1. He has an obsession about the dishonesty of lawyers.

(BEE)
 He
2. I must have offended her because she isn’t being friendly towards me. (SHOULDER)
I
3. You need to make sure that he has enough money to pay for the car before you sell it to him. ()
 You need to
4. He threatened the officers with violence. (THREATS)
 He
5. The students’ rebellious behaviours should have been severely punished. (DESERVED)
 The students
6. There's no one available in this moment to take her class. ()
 There’s
[Link] people seem to think that I will be next to be promoted. ( Most people seem to think that I a
promotion.
8. In the area, Thailand is much better than all other countries in football. (SHOULDERS)
 In the area, Thailand
9. We’ve agreed to share the cost. (

10. What has this experience taught you? (

11. Coming second didn’t make her feel any better because she only wanted to win. ()
 Coming second
12. His analysis of the situation was far too complex for me to grasp. ()
 His analysis of the situation
13. The committee members said that they would remain loyal to the chairman. ()
 The committee members
14 . I can spend more time with my grandchildren when I retire. ()
 Retirement
15. She just pretended to welcome him, then quickly left the waiting room. ()
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16. She gets bored quickly at parties because there is so much trivial conversation. ()
 small talk means that I is the reason why she gets bored quickly at parties.
17. I think that my parents cope calmly with everything I do. ()
 I'm under
18. He indicated quite clearly that he would do anything to obtain the contract. ()
 He gave
19. Nowadays I consider casual friendships to be far less important than I used to. ()
 Nowadays I don’t / (nearly)
20. I'm afraid that negotiations for a settlement are completely impossible. ()
 I 'm afraid that there
21. Sam was really anxious, waiting to see if he had got a place in the cricket team. ()
 Sam was
22. The heir to the family fortune was eventually found to be an impostor. ()
 The heir
23. He claimed my point was not relevant to the proceedings. ()
 He
24. So completely incompetent was that secretary that we lost heaps of invoices. ()
 Such
25. A lot of the country’s two million unemployed will probably never work again. ()
 There are two million
26. It was difficult to understand her colleagues overt hostility towards her proposal. ()
 That her colleagues (so)
271didn’t have the faintest idea about the quirks of the antiques business, so I couldn’t give you any
advice. (KEN) Had
28. His parents allowed him to buy an iPhone X after they had considered it for three weeks. (GO-
AHEAD) Having mulled
29. Although the people here are of the working class, they are kindness and honesty personified.
(SALT) Notwithstanding their
30. Tom is forever teasing Daisy for having spoonerism. (MICKEY) On account
31. It was about time I went over there and made up with her. (OLIVE)
 It was about time (that)

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33. They may have escaped through the backdoor. ()
 They
34. You've been looking miserable all day. ()
 You’ve
35. Jim knew he would have to go on the business trip at a moment's notice. ()
 Jim
36. The waiters in the new restaurant were very inefficient. ()
 We received
37. Sean did all the illustrations for the book but no one acknowledged his work. ()
 Sean wasn't
[Link] family members find it hard to accept their father’s fortune will go to charity. (RESISTANCE)
 There go to the charity.
39. His analysis of the situation was far too complex for me to grasp. (HEAD)
 His analysis of the situation
[Link] doing some work now if you want to become a rich and powerful man. (PULL)
 substance.
41. Had it not been for John, she couldn’t have got the job. (AGENCY)
 Only
42. Peter never makes any effort to help his team when it is time for action. (LIFTS)
 Peter never is time for action.
43. After a long hard journey, I cheered up when I saw my home. (SIGHT)
After a long hard journey, my spirits of my home.
44. He didn't want to get into a position where he might lose all his money. (POSSIBILITY)
 He didn't want to all his money.
45. The company received an enormous number of calls responding to the advert. (DELUGED)
 The company was/ response to the advert.
46. Children enjoy unwrapping their Christmas presents.

47. He hid the truth about the matterbecause he didn't want to lose his high position.

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48. I've become extremely good at missing the rush ho ur over the last few weeks. (FINE)
 I've got over the last-few weeks.
49. I feel that to brand her ideas unworkable at this stage would be wrong. (WRITE)
 I don't think at this stage.
50. It’s crucial for us to control the juvenile inmates in a very strict way. (KEEP)
 It's crucial for US inmates.
51. You’ve done nothing but look miserable all day. (AROUND)
 Y ou've done all day.
52. We don’t expect that the tourists in that accident have survived. (HOLD)
 We don’t in that accident.
53. Your story is different from the facts. (DOES)
 Your story the facts.
54. His excuse for such bad behavior has little effect on her. (NO)
 His excuse her.
55. It is extreme ly important that the company rules are observed. ( Observation
56. Although it was not his fault, the personnel manager resigned from his position. ( Through
57. Frankly speaking, I do not think that nature and nurture are of equal significance. ( To put
58. The business is hardly making a profit at the moment. ()
 The business
59. I don't really know why, but I don 't trust him.  I can't I don’t trust him.
60. I felt vaguely that something was wrong, but what was it? (
I but what was it?
61. The journalist pretended that she was a parent of one of the children. ()
The Journalist that she was a parent of one of the children.
62. You have to use logic and lateral thinking in equal measure in this job. ()
 You have to logic and lateral thinking in th is job.
63. Being inexperienced was a disadvantage to her when she applied for promoton. ()
 Her when she applied for promoton.
64. The man over there lost his tem per in the public meeting. () That's the man in the public
meeting.

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65. We honestly all found it almost impossible not to laugh when we saw Josh's new haircut. ()
Honestly, (our) almost impossible when we saw Josh’s new haircut.
66. The phone bill was so expensive that Dave was furious. () Dave was an expensive phone bill.
67. ‘I’ve decided I really want to go on a cruise round the Med this summer,’ said Molly. () Molly says
(that) on a cruise round the Med this summer.
68. He told USthat getting a later plane was our only option. () ‘You (got) a later plane,’ he said.
69. Inefficient treatment of customers creates a bad inpression of the company. ()
 Treating customers with a lack the company.
70. The organizers planned everything as carefully as they could possibly have done. ()
 Everything was planned by the organizers.
71. I hope his story will help USto understand what happened. ()
 Hopefully when he tells UShis Story, it will .
72. He was finally able to adjust himself to the new working condition. ()
 He finally got
73. Her role in the plot was of secondary importance. ( )

74. The offer to go and work in Brazil was a complete surprise. ()
 (completely)
75. This liver condition is common in those who drink a lot. ()

76. Minnie meant well so you mustn't be offended by her comments. (AMISS)
 Please because she meant well.
77. It’s urgent that the new principal start to deal with the problems facing the school. (GRIPS)
 The new principle will have to the problem facing the school straight away.
78. My supervisor did not even hint to me that he was about to resign. (INDICATION)
I
79. When I saw the exam questions , I couldn't remeber anything. (MIND)
 When I saw the exam questions, my
80. We have recently noticed that you have not been attending staff training sessions. (ATTENTION)
 It has ome to our that you have not been attending staff training sessions.
81. If something's worrying you, you should tell me abou t it now. (

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 If you have a problem, why don’t you now?
82. I think you should confront your boss right now with how you feel ab out this. (
 Why don’t you your boss right now?
83. Anna had decided Tom was not telling the truth about what happened. (
 Anna was sure Tom about what happened.
84. Perhaps my sister was bad-tempered because she was tired. (
 I put my sister’s she was tired.
85. When confronted with his crime the accused was unrepentant. (
 The accused crime he had committed .
86. The day after I lost my job, I did not feel like getting out of bed. (INCLINATION)

87. It is necessary to free our business from the influence of the bureaucracy right now. (HAND) It is
necessary to free
88. The train is too crowded with the commuters during the morning rush hour. (SARDINESS)
 The commuters on the train were
89. The club has been very successful since the beginning of the season. (ON)

90. The boys fixed all their attention on what the teacher was saying in order not to miss any small
details. (ZEROED)

91. He causes so much trouble that we can do nothing besides from leaving him to worry and suffer the
unpleasant effect of his own actions. (JUICE)
[Link] cannot go any higher in his career. (PINNACLE)
 Martine
93. I will appreciate it if you didn’t pretend to support my view. (LIP)
 I would sooner
94. Addicts of computer games struggle to distinguish the virtual world from the real world. (DRAW)
 Those obsessed
95. Have a look at this picture . It may help you reme mbe r som ething. (JOG)
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96. Apparently, a lot of employees will be made redundant when the 21st Century Fox is taken over.
(HEAP)
 Apparently, many an
[Link] the beginning may be smooth for a business, one has to think about the worst-case scenario.
(PREOCCUPIED) Plain ,
98. I didn’t dare to tell the truth becau se my father was there. ()
 been for my father's presence, I might/would have had the guts to tell the truth.
99. Looking back, we could have managed things in a more organized way. ()
 With
100. It was a shame I couldn't come to his father's funeral. ()
 I'd like
101. Despite the effort we made, our plan just wouldn 't come off. ()
 Hard
102. When it comes to his political view, his comments are sometimes inappropriate. ()
 As
103. I hate it that I always have to attract the boss’s criticism when things go wrong. ()
 I object to
104. It was bad the adults pretended to be unaware of the kids' problems. ()
 The adults shouldn't
105. I haven’t been told exactly what I will have to do in my new job. ()
 It hasn't been
106. He maintained his position against his adversary. ()

107. I suddenly realized the meaning of a “freebie” . ()

108. Most stores will accept a credit card instead of cash. ()

109. The bank robbers escaped in a stolen car. ()

110. Do n't panic a bout som ething so trivial. ()
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111. Frankly speaking , I do not think that nature and nurture are equally significant. ( )
 To put significance.
112. In the area, Thailand used to be much better than all other countries in football. ()
 In the area, Thailand doesn't longer.
113. He hid the truth about the matter because he didn’t want to lose his high position. ()
 For fear that (should)
114. He indicated very clearly that he would do anything to obtain the contract. ()
 He gave
115. I didn 't dare to tell the truth because my father was there. ()
 Had it
116. She was surprised when he suddenly asked her to marry him. ()
 His
117. After the expedition, I realized that she was not an efficient researcher. ()
 It dawned a researcher.
118. The accused may imagine a plan of killing the witness. ()
 The accused may conceive
119. Don’t run away with the idea that this job is easy. (CONCLUSION)

120. Russ's opinions on the new management policies were very different from those of his fellow
workers.
 Russ the new management policies.
121. The young actress was very nervous before the audition. (BUTTERFLIES)

