22 de abril de 2013
688 REPHRASING
Rephrasing Practice
1. She started drinking too much alcohol two years ago.
She has
2. I don‟t have a computer so I can‟t type the essay on English grammar.
If
3. Despite having been vaccinated she caught the flu.
Although she
4. “We will arrest them for illegal entry in the country”, the policeman said.
The policeman said
5. The teacher glued the pieces of the broken toy.
The pieces
6. It is possible that I finish work earlier than usual today.
I
7. This is the place. We last had coffee together here.
This is
8. I love German. Unfortunately, I can‟t speak it fluently.
I wish
9. As he hadn‟t behaved himself, his parents got angry with him.
His parents
10. Everybody must read the instructions first.
The instructions
11. He made an effort to speak in English.
He tried
12. I spent my holidays in France.
(Question)
13. This is the man. His job is very dangerous.
This is
14. The engineer has repaired my television.
I‟ve
15. She gave up going to French lessons.
She stopped
16. I regretted having hit the dog on the head.
I wish
17. I‟m not as good at English as you are.
You
18. The policeman knew where the thief was hidden.
(Question)
19. If your friend doesn‟t come before ten, he will miss the train.
Unless
20. The children stayed at home because it was raining.
As
21. What time do the banks close today?” Tim asked me.
Tim asked me
22. Sharon hasn‟t eaten junk food since last May.
Sharon stopped
23. My kitchen is being redecorated at the moment.
I am
24. I am not sure that she is his girlfriend.
She
25. Albert‟s drawing isn‟t as good as Gerard‟s.
Gerard‟s drawing
26. “Why don‟t we play computer games?” said Michael.
Michael suggested
27. She said: “Are you coming to the party on Friday?”
She asked him
28. They came to live in New York two years ago.
They have
29. Smoking is forbidden in hospitals.
You
30. Although the weather was horrible, we went skiing.
In spite of
31. I would like to have more free time these days.
I wish
32. I met that famous writer a year ago.
It‟s been a year
33. Wendy didn‟t study for her test. Therefore, she failed.
If
34. “Don‟t speak so loud, please”, she said to the students.
She
35. We won‟t buy that house because we don‟t have enough money.
As
36. That man‟s brother is my new English teacher.
That is the man
37. Steve advised me to tell Paul about it.
Steve suggested
38. I didn‟t make a note of it in my diary, so I forgot about it.
If
39. She lost the race in spite of running well.
Although
40. It is possible that her boyfriend is coming to the wedding.
Her boyfriend
41. Beth hasn‟t smoked since last December.
Beth stopped
42. My new neighbours have got a baby. Her name is Wendy.
My
43. Although Orson was over seventy, he continued to cycle to work every day.
Despite
44. I haven‟t read a play by George Bernard Shaw for eight years.
It is
45. “Perhaps it would be better to go out in the afternoon”, Sharon‟s mother said.
Sharon‟s mother recommended
46. The fireman managed to rescue the child from the burning house.
The fireman was
47. The police don‟t oblige the suspects to say anything.
The suspects
48. My grandfather is eighty-two years old.
(Question)
49. She hasn‟t enjoyed herself so much for years.
It is years
50. I am going to the theatre tomorrow, and I‟m really looking forward to it.
I‟m really looking
51. She‟s getting someone to mend the windows.
She‟s having
52. I thought it would be better than that.
It‟s not
53. Mary said to us “Don‟t be late.”
She told
54. She made a lot of mistakes because she didn‟t study hard for the exam.
If she
55. Her jokes are not as good as his.
His jokes
56. It is possible that we‟ll be together soon.
We
57. People speak English all over the world.
English
58. I am sorry I didn‟t tell him everything.
I wish
59. Fiona is smiling in the picture. She is my boss.
Fiona
60. Despite the fact that it was very hot, she was wearing her winter clothes.
Although
61. I was not invited and I am sorry about that.
I would like to
62. I am having my house painted now.
My house
63. I‟m sorry I haven‟t got a car.
I wish
64. The teacher said to me “Wait for me outside”.
The teacher told me
65. She needed a job, so she sent off an application form.
She sent off an application form
66. It takes me two hours to get there.
(Question)
67. The last time she wrote a poem was two years ago.
She
68. You must not smoke in here.
Smoking
69. If the tickets don‟t arrive, we won‟t be able to go.
Unless
70.”Where are my keys?” I wondered.
I wonder
71. The mechanic is going to repair her car next week.
She
72. What a pity I didn‟t have time to see you last week.
I wish
73. This story will shock you.
You
74. Will you post this letter for me, please?
Do you mind
75. If you don‟t review your notes tonight, you won‟t do well tomorrow.
Unless
76. “How much money have you put into the account?” they asked.
They asked me
77. I‟m sorry I can‟t speak French perfectly.
I wish
78. The next plane leaves at 9.45 PM.
(Question)
79.”You should post these letters.” My mum said to me.
My mum told
80. Although she was ill, she visited other countries.
Despite
81. “I have never seen anything so beautiful”, he said.
He said
82. Mary was sorry she ate so many cakes.
Mary wished
83. I have failed all my exams at the university because I didn‟t study enough.
If
84. I forgot to phone Lisa on her birthday.
I didn‟t remember
85. Sheila is 1.55 m tall. Her brother is 1.70 m tall.
Sheila
86. Although it was cold, we went to the countryside.
In spite of
87. The hairdresser cut my hair yesterday morning.
I
88. This is the man. His dog bit my brother in the park.
This is the man
89. I didn‟t go to the gym yesterday because my foot hurt.
If
90. The teacher said: “You have to hand your papers in at the end of this class”.
The teacher
91. If your boyfriend doesn‟t arrive before eight, we will have to leave.
Unless
92. The children couldn‟t go out to the playground because it was raining.
As
93. The last time we saw that movie was six months ago.
We have
94. Smoking is forbidden in most restaurants.
You
95. The shop assistant didn‟t give us the ticket.
We
96. Al swims faster than Peter.
Peter
97. I saw Frank two months ago.
I haven‟t
98. He forgot to phone his wife yesterday.
He didn‟t remember
99. They are servicing my new car next week.
I
100. If we don‟t meet this month, it will be too late.
Unless
101. The trainer said: “Molly, come back to the team!”
The trainer told her
102. Ben drives 200 miles every day.
(Question)
103. “Where did the robbery take place?” he asked.
He asked
104. Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928.
Penicillin
105. You can‟t have a bicycle.
You are
106. I don‟t know her address, so I can‟t write to her.
If I
107. A new magazine is on the hall table.
There is
108. John lives next door.
(Question)
109. “Where are your brothers, Sheila?” he asked her.
I asked Sheila…
110. Perhaps they only open the museum in the morning.
They
111. The meat was better than the fish.
The fish
112. You can make green paint by mixing blue and yellow.
Green paint
113. I have been playing the piano for twenty years.
I started
114. I have English classes three times a week.
(Question)
115. Sharon is going to marry a man. He is Eric‟s brother.
The man
116. “Why don‟t we have dinner out tonight?” said Martin.
Martin suggested
117. I didn‟t open the door because I didn‟t know it was you.
If I
118. If you want my advice, go to the dentist!
You
119. I forgot to post the letter.
I didn‟t remember
120. They say this tree is over 400 years old.
This tree
121. The man said to us: “Keep off the grass!”
The man
122. They didn‟t tell me the secret.
I
123. I‟m sure they are at home. The lights are on.
They
124. I didn‟t invite Beth. I had forgotten her telephone number.
If I
125. Shakespeare was a famous writer. He wrote beautiful sonnets.
Shakespeare,
126. Someone knocked at the door. The dog woke up.
The dog
127. It is such a pity you can‟t come along!
I wish
128. Bananas are more expensive than apples.
Apples
129. In spite of her beauty, she doesn‟t have a boyfriend.
Although
130. I last had flu five years ago.
I haven‟t
131. I‟m sure she‟s telling lies.
She
132. The teenager in red has broken the window.
The window
133. In my opinion, taking some exercise would be good for you.
You
134. The teacher didn‟t tell us the answer.
We
135. I last visited London fifteen years ago.
I haven‟t
136. She asked me: “What time does your party start?”
She asked
137. Will you close the door when you leave, please?
Do you mind
138. We bought our tickets on the Web because it was much cheaper.
Since
139. “How much is this T-shirt?” she asked.
She asked
140. If you want my advice, don‟t eat so many cakes!
You
141. I‟m sorry I didn‟t work hard enough last year.
I wish
142.A lthough he was exhausted, he managed to finish reading the novel.
Despite
143. Gerard plays tennis twice a week.
(Question)
144. That woman‟s husband is my boss.
That is the woman
145. They have found the stolen money.
The stolen money
146. She divorced him because he was so terrible to her.
If he
147. “I have read this book”, she said.
