VI. REPHRASING

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the

same as the sentence printed before it:

1. They didn't do it. It is simply impossible.

They .............................................

2. Perhaps she gave in too soon.

She .................................................

3. She had such a large house that she couldn't manage it.

Her house .......................................

4.1 advise you to read it twice before you sign.

You..............................................

5.1 went to the watchmaker's as I wanted him to mend my watch.

I wanted to .................................................

6. It would have been better for her not to say it aloud.

She.....................................................

7. We were surprised when more guests came than we had expected.

We didn't...........................................

8. In spiþe of our repeated warnings, they kept doing it.

Although ...........................................

9. He didn't find a taxi and so ne missed the train.

If ..................................................

10. I doubt she bought that jewel; she isn't that rich.

She............................................

11. You have remembered my favourite colour! You are very kind!

How kind .......................................

12.1 stopped jogging in 1990.

It's ...............................................

13.1 think it would be good for you to give up.

You..............................................

14. There is a slight chance that the rain will stop soon.

The rain .........................................

15. His parents hope he'll make a good doctor.

They'd like ...................................

16. Please help me with my luggage!

Would you mind .....................................

17. I don't think she really meant that.

She..............................................

18. It is ages since we talked openly.

We ...........................................

19. I cannot carry this trunk as it is too heavy.

This trunk ........................................

20. Why didn't you tell the truth for a change?

You ....................................................

21. I have never heard such a bad singer.

He is ...................................................

22.1 will give you a rise provided you work on Saturday, too.

Unless ...............................................

23. She couldn't wear her new shoes on account of the mud.

But......................................................

24. This is the craziest thing I have ever heard.

I..............................................................

25. When I saw that card I immediately remembered that summer.

The card ...........................................

26. You can't leave without answering me first.

Unless ..............................................

27. He had never shot in his life.

It was ................................................

28. It was not necessary to post it today.

You ...................................................

29. Her parents didn't let her join us in the camp. She...............................................

30. You can't leave so long as you don't apologize first.

You can't leave ........................................

31. Paying cash isn't necessary.

One .......................................................

32. This painting is very beautiful to look at.

What........................................................

33. You shouldn't leave your bag here.

I advise ....................................................

34. It's highly probable he did it on purpose.

He .........................................................

35. She spoke too fast and I couldn't understand her.

She spoke too fast..................................

36. They were probably astonished when hearing the news.

They.......................................................

37.1 know she never misses such a concert.

She just..................................................

38.1'll talk to her first, then I'll think about it.

I'll think about it............................................

39. Your friend is a s mart guy.

What...........................................................

40. You are supposed to be there on time.

You............................................................

41. It is possible that they have already heard the news.

They ........................................................

42. After many years of hard work they fired him.

After he ....................................................

43. With a lot of luck, you may win the scholarship.

If you ........................................................

44. She cannot help us because she is tired.

She is too ..................................................

45. We came to the station in a taxi.

A taxi .......................................................

46. Steve and his friend can run equally long distances.

Steve can ...............................................

47. The beach is less crowded today than usual.

The beach is not..........................................

48. It started snowing on Sunday and has not stopped yet.

It has ..................................................

49. Jogging early in the morning gives him pleasure.

He enjoys .................................................

50. Is this your first visit to Romania?

Have you .....................................................

51. People say that he will be promoted soon.

It is .........................................................

52. Most of a monk's time is spent in praying.

A monk spends .........................................

53. Jerry is too selfish for anybody to bear him.

Jerry is so selfish .....................................

54. He was unsuccessful in persuading them.

He tried in vain .........................................

55. It was not long ago that ne had a stroke.

His stroke ............................................

56. My daughter has been studying law for two years now.

Two years ago ..................................

57. Her clothes are much more expensive than mine.

My clothes.................................................

58. The people in the back would not listen to him.

He couldn't make ....................................

59. The bottle of champagne is almost empty.

There is ...................................................

60. It was a splendid speech, so congratulations!

Congratulations ...............................................

61. If you're careful, you can use this camera on the trip.

So ..............................................................

62. But for the money, I would change this car any day.

If it...............................................................

63. You had only to ask me to find out what really happened there.

If you ...................................................

64. She's too young to fly to Paris on her own.

She isn't...............................................................

65. I paid a lot of money for these earrings.

These earrings ...............................................................

66. You may forget anything except your passport.

The only ...............................................................

