REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES IN SUCH A WAY THAT THE SECOND
SENTENCE HAS THE SAME MEANING AS THE FIRST ONE No.2
1.
Attendances at the exhibition have been down this year.
The exhibition_________________________________________________________
2. I never miss out on a cup of coffee when I visit her flat.
She_________________________________________________________________
3. If we wait long enough we’ll get what we want.
It’s just______________________________________________________________
4. The brochure gives hardly any useful information.
Precious_____________________________________________________________
5. Trudy was quite relieved when she found out the truth.
It was something_______________________________________________________
6. What put me off the idea was simply how expensive it was going to be.
The sheer_____________________________________________________________
7. The government shouldn’t let this situation get worse.
This state_____________________________________________________________
8. We were all shocked by his reaction.
His reaction came______________________________________________________
9. The fund-raisers have not officially decided when to organize the next gala.
No __________________________________________________________________
10. Birth rates have fallen sharply recently.
There ________________________________________________________________
11. I have little confidence that he will be able to pass the examination.
I have serious_________________________________________________________
12. At night, my grandma would always keep her cat in for fear it would get run over.
At night my grandma’s cat used never______________________________________
13. It’s pointless to try and make him change his mind.
It’s a waste___________________________________________________________
14. He is the competitor most likely to win the race.
No one_______________________________________________________________
15. The final date of the games is still undecided, according to the committee.
The committee_________________________________________________________
16. The director is almost certain to turn down your proposal.
I doubt very much______________________________________________________
17. We have nearly reached the deadline for this job!
Time ________________________________________________________________
18. Traditional crafts have died out except in remote rural areas.
It is_________________________________________________________________
19. Eighteen people came although we had expected only sixteen.
Two extra_____________________________________________________________
20. You must pay taxes or go to prison.
Failing _______________________________________________________________
21. There is no danger that you will fall from the verandah.
There is no danger of____________________________________________________
22. Yogurt is supposed to be good for you.
Yogurt is supposed to do_________________________________________________
23. I wonder why you haven’t done this homework.
This homework________________________________________________________
24. I would rather not think about it.
That’s________________________________________________________________
25. There was so much uncertainty that the financial markets remained closed.
Such ________________________________________________________________
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26. You’re under no obligation to accept their offer.
You can please_________________________________________________________
27. He felt too ill to get up.
He did not____________________________________________________________
28. He told me my request was unreasonable.
He said, “You can hardly________________________________________________“
29. I was exasperated when the appointment was cancelled once again.
Imagine _____________________________________________________________
30. You won’t reach the station in less than twenty minutes.
It will take____________________________________________________________
31. I didn’t hear the news until the next day.
It was not____________________________________________________________
32. If he hadn’t contributed generously, we wouldn’t have continued our work.
But _________________________________________________________________
33. As he grew older, he became more and more forgetful.
The _________________________________________________________________
34. Although he was very tired, he agreed to play tennis.
Tired ________________________________________________________________
35. “I never told anyone about your scheme,” she said.
She denied____________________________________________________________
36. Although it rained torrentially all day, we all enjoyed the excursion.
Despite ______________________________________________________________
37. Without your sound advice, I would never have made a good investment.
If it hadn’t____________________________________________________________
38. Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves.
All dogs______________________________________________________________
39. I must have my suit cleaned before the interview.
My suit needs _________________________________________________________
40. The play is so popular that the theater is likely to be full every night.
Such is_______________________________________________________________
41. I shall never lend Robert any money, no matter what happens.
Under no_____________________________________________________________
42. We were very impressed by the new cinema but found it rather expensive.
Impressed ____________________________________________________________
43. The doctor advised him against taking a holiday in a tropical country.
The doctor’s___________________________________________________________
44. It’s more than a fortnight since anyone saw Julian.
Julian was____________________________________________________________
45. My uncle’s generosity enabled us to go on a Mediterranean cruise.
Thanks ______________________________________________________________
46. Mrs. Wilson says she’s sorry she didn’t attend the meeting yesterday morning.
Mrs. Wilson sends______________________________________________________
47. Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early.