122. Margaret is said to be a very good cook. (REPUTATION)

123. The rocketing prices have proved too much for most salaried people. (COPE)

124. I don’t think the television 's likely to blow up at any minute. ()

125. I’m afraid our problems are just beginning. ()
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126. Getting to work should be much easier once the new underground line is ready. ()
 The new underground line plain sailing.
127. Thomas was not given details of the company’s new project. (

128. I was too scare to tell him what I really thought. ()
 (the)
129. The diplomat has been arrested because it is believed he has been spying for his government.
(SUSPICION)
 The diplomat
130. He got up very early this morning. ()
 He
131. They remained close friends, despite having had many differences. ()
 Though
132. I resent the way that she clearly feels herself to be superior to me. (NOSE)
 I am
133. Fortunately his route took him very near where they lived. (LUCK)
 As
134. Many people nowadays find it increasingly difficult to exist on the money they earn. ()
 Many (both)
135. I've lost interest in going to the same place all the time. ( )
 I've
136. Although the signs are optimistic, there are imminent dark clouds. ()
 On optimistic signs.
137. The rain was coming down in torrents. ()
 The rain 138. They arrived at their destination alive and kicking. ()
 They
139. The police caught the burglar in the process of committing the crime. ()
 The burglar
140. They think the manuscript was written by a fourteenth century scholar. ()
 The manuscript
141. Have you seen my glasses anywhere by any chance? ()

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 You , do you?
142. Whatever happens , you must not go into my office without permission. ()
 On
143. It's a good idea to take out a small loan to help start your business. ()
 It’s (help)
144. I've become extremely good at missing the rush hour over the last few weeks. ()
 I’ve got missing the rush hour
145. Although Rudy really d idn’t want to play cricket on Sunday, he agreed in the end. ()
 Despite (set)
146. I tried to remember what has happened all those years before. ()
I
147. My parents are furious with me for getting a tattoo and so have grounded me. ()
 My parents, who
148. Since the company’s methods were exposed in a newspaper, people have lost their good opinion of
it. ()
 Since
149. We only ingratiated ourselves with our teacher because Katie insisted. ()
 It was our teacher.
150. It seemed the young man was feeling bitter about his family background. ()
 The young man appeared
151. It is recommended that you take water with you as well as few and far between in this area. ()
 Travellers to this area are advised to carry water (should) ground.
152. He was exasperated with being criticized in public all the time. ()
 He was fed
153. You have said exactly the right thing. ()
 You .
154. They designed the stadium to make hooliganism impossible. ()
 The stadium (as)
155. Initially, losing one's job can seem awful; afterwards it can work out well, for some people. (
Losing one's job has proved
156. He's a pleasant man socially, but he's a tough businessman. (

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 He's a pleasant man
157. As a champion swimmer, she will never be better than she is now. (

158. A summary' cannot bring out the high quality of this book. (

159. The inspector showed USfour potential health hazards. (
160. The crash victim was beyond help when emergency services reach her. (
 There do on reaching the crash victim.
161. He worked very hard but he was unable to earn enough for his living. ()
 Hard-working
162. Competition is fierce, but Frozen is a firm favourite to win the award for Best Anima tion of the year.
(
 In the
163. Her latest novel isn't as good as her previous one. ()
 Her latest novel
164. She was very angry when her son made changes to her computer without her permission. ()
 Her son stack.
165. So many people were really delighted when the government lost the election. ()

166. The board had a secret meeting in order to discuss changes in company policy. ()

167. Peter was in trouble with his boss because he didn’t finish an important project by the deadline. ()

168. She told everyone that she had been fired by the company. ()
 She let
169. Should there be a problem, contact USat all costs. ()
 In the
170. Although the manager is sluggish, he is a smooth speaker. ()
 Sluggish
171. George won't lend his tape recorder to you if you don't promise to bring it back by Saturday. ()
 George won’t lend his tape recorder to you unless you promise to bring it

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back by Saturday.
172. Jerry had terrible problems with solving the riddle. ()

173. Our representatives have been criticizing the new concept. ()

174. It doesn't make any difference if they paint the board white or yellow. ()

175. Finally, the new prime minister has been appointed. ()

176. I presume you are coming to the party Miriam. ( Can I you are coming to the party Miriam?
177. The fox was unsuccessful in reaching the grapes. ()

178. Yvonne did everything she could to ensure the trip was successful. (
 Yvonne to ensure the success.
179. Russ's opinions on the new management policies were very different from those of his fellow
workers. ( Russ the new management policies.
180. I tried as hard as I could to make sure that this problem would not arise. (
 I did this problem from arising.
181. When confron ted with his crime the accused was unre pentant. ()
 The crime he had committed.
182. My brother gets a terrible rash every time he eats seafood. ()
 Eating a terrible crash.
183. Journalists are expected to work until late at night. ()
 Journalists are expected
184. He had no idea what was going to happen to him when he walked into that room. ()
 Little him when he walked into that room.
185. I was determined to take advantage of the experience. ()
 I would such an experience for all the world.
186. Someone must have seen the thieves escaping with the jewels. ()
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187. In order to discover how the disagreement had started, Mary talked to each child separately. ()
 Mary talked to the children attempt to discover how the disagreement had started.
188. Minnie meant well so you mustn't be offended by her comments. ()
 Please because she meant well.
189. There are so many different styles of ethnic cuisine to choose from these days. ()
 These days, we when it comes to ethnic cuisine.
190. Ray agonized over whether he should tell his host that the chicken was underdone. ()
 Discovering that his chicken was underdone should he tell his host or not.
191. He contributed significantly to the success of the project. () His contribution(s) the success of
the project.
[Link] was terribly upset by the news. (BLOW)
 The news came him.
193. The new town has made the town centre nicer, but public transport could still be improved a lot.
(ROOM)
 The new town has made the town centre nicer, but to public transport.
194. Trying desperately to compensate for his terrible behaviour, he bought her a bunch of flowers.
(AMENDS)
 In a his terrible behav iour, he bought her a bunch of flowers.
195. We decided to stay for longer because we were so thrilled by the plane. (PROLONGING)
 Our stay(,) we by the plane.
196. Immediately after winning the race, Sandy began training for the next one. (HAD)
 No sooner
[Link] to and fro with all the cases is what I can’t stand about holidays. (TOING)
 It's all about holidays.
198. As a result of the bad weather, there may be delay to some international flights. (SUBJECT)
 Due to the bad weather possible delay.
[Link] changed his ways when he came out of prison. (LEAF)
 Bill has
[Link] committee had a long discussion but they could not make up their mind. (REACH)
 Lengthy
201. Sam was so crazy about stamps that he spent lots of money on them every month. ()

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 So strong
202. It’s impossible to predict how long it will take the business to make a great deal of profit. ()
 lucrative.
203. I don’t mind if you stay at my house tonight. ()
 I’m not averse
204. Seeing that Tuan was determined to get the job, I knew he is serious about his future. ()
 In light to his future.
205. If you want, you can leave. ()
 You wish.
206. The young lady was angry t hat no one confessed to having broken her vase. ()
 The young lady was beside up to having broken the vase.
207. Thomas was not given details of the company’s new projects. (
208. In the area, Thailand is much better than all other countries in football. (

209. I'm afraid our problems are just beginning. (
210. The final version of the plan was quite different from the initial draft. (


211. I expected the film to be good, but it wasn’t at all. (

212. You must do something to make sure this doesn’t happen again. (
 (that)
213. It’s believed that the school prestige has improved immensely in the last few decades. ()
 The school prestige
6. From start

7. You should__ ___light. —>You should have viewed what happened in positive light.
8. No matter
9. It is still in ____ the b alance wh ether the sch eme will get / be given the
green lig ht ___ or not.

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10. Gi ve n___ his med ical history, this pa tient’s condition is rat her wor rying.
214. It was rash of Jimmy to react so aggressively that his wife felt heartbroken. ()
 Had Jimmy
215. Tony regretted criticising his friend’s business plan so strongly. ()
 If
216. Harry didn’t realize who the lady was until she moved forward into the light. ()
 Not
217. The whole affair has been a set of misfortunes from the beginning. ()
 From start
218. You were so pessimistic about what happened. ()
 You should light.
219. Com e w hat may, you should look on the bright side. ()
 No matter what
220. Nobody is sure if the scheme will be allowed to go ahead. ()
 It is still in or not.
221. “Because of this new evidence I have no alternative but to release you ,” the judge told the accused.
(LIGHT)
“ I have no alternative but to release you,” the judge told the accused.
222. It is important to know the difference between a joke and a lie. (DRAW)
 It is important to know between a joke and a lie.
223. The government recommends a balance of reward and punishment when dealing with young
offenders. (STICK)
 The government favours a to young offenders.
224. Let’s all work to gether, and we’ll finish the job very quickly . (NEXT)
 We'll have this job done if we cooperate.
225. He was really jealous when he saw his brother’s new car. (GREEN)
 He was see his brother's new car.
[Link] was very nervous, which made her look like a bashful girl. ()
 Such
227. As soon as the funds ran out, they had to abandon the scheme. ()
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228. Why did you reveal my plan to Kathy? ()
 I'd
[Link] was respon sible for the family business as soon as his father retired. ()
 Scarcely
[Link] encouragement helped to make things less grievous after such a heavy loss. ()
 It was (to)
231. Tina was crazy about stamps, so she spends lots of money on them every month. ()
 Had it
232. He tried hard but couldn't compensate for what he had done. ()
 Try
233. Experts think that all dogs evolved from wolves. ()
 All dogs experts.
[Link] didn't learn he still managed to live with very little money as a waiter until later. ()
 Not until (still) (miserable)
[Link] is certain if the project will be permitted to continue. ()
 It's still touch or not.
236. There was absolute quietness after the manager said the factory would be closing. (DROP) You
could closing.
237. Susie believes this job interview is really important. (STORE) Susie this job interview.
238. I very much want to know - you must tell me who has won! (CURIOSITY)
 I am - you must tell me who has won!
239. Given their recent matches, it’s unlikely that the Spanish team will win the cup. (EVIDENCE)
 , it’s unlikely that the Spanish will win the cup.
240. While most writers earn only modest royalties, a lucky few create a bestseller. (STRIKE) A few
writers norm.
241. Christ would only eat a pizza if he could have a mushroom topping. (ON) Christ when he ate a
pizza.
242. My sister finds commuting every day annoying. (PUT)
 It’s difficult for my sister every day.
243. The Mediterranean is warm, whereas the North Sea is much colder. (NOTHING)