67. Their weddings was on 31 October.

They ...............................................................

68. They are building a new hospital nearby.

A new hospital...............................................................

69. They made him confess in the end.

He was ............................................

70. Perhaps she was taken in by his lies.

She ..................................................

71. People said he was a hero.

He ........................................................

72. We were late so we jumped into a cab.

As ..........................................................

73. He didn't drown because that young man reached him in time.

If .........................................................

74. Somebody had given him that old coin.

He .....................................................

75. The building is too small to house the history museum.

The building is not..................................................

76. He left nome because he didn't expect them to come that evening.

If ..........................................................

77. They will lend you books only for a fortnight.

You .......................................................

78. He will be made to give in.

They ........................................................

79. I think you are wrong not to trust him.

If I..........................................................

80. There are more books on the bottom shelf than on the top one.

There are not.......................................................

81. I went to the hairdresser; I wanted her to cut and style my hair.

I went to the hairdresser to ...............................................

82. He didn't know how to make the engine run.

He wasn't.................................................................

83. There is a chance to find her there but I rather doubt it.

You.................................................................

84. I'm quite sure she forgot to call.

She .........................................................

85. Actually, she succeeded in getting the loan at last.

Actually, she ...............................................

86. It is several years since I last met them.

I...................................................................

87. Nobody could do anything to help them.

Nothing .......................................................

88.1 guess he is in his room recording some music.

He ..............................................................

89. He is certainly lying in bed.

He ..................................................................

90. Perhaps they quarrelled again.

They ...............................................................

91. We were surprised when he passed the exam.

We didn't expect.................................................

92. Years ago, people said that flying was an impossible dream.

Years ago, flying ............................................................

93. The film was so violent that I felt like fainting.

.............................................. film that I felt like fainting.

94. I'll lay the table first, and then I'll call him.

I'll call him as soon as .....................................................

95. It takes twenty minutes to walk to school.

It's........................................................................

96. Everybody agreed with her except George.

The only .......................................................

97. John wouldn't tell you this secret and Mary wouldn't either.

Neither ........................................................................................

98. She was trying hard but she couldn't do that problem.

Despite ............................................................................

99. It is expected that she will be successful.

She..................................................................

100. If it hadn't been for that map, we couldn't have found the chalet.

But............................................................................................

101. Since you don't like football, you never go to football matches.

If you .............................................................................................

102. Peter seldom visits his neighbours.

Peter doesn't..............................................

103. You haven't written to her for three months.

The last.............................................

104. It is forbidden to use dictionaries during the test.

Dictionaries ...............................................................

105. However hard she tries, she still can't do it.

No matter ..................................................................

106. It seems that you have told the truth.

You ...............................................................................

107. I'm sure he didn't say such a thing about her.

He can't .................................................................

108. They started building that hospital one year ago.

They have ...............................................................

109. The patient was made to give up smoking by the doctor.

The doctor.................................................................

110. He worried too much about the weekend party but it all went off perfectly.

He needn't.....................................................

111."You'd better not leave so early, John," said Lucy.

Lucy advised........................................................

112. Fish can't live outside water.

It's impossible ....................................................

113. Why did he make us wait so long?

Why did he keep ...............................................

114. Who do these clothes belong to?

Whose .....................................................

115. We spent two weeks in that town.

That's .......................................................

116. The problem is too difficult for me to do.

It's.........................................................

117. My shoes need to be repaired before going on the trip.

I must.....................................................................

118. Was it necessary for her to get up so early?

Did .......................................................................

119. Eighteen-year-old young people can get a driving licence.

Young people can get.......................................................

120. Nobody can deny that she is a very good singer.

It...............................................................................

121. It looks as though she knows the truth.

She seems ...............................................................

122. Tom was going to write a letter, but he started watching TV instead.

Instead ...........................................................

123. "Never cross the street without looking at the traffic lights", mother advised

her son.

Mother advised...........................................................

124. Please, listen to me!

Please, pay ...............................................................

125. They repaired my car at the garage.

I...............................................................

126. Sibyl did not wake me up, and so I was late for the concert.

If Sibyl ..........................................................

127. The weather was so bad that we could not leave the chalet.

It ......................................................................

128. They say Jack Williams speaks five foreign languages.

Jack Williams ...................................................

129. It is all right if you tell the truth.

So long .................................................

130. John does not play football as well as Peter.

Peter ..................................................................

