Name: Date: Mark:

SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION - 3
Complete the second sentences so that it has similar meaning to the first one. Use the word given
in brackets. Do not change the word given.
1. She ran down the steps with a group of journalists following her very closely. (HOT)
→ She ran down the steps with a group of journalists hot on her heels
2. He is asking for trouble by lying to the police. (ICE)
→ He is walking on thin ice by lying to the police
3. After crying, she felt calmer and more in control. (COURSE)
→ After her tears had run their course she felt calmer and more in control.
4. The Japanese are the best at making pocket-sized technology. (SECOND)
→ The Japanese are second to none at ..
5. She is not very good at arranging flowers. (FLAIR)
→ She doesn’t have much flair for arranging flowers
6. Her early success has made her very conceited. (HEAD)
→ Her early success has gone to her head
7. Sorry, you can’t do whatever you want. (PICK)
→ Sorry, you are not in the position to pick and choose
8. This vase seems to be too big for this small table. (PROPORTION)
→ This vase looks out of proportion on this small table
9. The success of our local theater has made our city famous (MAP)
→ The success of our local theater has put our city on the map
10. The Mayor hoped to have a good day for the parade.
→ The Mayor was in the hope of
11. They believe that the hotel was quite near the beach. (THROW)
→ The hotel is believed tohave been just a stone’s throw from the beach
12. Mr. Foster asked me to write this letter to you. (REQUEST)
→ It is at Mr Foster’s request that I am writing this letter to you
13. In her new job, Alison determined to impress anyone from the start. (MARK)
→ In her new job, Alison determined to make his mark from the start
14. Our limited budget meant very few real changes were possible. (SCOPE)
→ Our limited budget left little scope for real changes
15. Having to get up so early is so irritating. (NECK)
→ Having to get up so early is a pain in the neck
16. At first I felt so intense, but her smile helped me to get back my confidence.
→ Her smile melted......................................................................................................
17. The President’s bodyguards stood behind him, watching.
→ Watchfully standing behind the President were his ….
18. Since we have encountered many problems, we should stop conducting this research. (HALT)
→ Since we have encountered many problems, we should .......................................
19. In a nutshell, Joseph’s not up to the job.
→The long and short of it is that Joseph’s not up to the job.
20. He mentioned in passing that after the death of his wife, he was so depressed that he couldn’t live
without her. (PIECES)
→ He happened ....................................................................................... without her.
21. “I’m going to enjoy myself now the exams are over,” said Heidi. (HAIR)
→ Heidi said she was going to let her hair down now the exams were over.
22. I decided right there and then to buy it and now I really regret! (WHIM)
→ I decided on a whim and now I really regret it!
23. A true story forms the basis of Mary’s new novel.
→ Mary’s new novel is based on a true story ...................................................................................................
24. There’s not that much difference between love and hatred. (LINE)
→ There’s a thin line . between love and hatred.
25. You’d better talk to those in charge about that. (POWERS)
→ You’d better talk to .............................................................................. about that.
26. He maintained his position against his adversary. (GROUND)
→ He ........................................................................................against his adversary.
27. I hope it’s not inconvenient for you that I phone you so late.
→ I hope I’m not putting ............................................................................................
28. This sum of money will make him keep our secret. (TONGUE)
→ We will ...........................................................................with this sum of money.
29. The audience suddenly started to applause loudly.
→ All .............................................................................................................the audience.
30. My grandfather had completely forgotten that he phoned me last night. (RECOLLECTION)
→ My grandfather didn’t have any recollection of phoning me last night.
31. My son’s getting up every morning always happens at the same time in the same way.
→ My son’s getting up ................................................................................................
32. He was envious of his counterpart’s success.
→ He was green with envy that his counterpart. succeeded.
33. Seeing these pictures makes me remember something. (MEMORY)
→ Seeing these pictures .jog my memory
34. I only bought some small items which were not really valuable at the shop.
→ What I bought are just .............................................................................................
35. I have heaps of money in my bank account.
→ I am in .....................................................................................................................
36. Peter pretends not to know about Mary’s absence. (EYE)
→ Peter turns a blind eye to Mary’s absence.
37. Philip’s inability to make decisions dates from his accident.
→ Ever .......................................................................................................................
38. They would often sit chattering, resolving the world properly. (PUT)
→ They would often sit chattering, ............................................................................
39. He even divulges the secret of good feta. (FAR)
→ He ..................................................................................... the secret of good feta.
40. It is not certain that Jones will get the job.
→ It is open ...............................................................................................................