Thursday, March 26, 2009

FCE key word transformation 10

I'm sure she isn't feeling sick now.
be She ....................................................................... now.
Perhaps Harry will be sunbathing this time tomorrow.
be
Harry ...................................................... tomorrow.
Perhaps he'll be waiting when we get there.
may
He ............................................................ when we get there.
Soldiers are forbidden to leave the camp unless they get special permission.
not
Soldiers .…………………………………………………... unless they get special permission.
Unauthorized personnel are not allowed to go beyond this point.
must
Unauthorized personnel ........................................ this point.
It isn't necessary for Jim to get up early tomorrow, as it is a holiday.
have
Jim ...........................up early tomorrow, as it is a holiday.
Readers are not allowed to take books out of the library without first filling in a form.
not
Readers .................. out of the library without first filling in a form.
There's no need for you to water the plants this morning.
have
You ......................................... the plants this morning.
It wasn't necessary for Arthur to get the train because his brother offered to give him a lift.
need
Arthur.................................... the train because his brother offered to give him a lift.
Don’t blame me if there’s no food in the house.
fault
It ……………………………………………………………there’s no food in the house.
Our house is an hour’s walk from the village.
takes
It ………………………………………………………..to our house from the village.
I should wash the curtains.
need
The curtains ……………………………………………………………washed.
We weren’t advised to book in advance.
advise
They ……………………………………………………………..book in advance.
He arrived too late to catch the 9.30 train.
arrive
He …………………………………………………………….to catch the 9.30 train.
Preparing the meal took her 3 hours.
prepare
She …………………………………………………………..the meal.
These trousers are too small for me.
enough
These trousers ................................................... for me.
Politicians found the results of the local election surprising.
were
Politicians ..................................... of the local election.
Could you pass me the cheese, please?
mind
Would ..................................................... the cheese?
They made her pay £2,000 tax.
to
She .................................................... £2,000 tax.
She was allowed to stay at her friend's house.
her
They .................................. at her friend's house.
He wasn't tall enough to become a policeman.
short
He .............................................................. a policeman.
He had difficulty seeing in the dark room.
hardly
He ..................................................... in the dark room.
I prefer going out to staying at home.
than
I prefer to .................................................... at home.
The runner could hardly keep up with the others.
had
The runner ...................................... up with the others.
They took ages to reach a decision.
them
It ....................................................... a decision.
The police let the suspect make one phone call.
was
The suspect................................................... one phone call.
The tourists found the carnival fascinating.
were
The tourists ...................................... the carnival.
It was difficult for the jury to reach a verdict.
difficulty
The jury .................................................... a verdict.
The 17-year-olds weren't old enough to get into the club.
too
The 17-year-olds ....................................... into the club.
She prefers speaking French to writing it.
than
She prefers ........................................ write it.
They made him work overtime.
was
He .............................................. overtime.
Crying over spilt milk is useless.
use
It ………………………………………………………………spilt milk.
It’s too cold to go camping.
warm
It ……………………………………………………………………to go camping.
You’ll have no difficulty getting out of the country.
easy
You’ll find ……………………………………………………………..out of the country.
The film was amusing.
were
We ………………………………………………….the film.
I’m afraid there’s no milk left.
run
I’m afraid we ……………………………………………….milk.
He hasn’t finished cooking the meal yet.
still
He ………………………………………………………the meal.
People say this is the best film ever made.
supposed
This ………………………………………………..the best film ever made.
Sally went to ballet classes three times a week.
go
Sally …………………………………………………ballet classes three times a week.
It was my intention to phone you last night, but I forgot.
going
I …………………………………………………………you last night but I forgot.
Lying on the beach all day is an unusual experience for me.
used
I …………………………………………………………..on the beach all day.
When I was young, I used to visit my grandmother every day after school.
would
When I was young, …………………………………………every day after school.
It’s a week since I last saw him.
seen
I ………………………………………………………………….a week.
When did she move to France?
since
How long ………………………………………………………..to France?
He has never seen this film before.
ever
It’s the first time …………………………………………………………..this film.
The last time he visited her was a week ago.
for
He ……………………………………………………………………….a week.
They started eating as soon as the last guests arrived.
had
They waited until ……………………………………………….they started eating.
It’s the fastest car I’ve ever driven.
never
I …………………………………………………………………….fast car.
Sue tried on some shoes but none of them fitted.
which
Sue tried on some shoes, ................................. fitted.
Clare Spender is the author; her book became a bestseller overnight.
whose
Clare Spender is ................................... a bestseller overnight.
The team were so good that we couldn't beat them.
such
They were .…………………………………….... we couldn't beat them.
She had a very bad night's sleep, so she was exhausted.
result
She had a very bad night's sleep .............................. she was exhausted.
Perhaps he will be on time.
be
He .......................................................... time.
I have difficulty in understanding his accent.
find
I ................................................ his accent.
We met several people from Portsmouth, but none of them knew Dr Irons.
whom
We met several people from Portsmouth, .................................... Dr Irons.
She has a class of twenty students; half of them are of Canadian origin.
whom
She has a class of twenty students, ........................ are of Canadian origin.
It wasn't necessary for him to write to his mum because she rang him.
need
He .……………………………………... to his mum because she rang him.
The car was so expensive that we couldn’t buy it.
for
The car ……………………………………………………………………to buy.
Would you mind keeping quiet while she's talking?
keep
Could ............................................... she's talking?
It isn't necessary for Julie to work today; she can have the day off.
have
Julie ......................................... today; she can have the day off.
Perhaps she'll come with us.
may
She ........................................................... us.
The coffee was so strong that I couldn't drink it.
such
It..................................................... that I couldn't drink it.