She said
148. I am sure she knows you are here.
She
149. I felt really tired so I stayed at home.
I stayed
150. People consider that he is an expert on cricket.
He
151. Please don‟t shoot.
He begged us
152. Learning English is not easy.
It is
153. We didn‟t visit the museum because we hadn‟t time.
If we
154. I‟m sorry we accepted the invitation.
I wish
155. Although she was poor, she was happy.
In spite of
156. They didn‟t pay for the ring.
This is the ring
157. Although the weather was awful, they had a great time.
In spite of
158. They have given us a Roald Dahl novel.
We
159. She hasn‟t phone her mother for two months.
It‟s
160. They don‟t allow smoking in this room.
You
161. I‟m sorry I didn‟t go shopping with you.
I wish
162. London will fascinate you.
You
163. I saw a man later. He was the president of the European Community.
The man
164. Germany is richer than India.
India
165. “I don‟t know”, he told them.
He told them
166. She can‟t come to the party because she is so busy.
If she
167. Maybe your friend will call you on your birthday.
Your friend
168. “Where is the nearest cinema, please?”
Could you tell me
169. I haven‟t seen your wife for a long time.
It‟s
170. He didn‟t revise for the test so he failed.
If he
171. The ophthalmologist tests her eyes every year.
She
172. The Da Vinci Code is a best-seller. It was written by Dan Brown.
The Da Vinci Code
173. Mary goes swimming twice a week.
(Question)
174. I am sorry I didn‟t remember your birthday.
I wish
175. He told us: “Don‟t make so much noise!”
He
176. As it was Friday, the children stayed up late.
The children
177. I have never read such an interesting book.
This is the
178. If you don‟t hurry up, you won‟t get tickets for the concert.
Unless
179. I have to wear a uniform whenever I work in front of the customers.
(Question)
180. The film is not as good as the novel.
The novel
181. The hairdresser cut my hair last week.
I
182. “Let‟s go to the cinema on Tuesday”, said Mary.
Mary suggested
183. What a pity the weather was so bad last weekend.
I wish
184. I haven‟t seen a good film for ages.
It‟s
185. John bought a new Rolls Royce.
(Question)
186. I visited a village yesterday but I did not like it.
I
187. He knows how to play golf.
He
188. It is ages since I last visited Russia.
I
189. You won‟t understand the problem if you don‟t listen carefully.
Unless
190. Someone will cut your hair tomorrow.
You
191. He visits his parents every Sunday.
(Question)
192. “Can I go to the disco?” Tim asked his mother.
Tim asked his mother
193. Despite the fact that the questions were difficult, she got a high mark in her exam.
Although
194. It is not necessary for you to make your bed.
You
195. They will tell us the news tomorrow night.
We
196. I don‟t earn much money. It‟s a pity I can‟t buy a new car.
If
197. No other fictional secret agent is as famous as James Bond.
James Bond
198. I've never felt such an intense pain.
It's
199. Please explain this letter to me.
Please tell me
200. Perhaps he's still at home.
He
201. Although he left the hotel disguised as a middle-aged lady, everybody recognized him.
In spite of
202. Hazel's new American car is so wide that it won't go into her garage easily.
Hazel's new American car is too
203. It isn't necessary for us to deliver the order until next month.
We
204. He felt seasick because he hadn‟t taken his pills.
If
205. Despite having vaccinated he caught the flu.
Although
206. In spite of putting put two lumps of sugar in my coffee, it was still bitter.
Although
207. Unlikely as it may seem, I‟m telling you the truth.
Although
208. 'Can you guess who has just left?' he asked us.
He asked us if
209. Madrid isn‟t as big as New York.
New York
210. A man is a miserable little pile of secrets.
(Question)
211. She had the biggest collection of foreign coins in the school.
Nobody in the school
212. This is the coldest winter we remember.
We don‟t
213. It was impossible for me to contact him on the phone yesterday.
I
214. „Come home with me,‟ Stewart said.
Stewart told
215. What a pity you can‟t see the newborn baby!
I wish
216. Even though she has an exercise bicycle at home, she is quite overweight.
In spite
217. They used chemicals so as to kill the insects in the trees.
They used chemicals in
218. It would be wise for us to take raincoats.
We'd
219. Don‟t touch the match or you‟ll burn your finger.
If
220. Their house is so far away that we can't walk there.
It's such
221. Two new suits are being made for him.
He is
222. Richard is so tall that he can change light bulbs in some rooms without having to stand on a chair.
Richard is tall
223. He met his wife when he was in the Middle East. I have never seen her.
I have never met his wife,
224. The architect worked on the plans for six months.
The architect spent
225. A window had been smashed and everything that was in the car had been stolen.
Someone
226. „Have you seen a red wallet on the pavement?‟, she asked me.
She asked
227. You won‟t be employed by this company unless your performance is good.
If your
228. The authorities are going to isolate the factory because of the atomic leak.
The factory
229. You can hear a baby crying and you‟re trying to study.
I wish
230. I haven't seen so much rain for a long time.
It's
231. Why don‟t you stop smoking here?
I wish
232. I hate people throwing rubbish in the grass.
I wish
233. It's your duty to go.
You
234. They were the most colourful socks I had ever won.
I had
235. She had never visited a bigger castle.
It was
236. It might be necessary for us to buy new tyres for the car.
We
237. The Prime Minister is going to visit the hospital tomorrow.
The hospital
238. It isn't necessary for me to go on working. I have already reached the retiring age.
I
239. „Was there an outbreak of cholera last year?‟, the doctor asked.
The doctor asked
240. It's your duty to look after the children.
You
241. He had a good voice. He became a popular singer.
He became
242. I don't like this food as much as you do.
You
243. I‟ll go home unless I have to iron more shirts.
If
244. You are looking for a job – so far without success. Nobody will give you a job.
I wish
245. The new air-conditioning was installed last week.
They
246. The woman was arrested. She stole my wallet.
The woman
247. The sofa was so comfortable she ordered it for her mother.
It was
248. Madrid will fascinate you.
You
249. How lucky you are! Your holidays are longer than mine!
How lucky you are! My holidays
250. Someone has stolen the boss's car.
The boss has
251. I would have liked to go with you, but I was too busy.
If
252. „Did you spend New Year‟s Eve with your parents?‟,I asked him.
I asked
253. Nick will post the documents tomorrow.
The documents
254. I broke my arm last week. I won‟t be able to compete against you.
If
255. The police saw him with the suspect after the robbery.
(Question)
256. Everybody else could ride a horse but you.
The only
257. Are those funny hats worn by all their policemen?
Do
258. It's not necessary for you to go.
You
259. Was it necessary for you to wait a long time for the bus?
Did
260. What particularly impressed me was his accent-free pronunciation.
I
261. Brian has been wearing the same clothes for years. You think he needs some new clothes.
I wish…
262 „Please, open your mouth wide,‟ the dentist said.
The dentist asked
263. I didn‟t notice the man was in danger so I didn‟t help him.
If
264. He isn't nearly as intelligent as his younger brother.
His younger brother
265. „Would you like to have a whisky with me?‟ Henry asked me.
Henry invited
266. Is it really necessary for me to arrive so early?
Do I
267. The score was so disappointing that some supporters couldn‟t help crying.
Some supporters were
268. The kids were running in the corridor.
(Question)
269. The biggest city in Brazil is Sao Paulo. Its population is over five million.
Sao Paulo,
270. If I were you I would marry that girl.
You
271. It's against the rules to smoke in bed.
You
272. He knows how to do a cartwheel.
He
273. You didn‟t earn as much as you had been told.
You earned
274. It's already possible for us to communicate with each other over vast distances.
We
275. Your friend drives very fast. You don‟t like this.
I wish you
276. A waiter spilled soup over Lydia's new dress last night.
Lydia
277. I met a lady named Lydia in the circus. She had so many tattoos on her body.
Lydia,
278. We worked on the garden the whole weekend.
We spent
279. It is thought that he is hiding in a foreign country.
He
280. „Please, hang your trousers up in your wardrobe,‟ I said to my son.
I asked
281. She won‟t ever marry unless she finds the right man.
If
282. It's possible that there will be a new ice-age.
There
283. Have you all understood all that?
Has
284. Someone will have to pick up this broken glass to save the children.
This broken glass
285. Sound doesn‟t travel as fast as light in the air.
Light
286. It's not advisable for you to go out in the rain.
You
287. You are allowed to go there only if you are a Muslim.
They
288. Is it essential for you to finish tonight?
Do
289. My sister-in-law knew how to ride a bicycle when she was four.
My sister-in-law
290. It's possible that we shall have to emigrate to other planets.
We
291. She didn‟t have any soft drinks at home so she didn‟t offer one to me.
If
292. „I have never seen a volcanic eruption,‟ you said.