131. The hairdresser is going to cut Alice's hair.

Alice ..................................................................

132. Julie cannot play the piano as well as Susie does.

Susie ......................................................................

133. Alex is the best chess player in our class.

Nobody ............................................................

134. The problem was so difficult that I asked my brother to help me.

It was ............................................................

135.1 would like you to speak a little louder.

Would you mind ...................................................

136. The film was so boring that I went to bed.

It was ...............................................................

137. It is possible that George will not come this afternoon.

George ............................................................

138. Her daugther had an operation yesterday.

Her daughter was ..................................................

139.1 am sure it wasn't Mary you saw in the park that day.

You can't ..............................................................

140. The rabbit was being chased by the fox.

The fox ..............................................................

141. The town council will turn this building into a museum.

This building .......................................................

142. Jimmy is still doing his homework.

Jimmy hasn't....................................................

143. If she takes a taxi, perhaps she will catch the plane.

If she takes a taxi, she might.........................................

144. Would you like to spend a week in the mountains?

How about............................................................

145. It is said that those dangerous criminals have been arrested. Those

dangerous criminals ..............................................

146. When did she buy that hat?

How long ..................................................

147. I am sure he has forgotten to buy bread.

He must..............................................................

148.1 would rather not join you.

I don't feel ...........................................................

149. She doesn't like to have him here.

She resents .................................................

150. Is anybody taking care of this child?

Is this child ..............................................

151. He will sell his house and then he will be able to pay off his debts. Once

he ........................................................

152. Our take-off time was 12.30.

Our plane was ...............................................

153. What are your plans for next weekend?

What are you ..............................................

154. This job requires punctuality and hard work from the employees. This job

requires that..............................................

155. My grandparents have never been to London and my great-grandmother has

never been there, either.

Neither my grandparents ......................................

156. I get nervous when people become rude.

I can't................................................

157. It will be more embarrassing for you if you postpone telling him the news.

The sooner ...........................................

158. Cars are more expensive than they used to be.

The price of cars has ..............................................

159. I'd prefer you to leave earlier.

I'd rather................................................................

160. She doesn't even remember my first name.

She has ..................................................................

161. When they got to the station, the train had already left.

By............................................................

162. My suggestions have been turned down.

Nobody ............................................................

163. "Let's take a taxi," said Martin.

Martin suggested .......................................

164. She didn't win despite the fact that she tried her best.

Although ............................................................

165. I don't think he made so many mistakes.

He .......................................................

166. This boy struck us as a talented singer.

This boy gave ...................................................

167. She is really determined to find them.

Her ............................................................

168. John said he had last met her three days before.

"I................................................................."

169.1 wish I had taken her advice.

If ..........................................................................

170. It's time she told him the truth.

She'd .......................................................

171. It was such a powerful wind that it swept the roofs of most houses.

It was so .............................................................

172. Our room overlooked the beach.

Our room looked ..................................................

173. We won't go there if they don't invite us.

Unless ............................................................

174. She hasn't as much money as you have.

You............................................................

175. You'll get there in time provided (that) you don't miss the bus.

So........................................................................

176. They finally managed to find the right way to the airport.

They finally succeeded ..............................................

177. When else could you call on us?

At..............................................................................

178. She didn't know about that house until she read the advertisement.

It was not........................................................

179. It is not necessary for them to give us so many details.

They don't....................................................

180. May I borrow this book?

Am I ................................................................

181. They made every effort to facilitate their nephew's life.

They made every effort to make ............................................

182. My friend said: "Don't stop the car here. The policeman is looking at us."

My friend told ..............................................................................

183. My French teacher made me understand the importance of foreign languages.

I was ............................................................

184. Water was scarce last spring; yet we managed to grow some vegetables.

In spite .............................:..............................

185. Nobody believes she is a rich woman.

Everybody ........................................................

186. She needs twenty minutes to walk from her house to her office.

It .......................................................................

187. Her son's questions have started to infuriate me.

I have started .................................................

188. The President is just going to sign the treaty.

The President is on ....................................................

189. He tried to help us as best as he could.

He did ........................................................

190. The outlaws took to the forest to avoid their pursuers.

The outlaws sought........................................................

191. In my opinion they have made a great mistake.

To .............................................................................

192. She has never heard you give any definite answers to her questions.

You always ........................................................

193. Robert couldn't go for a walk with us yesterday, for he was very busy.

As ....................................................................