FCE key word transformation 9

1. I'm going to test my new CD player.
out I'm going to ............................................................................................my new CD player.
2. She loves participating in song contests.
part She loves ...................................................................................................................song contests.
3. There is little I can do to help her.
much There .......................................................................................................................do to help her.
4. When was the film released?
ago How ................................................................................................................................released?
5. I haven't found what I'm looking for yet.
still I ...............................................................................................................................I'm looking for.
6. Mrs Cashmore is the head of this department.
charge Mrs Cashmore ...................................................................................................this department.
7. We were delayed in the traffic jam.
held We .............................................................................................................................the traffic jam.
8.It wasn't necessary for her to spend so much money.
needn't She........................................................................................................................much money.
9. It's not possible that he ran away with the stolen goods.
run He ....................................................................................................................with the stolen goods.
10. He has always supported the idea of nuclear disarmament.
favour He has always ............................................................................................nuclear disarmament.
11. My father is recovering from his cold.
over My father .........................................................................................................................his cold.
12.We must try not to lose contact with each other.
keep We must try .................................................................................................................each other.
13. You must reduce your smoking.
down You must .............................................................................................................your smoking.
14. Perhaps they were not informed about the change of plan.
may They .......................................................................................................about the change of plan.
15.She worked hard in the garden all morning.
spent She ..................................................................................................................hard in the garden.
16. The match has been cancelled due to bad weather.
called The match .....................................................................................................due to bad weather.
17. "You have to memorise this poem," the teacher said to us.
heart "You have to ...........................................................................................," the teacher said to us.
18. It is believed that the criminal has fled the country.
have The criminal .................................................................................................................the country.
19. It's time for you to leave for the airport.
left It's time ............................................................................................................................the airport.
20. She described her new flat to us.
what She told us ...............................................................................................................................like.
21. He inherited a lot of money when his grandfather died.
came He ............................................................................................money when his grandfather died.
22. The diamond necklace is far more expensive than the pearl one.
far The pearl necklace..................................................................................................the diamond one.
23. You can stay with me for a few days.
put I can ..........................................................................................................................for a few days.
24. Thomson still hasn't put his signature on this bill.
needs This bill still .............................................................................................................by Thomson.
25. Tigers are becoming extinct at an alarming rate.
dying Tigers ................................................................................................................at an alarming rate.
25. After weeks of uncertainty he finally made his decision.
been After having ............................................................. weeks, he finally made his decision.
26. She is friendly to her students.
way She ..................................................................................................... to her students.
27. He was about to start the car when someone called him.
point He was ...................................................................... the car when someone called him.