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 The North Sea is the Mediterranean.
244. My father persuaded me to learn another foreign language. (TALKED)
 My father another foreign language.
245. Whatever difficulties Anna had, she still attended university. (SHINE)
 (come)
246. The view from the hotel is absolutely breathtaking. (BREATH)
 .
247. I think John is planning to take over the business when his boss retires. ()
 I am
248. John advised starting the project over again from the beginning to get it perfect. ()
 It was on perfection.
249. Making a fuss over such trivial things at this stage will get USnowhere. ()
 Making avail.
250. P eople always hold fate responsible for whatever’s going wrong in their life. ()
 People always pin happens.
251. People say that Nguyen Chi Thanh was once an example of an exceptionally green street. ()
 Ngu yen Chi Thanh (being)
252. I regret not having the feeling of achieving anything after reaching the summit but I was too
exhausted. ()
 I wish I after reaching the summit but I was too exhausted.
253. With that bad cold you won’t be able to help US, so take the day off work. ()
 With that bad cold you’ll (of) anyone so take the day off work.
254. Most employees used to be proud of working for the same company all their lives but not an ymore.
()
 Most employees no working for the same company all their lives.
255. They still haven’t carried out a full assessment of the effects of these changes. ()
 The effects of these changes have yet
256. He thinks his friends do not appreciate him. ()
 He disliked his friends.
257. You don’t realize quite how much fat there is in that pizza. ()
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258. I imagine it was tough for you to refuse every beggar that asked you for money. ()
 It must
[Link] many doctors are too busy with their work, so they have less time for their children.
(BOUND)
 Nowadays to have time for their children.
260. I did not attend the farewell party last night because I had a lot of work to deal with. (NECK) If I
, I would have attended the farewell party last night.
261. Despite having been very nervous at first, he completed the test successfully. (STATE)
 Despite gas.
[Link]’s impressive speech helped her achieve very good results for her promotion. (MIRACLES)
Sam’s impressive speech helped her
[Link] secretary admires her manager so much that she doesn’t see his faults, so she does everything he
orders.
 The secretary dances pedestal.
264. When the year is coming, all members are excited. (FEVER)
 When the year is coming,
265. The singer was willing to sacrifice her happiness to become famous.(ALTAR)

266. I think we should not make the discussion last longer because we need to reach a decision. (DRAG)

267. In the court, a lawyer made every effort to find mistakes in the witness’s statement. (HOLES)
268. Digging in the garden allows me to vent my frustrations. ()
 Digging
269. In his new book the writer presents an interesting theory of art. ()
 In his
270. The pop star insisted that there was no basis to the claims made against him. ()
 The pop star
271. We are not responsible for valuables that are not left in the hotel safe. ()
 We
271. Would she feel offended if I offered to help ? ()

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272. When Mary starts talking, no one else can say anything because she is speaking too much. ()
 When Mary starts talking, no one else can get
274 . 1 was determined to go despite any difficulties. ()
 I was determined to go,
275. He got promoted so quickly because he knew important people who could help him. ()
 He got promoted so quickly because he had
276. She seems to find the way Tom’s behaves more a source of amusement than embarrassment. ()
 Far from behavio(u)r, amused by it.
277. I was amazed because there were no problems throughout the holiday. ()
 To wrong throughout the holiday.
278. I felt relaxed at Gita’s house because her parents greeted me so warmly. ()
 Gita’s parents (my) of their greetings.
279. We need to give that new supervisor a lesson because he thinks he’s so superior. ()
 That new supervisor
280. You should observe the task carefully before you decide. ()
 You should
281. Since there wasn’t a better alternative, I accepted the job. ()
 In
282. It seems to me that my parents cope calmly with everything I do. ()
 I’m under
283. It’s clear to everyone that he’s excellent at his job. ()
 There’s
284. We were told not to communicate by radio except in an emergency. ()

285. The new examination regulations will become operational next month. ()

286. Doctors almost always take a patient’s temperature first. ()
 It is standard
287. I resent the way that she clearly feels herself to be superior to me. ()
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288. The effects of the gale were felt mainly along the south coast. (BRUNT)
 The south coast
289. The tourists were unharm ed after the train crash. ()
 The tourists their exper ience in the train crash.
290. Harry was close to s wimm ing the big race. ()
 Harry was
291. The police caught the burglar in the process of committing the crime. ()

292. I suddenly realized the meaning of a “freebie”. ( )

293. You look grumpy this morning. ()

294. She felt uncomfortable in the huge hotel. ()

295. If you don’t have time, don’t visit Mr Jones today because he will talk for a long time. ()

296. Although the signs are optimistic, there are imminent dark cloud. (TEETH)
 On the optimistic signs.
297. We only ingratiated ourselves with our teacher because Kate insisted. (CURRIED)
 It was our teacher .
298. Nobody expected it of him but Sam was laid off. (RANKS)
Against unemployed.
299. If the candidates didn’t work harder, they would fail the exam. (SOCKS) The candidates
grade.
300. The lawyer for the defence suspected the witness gave false testimony. (PERJURED)
 The defence lawyer called
301. He was really jealous when he saw his opponent make it through to next round. (ADVANCE) He
was green
302. You could be arrested for not giving a breath sample to the police. ()

303. Tony shared his deepest feelings with me. ()

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304. The offer to go and work in Brazil was a complete surprise. ()
 (completely)
305. He is the kind of man who will do anything to crush the competition ()
 He is the kind of man crush the competition.
306. What has this experience taught you? ()

307. Nowadays goods are often acquired but not paid for immediately. ()

308. They were never aware of any moment that something was wrong. (
At (ever) that some thing was wrong.
309. It’s difficult to answer her question adequately. (
Hers answer adequately.
310. Being in prison seems to have changed Kevin’s behavior for the better. (
 Kevin has he got out of prison.
311. She just managed to see the Queen as she went past in her carriage. (
 I just the Queen as she went past in her carriage.
[Link] were lucky to find somewhere to park so quickly. (
 It was somewhere to park so quickly.
313. The modern factory doesn’t look right in the countryside, surrounded by fields and hedges. (
 The modern factory in the countryside, surrounded by fields and hedges.
314. Everyone knows that Janet hates insects. (
 Janet’s well known.
315. I didn’t want to give up while some hope of success remained. (
 I was loath some hope of success.
316. The police have put a barrier around the building to keep people out. (
 The building police.
317. I can’t cope at all with my new job, and that bothers me. (
 I wish my new job.
318. I never thought of borrowing money from him. (OCCURRED)
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319. The boys hurled lots of snowballs at their next-door neighbor. (PELTED)
 The boys snowballs.
320. We wan t to breathe new life into this project.
 We project.
321. This essay shows a slight improvement on the last. (MARGINALLY)
 This essay
322. Jim knew he would have to go on the business trip at a moment’s notice.
 Jim
323. I always had the feeling she was not pushing our friendship forward. (ARM)

324. One day, she suddenly announced that she was leaving. (BLUE)

325There's no one available at this moment to take her class. (NOTICE)

[Link] ia won all of the m edals. (SWEEP)

[Link] all boils down to one thing - we need another ten thousand dollars to complete the project.
(BOTTOM)

328. After making Titanic, Leonardo DiCaprio appeared in The Beach. ()
 Leonardo Dicaprio
329. You can’t possibly expect me to pay for the tickets. ()
 There
330. He’s so garrulous that we are not able to say anything. ()

331. Tony’s habit of taking risks doesn’t fit in his image as a family man. ()

332. The authorities had decided they would get tough with dissidents. ()

333. Have you decided to enter the poster competition? ()

334. Don’t expect him to spare your feelings: he always says exactly what he thinks. ()
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335. You have to use logic and lateral thinking in equal measure in this job. (STRIKE)
 You have to
336. The effects of the gale were felt mainly along the south coast.
 The south coast
337. Ours is the only company allowed to import these chemicals. (MONOPOLY)
 Our company has (got)/holds (the/a)
338. The handling of the matter has been heavily criticised by the press. ()
 The press the matter.
339. Joan was not sure if it was a good idea to employ such young staff. ()
 Joan young staff.
340. Nobody else in the country possesses his skills on the trumpet. (

341. My son has finally come to accept that there’s no such thing as a free lunch. (

342. I think he’s at last beginning to agree with me. (

343. Initially, I think you develop the plot very convingcingly. (

344. Why didn’t you ask me before you used my computer? (

345. What he told me made me very curious to hear the rest of the story. (

346. Competitors were amazed by how shrewdly he conducted his business affairs. (
 Competitors which he conducted his business affairs.
347. He was sacked only because he was inefficient. ()
 To put it
348. I said that I thought he was wrong about the best way for US to proceed. ()
I best we should proceed.
349. I didn't want to give up while some hope of success remained. (
 I was loath some hope of success.
350. His smooth manner didn’t deceive US. ()
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351. I haven’t realized what it means yet. ()

352. The disagreement is a lot of fuss about nothing. ()

353. Organic vegetables are said to be very healthy. ()

354. The regiment’s reputation was greatly damaged by his outrageous conduct. ()

355. Christmas and roast turkey go together in my mind. ()

356. Don’t eat so many sweets and you won’t have to visit the dentist so often. ()

357. The fact that he will never race again is something he cannot accept. ()

358. It was a tight fit, but we parked the car eventually. ()
 There wasn’t , but we parked the car eventually.
359. They are waiting, for him to arrive at any minute. ()
 He at any minute.
[Link] couldn’t explain how the stolen computer got into the boot of his car. (
 Brian the stolen computer got into the boot of his car.
361. The company is unable to guarantee an allocated car-parking space to all employees. ( The
company’s employees shouldn’t a car-parking space.
362. My grandfather had completely forgotten that he phoned me last night. (
 My grandfather didn’t me last night.
363. Your mobile phone should be switched off at all times during the performance. (
 Under no your mobile phone switched on during the performance.
364. The publi creacted angrily to the minister’s remarks. ( The the public.
365. I must have offended her because she isn’t being friendly towards me. ()
I
366. Bad publicity badly affected sales figures. ()
 Bad publicity had
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367. Once we had made sure the re was no reason to be afraid, we went ahead. ()
 Having satisfied
10. H av in g fa lle n co mp let ely .
368. She was concen trating so hard on her work that she didn ’t notice when I came in. ()
 She was so wrapped
369. Laura’s tendency to interrupt every conversation makes me furious! ()
 It
370. This property has been totally neglected and is in need of complete renovation. ()
 Having fallen completely.
371. We only ingratiated ourselves with our teacher because Kate insisted.
 It was our teacher.
372. Don’t make me suffer because of your problems! (ON)
 Don’t take
373. She just pretended to welcome him, then quickly left the waiting room. (MOTIONS)
 She just
374. We have made neither a profit nor a loss this year. (EVEN)
 We
375. It would be easy to make a film adaptation of Danielle Steel’s latest novel. (ITSELF)