194. We won't finish our work today unless he helps us.

We will .................................................................

195. Is it absolutely necessary to repair the roof this week?

Does the roof..........................................................

196. We would like the prisoner to get this statement down.

We would like the prisoner to make .......................................

197. She has revealed nearly everything about her intentions.

There's ..................................................................

198. I'm certain that the kids weren't watching TV at that moment. The kids

can't...................................................

199. To the best of her knowledge, this house belongs to a banker.

As..................................................................

200. I took her for a foreigner.

I was .................................................................

201. They thought that woman was a great writer.

That woman ....................................................

202. The correctness of his English is absolute.

He speaks English .............................................

203. We couldn't continue our journey because of the storm.

The storm ....................................................

204. Is this the only way to the railway station?

Isn't there .....................................................

205. They have dealt with such problems for years.

Such problems ....................................................

206. Swimming in this river is dangerous.

It .........................................................

207. Albert hurried, but the shop was closed when he got there.

Although .........................................

208. In case of fire, telephone the fire brigade.

In the ...............................................................

209.1 have a more expensive car than Jack has.

Jack's .....................................................

210. Such examples as this one are very interesting.

Examples ..............................................

211. When she arrived, the furniture was being unloaded.

When she arrived, they ............................................

212. Little Paul will be asleep as soon as the film ends.

Little Paul will be asleep by .............................................

213. Unless the driver had seen us, he wouldn't have stopped the car.

If......................................................................

214. How long is it by car to the railway station?

How long does it.................................................

215. If I were you. I wouldn't go there.

You'd better ........................................................

216. It is likely that she will arrive here today.

She is likely ....................................................

217. She finds it very difficult to wake up so early.

She is ..................................................

218. They didn't go for a walk because they were tired.

If...................................................

219. I'll take my umbrella with me as it might rain.

I'll take my umbrella with me in .................................

220. I last saw her two days ago.

I haven't..............................................................

221. This is the most exciting story she has ever read.

She has ....................................................................

222. John was so tired that he couldn't continue his work.

John was too ............................................................

223. They did that difficult problem in five minutes.

That difficult problem ...............................................

224. A new job will be offered to me soon.

I......................................................................

225. Walking on the grass is not allowed.

You are ....................................................

226. She cannot lend you either the textbook or the dictionary.

She can ....................................................

227. How about seeing this film?

Let's ..............................................................

228. As she is a liar, nobody can trust her.

Being .........................................................

229. I believe she is the best teacher in our school.

I consider..................................................

230. There was nothing to tell them.

We ...........................................................

231. How noisy it is in here!

It's ........................................................

232. They missed the train because they got up late.

If .....................................................................

233. Nick is more intelligent than anyone in the class.

No one ........................................................

234. He spoke to us so politely that we were all surprised.

He spoke to us in ..........................................

235. This accident made me understand the importance of safety-belts.

I........................................................

236.1 fear you will not be able to see him today.

I am ..................................................

237. Your friend may be at home.

It ................................................................

238. He usually drives carelessly.

He usually drives in ............................................

239. It is unlikely that Mr. Brown will retire.

Mr. Brown ........................................................

240. You can get a driving licence when you are eighteen.

You can get a driving licence as ....................................

241. To her regret, she couldn't go on that trip.

She wishes ...............................................................

242.1 continue to borrow books from that library.

I still ..............................................................

243. Nobody gave her a helping hand.

She ................................................................

244. She doesn't often visit us.

She seldom .......................................................

245. I telephoned to tell them not to leave their house.

I telephoned to warn ...........................................

246. The sleeves of this coat are too short for him to wear.

The sleeves of this coat aren't...............................................

247. Both you and your friends disapprove of his talking like that.

Neither................................................................................

248. She wants a house of her own.

She wants to become ....................................................

249. He will try to remember her address.

He will try not...................................................

250. Would you mind my opening the window?

Would you mind if...........................................

251. It would be silly of you to ask him this question now.

Your.......................................................

252. He was stupid enough to believe us.

He was rather.....................................................

253. Chris is very like his brother.

Chris and his brother are very much ............................................

254. Although she is a diligent pupil, she doesn't get high marks. Diligent

pupil .....................................................

255. This teacher is so good that the headmaster asked her not to leave school.

She is such .....................................................

256. She suggested that he should work harder.

She advised him............................................