28. They decided to postpone the meeting.
put They .......................................................................................................... the meeting.
29. I advise you not to go out in this hailstorm.
better You .............................................................................................0ut in this hailstorm.
30. it wasn't necessary for her to cook such an enormous meal.
needn't She .................................................................................... such an enormous meal.
31. She tolerates his family because she doesn't want to upset him.
puts She ................................................................... because she doesn't want to upset him.
32. Appearing in public is natural to him.
used He ................................................................................................................. in public.
33. Feeling tired, he went to bed early.
turned Feeling tired,..................................................................................................... early.
34. Will there ever be an opportunity for me to meet him in person?
chance Will I ever ............................................................................................... him in person.
35. It's high time the government changed that law.
away It's high time ..................................................................................................... that law.
36. It's possible that he hasn't received the bill.
may He .................................................................................................................. the bill.
37. The detective could no longer see the suspect when he entered the building.
sight The detective ................................................ the suspect when he entered the building.
38. He hasn't once offered to pay the bill.
once Not ........................................................................................................ to pay the bill.
39. A stylist advises the actress on her wardrobe.
gives A stylist .................................................................................................. her wardrobe.
40. She offered to give them some money to compensate for the damage.
make She offered to give them some money .................................................... the damage.
41. It wasn't necessary for her to wake up early, but she did.
woken She ....................................................................................................................... early.
42. She crossed the road to avoid talking to her ex-husband.
order She crossed the road ...................................................................... to her ex-husband.
43. You have to try hard if you want to pass the exams.
best You have to ................................................................... if you want to pass the exams.
44. Shall I carry your shopping for you?
like Would ........................................................................................... your shopping for you.
45. Please write to me whenever you feel like it.
drop Please .......................................................................................... whenever you feel like it.
46. He disguised himself because he didn't want to be recognised.
as He disguised himself ................................................................................................. recognised.
47. He doesn't like students questioning his authority.
having He doesn't like .......................................................................................... by students.
48. Our car and theirs are alike.
similar Our car ................................................................................................................. theirs.
49. She has never before heard such beautiful music.
has Never before .................................................................................... such beautiful music.

FCE key word transformation 8

1. It looks as if she has been crying for hours.
seems She .............................................................................................................................for hours.
2. He didn't make any mistakes.
avoided He ................................................................................................................................mistakes.
3. We haven't been to the beach for weeks.
since It's weeks ........................................................................................................................the beach.
4. The professor said that his assistant had given away the secret formula.
accused The professor ........................................................................................away the secret formula.
5. How long have you been studying French?
did When ..................................................................................................................................French?
6. They are too young to stay out late.
enough They ...................................................................................................................to stay out late.
7. She doesn't see some of her friends any more.
touch She has ...........................................................................................................some of her friends.
8. Car workers have refused to work for two days.
strike Car workers .....................................................................................................................two days.
9. You don't seem to realise the risk involved.
aware You don't seem to .............................................................................................the risk involved.
10. You have access to every file except the red one.
only The ....................................................................................................have access to is the red one.
11. They say a multinational company owns this mine.
said The mine ............................................................................................by a multinational company.
12. It's not necessary to fax this today.
need There's ...........................................................................................................................this today.
13. He took five minutes to fix the tap.
him It ...............................................................................................................................to fix the tap.
14. He felt happy after getting his results.
mood He ........................................................................................................... after getting his results.
15. You should remove this old settee.