376. George seems to have been putting his website together for a long time. (CONSTRUCTION)
 George’s website
377. Recent research has changed theories about the causes of bird flu. (LIGHT)
 Theories
378. I'd rather not go out this afternoon. ()
I this afternoon.
379. Milan is sure that he was right to turn down the job. ().
 Milan the job.
380. In spite of his efforts, his plans failed. ()
 His plans tried hard.
381. There are plans to close down the cinema due to poor attendance levels. ()
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382. Mr Downson accused Richard of leaking the news. ()
 Mr Downson leaking the news.
383. Don’t tell the boss anything about this. (BREATHE)

384. At the moment I can’t afford to buy a new car. (QUESTION)

385. I was not sure whether to go with him or not. (MINDS)

386. “I don’t approve of people who tell lies”, said Jack (EXPRESSED)

387. Our boss criticizes our work all time (FAULT)
388. Louise should have been given more time to complete her thesis. (INSUFFICIENT)

389. You certainly could never accuse Tom of being mean. (NOTHING)
 Tom
390. Why on earth did you do something as dangerous as that? (POSSESSED) What ?
391. Brian is a strong contender for the position. (LIST)
 Brian
392. Katy hasn’t been feeling well lately. (RUN)

393. There was no further delay in awarding the prizes. (ADO) The prizes
394. The money was released very gradually. (DRIBS)
 The money
395. You have said exac tly the right thing. (NAIL)
 You
396. I felt vaguely that something was wrong, but what was it? ()

397. What exactly am 1supposed to have done wrong? ()

398. The incident ruined my chances of promotion. ()

399. Sam made absolutely sure nothing would go wrong when he planned the expedition. (
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 Sam when he planned the expedition.
400. Nobody helped me at all. (

401. Being inexperienced was a disadvantage to her when she applied for promotion. (
 Her when she applied for promotion.
402. I don’t think it was reasonable of you to complain so much about the service. ()
 I don’t think you fuss abou t the service.
403. The manager said that he had paid attention to my complaints and would take the appropriate action.
(NOTE) The manager said that he had accordingly.
404. His behaviour at the conference gave him the bad reputation he now has. (CONDUCTED)
 The way (has) in the bad reputation he now has.
405. He had no idea what was going to happen to him when he walked into that room. (STORE)
 Little him when he walked into that room.
406. He became famous but it cost him his privacy. () His rise of his privacy.
407. You shouldn't let trivial matters worry you so much. () You shouldn't let trivial matters
extent.
408. I said that I thought he was wrong about the best way for US to proceed. ()
I best we should proceed.
409. We decided to stay for longer because we were so thrilled by the place. ()
 We decided to by the place.
410. I’ll have to find out about the background to the problem before I can comment. (ACCQUAINT)
I’ll have to before I can comment.
411. I told the manager very clearly that I would not tolerate such appalling service. ()
 I told the manager that I would not tol erate such appalling service.
412. Since there wasn’t a better alternative, I accepted the job. (ABSENCE)
 , I accepted the job.
413. She is determined to become a doctor. ()
 She a doctor.
414. The forthcoming biography of him will make him seem an arrogant and selfish man.
(PORTRAYED)
 In the forthcoming biography of him and selfish.

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[Link] uncle did not suffer from his experience. ()
 My uncle
416. Tim was always an optimist even when things were going wrong. ()
 Tim invariably looked
417. 1really admire you for your improvement. ()
I
418. David feels uncomfortable in front of all those people. ()
 David seems really
419. Don’t be upset by what she said. ()
 Don’t
420. I promised him that the situation wouldn’t be repeated in the future. ()
I
421. Mike has a more complex personality than you may think.
 Mike than you may think.
422. Zoe always makes spontaneous decisions concerning her travel plans.
 Zoe always her travel plans.
423. How will the changes affect the company?
 What the company?
424. Since the advertisement, we’ve had more applications than we can deal with.
 Since the advertisement, applications.
425. Julie always listens to my complaints about work.
 Julie always .
426. I had spent every last penny of mymoney. (

427. Owing to illness, Sally was unable to sing the solo, as arranged. (
Sally was but she fell ill.
428. Fancy you and I having the same surname! (
 It's (that)
429. The mechanic put a lot of effort to repair the engine of my car. (
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430. Several years of heavy working in the harmful conditions of the coalmine have undoubtedly
undermined my father’s health. (

431. She just came to see me when she had nothing to do.
 Only when she was at
[Link] personnel officer promised him that she wouldn’t tell any one that he had been in the prison. (

433. She is not upset; she is only pretending. (

434. He was finally able to adjust himself to the new working condition. (

435. The company’s profits appear to be improving significantly this year. (
 The company’s this year.
436. She’s forever warning her husband about driving too fast, but he pays no attent ion. (
 No her husband about driving too fast, he pays no attention.
437. She emigrated immediately after gaining her degree. (
 No abroad.
438. Phil stopped being so unrealistic when he lost his job. (
The earth.
439. She got her license because her father helped her learn to drive. (
 But passed her driving test.
440. It wasn’t Susan’s fault that the dog chewed your slipper. (
 Susan’s your slipper.
441. You must not enter this area unless you are wearing protective clothing. (
 Entry to this area who is not wearing protective clothing.
442. My father persuaded me to learn another foreign language. (
 It was another foreign language.
443. She’d only just got dressed when the first of the guests arrived. (
 No sooner the first of the guests arrived.
444. My grandmother would always make USeat everything on our plates when we visited her. (
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445. The factory is making every possible effort to finish the orders on time. ()
 The factory is
447. Forecasters were trying to protect themselves from making the wrong prediction about the storm,
saying that it could bring lots of snow, or it could head away from US. ()
 Forecasters
448. The software company leaves you no choice - if you don't accept the license, you can't use the
software. (
 The software company has
449. The comedian made the audience all laugh uncontrollably with his jokes. ()
 The comedian had
450. The door-to-door sales representative was just pretending to be honest and was actually a swindler. ()
 It turned
451. They were among the first to be innovative and use clay to build contemporary sculptures. ()
 They were among
452. We decided to go for a walk despite the bad weather. ()
 We decided
453. Rumors of his ill health brought an atmosphere of grief to the celebrations. ()
 Rumors of
454. He spent the rest of his life helping the poor as a punishment for the crimes he had committed. ()
 He devoted
455. They were so worried that they didn’t know how the y would manage the task in time.  They
wondering how they would manage the task in time.
456. It is unwise to draw conclusions too quickly about people’s motives.
 It is unwise
457. Surprisingly, a large number of people believe left-handed people are more intelligent.
 Surprisingly,
458. It is better to give vent to your feelings.
 It is better
459. It will be extremely difficult to get your work finished by the deadline. ()
 It will be
460. The appeal o f Shakespeare’s plays has certainly lasted through centuries. ()

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461. It would be sensible of you to do what he advises.

462. If you want my opinion, he’s useless.

463. Living environment enormously affects our personality development. (

464. He was unable to solve the problem alone. (
467. When I grow up, I’m going to be really important. (
468. He usually invents ridiculous stories like that. (
469. The first sign of the disease is blurred vision. (

470. I bet your friend could tell several stories about you. ()
 I bet your friend
471. Although Mia was a bit off colour, she decided to take the exam. (
 Being under
472. This knife sharpener is completely useless. ()
 This
473. Being her only niece, Ann is very precious to her. ()

474. That he decided to retire early marked the end of his distinguished career. ()
 His
475. I had to clear the spare room before I could start decorating. (
Only when start decorating.
[Link] in prison seems to have changed Kevin’s behavior for the better. (
 Kevin has he got out of prison.
477. I decided right there and then to buy it and now I really regret it! (
I and now I really regret it!
478. I left my last job because I didn’t really agree with my manager’s approach. (
 I left my last job because with my manager.
479. I sincerely promise you that I’m telling you the truth. (

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 I promise you that I’m telling you the truth.
480. A reliable source told me that the local newspaper is going to shut down. (
I that t he local news paper is going to shut down.
481. Don’t you think you should be a bit more respectful to them, Edward? (
 Don’t you think you should , Edward?
482. He had made no effort to conceal his dislike for me ever since I was promoted over him. ()
 He has had .
483. He seems to be more active because he has won a scholarship to study overseas. ()
 That he has won
484. Police arrested Johnson because they think he was involved in the robbery. ()
 Johns on was detained in the robbery.
485. His irresponsible attitude is endangering his career as a doctor. (
 His career
486. It is usual for young children to ask a lot of questions. ()
 Young questions.
487. Don’t let her give in however hard they try to persuade her. (
 Make sure she however hard they try to persuade her.
488. I couldn't stop thinking about the exam despite playing backgammon with Paul. ()
 Playing backgammon with Paul the exam.
489. Being inexperienced was a disadvantage to her when she applied for promotion. (
 Her when she applied for promotion.
490. I don't mind staying in on a Saturday night if 1have good company. (
 I'm night if I have good company.
491. I find gram mar exercises extremely boring. ()
 Grammar exercises
492. I really don't like it when you c heated me yester day. (RIDE) I'd rather you
493. Don't make a fuss over such trivial things. (MOUNTAIN) Don't
494. We were amazed to know that he was a liar. (UNTRUTH) To
495. Everyday television viewers witness some sort of violence or crime on their screens.  Hardly
496. Some parents are confident that their children will succeed. (HOPES)
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497. It is best for you to give up resistance and to co-operate. (INTEREST) It is in (best) interest(s)
498. I can’t stand your stupid remarks any longer. (ENOUGH)
 I’ve had
499. He insisted on absolute obedience and recognition of his right to give orders. (NOTHING)
 He
500. She bears a strong resemblance to somebody else that I used to know. (REMINDS)
 She
501. You will start to feel better as soon as this drug is effective. (EFFECT)
 The moment
502. Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed. (
 You
503. The success of our local theatre has made our city famous. ()
 The success
504. You may be dismissed if you fail to observe the company’s dress code. (
 Failure to
505. I really think my son is going to be a hugely successful businessman. (
 I have high
506. His exam results will determine what choice he has for further education. ()
 His choice
507. Thanks to the surgeons' quick acts, his eyesight was saved. ()
 If
508. It seemed the young man was feeling bitter about his family background. ()
 The young man appeared
509. The public reaction to the design of the new theater turned out to be bitterly critical. ()
 The way
510. It’s bad you didn’t try to do your share of the job. ()
 You should
511. His mother's heart sank when she heard the news of his accident. ()
 On
512. I felt as if she was trying to deceive US. ()
 I had the