257. Albert has been learning English for two years.

Two years ago ................................................

258. My uncle hardly ever goes out now.

My uncle almost...................................................

259. He saw nobody in the garden.

He didn't...............................................................

260. Liars like Vera should never be trusted.

Liars such ..................................................................

261. The tiger tried desperately to escape.

The tiger made ...........................................................

262. This classroom is too small for so many pupils.

This classroom isn't................................................

263. My parents let me go on such an interesting trip.

I...............................................................

264. Despite being intelligent, he is a very lazy person.

Even .....................................................

265. She admitted having lost her key.

She admitted that............................................

266. As my friend didn't speak English, he felt lonely in London.

If my friend.........................................................

267. The only thing he can't remember is her name.

He can ...............................................................

268. When did Jimmy start learning English?

How long ...............................................................

269. If there is an accident, call the police.

In case ...................................................................

270. Jane offered to help him with that translation, which was nice of her.

It was ............................................................

271. She had never read such a captivating story.

It was ....................................................................

272. Who does this car belong to?

Whose .....................................................................

273. You have bought more food than you need for the trip.

You needn't.........................................................

274. She can't get there before us.

It's impossible ..................................................

275. Perhaps Diana is watching TV.

Diana ...............................................................

B

1. "You stole the purse!", I said to the guy.

I accused the guy ...................................................

2. He knocked on the door and she immediately opened it.

Hardly .....................................................................

3. They tried hard and yet they failed again and again.

However ...................................................................

4. Don't try to drive it; the engine is out of order.

It's no use ...............................................................

5. As soon as she closed the door Mother started crying.

No sooner.........................................................

6. There's no point in worrying about it.

One..................................................................

7. In case he drops in, tell him I've got to see him.

Should .................................................

8. You have lent him the money! You are a reliable friend! How

nice .................................................

9. Why don't you stay here overnight instead of driving all night.

I'd rather...................................................

10. She strove hard and yet she didn't get a rise.

However...........................................................

11.1 regret attending that boring lecture.

I wish ................................................................

12. If you eat many cakes, you get fat.

The more ........................................................

13. I have already been introduced to her.

I remember...........................................

14. We complained about the rent, but in vain.

It was no use ..................................................

15.1 advise you to teach him a lesson.

It's time ...........................................................

16.1 can hardly wait to get some rest.

I'm looking..........................................................

17. People believe he was stabbed by a tramp.

He ....................................................................

18. We tried to make him confess but in vain.

In vain ...............................................................

19. She will make him regret it!

He .................................................................

20. You must leave right now!

It's high ............................................................

21.1 am in the habit of jogging every morning.

I am used .......................................................

22. You should have kept it a secret.

I wish ..............................................................

23. He had just fallen asleep when the fire broke out.

Scarcely ........................................................

24. When you wait too long, you get bored.

The ..................................... the ..................................

25. It would be preferable for you to go to the hospital.

YOU.............:.................................................................

26.1 bet you won't say it again!

I dare...........................................

27. Don't give up! Try again!

I'd rather........................................................

28. The policeman started shouting and was immediately hooted at.

No sooner.....................................................

29. He would prefer to take a nap.

He'd .....................................................

30. She thinks it's a pity he never turned up. She

wishes ...................................................

31. He died a decade ago.

He has...............................................................

32. Because he had broken the vase he was punished.

He was punished.....................................................

33.1 find them hard to understand.

1 find it ....................................................................

34. What a pity you didn't win the game!

I wish ......................................................................

35.1 don't like when people talk loudly in the street.

I disapprove..............................................................

36. He prefers listening to music to reading books.

He'd....................................................................

37. Could you manage to make her accept my proposal?

Could you succeed ...........................................

38. I want you not to tell my parents about it.

I'd rather..................................................

39. I suggest we go out tonight.

Why.....................................................................

40. Leave the key under the mat so that Peggy can find it.

Leave the key under the mat for..................................

41.1 insist that she should come, too.

I insist on .................................................................

42.1 don't know what to do any more.

I am at......................................................................

43. We shall have a game of tennis provided the weather keeps fine.

Weather...............................................................

44. It was lucky that Tom still found them at home.

Tom ....................................................................

45. The roof of the house has to be mended by all means.

The roof needs .......................................................

46. Why don't the boys put up the tent?

I suggest that.........................................................

47. She pushed the door ajar so that she might get some fresh air.

She pushed the door ajar to .........................................