rid You should ...............................................................................................................this old settee.
16. The school closes for the holidays on December 23rd.
breaks The ...........................................................................................the holidays on December 23rd.
17. The detective is going to investigate the murder.
look The detective ...............................................................................................................the murder.
18. It's the nicest gift I've ever been given.
such I've .................................................................................................................................nice gift.
19. Perhaps they went the wrong way and got lost.
may They ...............................................................................................the wrong way and got lost.
20. I don't want to lend him any money.
rather I ........................................................................................................................him any money.
21. I'm sure they didn't plan this.
have They ......................................................................................................................................this.
22. It was wrong of you to insult him.
have You ........................................................................................................................................him.
23. There aren't any cakes left.
no There ........................................................................................................................................left.
24. I'm sure he knew all the details.
known He .........................................................................................................................all the details.
25. The plane left the ground at 10 o'clock sharp.
took The .....................................................................................................................at 10 o'clock sharp.
26. It's very difficult to raise a child alone.
bring It's................................................................................................................................a child alone.
27. It wasn't necessary for you to come so early.
needn't You .................................................................................................................................so early.
28. Is it possible that he will win the race?
likely Is ........................................................................................................................................the race?
29. He guarded the luggage while I bought the tickets.
eye He ...........................................................................................the luggage while I bought the tickets.
30. Your coat is like mine.
similar Your coat ..............................................................................................................................mine.
31. Bertha is the best cook of all.
other No ................................................................................................................................as Bertha is.
32. Bill has read the same number of books as Jim.
many Jim has read ......................................................................................................................Bill has.
33. Playing tennis is much more tiring than playing golf.
less Playing golf ................................................................................................................playing tennis.
34. They started their journey early in the morning.
set They....................................................................................................................early in the morning.
35. Jill's parents supported her when she failed her exams.
stood Jill's parents .................................................................................................. she failed her exams.
36. Pat's hair has just been dyed by the hairdresser.
dyed Pat has ................................................................................................................by the hairdresser.
37. She woke up early because she wanted to catch the 5.30 train.
order She woke up early ...................................................................................................the 5.30 train.
38. Did you get the electrician to have a look at the fridge ?
looked Did you ................................................................................................... by the electrician?
39. I met an old friend quite unexpectedly this morning.
ran I ................................................................................................................................this morning.
40. It was raining heavily all day yesterday.
rain It .........................................................................................................................all day yesterday.
41. It's possible that he won't stay any longer.
may He................................................................................................................................any longer.
42. People say he was dismissed last week.
have He .................................................................................................................dismissed last week.
43. He becomes angry whenever people call him by his nickname.
temper He ..........................................................................whenever people call him by his nickname.
44. It was such an exciting film that we saw it twice.
so The .........................................................................................................................we saw it twice.
45. We were warned to beware of wild animals.
look We were warned to .....................................................................................................wild animals.
46. I only managed to see the driver for a second.
glimpse I only ..........................................................................................................................the driver.
47. He didn't run fast enough to catch the bus.
too He ............................................................................................................................ to catch the bus.
48. They don't allow smoking in this area.
people They don't ................................................................................................................ in this area.
49. The coffee machine has stopped working again.
order The coffee machine ..............................................................................................................again.