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513. My brother, who is a professional estate agent, is more than willing to house hunt for our parents. ()
A
514. I can't understand why our team have performed so badly recently. ()
 It doesn’t .
515. It is a good idea for a retired craftsman to do something occasionally to keep his skills. ()
 It is advisory that (should)
516. We were surprised to see that he got mad at our decision. ()
 Much to
517. The warmth of her welcome surprised me. ( I her warm welcome.
[Link] showed absolutely no fear when climbing the wall. (
Sally showed own safety when climbing the wall.
519. I don’t want to be disturbed at all this morning! ( On disturbed this morning!
520. He is so ambitious - he's determined that he'll be successful in the company. (
 He is determined in the company.
521. I thought very hard but couldn't remember the answer. (
I to remember the answer.
522. He was too frightened to admit that he had broken the window. ()
 So
/
523. I wish he would stop criticizing my work. ()
 I’d sooner
524. Zoe always makes spontaneous decisions concerning her travel plans. ()
 Zoe always

525. He really disappointed me when breaking the promise to help me out. ()

 He really
526. If her father hadn’t retired, she wouldn’t have taken over his work. ()
 But for
527. When I grow up, I’m going to be really important. ()

528. I thought very hard but couldn’t remember the answer. ()

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I
529. Alex grimaced as he swallowed the foul-tasting medicine. ()
 Alex
530. I realized that I was standing outside the house where Larry was living. ()
 I outside the house where Larry was living.
531. George said that he had won as a result of his constant effort. ()
 George
532. He was in a happy mood after his big brother’s skillful performance. ()
 He
533. I don’t want you to buy me such an expensive present. ()
 I’d sooner you
534. You must accept the fact that he’s left you to pursue his career abroad. ()
 You
535. My can’t get used to travelling abroad every fortnight. ()
 My is
536. Don’t tell your colleagues anything about this. ()

537. The residents protested loudly against the closure of the local library. ()
 The residents were
538. We found it absolutely astonishing that Manchester City lost in the final match. ()
 To
539. His computer game addiction is getting worse. (

540. We took the ring road because we didn't want to get caught in the traffic in the city center. (

541. It wasn't necessary for him to bring a present, but he did. (

542. I find it difficult not to laugh every time I remember what happened. (

543. The coffee machine in our office hasn't worked for three months. (
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544. Danny found it difficult to control his bicycle on the steep slope. ()
 Danny found it difficult to on the steep slope.
545. You should think about the price before you decide whether to buy it or not. ()
 You should before you decide whether to buy it or not.
546. Don't forget you are due to see the dentist at 10 o'clock. ()
 Don't forget that the dentist at 10 o'clock.
547. That dress is a third of the cost of the pink one. ()
 The pink dress is that one.
548. The two theories appear to be completely different. ()
 The two theories seem
549. Jake was the person who started my interest in collecting pottery. ()
 It was collecting pottery.
550. I wish people wouldn't talk during a performance - it makes me really uptight! ()
 It really people talk during a performance.
551. We didn't understand how challenging the programme would be. ()
 Little of the programme would be.
552. You have to use logic and lateral thinking in equal measure in this job. ()
 You have to logic and lateral thinking in this job.
553. Being in prison seems to have changed Kevin's behaviour for the better. ()
 Kevin has since he got out of prison.
554. John and his father look very similar. ()
 John is father.
555. She decided to start her own business because she wanted to be independent. ()
 She decided to start own being independent.
556. The villagers said that they opposed the plans for the new shopping center. ()
 The villagers the plans for the new shopping center.
557. Jughead soon recovered after the operation and was able to rejoin the team. ()
 After the operation, Jughead was able to rejoin the team.
558. He was dismissed for neglecting his work. ()
 His his dismissal.
559. It will be nice to see you again at the party. ()

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 I'm again at the party.
560. My views on this subject are exactly the same as yours. ()
 There is no my views on this subject and yours.
561. I haven't got enough money to go on holiday this year. ()
 I wish go on holiday this year.
562. We went swimming despite the heavy rain. ()
 We went swimming heavily.
563. Let me try to finish this exercise. ()
 Give me this exercise.
564. She is certainly not a good cook. ()
 She good cook.
565. I could tell by the tone of his voice how serious the situation was. ()
 The tone of his voice me how serious the situation was.
566. No one stands a chance of beating him in a year’s championship. ()
 It’s that he will win this year’s championship.
567. We ask travellers not to use their mobile phones when they pass through security. ()
 Travellers their mobile phones when they pass through security.
568. The festival was so well organized that everything went smoothly. ()
 Everything at the festival thanks to the excellent organization.
569. It’s unusual for Linda to get angry with her kids. ()
 Linda hardly ever her kids.
570. The boy does whatever his father wants in an obedient way. ()
 The boy his father.
571. You must accept the fact that she was left you. ()
 You must
572. You should get used to being under pressure if you wanted to make it in this field of work. ()
 To survive in this field of work, you should pressure.
573. We demanded to see the manager to lodge our complaint. ()
 We the manager to lodge our complaint.
574. Someone stole my bracelet as I was leaving for the airport. ()
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575. A person is more likely to get a cold in the winter than in the summer. ()
 Most people in the summer than in the winter.
576. The drunken man was driving so fast that there was no way he was going to stop. ()
 The drunken man
577. I’ve considered the advantages and disadvantages, and I’ve decided not to go. ()
 I’ve weighed up pros and cons, and I’ve decided not to go.
578. The young actress was very nervous before the audition. ()
 The young actress had
579. I didn’t particularly like either of the two laptops that the assistant showed me. ()
 The assistant showed me the two laptops, neither of which I particularly liked.
580. My sister was against my taking her motorbike to school yesterday. ()
 My sister
581. My friend took no notice of my advice. ()
 My
582. If you hadn’t changed our original agreement, everything would have been fine. ()
 If
583. John found it difficult to get used to the fact that he was fined. ()
 John .
584. Women outnumber men by two to one in Greece. ()
 There
585. We can’t possibly imagine how we are going to afford a new car. ()
 We don’t
586. I had no idea that Vincent was the owner of Eco. ()
 Little was Vincent.
587. The professor was able to complete the project because her assistant was so efficient. ()
 The professor succeeded assistant's efficiency.
588. He advised me to rest for a month. ()
 His a month.
589. Students who wish to work here should complete all sections of the application form. ()
 Students in all sections of the application form.
590. You can't possibly expect me to have breakfast ready by 5 am. ()

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 It me to have breakfast ready by 5 a.m.
591. Taylor is not responsible enough to be in charge of the department. ()
 Taylor is too the department.
592. You have to realize there's a problem that needs to be dealt with. ()
 As for the problem at hand, you have coffee.
593. Have you ever thought of changing jobs? ()
 Has it jobs?
594. It rained again, which really annoyed Molly, you know. ()
 That
595. Sharon, who was anxiously waiting, was very jealous when he heard that Mitchell's performance
came next. ()
 Sharon, anxiously next came Mitchell's performance.
596. The yatch race was postponed until next Saturday due to strong winds. ()
 It was the yatch race was postponed until next Saturday.
597. They have been building their dream house for the past three years. ()
 Their dream house
598. Children find it more interesting to visit museums than read about history. ()
 Children about history.
599. The show was just about to be canceled due to low ratings. ()
 The show was
600. Marie scolded her son for breaking the vase. ()
 Marie
601. Son Tung’s new MV release was so controversial that it was banned in Viet Nam. ()
 Such was
602. You should take advantage of all the sports facilities while you’re at university. ()
 I recommend (out)
603. You’d better not tell him anything because he may reveal it. ()
 You ought
604. We get on well with both of John’s parents. ()
 We
605. John changed his ways when he came out of prison. ()

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
606. The interviewers will assume that you have found out something about the company and the job. ()
 The interviewers
607. Mary is far superior to me in terms of technical knowledge. ()

608. Linda is very bright so she won’t be taken in, whatever they say. ()
 Linda
609. She will probably be elected. ()

610. Linda's plans for a picnic have been spoilt by the weather. ()
→ Linda’s plans for a picnic have because of the weather.
611. Diane was supposed to write to her parents last week. ()
→ Diane to her parents last week.
612. His handwriting is so small that I can hardly read it. ()
→ He has I can hardly read it.
613. I was strongly impressed by the performance of that singer. it. ()
→ The performance of that singer me.
614. As far as I know, he is still working in Bristol. ()
→ To , he is still working in Bristol.
615. My dad is now abroad and I am in charge of the office. ()
→ My dad has put me the office as he is now abroad.
616. Local residents said they were against the new traffic scheme. ()
→ Local residents the new traffic scheme.
617. Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed. ()
→ You will have to if you want to succeed.
618. The manager should think about experience when hiring new staff. ()
→ The manager should when hiring new staff.
619. He always calls his house his ‘castle’. ()
 He always
620. She was proud of her work, and she was also well respected by her colleagues. ()
 Not only her work, she was also well respected by her colleagues.