You said
293. „I‟ll move the piano to the other room,‟ I said.
I offered
294. Do I have permission to open a window?
May
295. It's probably too late to avoid a catastrophe.
It
296. I don‟t have a word processor so I can‟t write your report with it.
If
297. Will it be necessary for us to report the incident to the police?
Shall we
298. It wasn't necessary for him to hit the boy.
He
299. As we live on the first floor, we need some bars for the windows.
As we live on the first floor, we should have
300. I suppose you didn't enjoy that party very much, did you?
You can't
301. We haven‟t elected a new government for four years.
It‟s
301. I ought to hire someone to put a light outside the front door.
I ought to have
302. „The clown is rehearsing his gags for tonight‟s performance,‟ the circus manager said.
The circus manager said
303. She was working for a company. It was the biggest in the country.
The company
304. Are French children obliged to go to school on Saturdays?
Do
305. The Brontë sisters were all novelists. Charlotte was the most famous.
The Brontë sisters
306. It's obligatory for you to salute an officer.
You
307. She would avoid being late by taking the motorway.
If she
308. Is it obligatory for us to vote?
Do we
309. Joe didn't sweep the floor as thoroughly as Mary wanted him to.
Joe swept
310. It‟s a pity you suddenly fell ill; then you would have come to America with us.
If
311. It's possible to see palm trees in Scotland.
Palm trees
312. This is the coldest winter we remember.
We don‟t
313. He sang beautifully. Half the audience cried.
He sang so…
314. This is the best way to clean your rifle.
You
315. Some hooligans smashed the shop window last night.
The shop window
316. Some camels are carrying a group of tourist through the desert.
A group of
317. Many people believe that UFOs exist, never mind what the authorities say.
UFOs
318. It‟s possible that I will finish work earlier than usual today.
I
319. It's not necessary for you to wait here. Please come inside.
You
320. „I think I should switch on my hazard warning lights,‟ he said.
He said
321. Jack always leaves the door open. This annoys you.
I wish you
322. „Don‟t call my home in case my wife picks up the phone,‟ he said to her.
He told
323. It's high time for us to go home.
We
324. It used to be necessary for us to sleep under mosquito nets.
We
325. But for his parents‟ efforts, he wouldn‟t have studied Chemistry.
If
326. They like lentils better than chickpeas.
They don‟t like
327. It's a good thing I had my check-book on me. We would have been in trouble otherwise.
If
328. This is the worst film I've ever seen.
I've
329. I won‟t dance with you if you step on my feet.
If
330. They had plenty of time. It wasn't necessary for them to hurry.
They had plenty of time. They didn't...need to hurry.
331. It's possible that Shakespeare wrote it.
Shakespeare
332. „If you bother me again, I‟ll start shouting,‟ she said to them.
She threatened
333. Was the medal given by the Queen herself?
Did
334. She hasn‟t taken her car to the mechanic for two years.
The last
335. The girl was very pretty. He was looking at her.
The girl
336. He made many hit records. He became very rich.
He became…
337. The radio said last night that a volcano is erupting on the island of Xand.
A volcano
338. You‟re waiting for John. He‟s late and you‟re getting impatient.
I wish
339. It's possible that the bus was full.
The bus
340. Our postal service used to deliver parcels. Now we have to collect them.
Parcels
341. Isn't it his duty to be on parade?
Shouldn't
342. You bought a new one, which wasn't necessary. I could have lent you mine.
You
343. A new stretch of motorway is going to be built between Graz and Lund.
They
344. „Be careful. There are lots of wasps here,‟ he said.
He warned
345 I'm sure someone stole his watch while he was asleep.
Someone
346. In a few years‟ time, it will be possible for a man to destroy the whole solar system.
In a few years time, a man will
347. It would be a good idea if you went and asked her yourself.
You'd
348. He has been drinking too much alcohol for two years.
He started
349. If you had told me that you were in London, it would have been possible for me to put you up.
If you had told me that you were in London, I
350. On the day she agreed to marry him, he was happier than he had ever been in his life.
The day she agreed to marry him
351. He had expensive tastes. He spent all his money.
As he had
352. He gets up earlier than his wife.
His wife doesn‟t
353. Will it be necessary for me to invite anyone?
Will I
354. Her happiness compensates for all the difficult moments she‟s lived.
Her happiness makes
355. Butterflies are one of the world's most beautiful insects. They can be found in most countries.
Butterflies
356. It is going to be necessary for me to lose some weight if I want to wear these trousers comfortably.
I'm going to
357. If only she had taken an umbrella with her.
She
358. I hate people throwing rubbish on the grass.
I wish
359. If only I had a good ear for music.
I wish
360. It‟s half an hour now since they started shouting.
They have
361. „You didn‟t pay attention to me when I was a child,‟ I said to my father.
I accused my father
362. „I‟ll help you to do your homework as soon as I can,‟ he told his son.
He promised
363. When she was a young girl she used to wear high-heeled shoes.
When she was a young girl, she
364. Peter‟s father is an expert surgeon.
(Question)
365. The carpenter will repair the shutters of his bedroom tomorrow.
He
366. She hasn‟t celebrated her birthday at home for three years.
She last
367. It‟s possible that he will study in a public school.
He
368. He said he wouldn‟t resign provided a new solution was found.
He said he would resign if
369. Perhaps they‟ve eaten all the almonds in the packet.
They
370. Gabriel swims better than anybody in the team.
Nobody
371. From my point of view, you have made a mistake.
In
372. I've never heard a better voice.
She has
373. The fur coat was so expensive that nobody could afford it.
It was such
374. This is the village where we spend our holidays every summer.
We spend
375. He received a lot of fan mail. He could not answer it all.
He received so
376. Am I obliged to eat this food?
Do I
377. The architect has made the plans for our house.
We
378. It was very foolish of you to go out yesterday without a coat. No wonder you caught a cold.
You
379. It's possible to feed everyone if we share the world's resources.
Everyone
380. „Yes, I didn‟t stop at the red light,‟ she said.
She admitted
381. I regret not going to the doctor before. My back would be all right now.
I wish
382. It took the men a month to mend the road.
Mending
383. The sales are expected to be profitable this year.
It
384. It takes me half an hour to bake a cake.
(Question)
385. Maria lives next door.
(Question)
386. „You should have a look at your grammar book every day,‟ he told me.
He advised
387. One shouldn't forget to ask a mechanic to check the pressure of his tyres from time to time.
One shouldn't forget to have...the pressure of his tyres checked from time to time.
388. I heard the nurse say to him, 'Do lie still. You'll pull your stitches open if you keep moving about like that.'
The nurse told him
389. His car was big. He needed two parking spaces.
His car was so
390. Weren't you informed that there is going to be a meeting?
Did nobody
391. Elisa used to laugh more than her brother.
Elisa‟s brother
392. We haven‟t elected a new government for four years.
It‟s
393. The police have given everyone two weeks to surrender any guns which they may possess illegally.
Everyone
394. I suppose his flight was delayed.
His flight
395. „I won‟t go to that hotel again,‟ she said.
She refused
396. He took the safe keys with him in case the security officer had gone home.
He took the safe keys with him because
397. The blue dress isn't quite as pretty as the red one.
The red
398. It's possible that they didn't realize that he was drowning.
They
399. I must either buy a new typewriter or take this one to repair.
I must either buy a new typewriter or have
400. My brother was sorry he had been so rude to her.
I wish
401. Take an umbrella with you. It may rain this afternoon.
Take an umbrella in
402. Before being sold, our products are examined so as to check their quality.
Before being sold, our products are examined in
403. It was such a dangerous job that he was paid an extra salary.
The job was
404. „OK, you have found the best solution,‟ my boss told me.
My boss agreed
405. We need to go into that matter very carefully.
That matter
406. He speaks German better than he speaks French.
He doesn't
407. My companion in my flight to Rome was so dull that I decided to listen to my walkman.
I had such
408. How fast he ran! Nobody could overtake him.
He ran so
409. Ann isn‟t here and you need to see her.
I wish
410. If you read more English books, you will find speaking easier.
The more
411. The judge said to the man, 'Did you ask for or receive permission to use a company car that night?'
The judge asked the man if
412. It was impossible for us to get tickets for the concert.
We
413. I‟m not lying on a beautiful sunny beach, and that‟s a pity.
I wish
414. She is too proud to apologize for her behaviour.
She isn‟t
415. He was gluing the pieces of the broken toy.
The pieces
416. The train leaves at 15:00.
(Question)
417. I've brought you the photographs. I told you about them.
I‟ve brought you
418. Whose is that car outside the gate?
Who does
419. People say he's the fastest runner in the world.
People say nobody can
420. I‟m certain Roger and Angela have been to England. They speak with a very good accent now.
Roger and Angela
421. But for the doctor‟s decision, she would have died.
If it
422. „Congratulations, the prize is yours!‟, he said.
