I have
271. Simon had not expected that he would feel so weak after the operation.
⇒ The operation left
272. Thanks to his aunt’s legacy of $ 10,000he was able to buy the house he wanted.
⇒ Had his
273. They were unable to finish their game of tennis because of a heavy shower.
⇒ A heavy shower
274. I didn’t realize he was your brother until I saw the photograph.

⇒ It was only
275. I haven’t been to see them for over a year.
⇒ It
276. The president is the statesman I admire most of all.
⇒ There is
277. Don’t you wish you could get out more in the evenings?
⇒ Don’t you get fed
278. It certainly wasn’t me who took your car! Said bob.
⇒ Bob denied
279. It’s nobody’s fault that the meeting was cancelled.
⇒ Nobody
280. The students regretted that they had missed the lecture.
⇒ The students regretted not
281. If you miss the program you can’t really judge.
⇒ Unless
282. John and Mary moved to Edinburgh twenty years ago.
⇒ It is
283. She never seems to succeed, even though she works hard.
⇒ However
284. It was more of an argument than a discussion.
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⇒ It was not so
285. I write to him almost every day.
⇒ Hardly
286. Mary told the police about the burglary.
⇒ Mary reported
287. I never intended to go to the meeting.

⇒ I never had
288. He just had time to put up her umbrella before the rain came down in torrents.
⇒ No sooner
289. “Why didn’t you report the incident to the police last week?” the officer asked
the frightened witness.
⇒ The officer wanted to know
290. The president visit attracted such an enormous crowd that all traffic came to a
standstill.
⇒ So many
291. A fire destroyed most of the old city of London in the 1660s.
⇒ The destruction
292. He hasn’t been back to his hometown over 20 years now.
⇒ It is
293. Traveling by plane is much more expensive than traveling by train.
⇒ Traveling by train
294. I would love to be rich and famous.
⇒ If only
295. It took a long time for them to decide to get married.
⇒ They
296. “Is it, or it is not true that you have been misappropriating company funds?” the
managing director asked the accountant.
⇒ The managing director wanted
297. There is a large restaurant in the art- gallery.
⇒ The art- gallery
298. Getting to the art- gallery is easy.
⇒ It is
299. Tickets can be booked over the phone.
⇒ You
300. We couldn’t drive because of the fog.
⇒ If

301. Our team has scored more than ten goals in this season.
⇒ More than ten goals
302. My friend and I are the same height.
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⇒ I am
303. They are building a new stadium here.
⇒ A new stadium
304. I’m sorry I can’t swim.
⇒ I wish
305. I’m really sorry I didn’t invite her to the party.
⇒ I really wish
306. The town was nearer than we thought.
⇒ The town wasn’t as
307. They won’t be able to come on Sunday.
⇒ It will be
308. We spent five hours getting to London.
⇒ It
309. John outran the other in the race.
⇒ John was
310. Our house is going to be painted by a firm.
⇒ We
311. She can’t have any more children because of her age.
⇒ She is
312. It’s not necessary to shout.
⇒ You
313. The patient recovered faster than expected.
⇒ The patient made

314. It was such a dull play that he fell asleep.
⇒ The play
315. “ Where is the nearest tube?” she asked.
⇒ She enquired
316. Their chances of success are small.
⇒ It is
317. “ Whatever you see in the cupboard, don’t touch it” they said.
⇒ They warned me
318. Though he may drive carefully, there is still a danger of accident in a fog so
dense.
⇒ However
319. The lights failed the moment they began work.
⇒ Hardly
320. He was unable to make both ends meet though he worked very hard.
⇒ Hard working
321. He couldn’t afford to buy the car.
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⇒ The car
322. I advise you to put your money in the bank.
⇒ You’d
323. “ Keep away from this area!”
⇒ The man told
324. “ Do you know where my tennis racket is, Mum?”
⇒ She asked
325. You must not smoke in here.
⇒ Smoking
326. It’s a good idea to take the train.