But for his____________________________________________________________
48. Only the managing director and the chief chemist know the details.
Knowledge____________________________________________________________
49. He threatened the officers with violence.
He made______________________________________________________________
50. It is difficult to know what one’s reaction would have been in such a situation.
If I__________________________________________________________________
51. It’s not common for there to be so much rain in March.
Seldom_______________________________________________________________
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52. The decorators have finished the whole of the first floor.
We have______________________________________________________________
53. Tell me, Cindy, what were you actually doing when the lightning struck?
I asked_______________________________________________________________
54. The children are in disgrace for being so badly behaved.
The children are under___________________________________________________
55. My car has never broken down on a motorway before.
I’ve never had my car___________________________________________________
56. Her hobby is one thing that she does not intend to give up.
She has______________________________________________________________
57. Freak weather conditions resulted in the hurricane which devastated the area.
The hurricane which devastated the area____________________________________
58. The authorities failed to provide adequate warning, which has caused considerable concern.
Considerable concern____________________________________________________
59. The restoration of communications and essential services is prime importance for the council.
The first______________________________________________________________
60. The storm completely wiped out all my crops.
I’ve_________________________________________________________________
61. They believe the students were educated in Canada.
The students__________________________________________________________
62. “Why don’t you take a day off,” said Jim.
Jim suggested_________________________________________________________
63. He delayed writing the book until he had done a lot of research.
Only_________________________________________________________________
64. It was Sir Walter Raleigh who introduced potatoes and tobacco into England.
The English owe________________________________________________________
65. It was such a boring film that we left before the end.
The film______________________________________________________________
66. I don’t really like her, even though I admire her achievements.
Much________________________________________________________________
67. Is this the only way to reach the city center?
Isn’t there___________________________________________________________?
68. I’m sorry I was rude to you yesterday.
I apologize____________________________________________________________
69. The garden still needs digging.
The garden hasn’t______________________________________________________
70. I’m sure it wasn’t Mrs. Elton you saw because she’s in Bristol.
It can’t_______________________________________________________________
71. We couldn’t drive because of the fog.
The fog prevented______________________________________________________
72. He prefers golf to tennis.
He’d rather____________________________________________________________
73. You might fall if you’re not careful.
Be careful_____________________________________________________________
74. Is it essential to meet your aunt at the station?
Does your aunt________________________________________________________?
75. “I don’t think John will come,” said Bill.
Bill doubted___________________________________________________________
76. Customs officials are stopping more travelers than usual this week.
An increased__________________________________________________________
77. Although I tried hard, I couldn’t lift the suitcase.
Try__________________________________________________________________
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78. The number of people who attended the fair exceeded our expectation.
More people___________________________________________________________
79. Please don’t turn on the radio.
I’d rather you__________________________________________________________
80. Everyone believed that the house had been sold.
The house____________________________________________________________
81. It was only when I got home that I realized I’d forgotten my bag.
Not until______________________________________________________________
82. I have no idea who Sarah is going out with.
Who_________________________________________________________________
83. If anyone can eat this, they must be desperate.
Anyone_______________________________________________________________
84. I’m sorry now that I didn’t tell you the truth.
Now I regret__________________________________________________________
85. Gary is proud of the fact that he is never late.
Gary prides___________________________________________________________
86. An electrical failure was said to be the cause of the fire.
They blamed__________________________________________________________
87. By chance I was there when she revealed the truth.
I happened____________________________________________________________
88. He suddenly thought that he might have misunderstood her.
It crossed_____________________________________________________________
89. I didn’t want to buy it, but because he insisted, I bought it.
He pushed____________________________________________________________
90. I met some old friends by chance in the pub.
I bumped_____________________________________________________________
91. I need an early night.
I could_______________________________________________________________
92. I really need a holiday.
I’m desperate_________________________________________________________
93. People are persuaded by adverts to spend more than they can afford.
Adverts tempt_________________________________________________________
94. She doesn’t think very highly of politicians.
She’s got a____________________________________________________________
95. She fully understands that she will have to work hard.
She’s well_____________________________________________________________
96. It’s because he was reprimanded that he is feeling so upset.
If ___________________________________________________________________
97. You should admit that you’re to blame, not try to conceal it.
I’d rather_____________________________________________________________
98. The realization that I had been swindled came late.
Only_________________________________________________________________
99. The police are advising vigilance as there have been more robberies lately.
Due to_______________________________________________________________
100. It is fairly unlikely that he will be convicted of the offence.
There_______________________________________________________________
101. I’m sorry that my story sounded so unconvincing.
I wish______________________________________________________________
102. His chances of qualifying as a doctor are small.
It is not_____________________________________________________________
103. I only found out about my exam results when I returned from my holiday.
Not until_____________________________________________________________
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104. I live in Edinburgh. You went there last week, but you didn’t visit me.