He congratulated…
423. 'This room is too small,' he said.
He complained
424. When was gunpowder invented?
How long is
425. 'Let me help you with that suitcase,' Timothy said to the pretty girl at the station.
Timothy offered
426. If it doesn't rain soon, a lot of our crops will be lost.
Unless
427. It‟s cold and you hate cold weather.
I wish
428. You only postponed our appointment because you had a headache.
If
429. Why don‟t we go to an amusement arcade this afternoon?
Shall we go to
430. My sister was very good at playing tennis when she was young.
My sister could
431. You cannot go into that restaurant without a jacket and tie.
Unless
432. It was the longest sentence I‟d ever read. It was one page long.
I had
433. „I‟m sorry I didn‟t send you the letter,‟ she said to me.
She apologized
434. I‟m not going to tolerate such behaviour in my own house.
I‟m not going to put
435. He can‟t come to the party because he is ill.
If
436. Will they have to amputate his leg or will they save it?
Will his leg
437. Go to your room now.
You
438. You‟ve painted the gate red. Now you think that it doesn‟t look very nice.
I wish
439. In my absence someone had broken the lock of my car and stolen the luggage on the back seat.
In my absence the lock of my car
440. 'Let's all go to the cinema tomorrow,' said my mother.
My mother suggested
441. I must add a clove of garlic to the stew.
A clove of garlic
442. We could go to an Italian restaurant this evening.
Why
443. I've never drunk such a strange cocktail before.
It's
444. It was daring of her to live alone in the old mansion.
She lived alone in the old mansion
445. They say the Princess is staying incognito at the Hilton.
The Princess
446. „Give me some food for the children,‟ the woman begged us.
The woman begged
447. You live in a big city and you don‟t like it.
I wish
448. The only person to be interested in our house didn‟t want to pay so much money for it.
The only person who
449. Paul‟s brother won the first prize in the contest.
Paul is the boy
450. This suitcase is too small for all my things.
This suitcase is not
451. Leonard felt sick because he was eating polluted shellfish.
If Leonard
452. The jury is to come to a decision before the end of the week.
The jury
453. I‟m feeling better. It isn‟t necessary for you to stay with me all night long.
I‟m feeling better. You
454. We pay someone to polish these floors at least once a month.
We have
455. Ralph's passport was nowhere to be found.
Nobody
456. The only thing I forgot to put in the picnic basket was the bottle-opener.
I remembered
457. 'Please, don't drive so fast,' Kathleen begged his boyfriend.
Kathleen begged his boyfriend
458. The balcony was so badly built that it was not safe for people to stand on.
The balcony was too
459 She hasn‟t celebrated her birthday at home for three years.
She last
460. „Please, don‟t ask me about it‟, Paul said.
Paul advised us
461. My friend gets bored, but not as soon as I do.
I
462. „You shouldn‟t have told anybody about it,‟ my friend told me.
My friend complained
463. Charles Baker died yesterday. He was famous for his views on world disarmament.
Charles Baker
464. They served us fairly quickly last time, but not as quickly as they served us this time.
This time
465. Marilyn said, 'I'm terribly sorry I'm so late”.
Marilyn apologized
466. She visits some relatives at weekends.
(Questions)
467. That‟s the man. He attacked her yesterday.
He is the man
468. My old coins are worth a lot of money. I found them in the attic.
My old coins
469. Her mother was beautiful, but not to the degree that she is.
She is
470. The shoemaker is mending my shoes.
I
471. Yes, you can have a cheeseburger.
(Question)
472. They won freedom in the country over a century ago.
They have
473. I some places they still have donkeys so as to transport heavy things.
In some places they still have donkeys in
474. I don‟t have enough money, so I can‟t buy a new bike.
If
475. „Don‟t forget to set the alarm clock,‟ you told me.
You reminded
476. The police discovered that she had killed her husband with cyanide.
The police discovered that her husband
477. When did the earthquake take place?
How long is
478. When you were younger, you didn‟t learn to play a musical instrument. Now you regret it.
I wish
479. „You don‟t belong in this world!‟ Simon said to Dracula.
Simon told
480. My car is being repaired by my brother-in-law.
I‟m
481. It's not as macabre as the previous film.
It's less
482. 'Would you like to come in?' he said to us.
He invited us
483. Shall we employ someone to cut down this tree?
Shall we have
484. Are you really going to allow me to drive your lovely Rolls Royce?
Am I
485. This hotel is so expensive that we can't stay at it for very long.
This hotel is too
486. Tom became a vegetarian, which made him happier.
Tom became a vegetarian
487. Although she was poor, she was happy.
In spite
488. I ate a poisoned mushroom. Now I‟m constipated.
If
489. The storks will prepare their nest here very soon.
The storks‟ nest
490. The last time I drank alcohol was a month ago.
I haven‟t
491. My family believes that this painting is worth a lot of money.
This painting
492. May I leave now?
Am I
493. Jennifer regretted her foolish behaviour.
Jennifer wished
494. We took more clothes than we needed on holiday last summer.
We needn't
495. „We didn‟t paint on the wall,‟ the children said.
The children denied…
496. You‟re walking in the country. You would like to take some photographs, but you didn‟t bring your camera.
I wish
497. You are quite slim. It‟s not necessary for you to do so much exercise.
You are quite slim. You
498. It‟s ages since he last played the viola.
He hasn‟t
499. Your hair needs washing.
You ought
500. I'm not nearly such a careful driver as he is.
He drives
501. I want to fly to the moon, but I can‟t.
I wish
502. Erica is so careful that she could not have done anything as bad as that.
Erica is too
503. I told her she looked very smart, but to be honest I didn‟t think so.
I told her she looked very smart, but to tell
504. The chair had to be thrown away because its springs had been broken.
We
505. Please, stop smoking here. It‟s forbidden.
You
506. It's compulsory to fasten your seatbelt when landing and taking off.
You must
507. It's not necessary for you to attend the meeting.
You don‟t need
508. They say Heidi was one of the most successful TV cartoons.
Heidi
509. I'd like to be on a deserted island right now.
I wish
510. Nobody has heard anything about the workers' strike.
Nothing
511. Perhaps he missed the last train.
He might
512. If I were you, I wouldn't renew the wallpaper.
You
513. I don't believe Helen broke those CDs; it's impossible.
Helen can‟t
514. Despite working very hard on his project, he didn't get the grant.
Although he
515. Perhaps we'll go to Disneyworld next summer.
We might
516. People expect that train fares will rise again.
Train fares
517. “Why don't we go to a concert tonight?” Mary said.
Mary suggested
518. A computer technician is going to revise my system.
My sistem
519. They were late because they missed the train.
If
520. I regret I didn't tell John about the party.
I wish
521. I forgot to turn off the TV.
I didn‟t
522. It's forbidden to use electrical devices on a plane.
You can‟t
523. He failed the driving test because he got terribly nervous.
If
524. She told them to wait outside.
She ordered
525. “Can you pass me the salt, please?” My sister said.
My sister asked
526. “Why don‟t we go on a boat trip around the island?” he suggested,
He suggested
527. She didn‟t have the situation more seriously, so I broke up with her.
If
528. They say that scientists have found a cure for Alzheimer.
Scientists
529. I'm sure John is at work; he never leaves before six o'clock.
John must
530. I think I left the book on the table, but I'm not very sure.
I may
531. Nobody could solve the algorism.
The algorism
532. Children under twelve are not allowed to sit at the front seat.
Children under twelve can‟t
534. Thank you for coming, but it wasn't necessary, really.
You needn‟t
535. Cristiano scored the first goal.
The first goal
536. You'd better forget about buying that car.
You shouldn‟t
537. “Shall we buy him a present?” Maria said.
Maria suggested
538. I had to go to school although I wasn't feeling well.
Despite
539. They say that the Asian pneumonia is not as dangerous as other infectious illnesses.
Asian pneumonia
540. Perhaps my mother starts working again.
My mother might
541. “Don‟t speak so loudly!” John shouted to me.
John ordered
542. Nobody can open the door to the back garden.
The door
543. It's forbidden to light a fire in the countryside.
To light a fire in the countryside
544. It's not necessary for you to attend the meeting.
You don‟t need
545. It's compulsory to fasten your seatbelt when the plane is landing.
You must
546. If I were you I wouldn't let him alone.
You‟d
547. “Can you pass me my mobile phone, please?” she said.
She asked
548. I couldn't stop reading although it was very late.
Despite
549. Perhaps I go to the wedding, but I'm not sure.
I may
550. It wasn't necessary for him to empty all the drawers.
He needn‟t
551. Nobody could discover the robber's hiding place.
The robber‟s hiding place
552. I'm sure she didn't open the file.
She can‟t
553. I'd like John to be here.
I wish
554. “Where have the people gone?” he asked.