⇒ You’d
327. It took us three hours to open the door.
⇒ We spent
328. I didn’t know the answer because I hadn’t read the book.
⇒ If I
** Give the correct forms of the verbs.
1. (Enter) the room, he (greet) everybody most kindly.
2. I love him but I (be) afraid I never (marry) him.
3. I already (buy) some bricks and I (build) a garage.
4. Unless it (rain), crops (be) destroyed.
5. I (give) you a cigarette if I (have) one, but I'm afraid I haven't.
6. Look! It (rain).
7. He (stop) smoking two months ago.
8. What you (like) doing when you are free?
9. A lot of new houses (build) in Hanoi suburbs at present.
10. Last week a new table (make) for me by my father.
11. Three letters (write) to his friends abroad tomorrow.
12. Ten lessons (learn) so far by us.
13. He (thank) me for what I had done for him.
14. Every one of the men (be) looking for a job.
15. Since Robert was living in Rome, I (not have) a word from him.
16. We (sit) in the car outside the house when the inspector called.
17. When he came home, he (tell) his mother what he (see) at school.
18. I don’t allow (smoke) in my drawing room.
19. He didn’t dare (leave) the house because he was afraid of (meet) someone who
might (recognize) him.
20. I (teach) hundreds of students but I never (meet) such a hopeless class as this.
21. That film (come) to the local cinema next week. You (want) to see it?
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22. It is he or I who (be) to go.
23. After he (do) his homework, he went to the cinema.
24. I am prepared to support anything he (say) tomorrow.
25. Sometimes I getup before the sun (rise).
26. Since he (buy) a new car, he (drive) to work every day.
27. If we (know) who he was, we (invite) him.
28.The gray and blue blanket (wash) yesterday.
29. It’s the British English that (be) spoken all over the world.
30. They (come) here a month ago.
31. She (go) to school everyday.
32. It (not rain) here since March.
33. It would have been better if you (wait) for him.
34. When we (take) our exam, we’ll have a holiday.
35. They had their exercises (correct) last week.
36. If the story hadn’t been true, the newspaper (not print) it.
37. He acts as if he (know) English perfectly.
38. If you (wait) much longer before you (make up) your mind, it (be) too late.
39. When he first (arrive), he (can not) speak a word of English. He never (study) it
before.
40. He (believe) whatever you tell him.
41. She just (finish) the best performance.
42. A new hotel (build) near Thu Le zoo at the moment.
43. I used to go (ski) when I (be) at University.
44. I’m tired of you’re your childish behavior. When you (grow) up?
45. I (wait) for you at the hotel at midday tomorrow.
46. Eastfield (not win) unless they begin playing better.
47. It (be) good for your health to do morning exercises.
48. Many of rare animals would be extinct if we (continue) to kill them.

49. When the teacher came in, they (hang) two pictures on the wall.
50. “ Why is the ground so wet?” – “ It (rain) last night.”
51. If you kicked the policeman, you (arrest).
52. We (walk) for about twenty minutes when a car (stop) and the driver (offer) us a
lift.
53. I’ll let you know when he (arrive).
54. I suddenly felt an insect (crawl) up my leg.
55. I (finish) it by tomorrow.
56. If Lam passes his exam, he (go) to University.
57. When I first met him, he (study) painting.
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58. The film on TV last night was very sad. It made my mother (cry).
59. Children always (do) things noisily.
60. As a child, he (think) that diamonds were pieces of glass.
61. I want my children (go) to the dentist every six months.
62. I remember (pay) him. I gave him $ 5.
63. I don’t mind (wait). It is better (be) too early than too late.
64. Your hair needs (cut). You’d better (have) it done tomorrow.
65. They (build) that bridge when I (be) there last year, they haven’t finished it yet.
66. You (be) out in the rain, you (have) better take off your shoes.
67. The only thing I haven’t got is a garden. If I (have) one, I (grow) a lot of flowers.
68. Do you feel like (dine) out or would you rather (have) dinner at home?
69. When I first (come) to this village, it was a quiet place. But since then a lot of
houses (build).
70. There are some people who can’t help (laugh) when they see someone (slip) on a
banana skin.
71. After the explosion, only two people were left (live).

72. He has a good (know) of science.
73. His long and boring (speak) made us bored.
74. You are very (differ) from your brother.
75. My mother never showed it if she was (disappoint) with me.
76. The rice couldn’t have grown if it (not rain).
77.Grapes won’t grow well unless the climate (be) mild.
78. Cakes of soap, animal skins and iron bars (be used) as money for a long time.
79. I didn’t hear your (come) in. You must (be) very quiet
.
GOOD LUCK!
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