Sentence Transformation 1
Sentence Transformation 1
Sentence Transformation 1
Hong Hoa
SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 1
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KEY 1-50
1. There is little likelihood that the television will 25. Taxpayers had to foot the bill for the privatization
blow up at any time. plan.
2. I picked this car up for only five hundred pounds. 26. He cannot come to terms with the fact that he will
3. The painting went for five thousand pounds. never race again.
4. We have broken even this year. 27. The world press got wind of the story from a
5. 1967 saw the advent of the transmission of government official.
programs in color. 28. Building societies will not be able to rest on their
6. I find myself at a loss to understand/ comprehend laurels.
Harold’s behavior. 29. He is making quite a name for himself as an
7. The punishment was out of proportion to the interviewer.
crime. 30. He makes sure (that) he distances himself from
8. These problems of ours are just the tip of the policies he disagrees with.
iceberg. 31. I don't have the faintest idea what you're talking
9. In the area, Thailand is head and shoulders above about.
all other countries in football 32. I feel I am getting / being given a raw deal.
10. Thomas was kept in the dark about the company’s 33. The painting went for five thousand pounds.
new projects. 34. The station is within easy walking distance of the
11. I lacked the courage to tell him what I really hotel.
thought. 35. Pauline hasn’t been let in on the secret.
12. The police put a stop to the fighting between the 36. We don’t hold out much hope for the missing
two gangs by arresting the leaders. climbers.
13. There is more to travelling alone than taking a 37. You must come to terms with the fact that she has
good guide book with you. left you.
14. The way he took everything she did for granted 38. He was kept in the dark about the company’s new
really put her back up. plans.
15. She held her breath while the results were read 39. Stop running everybody DOWN.
out. 40. Terry has just taken OUT insurance on her life.
16. On no account / Not on any account should the 41. It turned OUT that Joe was the thief.
house be left unlocked 42. I need a calculator to work OUT the total.
17. They invest a big fund / sum of money into the 43. I ran INTO your friend David the other day.
field of solar- electricity. 44. I think you’ve been ripped OFF, old son.
18. Alice’s shyness was due to ( a/her ) lack of 45. I think we should step UP the pressure on her to
confidence. resign.
19. I didn’t have any clue about how to send a fax 46. I won’t stand FOR swearing in my classroom.
when I started work. 47. The company was taken OVER by a large
20. What you have been saying is beside the point. multinational.
21. Please stop running everybody down. 48. Your story does not tie in WITH the facts
22. We don’t hold out much hope for the missing 49. It embarrasses her when people tell her how
climbers. beautiful she is.
23. Helen’s report seems to be lacking in clarity in 50. Haven’t you had any recollection of your lifetime
places. in London as a child?
24. The actor was given a standing ovation for his
performance.
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KEY 51-100
51. Any correspondence from the Canberra office must take priority (be given priority) over other matters.
52. I advise you not to place any reliance on what you read in the papers about me.
53. “It doesn’t matter where the money goes as long as the people are real beneficiaries”.
54. Critics are hoping the new director can breathe life into the French film industry.
55. The terrorist attack on the Capital trade Centre was carbon copy of the 11-9 attack on the WTO building.
56. It is very difficult to put a figure/ give an exact figure on a table like this, but it’s probably worth about $5000.
57. Five boys on a motorbike at the speed of 60mph is a recipe for disaster.
58. Detectives had closed the book on the Hornsey murder case three years previously.
59. He is a dab hand at cooking.
60. We all want to cut him down to size.
61. He really kicked me in the teeth when breaking the promise to help me out.
62. He died with nothing to his name/ having nothing to his name/ without anything to his name.
63. Have a look at this picture. It may help to jog your memory.
64. Motorists are causing/ cause hold ups as they slow down to see the wall painting.
65. He is making (quite) a name for himself as an interviewer.
66. There is resistance among social scientists to the idea that the fall in the birth rate is responsible for the old age
of our society.
67. The orphanage left no stone unturned in their attempt to find the boy’s parents.
68. The Minister didn’t go into details about the casualties.
69. The new musical has taken theatre audiences by storm.
70. The proposed motorway extension has been a bone of contention for years.
71. My father takes a dim view of borrowing so much money from a person like John.
72. I have a lot of affection for her.
73. You look as if you have been in the wars.
74. It’s a brilliant film – I laughed my head off all the way through.
75. Grammar exercises bore me stiff.
76. It remains to be seen whether he’ll keep his promise or not.
77. He was so worried that he couldn’t think straight.
78. They will put the cat among the pigeons.
79. Some people say that there’s a thin line between love and hate.
80. She can buy anything she wants – she is rolling in money.
81. There is a (reasonable) chance that there will be a rise in temperature in the next century.
82. You must resign yourself to the fact that she has left you.
83. I was lost for words.
84. They arrived at the station in the nick of time.
85. He was sentenced to three years in prison/ three years imprisonment.
86. I have no intention of telling you my plans.
87. Tim doesn’t take after his father at all.
88. He spent the entire day watching videos.
89. I think she objects to doing other people’s work for them.
90. I wasn’t favor of the idea.
91. She isn’t really cut out for teaching.
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92. It never occurred to me to go by train (that I could go by train)./ The thought of going by train never occurred to
me.
93. In all probability he will come (is coming)./ There is a high/ distinct/ strong probability that he will come (is
coming).