He wondered
555. Running a big car like that can‟t be cheap.
It must
556. People drive too fast. That‟s why there have been so many accidents lately.
If
557. I have the impression that you aren‟t enjoying this very much.
You seem
558. You were supposed to give the letter to Peter.
You
559. It wasn‟t necessary for you to do all this work.
You
560. Although he vas ill, he went to Paris.
In spite
561. I‟m sorry that I can‟t help you.
I wish
563. It was possible for me to do it instead.
I
564. Sally wrote her book in three months
It took
565. Someone must tell him the truth.
The truth
566. Have you received your salary yet?
Has your salary
567. People think that train robber Dave Brigss has escaped.
Train robber Dave Briggs
568. People don‟t go to that restaurant because the prices are so high.
If
569. “Where do you keep your dog?” she asked him
She asked
570. The last time I saw Dan was five years ago.
It‟s
571. The book was so good that everyone bought it.
It was such
572. Do they allow you to smoke in British cinemas?
Is
573. I haven‟t read it for ages, but I loved it.
It‟s
574. “Yeah, I have made a mistake. Forgive me.” He said.
He admitted
575. Excuse me, is somebody serving you, sir?
Excuse me, are
576. The police inspector said I had killed Mr Burns.
I had been accussed
577. What a pity we didn‟t see the match.
I wish
578. If I were you, I‟d try to get some sleep.
You should
579. “What time is it?” Fiona said.
Fiona asked
580. The painters painted our house last month.
We
581. The exam was so difficult that I couldn‟t finish it.
It was
582. A dropped cigarette probably started the fire.
The fire
583. Sudden fires often cause very serious damage.
The damage
584. It‟s possible that one of the men died on the mountain.
One of the men
585. My wallet contained €100. It was found in the street by a schoolboy. He returned it.
My wallet,
586. The police were following the suspects.
The suspects
587. The driver failed his exam yesterday. He is very angry now.
If
588. She said to the tourists: “Please, don‟t take photographs in the museum.”
She asked
589. It‟s almost certain that someone saw the thief leaving.
Someone
590. Alcohol is bad for you and so are cigarettes.
Neither
591. I‟m not as good a football player as John.
John is
592. Even though they disliked him, they agreed to help.
Despite
593. It rained very hard last night. The streets are wet now.
If
594. Doctors have treated many people for burns and shock
Many people
595. I haven‟t been able to relax for a long time.
It‟s been
596. Someone ought to have done this job yesterday.
This job
597. „Is he telling the truth?‟ I asked myself.
I wondered
598. You ought to get your hair cut.
Your hair
599. „Study harder‟, our teacher said to us.
Our teacher urged
600. I‟d like to have more time to study, but I haven‟t.
I wish
601. It‟s essential that you make a decision quickly.
You‟d better
602. They say Charles is a very rich man.
Charles
603. Nothing has ever embarrassed me this much before.
I‟ve
604. Can you take photographs in the museum?
Are
605. Take the spare key, because I might be out when you get back.
in case
606. People say that nuclear energy has caused lots of problems
Nuclear energy is supposed
607. He‟s not old enough to vote.
He‟s
608. We‟ll have the ability to these things in the future.
We
609. It‟s surprising that her injuries weren‟t far more serious.
Her injuries
610. They have found the stolen money in the park.
The stolen
611. No decision has yet been made.
Nothing
612. With the help of biotechnology, we can do many things.
Biotechnology enables
613. It will be necessary for us to use it more often.
We will
614. I suppose the explanation is that you were very busy.
You must
615. I think that no city is more beautiful than Paris.
I think Paris
616. You‟ve got a book. It‟s mine.
The book
617. I bought my car from a woman. She lives in a house. Yo can see the house over there.
The woman
618. We‟ve arranged for someone to fix the washing machine next week.
We are
619. They will give me a prize if I can learn this.
I will be
620. I won‟t see you tomorrow because I haven‟t enough time.
If I
621. I hope the next exercise won‟t be as difficult as this.
I hope the next exercise would
622. You won‟t concentrate without using them.
Unless
623. Don‟t forget that you have to do this homework.
Please, don‟t
624. You have the impression that you‟ve had a good time.
You seem to
625. I own this car.
This car
626. Someone almost certainly broke the windows on purpose.
The window must
627. I can‟t go on holiday because I can‟t afford it.
If
628. Barbara wasn‟t wearing a safety-belt, despite regulations.
Barbara should
629. An expert will do this job for me tomorrow.
I‟ll have
630. Few languages are as difficult as Chinese and Japanese.
Chinese and Japanese are
631. „I‟m sorry I‟m late again‟, he said.
He apologized
632. I mustn‟t forget that I have to buy some cheese.
I must
633. He jumped into a car waiting in front of the store.
The car
634. Tell me tomorrow that I have to pay them, please.
Will you
635. Jean borrowed Shirley‟s camera.
Shirley‟s
636. I went into a shop. It was in Oxford Street.
The shop
637. It‟s possible that he went to London.
He may
638. He said to me: „Let‟s have a Chinese meal‟
He suggested
639. People learn English easily.
It is said
640. The last time I heard from Mary was more than a year ago.
It‟s been
641. The designers have made a dress for Candy‟s party.
Candy
642. I‟m upset because I have to do so much homework.
I wish
643. „I‟ll kill you if you ever see my sister again‟; Julia‟s brother told Ronald.
Julia‟s brother threatened
644. I hope you won‟t forget to pay these bills.
I hope you will
645. We had lots of friends when we lived in the country.
We used
646. I got on a train. I wanted to go to a station. The train didn‟t stop there.
The train
647. When was the last time you saw Mary?
How
648. You did another exercise like this. Do you remember?
Do you
649. Can you understand words more easily than gestures?
Are you
650. That man caused the fire. He has red hair.
The man
651. „I‟m sorry I didn‟t reply to your last letter,‟ he said.
He apologised
652. Someone is repairing my car at the moment.
My car
653. „Don‟t complain all the time! I hate it!‟
I wish
654. Perhaps someone will find a cure for this disease one day.
Perhaps a cure
655. She said to him: „If I were you, I‟d ring your lawyer.‟
She suggested
656. I take my car to Bowen‟s Garage for servicing.
I
657. “Don‟t stop on the double yellow line!” the policeman told us.
The policeman warned
658. “Please, stop asking questions. It‟s so annoying.”
I wish
659. Could you please open the window?
Would
660. It‟s more dangerous to ride a motorbike than to drive a car.
Riding
661. I hadn‟t realized the meal would be so expensive.
The meal
662. I‟ve never eaten this food before.
This is
663. “Let me give you the money”, my mother said.
My mother offered
664. Cars cause pollution but people still want them.
Although
665. She can‟t come to the party because she is so busy.
If
666. “Can you lend me some money?” John asked mary.
John asked
667. He bought this car five years ago.
He has
668. I‟d like to live in a big house, but I don‟t.
I wish
669. “I won‟t lend you a penny”, my father shouted.
My father refused
670. “Please, bring me another cup of coffee.” I said to the waiter.
I asked
671. “Do you like animals?” Gary asked Laura.
Gary asked
672. I was bored by the film on television.
The film
673. Chris is very fluent Spanish speaker.
Chris speaks
674. “You‟re a liar!” Anabel said to her husband.
Annabel accused
675. A dishwasher was on special offer that month. It was not needed by the Priors.
The dishwasher
676. This story will shock you.
You
677. I used to own a dog. People came to the door. The dog never barked at them.
The dog
678. There‟s no doubt that the prisoner who escaped had a key to the gates.
The prisoner
679. It‟s really important you don‟t arrive late.
You‟d
680. The prize money which was given to Sally enabled her to buy a new car.
The money Sally
681. I‟m not sure if she is lying or not.
I don‟t know
682. The only reason he crashed was because he was speeding.
If
683. They crossed the Atlantic in three days.
It
684. You are not allowed to park here.
You can‟t
685. I gave up smoking ten years ago.
I used
686. She isn‟t nearly old enough to play in the championship.
She is
687. The doctor said to me: “If I were you, I wouldn‟t smoke.”
The doctor advised
688. I‟m certain he stayed out late because he sounded very tired this morning.
He
1. She started drinking too much alcohol two years ago.
She has
2. I don‟t have a computer so I can‟t type the essay on English grammar.
If
3. Despite having been vaccinated she caught the flu.
Although she
4. “We will arrest them for illegal entry in the country”, the policeman said.