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621. During the winter I prefer watching football to playing it. ()
 During the winter I it.
622. Karen says it takes less than an hour to drive there, but I’m sure she has got it wrong. ()
 Karen says it takes less than an hour to drive there, but she a mistake.
623. They can’t come into the country without getting a visa first. ()
 They can’t come into the country a visa first.
624. They are proud of their achievements. ()
 They
625. Please excuse Jane’s poor typing; she’s only been learning for a month. ()
 Please (s)
626. You didn’t think carefully enough before you decided. ()
 You
627. Alison bought the big house because she wanted to open a hotel. ()
 Alison bought a big house

628. People often think that Peter is his twin brother. ()

 People often
629. I never forget to consider her ideas before making the final decision. ()
 I never forget to
630. They arrived at the station with only a minute to spare. ()
 They arrived at the station
631. To pass the time, I looked through some magazines. ()
I some magazines.
632. Being her only niece, Ann is very precious to her. ()
 Being her only niece,
633. I know I can convince Dave that I’m right about that matter. ()
 I know I can my way of thinking on this matter.
634. It is true that oil floats when you put it in water. ()
 Oil
635. My father always has his breakfast before leaving for work. ()

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 My father never leaves for work his breakfast.
636. I didn't believe in the explanation he gave. ()
 The explanation he gave belief.
637. It is necessary to make such a fuss about my being late? ()
 Do you have about my being late?
638. James got furious when he found out about her lies. ()
 James got furious when her lies.
639. She wasn't very big but she was very strong. ()
 What
640. Peter made absolutely sure nothing would go wrong when he planned the expedition. ()
 Peter left
641. The audience didn't enjoy his performance. ()
 His performance didn't
642. As far as I am concerned, the project is nearly completed. ()
 To the
643. David cannot possibly borrow the car tonight. ()
 It's
644. The only thing that saved the whole team from being arrested was their ability to speak the dialect. ()
 Had they
645. He had finally accepted the situation, although he was concerned. ()
 Despite his
646. Their first album was considerably more successful than their second. ()
 Their second album their first.
647. He makes sure that he isn’t associated with policies he disagrees with. ()
 He
648. That the prices of almost all goods are increased forces people to spend less money. ()
 People have to the increase in the price of almost all goods.
649. The jumper you knitted for her daughter no longer fits her. ()
 My daughter the jumper you knitted for her.
650. Minh was very pleased to be selected for the team. ()
 Much , he was selected for the team.

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651. I am dying to visit Santorini. ()
 Santorini is
652. Diane finds that creaing things stops her from thinking about her work. ()
 Diane finds that creaing things
653. The project has been given funding for another year, but there is still difficulty. ()
 The project has been given funding for another year, but it is not yet.
654. He hasn’t announced anything, but my take on the situation is that the Prime Minister’s going to
resign soon. ()
 He hasn’t announced anything, but , I’d say that he Prime Minister’s going to resign soon.
655. Fans were anxious waiting for the final whistle. ()
 Fans
656. I promise that your money is safe with me. ()
 I give
657. Her daughter is determined to become brain surgeon. ()
 Her daughter has becoming a brain surgeon.
658. It is possible to walk from the hotel to the city centre? ()
 Is the city centre the hotel?
659. I don’t mind what you wear so long as it’s appropriate for the occasion. ()
 It what you wear so long as it’s appropriate for the occasion.
660. The new salesman tried to fulfil every requirement his director had. ()
 The new salesman tried to dance
661. Given that he has no experience, will Frank be able to do this job? ()
 Will Frank’s ability to do this job?
662. Passengers are absolutely forbidden to cross the railway track. ()
 On
663. We should have had someone repair the roof in the dry season rather than leaving it until the rainy
one. ()
 It would have repaired in the dry season rather than leaving it until the rainy one.
664. The company avoids employing unqualified staff unless there is no alternative. ()
 Only unqualified staff.
665. Williams suggested a guest list should be written. ()

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 “Why ,” said Williams.
666. Bill was concentrating hard on his work, so he didn’t notice when I came in. ()
 Bill was so notice of my coming in.
667. She always enjoys this programme although she watches it very often. ()
 However of it.
668. The organizers planned everything as carefully as they could possibly have done. ()
 Everything the organizers.
669. “The situation won’t be repeated in the future, I promise,” said Mike to his mother. ()
 Mike repetition of the situation in the future.
670. Jack admitted that he was responsible for the broken window. ()
 It was the window.
671. The boy was about to cry when he was punished by his teacher. ()
→ The boy
672. I'm sure it isn't Mrs. Smith you saw because she's in Singapore. ()
→ It
673. I cannot afford to buy a train ticket. ()
→I
674. These days, she is very cheerful. ()
→ She these days.
675. There were very few people at the concert last year. ()
→ Hardly
676. “Keep off the grass”, the sign says. ()
 You
677. David impressed his new boss by settling down to work. ()
 David
678. The builders installed a wind turbine on Mr. Sean’s roof. ()
 Mr. Sean has
679. It wasn’t planning to read the whole newspaper. ()
 I had
680. The young girl stopped working through the salary was very high. ()
 No matter how

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681. If you don’t work harder, you’ll fail the exam. ()
 You if you want to pass the exam.
682. I think you should have more consideration for those who don’t have lives as privileged as yours. ()
 I think you should lives aren’t as privileged as yours.
683. Harry desired to be famous so much that he participated in a reality show. ()
→So great in a reality show.
684. As a singer, Kay has recently become involved in more diverse styles of music. ()
→ Recently Kay (singing) other styles of music.
685. It's urgent that the new principal start to deal with the problems facing this school. ()
→ The new principal the problems facing this school.
686. Could you take a quick look at my essay before I hand it in? ()
→ Would essay before I hand it in?
687. You can only go out if you promise to be home by midnight. ()
→ Unless you go out.
688. His irresponsible attitude is endangering his career as a doctor. ()


A government official let the story wind its way to the world press.
When the party us helped with the clearing up.
I should about the situation.
I have never set eyes on her before.
689. Only final-year students are allowed to use the main college car park. ()

690. He could not explain why he was always late for work. ()

691. She doesn’t see or hear from her childhood friends any more. ()

692. A government official leaked the story to the world press. ()

693. At the end of the party we all helped with the clearing up. ()
→ When the party us helped with the clearing up.

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694. I didn't think carefully enough about the situation. ()
→ I should about the situation.
695. This is the first time I have seen her in my life. ()
→I her before.
696. The deaths of almost sixty people were caused by the tornado. ()
→ The tornado resulted in the deaths of almost sixty people.
697. I had just started the new job when I got flu. ()
→I as I started the new job.
698. Declan was angry because Claire arrived late. ()

699. Mark can’t wait to use his new computer games console. ()

700. It’s possible that the thieves entered the building through the windows. ()

701. My friend took no notice of my advice. ()

702. There is nothing new about crimes of passion. ()

703. We cannot see animals in a vast area after the forest fire. ()

704. Carol has trouble communicating her ideas to others. (

705. Nobody expected it of him but Sam was laid off. ()
 Against unemployed.
706. That medicine was very effective and I started to feel better immediately. ()

707. I’m sure Nancy is still presuming that the party starts at nine. ()

708. If you don’t obey the regulations, you will not be permitted to fish in this river. ()

709. A great many people will congratulate her if she wins. ()


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710. Nadia’s friend arrived just as she was about to leave the restaurant. ()

711. When they broke the news, she stayed perfectly calm and controlled. ()

712. He always makes everything look so difficult. ()

713. You should consider the fact that Mary hasn’t spoken French for years. (ALLOWANCES)

714. Whatever happens, I will never trust him again. (
 Under him again.
715. Everyone was shocked by the success of the novel. (SHOCK)
 The success of the novel everyone.
716. If I had been you, I would have punished him. (SHOES)
 Had , I would have punished him.
717. The coach accepted that he was fully responsible for the way his team performed. (
 The coach performance.
718. Mark promised sincerely that he wouldn’t watch so much TV. (
 Mark made to watch so much TV.
719. He bought a new jacket without having planned to. ()
 He bought
720. I prefer to go by car rather than go by couch. (
I by couch.
721. Sheila has become too big to wear this pullover. (
 Sheila pullover.
722. The question of medical costs often makes old people become anxious.
 The question
723. It’s entirely your own fault that you failed the exam. (
 You have no one
724. Was your mother any better when you visited her? (
 Was there

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725. The climbers will try to reach the summit again in the morning. (
 The climbers will
726. My tutor says she’s been too busy to read my essay, but she’ll mark it by the end of the week. (
 My tutor says she my essay yet, but she will mark it by the end of the week.
727. “I promise I will never tell anyone about the missing files,” said Jenny. (
 Jenny never tell anyone about the missing files.
728. You must keep this door when the red light is illuminated. ()
 Under
729. “If I were you, I would not smoke in the office, David.” I said to him. ()
I
730. A true story forms the basis of Mary’s new novel. ()
 Mary’s new novel
731. With hindsight, we should have been more careful. ()

732. Tom hates parties, so don’t try to persuade him to go. ()
 It going to parties because he hates them.
733. “It’s not a good idea to call Leo just yet,” Valerie told me. ()
 Valerie while.
734. “Why didn’t I ask Linda for her phone number?” thought Sam. ()
“ for her phone number!” thought Sam.
735. “I don’t mind you staying out late, but your father does,” Robbie’s mother told him. ()
 “It’s you staying out late,” Robbie’s mother told him.
736. The town council have decided not to delay building a wall round the park. ()
 The town council have made building of a wall round the park.
737. It is highly likely that this novel will win the book prize. ()
 This novel the book prize.
738. There is no doubt that Lucy will agree with the president’s point of view. ()
 It in with the president’s point of view.
739. The manager will not be satisfied unless you apologise immediately. ()
 Nothing the manager.

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740. The supermarket may be forced to close if demand doesn’t increase. ()
 The supermarket demand increases.
741. Women outnumber men by two to one on the ballet course. ()
 There men on the ballet course.
742. If the power fails, there are some candles in the hall cupboard. ()
 There are some candles in the hall cupboard a power failure.
743. The dog stole the sausages while the butcher was busy. ()
 The butcher was too busy the sausages.
744. No one listened to what the politician was saying last night. (EARS)
 What the politician was saying last night.
745. After the scandal, he was asked to resign. (HAND)
 After the scandal, he was asked to his resignation.
746. “It certainly wasn’t me who broke your vase!” said John to me. (DENIED)
 John vase.
747. After the accident the repairs to my car cost me £150. (HAVE)
 It cost me £150 after the accident.
748. It is pointless to ask me about it, because I don’t know anything. (USE)
 It is it because I don’t know anything.
749. Don’t you remember anything about your lifetime in London as a child? (RECOLLECTION)
 Haven’t you had your lifetime in London as a child?
750. This tree will soon be as tall as our house. (SAME)
 This tree will soon be our house.
751. I wish they wouldn’t talk during the performance – it makes me really uptight. (NERVES)
 It really when they talk during a performance.
752. The people who used to do this kind of work have been replaced by machines. (PLACE)
 Machines the people who used to do this kind of work.
753. We got to work late because we decided to drive rather than take the train. ()
 We got to work late because we decided to drive the train.
754. I cannot get all my clothes in the suitcase ()
 The suitcase take all my clothes.

