1. We expect he will arrive by nine o’clock.

He is ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

2. Please don’t use the shower after midnight.

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

3. I agree he’s a good worker but I still don’t think he should get the job.

Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………..................

4. The residents get very angry when bicycles are left in the hallway.

The residents all wish bicycles ……………………………………………………………………………

5. ‘John shouldn’t have behaved so badly,’ said Janet.

Janet objected ………………………………………………………………………………………….......

6. Anna failed to understand how serious her illness was until she spoke to the doctor.

Not until …………………………………………………………………………………………...............

7. I do like carrots, but I don’t want to eat them every day.

Much as ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

8. The managing director suggested not appointing any new staff. (freeze)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

9. They hate each other intensely. (sworn)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. There’s no need to be so upset about the result. (shed)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

11. I’d be grateful if you could have a look at these figures. (cast)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

12. I was pleasantly surprised at the result of the meeting. (came)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

13. Although he has been very determined, he has never managed to defeat his rival. (determination)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

14. The arrival time of the plane has been changed to 3:30. (rescheduled)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

15. Without his personal assistant John wouldn’t know what to do next. (rely)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
16. Jack plays football more skillfully than Paul.

Jack is ……………………………………………………………………………………………………...

17. ‘Hand over the money or I’ll shoot you!’ said the robber to the security guard.

The robber threatened ……………………………………………………………………………………...

18. Although Professor Sweet knew a lot about grammar, he couldn’t answer the question.

Despite ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

19. Mrs Fielding is too old to make such a journey.

Mrs Fielding is so ………………………………………………………………………………………….

20. I am always short of time.

I never ……………………………………………………………………………………………………...

21. I had only just watered the garden when it began to rain.

Hardly ……………………………………………………………………………………………………...

22. I haven’t visited any countries in South America except Venezuela.

Venezuela is ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

23. We cannot exchange tickets in any circumstances.

Under ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

24. I find working here really enjoyable. (enjoying)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

25. What’s on your mind at the moment? (about)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

26. Neil has the bad habit of getting in people’s way. (always)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

27. How long is that wall? (does)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

28. I don’t suppose you have heard the news.

You won’t ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

29. The Prime Minister expects a victory for his party.

The Prime Minister believes that …………………………………………………………………………

30. A new manager will take Mr. Brown’s place in the new year.

Mr. Brown is ………………………………………………………………………………………………

By the end of the month I …………………………………………………………………………………

32. Why don’t you come to see us during lunch?

Why don’t you come to see us ……………………………………………………………………………

33. What exactly do you intend to do?

What exactly ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

34. The arrival of the train has been delayed, I’m afraid.

The train will …………………………………………………………………………………., I’m afraid.

35. Let’s leave at the end of the next lecture.

As soon as …………………………………………………………………………………………………

36. There will be a team members’ meeting tomorrow.

The team members ………………………………………………………………………………………..

37. This book will take me two years to write.

In two years’ time ………………………………………………………………………………………….

38. Who will be your assistant on this project? (working)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

39. Scientists are on the point of making a vital breakthrough. (about)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

40. I’ll be home late. (until)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

41. No one knows who is going to win the match. (what)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

42. I intended to call you yesterday, but I forgot. (going)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

43. We used to spend Sunday afternoons working in the garden. (would)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

44. Paul had the irritating habit of making trouble. (always)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

45. Diana wasn’t always as rude as that. (be)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
46. I wasn’t very keen on sport in those days. (use)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

47. I might possibly go to the theatre tonight. (was)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

48. I had to go past your house so I decided to drop in. (passing)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

49. Susan booked out before we got to her hotel. (by the time)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

50. Someone broke into John’s flat last week.

John ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

51. The wind was bending the young tree to the ground.

The young tree …………………………………………………………………………………………….

52. If you missed the first half, you can’t really say you understood the film.

Unless ……………………………………………………………………………………………………...

53. Everyone believed that the house had been sold.

The house ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

54. What would you do if you lost your job?

Supposing ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

55. When we have finished building the house, we’ll plan the garden.

After the house …………………………………………………………………………………………….

56. It’s a pity I am going to work tomorrow.

I wish ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

57. The living-room hasn’t been painted for years.

We …………………………………………………………………………………………………………

58. Everyone thought the book was written by the princess herself. (have)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

59. I can’t lift this table on my own. (unless)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

60. I won’t stay in this job, not even for double the salary. (if)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
61. The coins are believed to have been buried for safekeeping. (it)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

62. If you insist on eating so fast, of course you get indigestion. (will)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

63. It’s a pity you aren’t going to Ann’s party. (wish)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

64. Someone punched Sam in the face at the football match. (got)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

65. If you found the missing money, what would you do? (were)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

66. They suspended Jackson for the next two matches. (banned)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

67. Please come this way, and I’ll see if Mr. Francis is in. (will)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

68. If you pay me back the money you took, I won’t tell the police.

Pay me back ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

69. The discovery of new drugs is helping the fight against this disease.

The fight …………………………………………………………………………………………………...