FCE key word transformation 7

1. It’s the first time she’s ever driven a car.
She ......................................................................................a car
2. They arrived too late to get a good seat.
They didn’t ......................................................................a good seat .
3. You may need to contact me, so I’ll give you my phone number. (case)
I’ll give you my phone ……………………………………contact me.
4. Eventually, you will find it easy to milk the cow. (used)
You …………………………………………………..the cow eventually.
5. I will never weigh the same as my brother. (be)
I will ………………………………………………………as my brother.
6. The little boy said that his father was richer than my father. (as)
“Your father is …………………………my father,” said the little boy.
7. He does not travel as far as I do every week. (than)
I travel ……………………………………………..does every week.
8. This tree will soon be as tall as our house. (same)
This tree will soon be ……………………………………………our house.
9. I speak French badly, but I think I speak it better than you. (than)
I think you speak French ……………………………………………do.
10. She hasn’t spoken to her brother-in-law for ages. (spoke)
It’s ………………………………………………………..to her brother-in-law.
11. The baby started crying at 8 o’clock this morning, and it still hasn’t stopped. (been)
The baby …………………………………………………8 o’clock this morning.
12. We moved to this city 16 years ago. (in)
We have ……………………………………………….16 years.
13. A friend of mine owns four Mercedes. (who)
I have ……………………………………………….four Mercedes.
14. He is very fit because he trains every day. (why)
The …………………………………..so fit is because he trains every day.
15. I borrowed a calculator from that girl. (whose)
That is ………………………………………………….I borrowed.
16. Both of her brothers are in the Navy. (who)
She has ………………………………………..in the Navy.
17. Her father took her to the dentist twice a year when she was a child. (to)
When she was a child, her father …………………………to the dentist twice a year.
18. When I was at university, I used to go to the library every day. (would)
When I was at university, ……………………………..to the library every day.
19. Going out to restaurants was not something we did very often. (use)
We …………………………………………..out to restaurants very often.
20. I have arranged to meet my bank manager in the near future. (am)
I …………………………………………………………………….soon.
21. What do you intend to do with all that money? (are)
What ……………………………………………………..with all that money?
22. Les is such a bad pianist that no one can bear to listen to him. (piano)
Les plays ……………………………..that no one can bear to listen to him.
23. I don’t see her very often because she lives in Canada. (more)
I ……………………………………….if she didn’t live in Canada.
24. The reason he isn’t going to buy that car is because it is too expensive. (cheaper)
If ……………………………………………………..he would buy it.
25. My dog has got short legs, so it can’t run very fast. (able)
My dog …………………………………to run faster if it had longer legs.
26. Could you hold this for a moment? (mind)
Would ……………………………………………for a moment, please?
27. Why are you interested in taking up a new hobby? (want)
Why ....................................……………….... up a new hobby?
28. "Have you seen my gloves anywhere, Eric?" asked Mrs Noble. (seen)
Mrs Noble asked Eric ...........................…………………............. her gloves anywhere.
29. Suzanne was too excited to sleep. (that)
Suzanne was ......................................…………………. not sleep.
30. Robert has not had a job for two years. (out)
Robert has ..............................………………….......... for two years.
31. "I will complete the work only if you pay me 500 pounds extra," said Frank. (not)
"I will ....................................... you pay me 500 pounds extra," said Frank.
32. The author wrote her latest novel while she was staying in Majorca. (was)
The author's latest novel ........…………............................... stay in Majorca.
33. The newspaper offered Lynda 5,000 pounds for her story, but she refused. (turned)
Lynda ...................................... of 5,000 pounds from the newspaper for her story.
34. The doctors tried very hard to save him. (best)
The doctors .................……………….......... to save him.
35. The salesman said he was sorry he was late for the meeting. (apologized)
The salesman ..................……………………........ late for the meeting.
36. The food was so good we had to leave a tip. (such)
It ........................................... we had to leave a tip.
37. The computer was too expensive for me to buy. (enough)
I ........................................... money to buy the computer.
38. It's the most beautiful painting I've ever seen. (seen)
I ....................................………………........ beautiful painting.
39. This summer has been much cooler than last year. (cool)
Last summer .................……………………................ this year.
40. I'm not as good at maths as you. (better)
You ................………......................... me.
41. The course wasn't as easy as I'd expected. (more)
The course …………………………………………... I'd expected.
42. I won't organise the party unless you arrange the food. (long)
I'll organise the party ………………………………………... arrange the food.
43. I think it would be a good idea to speak to the manager first. (were)
If ……………………………………………………. speak to the manager first.
44. If you do the washing up I'll make the coffee. (provided)
I'll make the coffee …………………………………………………... the washing up.
45. 'What do you think of the college?' (asked)
She .....................................…………………... of the college.
46. 'What's your name?' he asked. (know)
He ..................................................……………………..... what my name was.
47. Is it possible that he will win the race? (likely)
Is ........................................................................................................................................the race?
48. They started their journey early in the morning. (set)
They....................................................................................................................early in the morning.
49. He didn't run fast enough to catch the bus. (too)
He ............................................................................................................................ to catch the bus.
50. They don't allow smoking in this area. (people)
They don't ................................................................................................................ in this area.
51. She loves participating in song contests. (part)
She loves ..................................................................................................song contests.
52. There is little I can do to help her. (much)
There ..............................................................................................................do to help her.