48.1 didn't reveal her secret for fear I might run into trouble.

I didn't reveal her secret so ...............................................

49. It's certain he is kidding.

He .................................................................

50. It is not necessary for you to hurry.

You needn't / don't.................................................

51. With the money he has saved he can buy a Honda.

His savings........................................................

52. You'll be better off putting up at the first motel.

It will ..................................................................

53. Bob had his car fixed.

Bob arranged .....................................................

54. Our master insists that we should give him the essays tomorrow.

He insists on ..............................................................

55.1 could do with a cup of coffee.

A cup of coffee ............................................

56. According to his arrangement, a bonus will be given to each of us.

He has arranged .......................................................

57. Joan was sitting on a bench when we caught sight of her.

We caught sight of ...................................................

58. He had that accident during his stay in Greece.

It was while ..............................................................

59. We can't drive there because of the heavy snow.

The heavy snow .....................................................

60. She awoke with a feeling of panic.

She awoke ..............................................................

61. He appears to be avoiding us, doesn't he?

It looks ..............................................................

62. I think it may rain.

It looks as ...........................................................

63. He will surely come in time as he wants to find you here.

He'll surely come so ...............................................

64. She thinks it is a good idea to learn typing.

She believes ...............................................................

65.1 don't want to ever meet him again.

I'd rather..............................................................

66. I can't tolerate such rude behaviour. I can't put....................................

67. He lost consciousness when he was struck on the head.

He was .....................................................................

68. Will you support him in front of the board?

Will you back .....................................................

69. The old man's cottage is isolated by the flood.

The old man's cottage is ...............................................

70. My opinion about helping those in need hasn't changed.

I still stick .....................................................................

71. Put those medicines where they can't be reached.

Put them ............................................................

72. Although it was raining, we resumed the game.

The game .....................................................

73. Unfortunately, our beloved teacher will leave next year.

If only ...............................................................

74. If you can't manage on your own, just give us a ring.

Should .................................................................

75. In case something goes wrong, press the button.

All ............................................................................

76. She wants to tell him the truth and we can't talk her out of it.

We can't prevent........................................................

77.1 loathe rudeness and laziness.

I can't.......................................................................

78:1 hope nobody will sleep in my room while I am away.

I hope .....................................................................

79.1 don't think he should be elected chairman.

I object..................................................................

80. He never attacked his enemies himself.

He always had .....................................................

81. She couldn't walk to the station on account of the rain.

The rain .....................................................

82. I'm sure they'll try to take revenge.

They're ..................................................................

83. It would be sheer ill-luck if they lost this match.

They can't afford .....................................................

84. I told him repeatedly that he was mistaken.

I kept...........................................................

85. Some countries are still spending too much money on weapons.

Too much money .......................................................

86. Someone broke into my flat while I was away.

My flat....................................................................

87. He would call on his relatives on Sundays.

He used ......................................................................

88. If you had come on time, you could have heard his speech.

Had .....................................................................

89. They were redecorating the house for her.

She .........................................................................

90. If she rings up, tell her I'm not in.

Should .................................................................

91. There's no reason for you to complain.

I don't see why .....................................................

92. Don't worry, I will pay for everything.

Don't worry, everything ...........................................

93. Nobody can account for this mystery.

This mystery ............................................................

94. It's a shame that they look down on you.

It's a shame that you .....................................................

95. It's necessary that immigrants should learn the language.

It's necessary for.......................................................

96. She needn't have bought such an expensive present.

There was .....................................................................

97. Michael wished he hadn't offered to get up so early.

Michael regretted ...........................................................

98. He admitted having lied to us.

He admitted that.....................................................

99. Alice is certain to have finished her homework.

Alice must...............................................................

100. Mary explained why she was late.

Mary explained her..............................................

101. "You broke my window, Tom!" said Mr. Brown.

Mr. Brown accused .........................................................

102. It's a pity she didn't catch the train.

I wish .............................................................................

103. Nothing will make her believe him.

There isn't......................................................................

104. I had been trying to repair my car for hours.

I spent............................................................................

105. The flying saucer disappeared soon afterwards.

It wasn't long .....................................................................

106. Is it likely that they will arrive here tomorrow?

Are they ..................................................................... ?

107. The only person who didn't like that song was Jack.

Except.......................................................................

108.1 took a car because I didn't want to be late for the exam.