You ought___________________________________________________________
105. My sister offered me a lift, so it wasn’t necessary for me to call a taxi.
As my sister offered me a lift, I___________________________________________
106. If you drink coffee too quickly, it can give you hiccups.
Drunk_______________________________________________________________
107. I was utterly amazed at his total indifference to what people thought of him.
To my_______________________________________________________________
108. We put iron bars over the windows to prevent thieves from getting into the house.
To make it___________________________________________________________
109. Elizabeth was shocked very much when she heard the news.
It came_____________________________________________________________
110. Millions of birds are dying unnecessarily, and that’s tragic.
What is_____________________________________________________________
111. There was a shout from the back of the hall as soon as she began to speak.
Hardly ______________________________________________________________
112. Sitting there watching the rain fall was the only thing I could do.
There was___________________________________________________________
113. It doesn’t matter how well you play the piano as long as you enjoy yourself.
That you_____________________________________________________________
114. The sauce was added to improve the taste but in fact it ruined the meal.
So far_______________________________________________________________
115. What a pity you’ve wasted all day hanging about!
You should___________________________________________________________
116. You must concentrate on your work.
You must apply_______________________________________________________
117. I only realized the full implications of what had happened some time later.
It wasn’t____________________________________________________________
118. If you weren’t born in this country, you cannot vote in the selection.
Not ________________________________________________________________
119. You can be highly intelligent but not have much common sense.
Having______________________________________________________________
120. I won’t change my mind about it, whatever happens.
Come _______________________________________________________________
121. If Anthony continues to break the law, he will get to trouble.
If Anthony persists____________________________________________________
122. As far as I know, there is no reason for him to be so sad.
To the______________________________________________________________
123. The idea no longer interests her.
She has_____________________________________________________________
124. I was greatly relieved to hear that her condition was not serious.
It was with__________________________________________________________
125. If anyone succeeds in solving the problem, it will probably be him.
He is the most________________________________________________________
126. I’d say it was impossible that Marconi invented the television.
The television couldn’t_________________________________________________
127. You must submit articles for the magazine by June 18th.
The final date_________________________________________________________
128. Martin may not be very well but he still manages to enjoy life.
Martine’s poor________________________________________________________
129. It is not certain that John will get the job.
It is open____________________________________________________________
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130. If I could work in the media, that’s what I would like to do.
If I had_____________________________________________________________
131. It has always been her ambition top write a successful novel.
She has_____________________________________________________________
132. Without tourism, this area wouldn’t have much income.
This area____________________________________________________________
133. Why are you against inviting Jackie to the party?
What’s your__________________________________________________________
134. Tony demanded to complain to the hotel manager personally.
Tony insisted_________________________________________________________
135. I was going to leave, but because of what she said, I didn’t.
She persuaded________________________________________________________
136. I didn’t know why people are attracted to spending all day on the beach.
I can’t see the________________________________________________________
137. You’d better take a vote if you can’t reach the consensus.
Should you___________________________________________________________
138. The boy wasn’t allowed to have any friends, so he became an introvert.
Deprived____________________________________________________________
139. Local volunteers tried to avert the catastrophe, but failed.
In vain______________________________________________________________
140. What you do with the money is of no interest to me.
I don’t______________________________________________________________
141. Travelers consider themselves superior to those who lead a more sedentary life.
Travelers look________________________________________________________
142. If anyone succeeds in solving the problem, it will probably be him.
He is the most________________________________________________________
143. He met Jane, who he later married, when he was in London.
He met Jane, who was__________________________________________________
144. I was very annoyed by his refusal to listen to reason.
What_______________________________________________________________
145. The company have been reviewing their recruitment policy for the last three months.
The company’s recruitment policy has_____________________________________
146. The comedian soon made everyone in the audience laugh.
The comedian soon caused______________________________________________
147. Starting smoking was a big mistake.
I wish______________________________________________________________
148. It is thought that the Prime Minister is considering raising taxes.
The Prime Minister____________________________________________________
149. Next Saturday is our tenth wedding anniversary.
We will______________________________________________________________
150. “I think you ought to see a doctor,” he said.