The policeman said
5. The teacher glued the pieces of the broken toy.
The pieces
6. It is possible that I finish work earlier than usual today.
I
7. This is the place. We last had coffee together here.
This is
8. I love German. Unfortunately, I can‟t speak it fluently.
I wish
9. As he hadn‟t behaved himself, his parents got angry with him.
His parents
10. Everybody must read the instructions first.
The instructions
11. He made an effort to speak in English.
He tried
12. I spent my holidays in France.
(Question)
13. This is the man. His job is very dangerous.
This is
14. The engineer has repaired my television.
I‟ve
15. She gave up going to French lessons.
She stopped
16. I regretted having hit the dog on the head.
I wish
17. I‟m not as good at English as you are.
You
18. The policeman knew where the thief was hidden.
(Question)
19. If your friend doesn‟t come before ten, he will miss the train.
Unless
20. The children stayed at home because it was raining.
As
21. What time do the banks close today?” Tim asked me.
Tim asked me
22. Sharon hasn‟t eaten junk food since last May.
Sharon stopped
23. My kitchen is being redecorated at the moment.
I am
24. I am not sure that she is his girlfriend.
She
25. Albert‟s drawing isn‟t as good as Gerard‟s.
Gerard‟s drawing
26. “Why don‟t we play computer games?” said Michael.
Michael suggested
27. She said: “Are you coming to the party on Friday?”
She asked him
28. They came to live in New York two years ago.
They have
29. Smoking is forbidden in hospitals.
You
30. Although the weather was horrible, we went skiing.
In spite of
31. I would like to have more free time these days.
I wish
32. I met that famous writer a year ago.
It‟s been a year
33. Wendy didn‟t study for her test. Therefore, she failed.
If
34. “Don‟t speak so loud, please”, she said to the students.
She
35. We won‟t buy that house because we don‟t have enough money.
As
36. That man‟s brother is my new English teacher.
That is the man
37. Steve advised me to tell Paul about it.
Steve suggested
38. I didn‟t make a note of it in my diary, so I forgot about it.
If
39. She lost the race in spite of running well.
Although
40. It is possible that her boyfriend is coming to the wedding.
Her boyfriend
41. Beth hasn‟t smoked since last December.
Beth stopped
42. My new neighbours have got a baby. Her name is Wendy.
My
43. Although Orson was over seventy, he continued to cycle to work every day.
Despite
44. I haven‟t read a play by George Bernard Shaw for eight years.
It is
45. “Perhaps it would be better to go out in the afternoon”, Sharon‟s mother said.
Sharon‟s mother recommended
46. The fireman managed to rescue the child from the burning house.
The fireman was
47. The police don‟t oblige the suspects to say anything.
The suspects
48. My grandfather is eighty-two years old.
(Question)
49. She hasn‟t enjoyed herself so much for years.
It is years
50. I am going to the theatre tomorrow, and I‟m really looking forward to it.
I‟m really looking
51. She‟s getting someone to mend the windows.
She‟s having
52. I thought it would be better than that.
It‟s not
53. Mary said to us “Don‟t be late.”
She told
54. She made a lot of mistakes because she didn‟t study hard for the exam.
If she
55. Her jokes are not as good as his.
His jokes
56. It is possible that we‟ll be together soon.
We
57. People speak English all over the world.
English
58. I am sorry I didn‟t tell him everything.
I wish
59. Fiona is smiling in the picture. She is my boss.
Fiona
60. Despite the fact that it was very hot, she was wearing her winter clothes.
Although
61. I was not invited and I am sorry about that.
I would like to
62. I am having my house painted now.
My house
63. I‟m sorry I haven‟t got a car.
I wish
64. The teacher said to me “Wait for me outside”.
The teacher told me
65. She needed a job, so she sent off an application form.
She sent off an application form
66. It takes me two hours to get there.
(Question)
67. The last time she wrote a poem was two years ago.
She
68. You must not smoke in here.
Smoking
69. If the tickets don‟t arrive, we won‟t be able to go.
Unless
70.”Where are my keys?” I wondered.
I wonder
71. The mechanic is going to repair her car next week.
She
72. What a pity I didn‟t have time to see you last week.
I wish
73. This story will shock you.
You
74. Will you post this letter for me, please?
Do you mind
75. If you don‟t review your notes tonight, you won‟t do well tomorrow.
Unless
76. “How much money have you put into the account?” they asked.
They asked me
77. I‟m sorry I can‟t speak French perfectly.
I wish
78. The next plane leaves at 9.45 PM.
(Question)
79.”You should post these letters.” My mum said to me.
My mum told
80. Although she was ill, she visited other countries.
Despite
81. “I have never seen anything so beautiful”, he said.
He said
82. Mary was sorry she ate so many cakes.
Mary wished
83. I have failed all my exams at the university because I didn‟t study enough.
If
84. I forgot to phone Lisa on her birthday.
I didn‟t remember
85. Sheila is 1.55 m tall. Her brother is 1.70 m tall.
Sheila
86. Although it was cold, we went to the countryside.
In spite of
87. The hairdresser cut my hair yesterday morning.
I
88. This is the man. His dog bit my brother in the park.
This is the man
89. I didn‟t go to the gym yesterday because my foot hurt.
If
90. The teacher said: “You have to hand your papers in at the end of this class”.
The teacher
91. If your boyfriend doesn‟t arrive before eight, we will have to leave.
Unless
92. The children couldn‟t go out to the playground because it was raining.
As
93. The last time we saw that movie was six months ago.
We have
94. Smoking is forbidden in most restaurants.
You
95. The shop assistant didn‟t give us the ticket.
We
96. Al swims faster than Peter.
Peter
97. I saw Frank two months ago.
I haven‟t
98. He forgot to phone his wife yesterday.
He didn‟t remember
99. They are servicing my new car next week.
I
100. If we don‟t meet this month, it will be too late.
Unless
101. The trainer said: “Molly, come back to the team!”
The trainer told her
102. Ben drives 200 miles every day.
(Question)
103. “Where did the robbery take place?” he asked.
He asked
104. Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928.
Penicillin
105. You can‟t have a bicycle.
You are
106. I don‟t know her address, so I can‟t write to her.
If I
107. A new magazine is on the hall table.
There is
108. John lives next door.
(Question)
109. “Where are your brothers, Sheila?” he asked her.
I asked Sheila…
110. Perhaps they only open the museum in the morning.
They
111. The meat was better than the fish.
The fish
112. You can make green paint by mixing blue and yellow.
Green paint
113. I have been playing the piano for twenty years.
I started
114. I have English classes three times a week.
(Question)
115. Sharon is going to marry a man. He is Eric‟s brother.
The man
116. “Why don‟t we have dinner out tonight?” said Martin.
Martin suggested
117. I didn‟t open the door because I didn‟t know it was you.
If I
118. If you want my advice, go to the dentist!
You
119. I forgot to post the letter.
I didn‟t remember
120. They say this tree is over 400 years old.
This tree
121. The man said to us: “Keep off the grass!”
The man
122. They didn‟t tell me the secret.
I
123. I‟m sure they are at home. The lights are on.
They
124. I didn‟t invite Beth. I had forgotten her telephone number.
If I
125. Shakespeare was a famous writer. He wrote beautiful sonnets.
Shakespeare,
126. Someone knocked at the door. The dog woke up.
The dog
127. It is such a pity you can‟t come along!
I wish
128. Bananas are more expensive than apples.
Apples
129. In spite of her beauty, she doesn‟t have a boyfriend.
Although
130. I last had flu five years ago.
I haven‟t
131. I‟m sure she‟s telling lies.
She
132. The teenager in red has broken the window.
The window
133. In my opinion, taking some exercise would be good for you.
You
134. The teacher didn‟t tell us the answer.
We
135. I last visited London fifteen years ago.
I haven‟t
136. She asked me: “What time does your party start?”
She asked
137. Will you close the door when you leave, please?
Do you mind
138. We bought our tickets on the Web because it was much cheaper.
Since
139. “How much is this T-shirt?” she asked.
She asked
140. If you want my advice, don‟t eat so many cakes!
You
141. I‟m sorry I didn‟t work hard enough last year.
I wish
142.A lthough he was exhausted, he managed to finish reading the novel.
Despite
143. Gerard plays tennis twice a week.
(Question)
144. That woman‟s husband is my boss.
That is the woman
145. They have found the stolen money.
The stolen money
146. She divorced him because he was so terrible to her.
If he
147. “I have read this book”, she said.