94. What caused the explosion is still unknown. / It is unknown (nobody knows) what caused the explosion.
95. The train was due to leave 5 minutes ago.
96. It was raining cats and dogs.
97. Organic vegetables are said to do wonders for one’s health.
98. His heart is set on becoming a doctor/ He has set his heart on becoming a doctor.
99. Mary’s parents were unaware of her marriage.
100.John is devoted to his work.
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KEY 101-150
101.There was no room on the desk for his books. 124.I can’t say I enjoy having my writing torn to
102.There is no hot water because the centre heating pieces in front of me.
is out of order. 125.A decision will have to be made by the end of the
103.The rejection of his proposal greatly embarrassed week, won’t it?
the young man. 126.The possibility of the hotel needing new staff in
104.Until you find out more about working the summer can’t ?shouldn’t be ruled out.
conditions, contact the manager. 127.Surely nobody likes being made fun of in public.
105.She put/ laid the emphasis on the importance of 128.It should be borne in mind that the customer is
keeping the family together. always right.
106.They have a lot of hobbies and interests in 129.This school-leaver is not sufficiently qualified for
common. such a demanding job, is he/ she?
107.Unless Pandas have a special diet, they perish. 130.When she left home she had to fend for herself.
108.On average, some turtles lay 28.000 eggs a year. 131.I’m afraid I’ll be a bit late because something has
109.It is waste of time trying to save endangered cropped up.
species. 132.He’s liable to get here late; he usually does.
110.Many species of wildlife are in danger of 133.It’s touch and go whether I’ll be able to pay the
extinction. bills this month.
111.The Prime Minister’s resignation resulted from 134.There’s no telling how long it will take to do this.
his sudden illness. 135.When I make my complaint, I hope you will back
112.The workers were completely taken aback at (by) me up.
the news of the merger. 136.Many people believe that the death penalty is a
113.Kates has finally come to terms with the fact that deterrent against crimes.
their friendship is over. 137.She was nervous about going to the doctor’s, so I
114.William tried not to take sides in the quarrel went with her to give her a moral support.
between his two cousins. 138.He offers them more money as an incentive to do
115.The black rhino is threatened with extinction. the job quickly.
116.She has always got along (on) well with the 139.He has always supported her in her career.
children. 140.Many customs restrictions within EC have been
117.The new plans for the school have met with the done away with.
approval of the authorities (with the 141.At the moment a new car is out of the question.
authorities’ approval). 142.I take it for granted you are hungry.
118.Don’t breathe a word of this to the boss./ Don’t 143.I know can bring Dave round to my way of
breathe a word to the boss about this. thinking on this matter.
119.At the moment we have another fish to fry. 144.The Rainbow Disco is out of bounds to students
120.The accused was overcome with emotion. at this school.
121.Naturally, you will be penalised (by having points 145.He has made a change of heart on the house.
deducted) if you arrive late. 146.I paid him back in his own coin.
122.The floor was strewn with the model’s clothes./ 147.Mr Pat flung his arms up in horror at the bad
The model’s clothes were strewn all over the news.
floor. 148.Mrs Smith is on a diet and she eats like a bird.
123.Our new Director wants to be addressed as 149.She was head over heels in love with him.
“Madam”. 150.she fell prey to irrational fears.
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KEY 151-200
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192.It was hours and hours ago that Mary sang.
193.He takes his wife for granted.
194.Knowledge without common sense counts for little important.
195.She is by no means poor; in fact, she is quite rich.
196.A new house is out of question – we cannot afford it.
197.the fact that the judge had been involved in some illegal activities did not come to the light until several years
after his death.
198.Spare a/ some thought for those who are at work on this lovely, sunny day!
199.The punishment was out of (all) proportion to the crime.
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KEY 201-272
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243.It is typical of Jeremy to make up a ridiculous story like that!
244.He spent the entire day playing computer games.
245.Tim doesn’t take after his father at all.
246.The weather is his sole topic/ subject of conversation.
247.It was guaranteed that as soon as Granddad appeared, something would go wrong with the television.
248.Is that film on the general release yet?
249.Given that that majority attribute of ...................., the laws of that society must apply to everyone.
250.It is a false assumption that all men are stronger than women.
251.1939 saw the advent of World War II.
252.Without the help of his neighbour Mr.Bill could never have repaired the garage roof.
253.Travellers look down on those who lead a more sedentary life.
254.He cannot come to terms with the fact that he will never race again.
255.The tone of his voice brought (it) home to me how serious the situation was.
256.Local residents expressed their disapproval of the new traffic scheme.
257.We must avoid adverse publicity at all costs.
258.I’ve never set eyes on her before.
259.His chances of being picked for the Olympic swimming team are poor/ slim.
260.I know I can bring Dave round to my way of thinking on this matter.
261.He bears little/ hardly any resemblance to his brother.
262.We wouldn’t want to impose any restrictions on the freedom of the students.
263.The meaning of a “freebie” suddenly dawned on me. = It suddenly dawned on me what the meaning of a
“freebie” was.
264.I did not want to visit Moscow without learning/ having learned Russian.
265.I did not notice it was formal dress until it was too late.= It was not until it was too late that I noticed it was
formal dress = Not until it was too late did I notice it was formal dress.
266.Don’t make mountain out of a molehill.
267.She has always got on/ along (well) with the children.
268.A quiet holiday would do you good.
269.It is none of/ not of my business. = It is not any/ no business of mine.
270.The use of the main college car park is restricted to the final-year students.
271.There was no/ little/ not much resemblance between the final version and the initial draft.
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