WRITING ANSWER KEYS:

1. You must never take your helmet off while you are riding a motorcycle. (all)
=>Helmets must _______________________________________________________________
2.His daughter continued to cry until he could not be seen any longer. (sight)
=>His daughter _______________________________________________________________
3.I’m afraid that car is just too expensive. (means)
=> That car _______________________________________________________________
4.Mike was really interested in North American history in his school days. (interest)
=>Mike had_______________________________________________________________
5.I was made resposible for foreign sales (charge)
=>They _______________________________________________________________
6.For us to win this match now would be impossible. (hope)
=> There_______________________________________________________________
7.Entrance into the museum is free today. (go)
=>It costs_______________________________________________________________
8.All the cars have been cleaned except the manager’s (which)
=>The _______________________________________________________________
9.You should have called the doctor at once. (wrong)
=>It _______________________________________________________________
10.This city is inaccessible in winter due to heavy snow. (makes)
=>Heavy snow _______________________________________________________________
11.Mr. John never had enough to live until he married that rich woman. (short)
=>Mr. John was _______________________________________________________________
12.Mary was upset because she saw Peter with another woman.
=> It was _______________________________________________________________
13. People no longer smoke so many cigarettes as they used to.
=> The smoking _______________________________________________________________
14. His second attempt on the world record was successful.
=> He broke_______________________________________________________________
15. A house in this district will cost you at least 50,000 dollars.
=> You won’t be _______________________________________________________________
16. I will only be satisfied if the director apologizes fully.
=> Nothing _______________________________________________________________
17. In his recent article, Bob Lee pointed out all the faults in the government’s new transport
policy.
=> In his recent article, Bob Lee was _______________________________________________
18. They declared war on the pretext of defending their territorial rights.
=> The excuse _______________________________________________________________
19. Kate is the only real friend that Mark has.
=> Except _______________________________________________________________
20. The minister gave no precise figures about the casualties.
=> The minister didn’t __________________________________________________________
21.The permit expires at the end of this month.
=> The permit is _______________________________________________________________
22. All of you are likely to be able to enter college.
=> The chances _______________________________________________________________
23. It has rained much more in London over the 15 years than it has ever done in previous
decades. (considerably)
=> Over the last 15 years, the rainfall in London _____________________________________
24. This comedian was less funny than the audience expected. (nearly)
=> This comedian wasn’t ________________________________________________________
25. What was much better than expected was the costume design. (exceed)
=> What _______________________________________________________________
26. He’s renowned for his expertise in human psychology. (expert)
=> He’s a renowned _________________________________________________________
27.Mark thought it unfair that his team resented him for not scoring a goal. (against)
=> Mark thought it ______________________________________________________
28. Lisa decided that she’d ask to be transferred to another apartment. (request)
=> Lisa decided _______________________________________________________________
29. She wouldn’t have been interviewed by the police if she hadn’t seen the robbery. (witness)
=> The police wouldn’t have interviewed her ________________________________________
30. If you need any help please don’t hesitate to ask. (assistance)
=> If I can _______________________________________________________________
31. Apparently, the restaurant in town has been bought out by someone else. (under)
=> I hear _______________________________________________________________
32. It was a mistake not to write the telephone number down. (made)
=> I should have _______________________________________________________________
33. If I lose this job, nobody will let me forget it. (live)
=> I”ll _______________________________________________________________
34. A phone call was the first we heard about them withdrawing from the concert. (pull)
=> The first we heard _________________________________________________________
35. If Mike is having so many problems at school, maybe some private tuition would help him.
(benefit)
=> Maybe Mike would __________________________________________________________
36. “It’s not a good idea to invest in that company” Mike told John. (advise)
=> Mike _______________________________________________________________
37. Jenny apologized to Harry for saying he was a coward. (took)
=> Jenny _______________________________________________________________
38. Our class has won the History Quiz for the third year running.
=> For the third year in succession, our class has won the History Quiz.
39. The weather seems to be improving this afternoon. (sign)
=> The weather is_____________________________________________________________
40. Not many people attended the meeting. (turnout)
=> There was _______________________________________________________________
41. Being inexperienced was a disadvantage to her when she applied for promotion.
=> Her lack of experience counted against her when she applied for promotion.
42. I saw a TV program last month, which was very similar to this one.
=> This TV program bears a strong resemblance to this one I saw last month.
43. Organic vegetables are said to be good for our health.
=> Organic vegetables do wonders for our health.
44. You look grumpy this morning.
=> You get out of bed on the wrong side this morning.
45. The music teacher was the only member of staff not to attend the farewell party.
=> With the exception of the music teacher, all the staff attended the farewell party.
46. He had made no effort to conceal his dislike for me ever since I was promoted over him.
=> He had had a grudge against me ever since I was promoted over him.
47. What really depresses me is this continual wet weather.
=> What really gets me down is this continual wet weather.
48. Good color sense is instinctive for some people.
=> Good color sense comes naturally to some people.
49. As there are no more questions, we think we can end the meeting.
=> There being no more question, we think we can end the meeting.
50. In summer, there are thousands more tourists than the locals.
=> In summer, the locals are vastly outnumbered by the tourists.
51. I don’t understand a single word of this letter.
=> I can’t make head nor tails of this letter.
52. I need an early night.
=> I could do with an early night.