She said
148. I am sure she knows you are here.
She
149. I felt really tired so I stayed at home.
I stayed
150. People consider that he is an expert on cricket.
He
151. Please don‟t shoot.
He begged us
152. Learning English is not easy.
It is
153. We didn‟t visit the museum because we hadn‟t time.
If we
154. I‟m sorry we accepted the invitation.
I wish
155. Although she was poor, she was happy.
In spite of
156. They didn‟t pay for the ring.
This is the ring
157. Although the weather was awful, they had a great time.
In spite of
158. They have given us a Roald Dahl novel.
We
159. She hasn‟t phone her mother for two months.
It‟s
160. They don‟t allow smoking in this room.
You
161. I‟m sorry I didn‟t go shopping with you.
I wish
162. London will fascinate you.
You
163. I saw a man later. He was the president of the European Community.
The man
164. Germany is richer than India.
India
165. “I don‟t know”, he told them.
He told them
166. She can‟t come to the party because she is so busy.
If she
167. Maybe your friend will call you on your birthday.
Your friend
168. “Where is the nearest cinema, please?”
Could you tell me
169. I haven‟t seen your wife for a long time.
It‟s
170. He didn‟t revise for the test so he failed.
If he
171. The ophthalmologist tests her eyes every year.
She
172. The Da Vinci Code is a best-seller. It was written by Dan Brown.
The Da Vinci Code
173. Mary goes swimming twice a week.
(Question)
174. I am sorry I didn‟t remember your birthday.
I wish
175. He told us: “Don‟t make so much noise!”
He
176. As it was Friday, the children stayed up late.
The children
177. I have never read such an interesting book.
This is the
178. If you don‟t hurry up, you won‟t get tickets for the concert.
Unless
179. I have to wear a uniform whenever I work in front of the customers.
(Question)
180. The film is not as good as the novel.
The novel
181. The hairdresser cut my hair last week.
I
182. “Let‟s go to the cinema on Tuesday”, said Mary.
Mary suggested
183. What a pity the weather was so bad last weekend.
I wish
184. I haven‟t seen a good film for ages.
It‟s
185. John bought a new Rolls Royce.
(Question)
186. I visited a village yesterday but I did not like it.
I
187. He knows how to play golf.
He
188. It is ages since I last visited Russia.
I
189. You won‟t understand the problem if you don‟t listen carefully.
Unless
190. Someone will cut your hair tomorrow.
You
191. He visits his parents every Sunday.
(Question)
192. “Can I go to the disco?” Tim asked his mother.
Tim asked his mother
193. Despite the fact that the questions were difficult, she got a high mark in her exam.
Although
194. It is not necessary for you to make your bed.
You
195. They will tell us the news tomorrow night.
We
196. I don‟t earn much money. It‟s a pity I can‟t buy a new car.
If
197. No other fictional secret agent is as famous as James Bond.
James Bond
198. I've never felt such an intense pain.
It's
199. Please explain this letter to me.
Please tell me
200. Perhaps he's still at home.
He
201. Although he left the hotel disguised as a middle-aged lady, everybody recognized him.
In spite of
202. Hazel's new American car is so wide that it won't go into her garage easily.
Hazel's new American car is too
203. It isn't necessary for us to deliver the order until next month.
We
204. He felt seasick because he hadn‟t taken his pills.
If
205. Despite having vaccinated he caught the flu.
Although
206. In spite of putting put two lumps of sugar in my coffee, it was still bitter.
Although
207. Unlikely as it may seem, I‟m telling you the truth.
Although
208. 'Can you guess who has just left?' he asked us.
He asked us if
209. Madrid isn‟t as big as New York.
New York
210. A man is a miserable little pile of secrets.
(Question)
211. She had the biggest collection of foreign coins in the school.
Nobody in the school
212. This is the coldest winter we remember.
We don‟t
213. It was impossible for me to contact him on the phone yesterday.
I
214. „Come home with me,‟ Stewart said.
Stewart told
215. What a pity you can‟t see the newborn baby!
I wish
216. Even though she has an exercise bicycle at home, she is quite overweight.
In spite
217. They used chemicals so as to kill the insects in the trees.
They used chemicals in
218. It would be wise for us to take raincoats.
We'd
219. Don‟t touch the match or you‟ll burn your finger.
If
220. Their house is so far away that we can't walk there.
It's such
221. Two new suits are being made for him.
He is
222. Richard is so tall that he can change light bulbs in some rooms without having to stand on a chair.
Richard is tall
223. He met his wife when he was in the Middle East. I have never seen her.
I have never met his wife,
224. The architect worked on the plans for six months.
The architect spent
225. A window had been smashed and everything that was in the car had been stolen.
Someone
226. „Have you seen a red wallet on the pavement?‟, she asked me.
She asked
227. You won‟t be employed by this company unless your performance is good.
If your
228. The authorities are going to isolate the factory because of the atomic leak.
The factory
229. You can hear a baby crying and you‟re trying to study.
I wish
230. I haven't seen so much rain for a long time.
It's
231. Why don‟t you stop smoking here?
I wish
232. I hate people throwing rubbish in the grass.
I wish
233. It's your duty to go.
You
234. They were the most colourful socks I had ever won.
I had
235. She had never visited a bigger castle.
It was
236. It might be necessary for us to buy new tyres for the car.
We
237. The Prime Minister is going to visit the hospital tomorrow.
The hospital
238. It isn't necessary for me to go on working. I have already reached the retiring age.
I
239. „Was there an outbreak of cholera last year?‟, the doctor asked.
The doctor asked
240. It's your duty to look after the children.
You
241. He had a good voice. He became a popular singer.
He became
242. I don't like this food as much as you do.
You
243. I‟ll go home unless I have to iron more shirts.
If
244. You are looking for a job – so far without success. Nobody will give you a job.
I wish
245. The new air-conditioning was installed last week.
They
246. The woman was arrested. She stole my wallet.
The woman
247. The sofa was so comfortable she ordered it for her mother.
It was
248. Madrid will fascinate you.
You
249. How lucky you are! Your holidays are longer than mine!
How lucky you are! My holidays
250. Someone has stolen the boss's car.
The boss has
251. I would have liked to go with you, but I was too busy.
If
252. „Did you spend New Year‟s Eve with your parents?‟,I asked him.
I asked
253. Nick will post the documents tomorrow.
The documents
254. I broke my arm last week. I won‟t be able to compete against you.
If
255. The police saw him with the suspect after the robbery.
(Question)
256. Everybody else could ride a horse but you.
The only
257. Are those funny hats worn by all their policemen?
Do
258. It's not necessary for you to go.
You
259. Was it necessary for you to wait a long time for the bus?
Did
260. What particularly impressed me was his accent-free pronunciation.
I
261. Brian has been wearing the same clothes for years. You think he needs some new clothes.
I wish…
262 „Please, open your mouth wide,‟ the dentist said.
The dentist asked
263. I didn‟t notice the man was in danger so I didn‟t help him.
If
264. He isn't nearly as intelligent as his younger brother.
His younger brother
265. „Would you like to have a whisky with me?‟ Henry asked me.
Henry invited
266. Is it really necessary for me to arrive so early?
Do I
267. The score was so disappointing that some supporters couldn‟t help crying.
Some supporters were
268. The kids were running in the corridor.
(Question)
269. The biggest city in Brazil is Sao Paulo. Its population is over five million.
Sao Paulo,
270. If I were you I would marry that girl.
You
271. It's against the rules to smoke in bed.
You
272. He knows how to do a cartwheel.
He
273. You didn‟t earn as much as you had been told.
You earned
274. It's already possible for us to communicate with each other over vast distances.
We
275. Your friend drives very fast. You don‟t like this.
I wish you
276. A waiter spilled soup over Lydia's new dress last night.
Lydia
277. I met a lady named Lydia in the circus. She had so many tattoos on her body.
Lydia,
278. We worked on the garden the whole weekend.
We spent
279. It is thought that he is hiding in a foreign country.
He
280. „Please, hang your trousers up in your wardrobe,‟ I said to my son.
I asked
281. She won‟t ever marry unless she finds the right man.
If
282. It's possible that there will be a new ice-age.
There
283. Have you all understood all that?
Has
284. Someone will have to pick up this broken glass to save the children.
This broken glass
285. Sound doesn‟t travel as fast as light in the air.
Light
286. It's not advisable for you to go out in the rain.
You
287. You are allowed to go there only if you are a Muslim.
They
288. Is it essential for you to finish tonight?
Do
289. My sister-in-law knew how to ride a bicycle when she was four.
My sister-in-law
290. It's possible that we shall have to emigrate to other planets.
We
291. She didn‟t have any soft drinks at home so she didn‟t offer one to me.
If
292. „I have never seen a volcanic eruption,‟ you said.
You said
293. „I‟ll move the piano to the other room,‟ I said.