He suggests__________________________________________________________
151. The news of the merger came as a complete surprise to the workers.
The workers were_____________________________________________________
152. He was amazed to find that the shops were all closed.
Much_______________________________________________________________
153. Shall we go out to eat tonight?
Why________________________________________________________________
154. The boss didn’t allow me to stop working, or else I would have gone with you?
Had________________________________________________________________
155. I would rather play tennis than watch TV.
I prefer_____________________________________________________________
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156. “Please don’t drive so fast!” she begged her boyfriend.
She pleaded__________________________________________________________
157. The noise next door did not stop until after midnight.
It was not___________________________________________________________
158. You can right this number whenever there is any difficulty.
Should _____________________________________________________________
159. I wouldn’t be the winner now unless you had helped me.
But_________________________________________________________________
160. The attack was so sudden that we had no time to escape.
Such________________________________________________________________
161. A new flu vaccine has been on trial since the beginning of the year.
They________________________________________________________________
162. His behavior is beginning to annoy me more and more.
I am beginning_______________________________________________________
163. I only heard her husband’s side of the story when I met him in France.
It was only___________________________________________________________
164. “I’m in a bit of hurry, but I’ll ring you tomorrow,” he said.
He said he was________________________________________________________
165. I find it surprising that she didn’t like her present.
I would_____________________________________________________________
166. Most of the students ignored what the teacher was saying.
Few________________________________________________________________
167. She discovered eight new comets in the course of her work.
Her work resulted_____________________________________________________
168. I am not to blame for your financial problem.
You can’t hold________________________________________________________
169. I won’t change my mind about this, whatever happens.
Come_______________________________________________________________
170. The audience didn’t enjoy his performance.
His performance did not go______________________________________________
171. She was definitely displeased when I told her.
She was anything_____________________________________________________
172. We only came to this restaurant because you insisted that we did so.
It was at____________________________________________________________
173. Brenda doesn’t get on with her next-door neighbor any more.
Brenda has___________________________________________________________
174. There is no justification for your behavior.
Your behavior is quite__________________________________________________
175. There was so much uncertainty that the financial markets remained closed.
Such________________________________________________________________
176. Press photographers are banned fro taking photographs backstage.
On no_______________________________________________________________
177. I’ll sort this problem out for you.
Leave it_____________________________________________________________
178. I really like her voice but not her choice of songs.
Much_______________________________________________________________
179. You think that fat people are always jolly, but you are wrong.
Contrary_____________________________________________________________
180. This pudding can be cooked in its tin.
You don’t____________________________________________________________
181. Thanks to his aunt’s legacy of $10,000 he was able to buy the house he wanted.
Had his______________________________________________________________
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182. The only thing that kept us out of prison was the way he spoke the local dialect.
But for his command___________________________________________________
183. Please check for damage before signing the delivery note.
Don’t_______________________________________________________________
184. We had to settle for a cheaper car than the one we wanted.
We had to content_____________________________________________________
185. It’s wasn’t clear to us at the time how serous the problem was.
Little_______________________________________________________________
186. Regarding payment, most major credit cards are acceptable.
As far_______________________________________________________________
187. He began to suffer from irrational fears.
He fell______________________________________________________________
188. This is our temporary office.
For_________________________________________________________________
189. They will stop off in France on their way to Germany.
They’ll break_________________________________________________________
190. Manchester United is very likely to play the Champions League final at Old Trafford.
In all_______________________________________________________________
191. She firmly believed Tom to be telling the truth.
It__________________________________________________________________
192. Should you persist in your defiance of instructions, disciplinary action will be taken.
If you go____________________________________________________________
193. At the moment people think the accident is Nick’s fault.
Nick is currently______________________________________________________
194. If you changed your mind, you’d be welcome to join us.
Were you____________________________________________________________
195. “I didn’t harm anybody!” cried the young man.