53. Although he was not guilty, they executed him.

=> In spite of his innocence, he was executed.
54. It’s ten months since I stopped subscribing to that magazine.
=> I cancelled the subscription to that magazine for ten months.
55. My precious life was saved by the lifeguard.
=> I owe the lifeguard my precious life.
56. I’m afraid our problems are only just beginning.
=> These problems of ours are just the tip of the iceberg.
57. I think you’ve misunderstood this situation.
=> I’ve got the wrong end of the stick this situation.
58. Until he passes his medical exams, he is as qualified to be a doctor as I am.
=> Until he passes his medical exams, he is no more qualified to be a doctor than I am.
59. I don’t like either candidate but John is not quite as bad.
=> I don’t like either candidate but John is the lesser of two evils.
60. Not as many people attend the gym now as when it first opened.
=> There are a lot fewer people attending the gym now as when it first opened.
61. Her son thinks he’s really clever but he isn’t.
=> Her son isn’t half as clever as he thinks he is.
62. Doctors believe that people who smoke regularly are more likely to die prematurely.
=> Doctors believe that a strong link has been made smoking and premature death.
63. The color of that dress showed off her complexion.
=> Her complexion was enhanced by the color of that dress.
64. Even though her B grade in English wasn’t quite as high as she had expected, it was still a
good result.
=> Her B grade in English, if a little lower than expected, was still a good result.
65. That boy is twice as tall as he was two years ago.
=> That boy’s height has doubled in the last two years.
66. I presume you are coming to the party Maria.
=> Can I take it as a read that you are coming to the party Maria?
67. I don’t have the foggiest idea whether she will be coming or not?
=> I have no idea whatsoever if she will be coming or not.
68. Our boss is absolutely determined not to give us that pay rise.
=> Our boss is intent on not giving the pay rise.
69. Police arrested John because they think he was involved in the robbery. (suspicion)
=> John was _______________________________________________________________
70. She still hasn’t recovered from losing her job in March.
=> She still really hasn’t got ______________________________________________________
71. Do you mind if I observe you while you draw that sketch?
=> Do you have _______________________________________________________________
72. I’ve been informed that you’ve been late to the office every day this week. (attention)
=> It _______________________________________________________________
73. It’s very difficult for many people to express their feelings. (feeling)
=> Putting_______________________________________________________________
74. You’d be in a better position to tackle the exam if you had studied harder. (better)
=> If you’d studied harder, you would ______________________________________________
75. I felt so relaxed at Alex's apartment because her friends greeted me so warmly. (ease)
=> Alex's friends _______________________________________________________________
77. Do you think Bin's grandmother was offended by what I said? (exception)
=> Do you think _____________________________________________________________
78. Jenny thinks it would be better to get on as quickly as possible. (make)
=> Jenny would prefer us _______________________________________________________
79. She'd better give up all hope of promotion.
=> She should put all ___________________________________________________________
80. What's the point of all this furniture? (aid)
=> What is _______________________________________________________________