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755. The earthquake made many people homeless. ()
 The earthquake made homeless.
756. Tickets for the concert cannot be bought before 12th May. ()
 Tickets for the concert will not 12th May.
757. I really don’t want to go to work today. ()
 I really work today.
757. I didn’t like Chemistry when I was at school. ()
 I like Chemistry when I was at school.
758. “All your complaints will be investigated by my staff tomorrow,” said the bank manager. ()
 The bank manager promised that his staff all our complaints the next day.
759. She has always been proud of her appearance. ()
 She has always her appearance.
760. The town hall has approved the plans for a new sports center. ()
 The town hall the plans for a new sports center.
761. She didn’t like the young man asking her so many questions ()
 She so many questions.
762. Natalie’s friends talked her out of going to the concert alone. ()
 It was
763. He didn’t try to conceal his dislike for me. ()
 He
764. When her uncle died, she inherited big sums of money. ()
 When her uncle
765. The research has shown very useful value in the study of children’s language. ()
 The research has
766. Instead of learning some subjects for a special exam, students should learn many different subjects
for their broad background knowledge. ()
 Instead of .
767. You have to accept the truth although it is hurtful. ()
 Hurtful
768. The wind was so strong that we coudn’t walk. ()
 Such

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769. You will start to feel better as soon as this drug is effective. ()
 The moment
770. My dad is now abroad and I am in charge of the office. ()
 My dad has
771. He was extremely happy because he won that scholarship. ()
 Had

772. He received another letter from her as soon as he found the time to reply to her. ()
 No sooner
773. I really don’t like it when you cheated me yesterday. ()
 I’d rather you
774. Don’t make a fuss over such trivial things. ()
 Don’t
775. We were amazed to know that he was a liar. ()
 To
776. Everyday television viewers witness some sort of violence or crime on their their screens. ( )
 Hardly
777. This mix-up is not my fault. (BLAME)
 I am not
778. My brother is not feeling terribly well these days. (WEATHER)
 My brother is feeling
779.I’d like to express my thanks for everything you’ve done for me (THANKFUL)
 I am very
780. On no account will I lend you $500. (QUESTION)
 There
781. His smooth manner didn’t deceive us. (TAKEN)
 We
782. I think you should get someone to fix the computer.
 I would prefer it
783. Jack was so nervous that his mind couldn’t function properly.
 Such

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784. Suddenly, the management said it was important for us to wear dark suits to the meeting.
 The management insisted
785. To say briefly, this school regulation cannot be abolished right away.
 In
786. Trying to persuade someone to agree with you can be a formidable task.
 Trying to bring
787. Anna inherited a fortune when her father died.
 After the
788. We were not late for school because you took us in your car.
 If it hadn’t been
789. I managed to finish the task, but it was difficult.
 Only with
790. Although she didn’t agree with the management’s decision, Chloe was forced to accept it.
 Much
791. Fred didn’t tell Sophie his news until she had finished her homework.
 Fred waited
792. When we met again, he didn’t mention our previous conversation at all. (
 When we met again, he made at all.
793. Her boyfriend greatly impressed her parents at their first meeting. (
 Her boyfriend on her parents when they first met.
794. I don’t feel like going to the party. (
 l’m not going to the party.
795. The police asked the woman to describe the thief to them in detail. (
 The police asked the woman to give them of the thief.
796. Any correspondence from the head office must be dealt with before other matters. (
 Any correspondence from the head office other matters.
797. Mary felt entirely comfortable when her boss was around. ()
 Mary felt entirely at ease with her boss.
798. He said their marriage has been successful as they are tolerant of each other. ()
 He the fact that they are tolerant of each other.

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799. It would be impossible for us to redecorate the house at the moment because we don’t have enough
money. ()
 Redecorating the house is at the moment because we don’t have enough money.
800. These days people regard that kind of behaviour as normal. ()
 That kind of behaviour as normal.
801. I don’t understand one word of this document. ()
 I can’t
802. The applicant’s cover letter impressed his prospective employers immediately on viewing it. (
 No cover letter than his prospective employers were impressed by it.
803. The researcher insisted on proper conduct of the experiment. (
 The researcher was properly.
804. Only the top fifteen players will make it through to the next round. (
 The to the next round.
805. I did my best to arrive here on time. (
I get here on time.
806. He was really jealous when he saw his brother’s new car. (
 He was see his brother’s new car.
807. I was amazed because there were no problems throughout the holiday. ()
 To wrong throughout the holiday.
808. No matter what happens. Jane will never forgive Mark for what he did. ()
 Under Mark for what lie did.
809. Can anyone solve this problem? ()
 Can anyone problem?
810. You probably won’t find a better deal for a holiday. ()
 The find a better deal for a holiday.
811. Apparently the entire warehouse was destroyed in a fire last month. ()
 Apparently the entire warehouse last month.
812. I think it’s disgraceful the way they never get round to repairing this pavement. ()
 This pavement time ago.
813. They have been building their dream home for the past ten years. ()
 Their dream home for the past ten years.

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814. Shortly after Sue and Brian met, he announced they were getting married. ()
 Scarcely he announced they were getting married.
815. Although I had imagined my parachute jump would terrify me, it was actually quite exciting.
()
 Far experience I had imagined, my parachute jump was actually quite exciting.
816. In his speech, the College Principal spoke highly of the third-year science students who had won an
award. ()
 The College Principal the award-winning third-year science students in his speech.
817. Everyone believed my neighbor’s claims about once being a famous singer. ()
 Everyone about once being a famous singer.
818. Leo is the most infuriating person I’ve ever met. ()
 I’ve person as Leo.
819. If it hadn’t rained so heavily, the garden would have been a success. ()
 But for , the garden would have been a success.
Would you my asking you to sign this petition?
820. Would you mind if I asked you to sign this petition? ()
 Would you my asking you to sign this petition?
821. I’ve never really been able to follow all the details of the argument. ()
 I’ve never been able to
They are facing problems because the cost of medical treatment is not covered by insurance.
822. Most people seem to think that I will be next to be promoted. ()
 Most people seem to think that
823. Your scheme is brilliant, but it won’t succeed. ()
 Brilliant failure.
824. It’s likely that local residents will be suspicious of the company’s plans for development in the area.
()
 The company’s plans for development suspicious by local residents.
825. The police have to verify the details of everyone taking part in the event today. ()
 Everyone taking part in the event today the police.
826. We suppose the new models are about ten thousand dollars. ()
 The new models are supposed of ten thousand dollars.

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827. There are several categories of people who don’t have to pay the new tax. ()
 Several categories of people are
828. I forgot my friend’s birthday last week and do not know how to make it up to her. ()
 I do not know forgetting my friend’s birthday last week.
829. Since his wife gave birth to twins, Steve has felt truly happy. ()
 Steve has since his wife gave birth to twins.
830. They are having problems because they did not take out medical insurance. ()
 They are medical insurance was not taken out.
831. I didn’t follow the speech exactly, but I understand the general meaning of what was being said. ()
I
832. They ceased to find his jokes amusing. ()
 They no amusing.
833. She didn’t realize her mistake until she had put the phone down. ()
 Only after putting the phone down her mistake.
834. The eldest of Hoa’s three daughters is a famous poet. ()
 Hoa has is a famous poet.
835. “I’m really sorry we didn’t inform you about the room changes,” the receptionist told us. ()
 The receptionist about the room changes.
836. If you need any further information, please call me. ()
 If you need any further information, me a call.
837. We tried not to laugh at his new haircut, but it was impossible. ()
 We at his new haircut.
838. We really need to determine the cause of his leaking tap! ()
 We really must get to causing this tap to leak.
839. He always gives the impression that he’s very confident. ()
 He always very confident.
840. In my opinion, Pele is the best soccer player. ()
 As soccer better than Pele.
841. The author was extremely happy when he knew how much influence his writings had on later
generations. ()
 The author of his writings’ influence on later generations.

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842. He would do almost anything to win the girl’s heart. ()
 He would
843. You have said exactly the right thing. ()
 You have
844. Since she met that boy, she’s been thinking only about him. ()
 Since she met that boy, she’s
845. He needs to consider the amount the holiday is going to cost. (
 He needs to much the holiday is going to cost.
846. We are on good terms with both of John's parents. (
 We John's parents.
847. Kids and seniors are much more prone to infection than others. (
 Kids and seniors than others.
848. What's the point of all this furniture? (
 What is of?
849. I don’t like him because he boasts a lot. ()
 I don’t like him as
850. She got a scholarship as soon as she registered for the training course. ()
 the training course when she got a scholarship.
851. Books on animal diseases in Outer Mongolia are not exactly best sellers. ()
 There is books on animal diseases in Outer Mongolia.
852. Fleming discovered penicillin as a result of a little luck. ()
 A little luck penicillin.
853. Wilson has so much talent that a number of different clubs are interested in him. ()
 Wilson player that a number of different clubs are interested in him.
854. When she left home, she had to do everything on her own. ()
 When she left home, she
855. You cannot get to the village in winter because of the snow. ()
 You the village in winter because of the snow.
856. Martin had difficulty in accepting the loss of his money. ()
 It was the loss of his money.
857. It was Peter who pointed the mistake out to me. ()

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 It was Peter who the mistake.
858. You are not allowed to smoke in the public places. ()
 There in the public places.
859. Claire was not allowed to stay out late when she lived at home with her parents. (
 Claire's parents out late when she lived at home.
860. Today's meeting is postponed and it will be held next week. (
 Today's meeting has until next week.
861. This is the most delicious meal I have ever eaten. (
 I have meal like this before.
862. The two boys are identical twins and they look exactly the same. (
I between the two boys.
863. Simona last wrote to me seven months ago. (
I Simona for seven months.
864. Tim and Barbara are not talking to each other at the moment. ()
 Tim and Barbara are not at the moment.
865. I would prefer it if they had given me some bonus. ()
 I'd rather some bonus.
866. I am sure Tim didn't misunderstand. ()
 Tim can't the stick.
867. We decided to pay a mechanic to look at the car. ()
 We decided to a mechanic.
868. He was jealous when he saw his brother's new car. ()
 He was brother's new car.
869. Everything was covered with gold paint except two very small holes. (
 With the
[Link] you ever think that geology is a very interesting field? (
 Does
871. Your contract says that you are to be here by nine every day. (
 Under
872. Taxpayers had to pay the cost of the privatization plan. (
 Taxpayers