FCE key word transformation 6

1. Why are you interested in taking up a new hobby?
want
Why ........................................ up a new hobby?
2. "Have you seen my gloves anywhere, Eric?" asked Mrs Noble.
seen
Mrs Noble asked Eric ........................................ her gloves anywhere.
3. Suzanne was too excited to sleep.
that
Suzanne was ........................................ not sleep.
4. Robert has not had a job for two years.
out
Robert has ........................................ for two years.
5. "I will complete the work only if you pay me 500 pounds extra," said Frank.
not
"I will ....................................... you pay me 500 pounds extra," said Frank.
6. The thief ran past you so I'm sure you saw his face.
must
The thief ran right past you so ........................................ his face.
7. The clients demanded to stay in a first-class hotel.
staying
The clients ........................................ in a first-class hotel.
8. I don't object to the council building a new road here.
objection
I ........................................ the council building a new road here.
9. The author wrote her latest novel while she was staying in Majorca.
was
The author's latest novel ........................................ stay in Majorca.
10. The newspaper offered Lynda 5,000 pounds for her story, but she refused.
turned
Lynda ...................................... of 5,000 pounds from the newspaper for her story.
11. Because it snowed heavily during the night the motorway is closed.
due
The motorway is closed ........................................ that there was heavy snow the night before.
12. Did you manage to get in contact with the boss today?
getting
Did you ........................................ in contact with the boss today?
13. I don’t care what you do.
concerned
As ........................................ you can do what you like.
14. The meal we had in the restaurant was so nice.
such
It ........................................ meal in the restaurant.
15. He was ordered to leave the field for arguing with the referee.
sent
The referee ....................................... for arguing.
16. Do you and your brother have the same looks?
like
Does ........................................ you?
17. That’s the garage where I left my car last week.
repaired
That’s where I went ........................................ last week.
18. You can't bring food into this room.
supposed
You ........................................ food into this room.
19. What do you think Steve is doing in the garden?'
wondered
She ........................................ in the garden.
20. What do you think Steve is doing in the garden?'
wondered
She ........................................ in the garden.
21. I've tried again and again but I just can't do it.
often
No ......................................try, I still can't do it.
22. 'Why don't you come over for dinner at the weekend?' he asked her.
suggested
He .................................. for dinner at the weekend.
23. His boss won't tolerate lateness.
put
His boss won't .................................. lateness.
24. The school I studied at last year was better than this one.
good
This school ................... my last one.
25. Although the weather was terrible we had a good time.
spite
We had a good time .................... the terrible weather.
26. Being rude is inexcusable.
excuse
There is ............................. rude
27. I find driving on the left in England very strange.
accustomed
I ..................................... on the left in England.
28. I regret taking up smoking.
wish
I ..................................... smoke.
29. The police are interviewing the suspects.
interviewed
The suspects ..................................... by the police.
30. Sally asked me 'Have you had a nice holiday?'
if
Sally asked me ............... a nice holiday.
31. We've missed the last bus so there's no point in waiting
worth
It .................. as we've missed the last bus.

FCE key word transformation 5

1. Mary is fifteen. Jane is fifteen.
Mary is as ................................................................................... .
2. The letter was so old that I couldn’t read it.
It was ......................................................................................... .
3. Given a choice of tea and coffee, I prefer coffee.
I prefer ...................................................................................... .
4. With each day we stayed in London, we loved the city more.
The ............................................................................................ .
5. The girl is more beautiful than the others.
She’s ......................................................................................... .
6. I’ve never seen such a beautiful view before.
It’s ............................................................................................. .
7. It’s the first time she’s ever driven a car.
She ............................................................................................. .
8. Betty isn’t very tall, but she can run very fast.
Although .................................................................................... .
9. They arrived too late to get a good seat.
They didn’t ............................................................................... .
10.I want you to be here at 8 without fail.
You ........................................................................................... .
11.I forbid you to use my bicycle.
You ........................................................................................... .
12.Why don’t we go for a walk?
I suggest .................................................................................. .
13.Do you feel like a cup of coffee?
How .......................................................................................... .
14. I’m certain he is at least 35.
He must ................................................................................... .
15. This jacket has 8 pockets.
There ..................................................................................... .
16. You may need to contact me, so I’ll give you my phone number. (case)
I’ll give you my phone ………………………………………………me.
17. I’ll give you my address in case you want to visit me in Scotland. (might)
I’ll give you my address ………………………………………to visit me in Scotland.
18. Eventually, you will find it easy to milk the cow. (used)
You …………………………………………………..the cow eventually.
19. People can sometimes grow accustomed to loneliness. (get)
People can sometimes ……………………………………………lonely.
20. I will never weigh the same as my brother. (be)
I will ………………………………………………………as my brother.
21. The little boy said that his father was richer than my father. (as)
“Your father is …………………………my father,” said the little boy.
22. He does not travel as far as I do every week. (than)
I travel ……………………………………………..does every week.
23. This tree will soon be as tall as our house. (same)
This tree will soon be ……………………………………………our house.