I took a car ...........................................................

109. Pamela talked to her mother before buying that dress. Pamela

didn't...............................................................

110. She suspects that he stole her money.

She suspects him ..........................................................

111. When the rain started, the children were watching a cartoon.

A cartoon ............................................................

112.1 would prefer her not to talk so much.

I'd rather..................................................................

113. She said: "I'm sorry I forgot the camera."

She apologized ....................................................

114. The boy thought that the woman in the park was his neighbour, but he was

wrong. The boy mistook ...........................................................

115. 21st February is the last day for submitting your application form. You

must...................................................

116.1 think you should tell us the truth.

I think it's time you .............................................

117. She never thought she would ever succeed.

At no time .................................................................

118.1 had just got to the cinema when I realized I had not locked the door of my

flat.

No sooner ..............................................................

119. The only way you can reach the top is by working hard.

Only ........................................................................

120. She speaks English so fluently that one often takes her for an English woman.

So .....................................................................

121.1 don't think you have met this famous man.

Do you happen ..............................................................

122.1 will never be able to understand her.

Never........................................................................

123. She would prefer him to do all the shopping.

She'd ...........................................................................

124. You shouldn't worry about this exam.

It's ...........................................................................

125. They will have repaired the roof by next week.

The roof.....................................................................

126. Emily little thought that she would find such a good job.

Little ..........................................................................

127. Such valuable paintings are to be found nowhere else.

Nowhere ..............................................................................

128. The box was so heavy that the boy couldn't carry it.

The box was .....................................................................

129. The match did not start because of the rain.

The rain ...........................................................................

130. Please, don't interrupt me!

I'd rather..........................................................................

131. "Why don't you try to talk to her?"

I suggested .........................................................................

132. He was to wash his hands.

His hands ...........................................................

133. They will on no account agree to such a proposal. On no

account...........................................................

134. Nadia was so good a gymnast that she won several gold medals.

So good

135. She doesn't admit that she has made so many mistakes. She

denies ................................................................

136. I am sorry I didn't get there in time.

I regret ...................................................................

137.1 rarely get the chance to listen to such a famous singer.

Rarely ..........................................................................

138. Christine seems to be tired.

Christine looks as if.......................................................

139. People say that Joan is getting married.

Joan is supposed ..........................................................

140. That's no problem for Mother! She deals with such problems all the time!

Mother is .....................................................

141. My new car is so fast that it overtakes all the other cars on the motorway.

So...................................................................................

142. They didn't specify the date of the meeting.

They didn't go ................................................................

143. Her work finished, she felt relieved.

Not before ......................................................................

144. She had to stand in for me while I was in Spain.

She had to take ..........................................................

145. The little girl stopped crying only when she saw her doll. Not

until .......................................................................

146. The only way you can collect examples of people talking naturally is to record

a conversation at a dinner table. Only

by ......................................................................

147. It is said that she was shaken by this terrible news.

She ....................................................................................

148. The beauty of the scenery in the Carpathians is the most likely reason why so

many tourists come here. So many tourists

must.........................................................

149. We didn't know much about such matters.

Little ...........................................................................

150. She laughed when we told her that her hat looked funny.

She laughed at.................................................................

151.1 looked at my compass again because I thought I might have taken a wrong

route.

I looked at my compass again in .................................................

152. As soon as we opened the album we recognized the woman.

On .............................................................................

153. She hasn't spoken to him before, it appears.

She appears ............................................................

154. The teacher praised Alice because she had done such a difficult exercise. The

teacher praised Alice for .......................................

155. It is quite possible that he has had an accident.

He may well ...............................................................

156. They are selling a valuable collection of paintings.

A valuable collection of paintings ....................................

157. If, by any chance, you meet him at the football match, tell him to give me a

ring. Should........................................................................

158. We were so tired that we couldn't continue our journey. We were

too ................................................................

159. I didn't see anybody on the beach at that time of night.

Not a soul ...............................................................................

160. We arrived at the theatre but we were told that the play had been cancelled.

We arrived at the theatre only ..............................................

161. As soon as we left the chalet, it began to snow.

No sooner........................................................................

162. We would all have gone for a walk if it hadn't been for that terrible storm. But

for..........................................................................

163. You'd better try to talk to him.

It's time ..............................................................

164. Nobody expected such indifference on their part.

Nobody expected them ...................................................