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873. Some people say that there's hardly any difference between love and hate. (
 Some people
874. I know it was a waste of money - don't make me feel worse about it! (
 I know it was a waste of money - there's no need to by reminding me!
875. When they started their trek, they had no idea how bad the weather would become. (
 Nobody realized trek how bad the weather would become.
876. Guy made absolutely sure nothing would go wrong when he planned the expedition. (
 Guy when he planned the expedition.
877. As a pop singer, Kay has recently become involved in more diverse styles of music. (
 As a pop singer, recently Kay other styles of music.
878. She speaks Spanish very well. (
 She Spanish.
879. He is likely to be promoted.(CARDS)
 His promotion
880. The meeting will be an opportunity for everyone to express their feelings.(VENT)
 The meeting will be an opportunity for everyone their feelings.
881. Ian was ill yesterday, so he didn’t go to school. ()
 Ian wishes yesterday, so he could go to school.
882. It’s a waste of time to get Tim to lend you his car. ()
 There is Tim to lend you his car.
883. As Justin becomes addicted to computer games, his eye sight is seriously affected. ()
 The more his eyesight is.
884. My supervisor said it would be a good idea for me to accept this new position. ()
 My supervisor suggested this new position.
885. Darius soon recovered after the operation. ()
 Darius soon after the operation.
886. It was a mistake not to write the telephone number down. ()
→ I should writing down the telephone number.
887. Police are warning people to check for forged notes which are currently in circulation. ()
→ Police are warning people to be for forged notes which are currently in circulation.
888. Students at this school are not allowed to go into the Rainbow Disco. ()

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→ The Rainbow Disco / students at this school.
889. She can't get into the habit of studying every evening. ()
→ She can't every evening.
890. Jane regretted speaking so rudely to the old lady. ()
→ Jane politely to the old lady.
891. Leonardo spent a long time painting this picture. ()
 It
892. The girl said to the boy, “I saw your uncle at my house last night.” ()
 The girl
893. When it comes to population, Beijing’s is much bigger than Auckland’s. ()
 Beijing is much
894. Are you sorry that you didn’t accept his offer? ()
 Do ?
895. Do you want to listen to K-pop music? ()
 Do ?
896. He didn't know whether to wait or eat alone because his friends weren't in the cafeteria. ()
 His friends weren't in the cafeteria, so he whether to wait or eat alone.
897. The local surgery is reported to have bought scanners to help doctors in their diagnoses. ()
 It is by the local surgery to help doctors in their diagnoses.
898. Peter is angry because Joanna did not accept his invitation. ()
 If Joanna his invitation, Peter wouldn't be angry.
899. She doesn't know much about sports but she acts like an expert. ()
 She an expert on sports.
900. I sincerely promise you that I'm telling the truth. ()
 I promise that I'm telling the truth.
901. Non-passengers are strictly forbidden from entering the departure lounge of the airport. ()
 On to enter the departure lounge of the airport.
902. I'm sure they didn't show up here last night. ()
 They here last night.
903. The accident happened just behind that statue. ()
 The just behind that statue.

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904. Taking out a private pension scheme will benefit you. ()
 It is a private pension scheme.
905. It's a shame we can't get more people to support our campaign. ()
 I wish support for our campaign.
906. My grandmother was sixty when she learnt to drive. ()
 My grandmother learnt to drive sixty.
907. The manager should think about experience when hiring new staff. ()
 The manager should when hiring new staff.
908. They chose not to drive because they thought there would be too much snow. ()
 They chose not to drive too much snow.
909. How do our sales compare with those of other firms? ()
 How do our sales stand those of other firms?
910. Money is of little value on a desert island. ()
 Money on a desert island.
911. I sincerely promise that I will finish the task on time. ()
 I promise you that I will finish the task on time.
912. She was such a charming girl that I couldn’t stop looking at her. ()
 So
913. They spent the whole afternoon figuring out the solution to that math problem. ()
 It
914. I do not have enough money to have the automatic lighting installed. ()
 Were
915. When the war broke out, a lot of Ukrainians fled to neighbor countries to escape misfortune. ()
 No sooner
916. The management board decided to offer the strikers a pay rise to alleviate their anger. ()
 With a

917. It was wrong of the antifans to make negative influence on the journalists about the star. ()
 The antifans should
918. Kevin was so interested in the hockey match on TV that he invented an excuse for his day off. ()
 Such

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919. No one can believe that Laura earns money to support the whole family at such a tender age. ()
 Hardly
920. The local authorities made the museum suitable for the public hall after the war. ()
 It was

921. Nice art works from litter should be exhibited now. ()

 It's high

922. Our team could not have been favoured by the judges if we had been experienced enough. ()
 Due

923. Although quiet members seem to be patient, they do not always take criticism. ()
 Patient
924. They have discovered some interesting pieces of information. ()
 Some .
925. When they broke the news, Sally stayed perfectly calm and controlled. ()
 When
926. We had a long discussion about the problem but we could not solve it. ()
 We
927. Jack didn't mention our previous conversation at all. ()
 Jack
928. When people tell my sister that she looks like me, she doesn't like it. ()
 My sister that she looks like me.
929. Judging from her notes, Sharon wasn't concentrating very hard on the lesson. ()
 Sharon on the lesson as her notes are incomplete.
930. "Do I have to book a place in advance?" Jane asked me. ()
 Jane wanted to book a place in advance.
931. The yacht race was cancelled due to strong winds. ()
 It was
932. The car door accidentally shut on Lucy's fingers. ()
 Lucy in the car door.

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933. My sociology lecturer always knows what to say in every situation. ()
 My sociology lecturer words, whatever the situation.
934. It's a foregone conclusion that Julia will do her best to be offered the job. ()
 It every effort to be offered the job.
935. I haven't had the time to reply to her letter yet. ()
 I haven't her letter yet.
936. Although the couple are getting old, they do not need anyone to care for them. ()
 The elderly couple their age.
937. Lending Tom so much money was a rather foolish thing to do. ()
 You should Tom so much money.
938. We never questions her ability to run the department. ()
 Not her ability to run the department.
939. He will only be included in the team if he passes a fitness test. ()
 His inclusion in the team a fitness test.
940. It was far from obvious why they began to argue fiercely. ()
 There was begin arguing fiercely.
941. John's colleagues ignored him after he reported one of them for leaving work early.
()
 John his colleagues for reporting one of them for leaving work early.
942. The twins look very much alike to me. ()
 I the twins.
943. Jack has such a vivid imagination; it is possible that he invented the whole story. ()
 Jack has such a vivid imagination that he might story.
944. I wish I hadn’t said that to her. ()
 If only I said to her.
945. It’s encouraging to discover that the group is both talented and enthusiastic. ()
 It’s encouraging to discover that the group shows as well.
946. They moved to Rome two years ago. ()
 They two years.
947. They advised us not to drink that water. ()
 We that water.

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948. Anne is proud of her ability to speak five languages fluently. ()
 Anne
949. “I wonder if you could possibly open the door for me?” ()
 Would
950. If Smith hadn’t broken his leg, he would have played football for England. ()
 If Smith hadn’t broken his leg,
951. The ban on hunting was only imposed because the minister insisted. ()
 But
952. You should wash your shirt right now before that stain dries. ()
 Your shirt
953. My manager didn’t agree with the idea. ()
 My manager
954. I’d prefer him not to phone me at home. ()
 I’d
955. I did not intend to tell you what I knew. ()
I
956. Linda’s plan for a picnic has been spoilt by the weather ()
 Linda’s plan
957. His handwriting is illegible. ()
I 958. They paid no attention to the man’s sudden disappearance. ( )

959. The manager should think about experience when hiring new staff. ()
 960. I tried to talk to Jack about the problem but he was too busy. ()
961. Fred tried hard to start the car, but without success. ()

962. He likes to be addressed as “Professor”. ()

963. They continued to suggest that I was lying. ()

964. This is the first time I have seen her in my life. ()


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965. The police arrived as the thieves were committing the crime. ()

966. Some people say that Tsiolkovsky invented the space rocket. ()

967. What are you trying to say something? ()
 What are you something?
968. Graham stopped talking to deal with a customer. ()
 Graham to deal with a customer.
969. You can rely on Susan for help. ()
 You can Susan for help.
970. Let’s visit the museum this afternoon. ()
 Why the museum this afternoon?
971. Valerie found it hard to concentrate on her book because of the noise. ()
 Valerie on her book because of the noise.
972. His last book helps to understand what the world of beer brewing is really like. (
 His last book the world of beer brewing.
973. Experts believe that the landslides were caused by recent floods. (
 The landslides are recent floods.
974. The journalist pretended that she was a parent of one of the children. (
 The journalist that she was a parent of one of the children.
975. It was raining cats and dogs last night. ()
 The rain was
976. Will you please stay with me for a while? ()
 Will you 977. Recent research has changed theories about the causes of the disease. ()
 Recent research
978. Collecting stamps give me a lot of pleasure. ()

979. What you have been saying is quite irrelevant. ()

980. Although the papers claim that they are going to get divorced, they are not. ()
 [Link] have disobeyed; you will therefore be punished. ( )

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
982. His real identity will always remain a secret.( )

983. Jonh spends all his time working. ()

984. They sent him to prison for three years. ()

985. Tim looks nothing like his father. ()

986. I find Harold’s behavior quite incomprehensible. ()

987. The President was impeached because of his financial misconduct. ()

988. After six-year relationship, Martha and Billy have decided to get married. ()

989. She began to suffer from irrational fears. ()

990. Turning down that job was very foolish of you. ()
 Turning down that job made a fool of yourself.
991. The cost of the repairs to the house was about 50$. ()

992. You should not make fun of him. He seems not to like improper behavior. ()

993. The new ambassador is well-informed about current affairs. ()
 .
994. He is very likely to come. ()

995. I may not have my problem solved but at least I know I’m doing correctly. ()

996. Corporal Green was killed just before the armistice. ()
 .
997. One night Jack arrived at my flat right unexpectedly. What a surprise! ()
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
998. Bruce said that the situation at work was like a family argument. ()

999. When she sold the jewelry at such a low price, she was cheated. ()

1000. They arrived at their destination alive and kicking. ()


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