24. I speak French badly, but I think I speak it better than you. (than)
I think you speak French ……………………………………………do.
25. She hasn’t spoken to her brother-in-law for ages. (spoke)
It’s ………………………………………………………..to her brother-in-law.
26. The baby started crying at 8 o’clock this morning, and it still hasn’t stopped. (been)
The baby …………………………………………………8 o’clock this morning.
27. We moved to this city 16 years ago. (in)
We have ……………………………………………….16 years.
28. You haven’t bought me a meal for ages. (since)
It’s ……………………………………………………..me a meal.
29. There is a possibility that Mary forgot about the meeting. (could)
Mary ……………………………………………….about the meeting.
30. A friend of mine owns four Mercedes. (who)
I have ……………………………………………….four Mercedes.
31. He is very fit because he trains every day. (why)
The …………………………………..so fit is because he trains every day.
32. I borrowed a calculator from that girl. (whose)
That is ………………………………………………….I borrowed.
33. Queen Victoria was born in 1819. (when)
1819 ………………………………………..Queen Victoria was born.
34. Both of her brothers are in the Navy. (who)
She has ………………………………………..in the Navy.
35. Her father took her to the dentist twice a year when she was a child. (to)
When she was a child, her father …………………………to the dentist twice a year.
36. When I was at university, I used to go to the library every day. (would)
When I was at university, ……………………………..to the library every day.
37. Going out to restaurants was not something we did very often. (use)
We …………………………………………..out to restaurants very often.
38. I have arranged to meet my bank manager in the near future. (am)
I …………………………………………………………………….soon.
39. What do you intend to do with all that money? (are)
What ……………………………………………………..with all that money?
40. The film is scheduled to begin at four o’clock. (not)
The film ……………………………………………………until four o’clock.
41. Les is such a bad pianist that no one can bear to listen to him. (piano)
Les plays ……………………………..that no one can bear to listen to him.
42. I don’t see her very often because she lives in Canada. (more)
I ……………………………………….if she didn’t live in Canada.
43. The reason he isn’t going to buy that car is because it is too expensive. (cheaper)
If ……………………………………………………..he would buy it.
44. My dog has got short legs, so it can’t run very fast. (able)
My dog …………………………………to run faster if it had longer legs.
45. Eating is prohibited in the library. (must)
You …………………………………………………in the library.
46. You are not obliged to take part if you don’t want to. (needn’t)
You ……………………………………….if you don’t want to.
47. Will you take care of my dog while I’m on holiday? (after)
Will you …………………………………while I’m on holiday?
48. Can you tell me who this car belongs to? (car)
Can you tell me ………………………………………………is?
49. You may leave the classroom providing you have finished the test. (long)
You are allowed ……………………………………………the test.
50. Could you hold this for a moment? (mind)
Would ……………………………………………for a moment, please?

Sunday, March 22, 2009

CAE key word transformation 1

1 This is your third warning from me this week about being late for work.
NOT
This is the third time this week I……………………………be late for work.
2 I think Anita must have gone on a diet recently because she's quite slim now.
HAS
It looks as…………………………….dieting because she's quite slim now.
3 I always hated pasta when 1 was a child but now I cook it regularly.
USE
I…………………………pasta when I was a child but now 1 cook it regularly.
4 I went to have my own look at the apartment and 1 couldn't understand why my
friend wanted us to live in such a depressing place!
SEE
Having………………………………..myself, I couldn't understand why my friend
wanted us to live in such a depressing place!
5 We wanted to continue our mountain trek but the weather was too bad.
LIKE
We……………………………on with our mountain trek but the weather was too bad.
6 I want to inform you that I was not satisfied with the standard of service in your
hotel.
EXPRESS
I would……………………………………with the standard of service in your hotel.
7 I wanted to stay in last night but my flatmate insisted we go out.
SOONER
I……………………………………..in last night but my flatmate insisted we go out.
8 Didn't you want me to tell the staff about your resignation?
RATHER
Would………………………………………the staff know about your resignation?



1 I didn't stop worrying about the wild animals until we were safe inside camp.
ONLY
It was……………………………………………………….safety of camp that I
Stopped worrying about the wild animals.
2 Steve's one topic of conversation is the time he spent as a pilot.
EVER
The time he spent as a pilot …………………………………………………..about.
3 After arriving at the airport, we realized that our passports were still at home.
UNTIL
It…………………………………………………at the airport that we realized our
passports were still at home.
4 When Michael's boat began to sink, he sent a signal for help.
DID
When Michael's boat began to sink, what ……………………………………..a signal
for help.
5 Immediately after Emi quit her job, she booked a package tour around Europe.
HAD
As………………………………………………………..in her notice Emi booked a
Package tour around Europe.
6 I don't get on very well with many people but I hit it off with Jason straightaway.
TOOK
I don't get on very well with many people but Jason ……………………………….
other straightaway.
7 I was impatient to get home because the holiday was such a disaster.
WAIT
The holiday was so………………………………………………………to get home.
8 I was hoping not to have to share a tent with anyone else on the camping trip.
TO
I was hoping I would………………………………………………………..myself on
the camping trip but I had to share.