165. You have to go on, whatever difficulties you meet.

No..................................................................................

166. He should have told me this from the very beginning.

It would ..................................................................

167.1 don't really want her to learn about our plans yet.

I'd.............................................................................

168. When I saw her in the garden, 1 remembered her name.

Seeing .......................................................................

169. She admits she was speaking a bit too loud, but that was not the real reason

why he woke up. She might.....................................................................

170. She didn't know they had become secretly engaged.

She didn't know of..............................................................

171. Your uncle is mean not to offer you a drink.

It............................................................

172. The mechanic is repairing our car.

Our car...........................................................

173. Maybe grannie is making a cake.

Grannie may .......................................................

174. The old man didn't mention that he was ill.

The old man didn't mention his ..................................

175. The rain started too suddenly for the tourists to be able to take shelter. So

suddenly .................................................................

176. She now regrets having said that.

She now wishes .........................................

177. They were doing a difficult exercise.

A difficult exercise ............................................

178. Thanks to her cousin, she avoided the accident. If

it........................................................................

179. Please talk to her whenever you meet her.

No......................................................................

180. Vegetarians think they shouldn't eat meat.

Vegetarians don't approve ......................................

181. We haven't seen so many birds anywhere else in the world.

Nowhere .......................................................................

182. Please don't interrupt me.

I wish ...........................................................................

183. Our house was decorated one year ago.

Our house hasn't...........................................................

184. They say that Mr. Strawback, the English teacher, is a good fisherman. Mr.

Strawback, the English teacher, .................................................

185. A very good mechanic repaired my car last week.

I....................................................................................

186. The girl regrets having told him this secret.

The girl wishes ........................................................

187. It had rained a lot. but the ground was still pretty dry. In

spite ........................................................................

188. They were determined to find out the truth and nobody could stop them.

Nobody could prevent...................................................

189. A boy or a girl of seventeen can't vote in our country.

It is impossible ..................................................................

190. The child was listening to me silently.

The child was listening to me without................................

191. This time they replied immediately.

This time their..................................................................

192.1 can't hear any noise in his room and so I suppose he is sleeping.

He must................................................................

193. They not only swim well but also ski well.

Not only ...........................................................

194. She said she was sorry she had lost my key.

She apologized .......................................................

195. We stood up in order to see them better.

We stood up so that.................................................

196. She always uses a sharp knife to cut up meat.

She always cuts up meat by .......................................

197. I'm quite sure they are not working now.

They can't..........................................................

198.1 like walking in the park more than watching TV.

I prefer.............................................

199.1 would like you to show me your identity card.

Do you mind ................................................................

200.1 scolded her because she was making so much noise.

I scolded her for...........................................................

201. She tried not to look at him.

She avoided ...........................................

202. Instead of loving her, you detested her.

Far.................................................................

203. She didn't want to be sent there so early.

She objected .....................................................

204. Jane managed to borrow books from that library.

Jane succeeded.........................................................

205. The prisoner claimed that he had not murdered the old woman. The prisoner

denied .....................................................

206. We need more money to finance our plans.

We are ...............................................................

207. They always serve lunch at 2 p.m.

Lunch ................................................................

208. They knew that she was a very good singer.

They knew her.........................................................

209. Alice has said that I am responsible for the stain on the carpet. Alice has

accused ........................................................

210. Both my sister and my brother play the piano well. Not

only ..................................................................

211. Your room needs decorating.

You'll have to get...................................................

212. Whatever she says don't believe her.

No ...............................................................

213.1 like this song and my friend likes it, too.

I like this song and so .........................................

214. It's time for her to know these things.

It's time she ........................................................

215. You must repair the handle of this door.

The handle of this door........................................

216. She locked the door the moment she went inside. No

sooner............................................................

217. John wished he hadn't offered to help her.

John regretted ..........................................................

218. She ran to the bus stop so she wouldn't miss the bus. To

avoid ...............................................................

219. It seems that she has seen us.

She ..................................................

220. Alice is not only intelligent, but also hardworking.

Not only ......................................................................

221. He's two hours late!

He's kept...............................

222. It's a pity I didn't notice the change.

I wish ..................................................

223. Someone will steal her camera if she carries it in that bag. She will

have ..........................................................

224. He paid more than was necessary for that TV set. He

needn't................................................................

225. You will be thirsty. Take a bottle of juice.

Take a bottle of juice in case ........................................