70. It wouldn’t make any difference if you offered me a million pounds, I still wouldn’t sell!

Even if ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

71. I’ll get someone to press your trousers.

I’ll have ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

72. Everyone knows that taking exercise is good for your health.

Taking exercise ……………………………………………………………………………………………

73. Brenda is a star because a famous director saw her act in a school play.

If a famous …………………………………………………………………………………………………

74. Someone has suggested the resignation of the minister.

It …………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

75. I have an appointment for a haircut this afternoon.

I’m having …………………………………………………………………………………………………

I wish ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

77. Someone will deliver the tickets to your house next week.

The tickets …………………………………………………………………………………………………

78. John’s school is making him sit his exams again. (made)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

79. If you don’t pay the bill, they’ll cut off the electricity. (be)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

80. If you see Tina by any chance, could you ask her to get in touch? (happen)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

81. I should really be starting my homework. (time)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

82. Without Jane, I would never have made it to the top. (been)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

83. Everyone thinks that Mary has not accepted the job. (thought)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

84. I haven’t got an aspirin, so I can’t give you one. (if)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

85. If you do change your mind after all, let me know. (should)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

86. It would be better if you didn’t bring Jim to the party. (rather)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

87. I’m going to the dentist’s for a filling tomorrow. (filled)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

88. I didn’t enjoy my holiday at all. (least)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

89. You are not to leave the hospital under any circumstances. (no)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

90. I tried hard but I couldn’t undo the bottle. (might)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
91. The weather here is sometimes really awful! (can)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

92. I wish you wouldn’t complain all the time! (do)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

93. It’s not worth staying here. (might)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

94. Two weeks passed before the letter arrived. (did)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

95. I expect this film will be good. (should)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

96. This food has no taste. (quite)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

97. She was so popular that everyone voted for her. (such)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

98. If they offered me the job, I would accept.

Were ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

99. I have no idea who Sarah is going out with.

Who ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

100. Luckily it wasn’t necessary for Jim to take the exam again.

Luckily Jim ………………………………………………………………………………………………...

101. In the end I had to get a lift with a colleague.

What ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

102. It was only when I got home that I realised I’d forgotten my bag.

Not until …………………………………………………………………………………………………...

103. The guests didn’t finally leave until after midnight.

It …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

104. If you are ever in the neighbourhood, please drop in and see us.

Should …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

105. Why didn’t you tell me you were ill?

You ………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
106. Three policemen came into the room.

Into ………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

107. It may seem strange, but I enjoy hard work.

Strange ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

108. I’ve never had such a good holiday.

Never ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

109. You must not leave the door unlocked under any circumstances.

Under ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

110. I had hardly sat down, when there was another knock at the door.

Hardly ……………………………………………………………………………………………………...

111. The company did not pay me until I had been working with them for a month.

Not …………………………………………………………………………………………………………

112. I have no idea where the boat leaves from.

Where ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

113. If you should need me, I’ll be in my office all day.

Should ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

114. Time is all I need.

All ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

115. If the government had acted, the crisis might have been avoided.

Had ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

116. It would have been a good idea to take your umbrella.

You ………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

117. It’s certain to rain tomorrow.

It’s ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

118. I know you’re tired, but that’s no reason to be so irritable.

You ………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

119. The hotel was as comfortable as possible.

The hotel could …………………………………………………………………………………………….

120. It’s possible that Ann is out.

Ann ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
121. You are quite wrong to eat so much chocolate.

You ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

122. I am sure that isn’t the road to Canterbury.

That ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

123. It’s typical of Martin to get promoted.

Martin …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

124. Connie’s mother refused to let the children watch television.

Connie’s mother …………………………………………………………………………………………..

125. I don’t think anyone would agree with you.

I ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

126. It’s not necessary for you to wear a uniform.

You ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

127. Paul smashed a window and damaged the television too.

Not only ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

128. I remembered I had forgotten to buy any eggs after I arrived home.

Only ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

129. I wouldn’t wake her up now, if I were you.

You’d ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

130. By law, all rear-seat passengers are obliged to wear seat belts.

By law, seat belts …………………………………………………………………………………………..

131. It’s possible that Mary and Helen have not heard from the bank yet.

Mary and Helen ……………………………………………………………………………………………

132. It’s impossible that we stayed at the same hotel, in that case.

We …………………………………………………………………………………………………………

133. If someone had called the fire-brigade immediately, the tragedy might have been avoided.

If the ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

134. I’m sure that City will win the match. (bound)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

135. It’s typical of you to say that! (would)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
136. Harry tells the same joke all the time! (over)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

137. It may seem strange but I like stale cake! (as)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

138. There is not a single seat left! (at)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

139. You’re supposed to have finished by now. (should)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

140. I don’t believe you have spent all the money I gave you! (surely)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

141. It was very kind of you to bring me chocolates! (shouldn’t)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

142. Do you want me to phone them back? (should)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

143. There’s nothing better to do, so go home. (might)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

144. ‘Don’t forget to give me a ring tomorrow, Peter,’ said Wendy.

Wendy reminded ………………………………………………………………………………………….

145. If we take the train, we’ll have to change in Paris.

If we take the train, it ……………………………………………………………………………………..