1 As I didn't want to disappoint my parents, I agreed to go to medical school.
LET
Not………………………………………..my parents, I agreed to go to medical school.

2 After deciding he would leave home, Enrique immediately began searching for an
apartment.
DECISION
Having………………………………leave home, Enrique immediately began searching
for an apartment.

3 Make sure you look after your bag in this cafe" as there are many thieves around.
EYE
I suggest………………………………..your bag in this cafe" as there are many thieves
around.

4 Your chances of being affected by eye-strain and back injury increase with the
amount of time you spend in front of a screen.
LIKELY
The more time you spend in front of a screen, the…………………………….from eye-
strain and back injury.
5 With that bad cold you won't be able to help us so take the day off work.
USE
With that bad cold you'll……………………………….anyone so take the day off work.

6 When James heard that his father had left all his money to his brother he did not
find it surprising.
AS
It……………………………..to hear that his father had left all his money to his brother.

7 I feel certain that there will be a new government after the election.
BOUND
In my opinion, there……………………………………..of government after the election.

8 Most employees used to be proud of working for the same company all their lives
but not anymore.
PRIDE
Most employees no……………………………..working for the same company all their
lives.


1 At Jeremy's leaving party, his boss made a speech and said he hoped Jeremy would
have a good future.
BEST
At Jeremy's leaving party, his boss made a speech and wished……………………………..
the future.
2 Our attempts to persuade Soji to continue his studies weren't successful and he left
university early.
MET
Our attempts to persuade Soji not to give…………………………………………….no
success and he left university early.

3 The interviewer told Belinda that he would write to her to inform her whether her
application had been successful.
KNOW
The interviewer told Belinda that he would …………………………………………writing
whether her application had been successful or not.

4 It's possible that the shops will sell all their bottled water so we should buy all we need
now.
CASE
We should buy all the bottled water we need now …………………………………out of it.

5 If we don't stop the sale of tiger products now, it's possible there will be no more tigers left
within the next ten years.
OTHERWISE
We need to stop the sale of tiger products now ………………………………..out within the
next ten years.


6 Even though Diego didn't know any French at all, he managed to communicate with the
Parisian taxi driver.
SINGLE
Despite ……………………………………………French, Diego managed to communicate
with the Parisian taxi driver.

7 Tom's tutor told him that more effort was required in order to pass the course.
MADE
Tom's tutor told him he would fail the course ………………………………………….effort.

8 I wish I hadn't let Max borrow my money because none of his investments has shown a
profit.
NEVER
I ought ………………………………………………my money to Max because none of his
investments has shown a profit.

1 We would like you to pay for the delivery of this special order before you receive it.
IF
We would appreciate …………………………………………….advance for the delivery of
this special order.

2 Scientists think that there is nothing on that planet to suggest there is any life there.
SIGN
According to scientists, there appears …………………………………………….life on that
planet.

3 When I caught my boyfriend reading my emails, I told him I felt he had invaded
my privacy.
AN
When I caught my boyfriend reading my emails, I told him I regarded it ……………………
my privacy.

4 It is now 24 hours since Mr William's boat sank and people think there is little
likelihood he will survive.
CHANCES
It is now 24 hours since Mr Williams's boat sank and his ………………………..to be slim.

5 I regret not having the feeling of achieving anything after reaching the summit but I
was too exhausted.
SENSE
I wish I…………………………………………………….after reaching the summit but I
was too exhausted.

6 Jane really wants to have everyone looking at her every time we go out in a group.
BE
Jane can't help…………………………………………… attention every time we go
out in a group.

7 I hoped to persuade the boss of the benefit to me of going away on a camping trip for
ten days.
WOULD
I hoped to persuade the boss that a ………………………………………….me good.

8 Although the job meant that he earned money regularly, Tony did not enjoy it.
REGULAR
Although the job provided him……………………………………………..of income,
Tony did not enjoy it.