The young man denied causing___________________________________________
196. The accused was found guilty because the evidence was withheld.
Had the evidence been_________________________________________________
197. Although it’s fun being with her, I think she talks too much.
Much as I____________________________________________________________
198. All she does is sit in the office drinking coffee.
She does____________________________________________________________
199. My business partner and I are in complete agreement.
There’s no difference___________________________________________________
200. The villagers, though few in number, were incredibly friendly.
What the villagers lacked_______________________________________________
201. It was two years ago at the end of this week that I started working here.
At the end___________________________________________________________
202. I went to the zoo last year and that is where I saw a real tiger for the first time.
Before I_____________________________________________________________
203. The dress was so tempting that I bought it.
I couldn’t resist the ___________________________________________________
204. The passengers don’t realize how lucky they have been.
Little_______________________________________________________________
205. He didn’t bother to knock before he walked into the boss’s office.
He walked into________________________________________________________
206. It seems as if there is a slight deterioration in his physical condition.
His physical condition__________________________________________________
207. I didn’t know you were coming, so I didn’t wait for you.
If__________________________________________________________________
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208. When I picked up my pen, I found that the nib had broken.
On_________________________________________________________________
209. It is ages since Helen visited her parents.
Helen_______________________________________________________________
210. Mrs. Taylor doesn’t like living in such a small house.
Mrs. Taylor wishes_____________________________________________________
211. My boss works better when he’s pressed for time.
The less_____________________________________________________________
212. Alternative medicine is a complete mystery to some people.
Some people are______________________________________________________
213. Le Corbusier was very influential in developing architectural styles.
Le Corbusier had______________________________________________________
214. Tim insisted on being told the complete story.
Nothing but__________________________________________________________
215. Jane’s husband will be returning from South America quite soon.
It won’t_____________________________________________________________
216. The council rarely allows appeals against its decisions.
Hardly ______________________________________________________________
217. My brother-in-law is the most exasperating I’ve met.
I’ve yet_____________________________________________________________
218. Immediately after his arrival things went wrong.
No sooner___________________________________________________________
219. I have called this meeting in order to present the latest sales figures.
My purpose__________________________________________________________
220. Skyscrapers in the USA are on average taller than anywhere else in the world.
The average__________________________________________________________
221. Did you ever have the idea that he would win the game?
Did it ever___________________________________________________________
222. Only a few people knew she was there.
Only a handful________________________________________________________
223. It is for his luck more than his ability that he has succeeded.
He owes_____________________________________________________________
224. I habituated myself to hard work.
I made______________________________________________________________
225. You can’t blame your failure for inexperience.
You can’t put_________________________________________________________
226. They don’t know much about music.
Their knowledge______________________________________________________
227. My slow progress was due to bad training.
As a result___________________________________________________________
228. The workers only called off the strike after a new pay offer.
Only after____________________________________________________________
229. House prices have risen dramatically this year.
There has____________________________________________________________
230. His second attempt on the world record was successful.
He broke____________________________________________________________
231. The house seemed to have been unoccupied for several months.
It looked____________________________________________________________
232. “Don’t move or I’ll shoot” the bank robber said to the clerk.
The bank robber threatened_____________________________________________
233. She wore a hearing-aid, even though she could hear the phone ring perfectly well.
She wasn’t so________________________________________________________
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234. A house in that district will cost you at least £100,000.
You won’t be able_____________________________________________________
235. I’m certainly not going to give you any more money.
I have no____________________________________________________________
236. He himself admits to having wasted a lot of money.
By his_______________________________________________________________
237. You would feel much healthier if you had a relaxing break.
It would_____________________________________________________________
238. The firm didn’t go bankrupt because they took Gerry’s advice.
Thanks______________________________________________________________
239. His colleagues were shocked to hear of Ahmed’s illness.
Ahmed’s_____________________________________________________________
240. I had no idea it was a breach of protocol.
I was_______________________________________________________________
241. The tourists were most impressed with the castle.
The castle___________________________________________________________
242. There was a fault with the keyboard and the computer wouldn’t work.
The computer________________________________________________________
243. Nowadays we refer to barber’s shop as hairdresser’s.
Nowadays barber’s____________________________________________________
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