146. I would rather forget that experience.

That’s an …………………………………………………………………………………………………..

147. ‘Just make sure you avoid staying in the city center, Mike,’ said Ruth.

Ruth warned Mike …………………………………………………………………………………………

148. Everything I told you was true.

I told you a lot of things, all ……………………………………………………………………………….

149. Smoking is forbidden here.

You are …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

150. If anyone can eat this, they must be desperate!

Anyone …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
151. I used to work with that girl.

That’s a …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

152. According to the reports, the President is in poor health. (reported)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

153. Julia’s inheritance meant that she could give up work. (enabled)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

154. Stupidly, I left my umbrella at home. (which)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

155. We received a warning to stay at home. (should)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

156. Nobody there knew the answer. (who)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

157. You could easily become ill unless you give up smoking. (becoming)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

158. Don’t tell Tim under any circumstances. (whatever)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

159. It’s pointless to worry about someone else’s problems. (there)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

160. I apologized on realizing that I had made a mistake.

Realising …………………………………………………………………………………………………

161. I haven’t been there before.

This ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

162. ‘No, little Jimmy has got to make his own bed.’

His mother …………………………………………………………………………………………………

163. According to Valerie, she is a relation of mine.

Valerie claims ……………………………………………………………………………………………

164. I don’t know who she was, but she must have been strong.

Whoever …………………………………………………………………………………………………

165. Did I tell her the news or not? I can’t remember.

I can’t ………………………………………………………………………………………………………
166. Does parking here cost anything?

Do I ………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

167. Most people are on holiday at that time of the year.

It’s the ……………………………………………………………………………………………………...

168. I’m not going to tell you again.

This ………………………………………………………………………………………………………

169. I knew someone called John Smith who was a stockbroker.

The John Smith ……………………………………………………………………………………………

170. When did you last have a haircut? (the)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

171. The police officer obliged us to open the boot of the car. (made)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

172. After six months, Joe’s search for a job was successful. (managed)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

173. Jean was given permission by her boss to take a day off. (agreed)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

174. It was foolish of you to drive so fast. (thing)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

175. Although Sue looked for the book, she couldn’t find it. (looking)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

176. All visitors to the town fall in love with it. (who)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

177. The head teacher said she would expel Tom next time. (threatened)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

178. I didn’t expect to see you here! (last)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

179. Helen manages the bank across the street. (of)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

180. We haven’t seen one another for a long time.

We stopped ………………………………………………………………………………………………...
181. It is the expense involved that bothers me.

What ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

182. The weather was expected to be fine.

We didn’t ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

183. I don’t know who did the washing up, but they didn’t do it very well.

Whoever …………………………………………………………………………………………………...

184. I’m sorry now that I didn’t tell you the truth.

Now I regret ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

185. Peter, this is my sister, Ann.

Peter, let me ………………………………………………………………………………………………..

186. I couldn’t pay for the meal as I had left my wallet at home.

Having ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

187. Most people think Nigel is the best racing driver in the world.

Nigel is considered ………………………………………………………………………………………...

188. Janet came first, which surprised nobody.

Nobody …………………………………………………………………………………………………….

189. They didn’t let Graham take his dog to work with him.

Graham was ………………………………………………………………………………………………..

190. You think I am someone else.

You are confusing …………………………………………………………………………………………

191. On this ship passengers cannot get onto the bridge.

Passengers have no ………………………………………………………………………………………..

192. This should work, theoretically.

In …………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

193. We cannot solve this problem.

There ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

194. The result was just as you predicted.

You were …………………………………………………………………………………………………..

195. An electrical failure was said to be the cause of the fire.

They blamed ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

I have been rather ………………………………………………………………………………………….

197. What exactly do the letters AM and PM mean? (stand)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

198. It’s all a matter of money, in the end. (comes)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

199. We had to stop building when there was no money. (gave)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

200. Carol pretended that she hadn’t understood my request. (made)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

201. His smooth manner didn’t deceive us. (taken)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

202. I have decided to ask my solicitor to prepare my will. (drawn)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

203. How is the decorating going? (getting)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

204. The total came to just £4000. (worked)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

205. Wendy’s specialty is heart surgery.

Wendy specializes …………………………………………………………………………………………

206. In the end we walked to the railway station.

We ended …………………………………………………………………………………………………..

207. There was a collision on the motorway between a bus and a lorry.

A bus and a lorry …………………………………………………………………………………………..

208. Martin left the committee after arguing with the chairman.

Martin resigned ……………………………………………………………………………………………

209. The Mountain Rescue Team is pessimistic about the missing climbers.

The Mountain Rescue Team doesn’t hold …………………………………………………………………

210. A true story is the basis of the novel.

The novel …………………………………………………………………………………………………

I ran ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

212. They said the accident was Mary’s fault.

They blamed ……………………………………………………………………………………………….

213. Many customs restrictions within the EC have been abolished. (away)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
214. The manager promised to have the goods delivered at once. (delay)

215. This situation is really not funny! (beyond)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

216. What are you implying? (at)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

217. Joe gets on very well with his mother-in-law. (terms)

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

218. These rainy Monday mornings make me feel miserable. (get)

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