I offered
294. Do I have permission to open a window?
May
295. It's probably too late to avoid a catastrophe.
It
296. I don‟t have a word processor so I can‟t write your report with it.
If
297. Will it be necessary for us to report the incident to the police?
Shall we
298. It wasn't necessary for him to hit the boy.
He
299. As we live on the first floor, we need some bars for the windows.
As we live on the first floor, we should have
300. I suppose you didn't enjoy that party very much, did you?
You can't
301. We haven‟t elected a new government for four years.
It‟s
301. I ought to hire someone to put a light outside the front door.
I ought to have
302. „The clown is rehearsing his gags for tonight‟s performance,‟ the circus manager said.
The circus manager said
303. She was working for a company. It was the biggest in the country.
The company
304. Are French children obliged to go to school on Saturdays?
Do
305. The Brontë sisters were all novelists. Charlotte was the most famous.
The Brontë sisters
306. It's obligatory for you to salute an officer.
You
307. She would avoid being late by taking the motorway.
If she
308. Is it obligatory for us to vote?
Do we
309. Joe didn't sweep the floor as thoroughly as Mary wanted him to.
Joe swept
310. It‟s a pity you suddenly fell ill; then you would have come to America with us.
If
311. It's possible to see palm trees in Scotland.
Palm trees
312. This is the coldest winter we remember.
We don‟t
313. He sang beautifully. Half the audience cried.
He sang so…
314. This is the best way to clean your rifle.
You
315. Some hooligans smashed the shop window last night.
The shop window
316. Some camels are carrying a group of tourist through the desert.
A group of
317. Many people believe that UFOs exist, never mind what the authorities say.
UFOs
318. It‟s possible that I will finish work earlier than usual today.
I
319. It's not necessary for you to wait here. Please come inside.
You
320. „I think I should switch on my hazard warning lights,‟ he said.
He said
321. Jack always leaves the door open. This annoys you.
I wish you
322. „Don‟t call my home in case my wife picks up the phone,‟ he said to her.
He told
323. It's high time for us to go home.
We
324. It used to be necessary for us to sleep under mosquito nets.
We
325. But for his parents‟ efforts, he wouldn‟t have studied Chemistry.
If
326. They like lentils better than chickpeas.
They don‟t like
327. It's a good thing I had my check-book on me. We would have been in trouble otherwise.
If
328. This is the worst film I've ever seen.
I've
329. I won‟t dance with you if you step on my feet.
If
330. They had plenty of time. It wasn't necessary for them to hurry.
They had plenty of time. They didn't...need to hurry.
331. It's possible that Shakespeare wrote it.
Shakespeare
332. „If you bother me again, I‟ll start shouting,‟ she said to them.
She threatened
333. Was the medal given by the Queen herself?
Did
334. She hasn‟t taken her car to the mechanic for two years.
The last
335. The girl was very pretty. He was looking at her.
The girl
336. He made many hit records. He became very rich.
He became…
337. The radio said last night that a volcano is erupting on the island of Xand.
A volcano
338. You‟re waiting for John. He‟s late and you‟re getting impatient.
I wish
339. It's possible that the bus was full.
The bus
340. Our postal service used to deliver parcels. Now we have to collect them.
Parcels
341. Isn't it his duty to be on parade?
Shouldn't
342. You bought a new one, which wasn't necessary. I could have lent you mine.
You
343. A new stretch of motorway is going to be built between Graz and Lund.
They
344. „Be careful. There are lots of wasps here,‟ he said.
He warned
345 I'm sure someone stole his watch while he was asleep.
Someone
346. In a few years‟ time, it will be possible for a man to destroy the whole solar system.
In a few years time, a man will
347. It would be a good idea if you went and asked her yourself.
You'd
348. He has been drinking too much alcohol for two years.
He started
349. If you had told me that you were in London, it would have been possible for me to put you up.
If you had told me that you were in London, I
350. On the day she agreed to marry him, he was happier than he had ever been in his life.
The day she agreed to marry him
351. He had expensive tastes. He spent all his money.
As he had
352. He gets up earlier than his wife.
His wife doesn‟t
353. Will it be necessary for me to invite anyone?
Will I
354. Her happiness compensates for all the difficult moments she‟s lived.
Her happiness makes
355. Butterflies are one of the world's most beautiful insects. They can be found in most countries.
Butterflies
356. It is going to be necessary for me to lose some weight if I want to wear these trousers comfortably.
I'm going to
357. If only she had taken an umbrella with her.
She
358. I hate people throwing rubbish on the grass.
I wish
359. If only I had a good ear for music.
I wish
360. It‟s half an hour now since they started shouting.
They have
361. „You didn‟t pay attention to me when I was a child,‟ I said to my father.
I accused my father
362. „I‟ll help you to do your homework as soon as I can,‟ he told his son.
He promised
363. When she was a young girl she used to wear high-heeled shoes.
When she was a young girl, she
364. Peter‟s father is an expert surgeon.
(Question)
365. The carpenter will repair the shutters of his bedroom tomorrow.
He
366. She hasn‟t celebrated her birthday at home for three years.
She last
367. It‟s possible that he will study in a public school.
He
368. He said he wouldn‟t resign provided a new solution was found.
He said he would resign if
369. Perhaps they‟ve eaten all the almonds in the packet.
They
370. Gabriel swims better than anybody in the team.
Nobody
371. From my point of view, you have made a mistake.
In
372. I've never heard a better voice.
She has
373. The fur coat was so expensive that nobody could afford it.
It was such
374. This is the village where we spend our holidays every summer.
We spend
375. He received a lot of fan mail. He could not answer it all.
He received so
376. Am I obliged to eat this food?
Do I
377. The architect has made the plans for our house.
We
378. It was very foolish of you to go out yesterday without a coat. No wonder you caught a cold.
You
379. It's possible to feed everyone if we share the world's resources.
Everyone
380. „Yes, I didn‟t stop at the red light,‟ she said.
She admitted
381. I regret not going to the doctor before. My back would be all right now.
I wish
382. It took the men a month to mend the road.
Mending
383. The sales are expected to be profitable this year.
It
384. It takes me half an hour to bake a cake.
(Question)
385. Maria lives next door.
(Question)
386. „You should have a look at your grammar book every day,‟ he told me.
He advised
387. One shouldn't forget to ask a mechanic to check the pressure of his tyres from time to time.
One shouldn't forget to have...the pressure of his tyres checked from time to time.
388. I heard the nurse say to him, 'Do lie still. You'll pull your stitches open if you keep moving about like that.'
The nurse told him
389. His car was big. He needed two parking spaces.
His car was so
390. Weren't you informed that there is going to be a meeting?
Did nobody
391. Elisa used to laugh more than her brother.
Elisa‟s brother
392. We haven‟t elected a new government for four years.
It‟s
393. The police have given everyone two weeks to surrender any guns which they may possess illegally.
Everyone
394. I suppose his flight was delayed.
His flight
395. „I won‟t go to that hotel again,‟ she said.
She refused
396. He took the safe keys with him in case the security officer had gone home.
He took the safe keys with him because
397. The blue dress isn't quite as pretty as the red one.
The red
398. It's possible that they didn't realize that he was drowning.
They
399. I must either buy a new typewriter or take this one to repair.
I must either buy a new typewriter or have
400. My brother was sorry he had been so rude to her.
I wish
401. Take an umbrella with you. It may rain this afternoon.
Take an umbrella in
402. Before being sold, our products are examined so as to check their quality.
Before being sold, our products are examined in
403. It was such a dangerous job that he was paid an extra salary.
The job was
404. „OK, you have found the best solution,‟ my boss told me.
My boss agreed
405. We need to go into that matter very carefully.
That matter
406. He speaks German better than he speaks French.
He doesn't
407. My companion in my flight to Rome was so dull that I decided to listen to my walkman.
I had such
408. How fast he ran! Nobody could overtake him.
He ran so
409. Ann isn‟t here and you need to see her.
I wish
410. If you read more English books, you will find speaking easier.
The more
411. The judge said to the man, 'Did you ask for or receive permission to use a company car that night?'
The judge asked the man if
412. It was impossible for us to get tickets for the concert.
We
413. I‟m not lying on a beautiful sunny beach, and that‟s a pity.
I wish
414. She is too proud to apologize for her behaviour.
She isn‟t
415. He was gluing the pieces of the broken toy.
The pieces
416. The train leaves at 15:00.
(Question)
417. I've brought you the photographs. I told you about them.
I‟ve brought you
418. Whose is that car outside the gate?
Who does
419. People say he's the fastest runner in the world.
People say nobody can
420. I‟m certain Roger and Angela have been to England. They speak with a very good accent now.
Roger and Angela
421. But for the doctor‟s decision, she would have died.
If it
422. „Congratulations, the prize is yours!‟, he said.
He congratulated…
423. 'This room is too small,' he said.
He complained
424. When was gunpowder invented?
How long is
425. 'Let me help you with that suitcase,' Timothy said to the pretty girl at the station.
Timothy offered
426. If it doesn't rain soon, a lot of our crops will be lost.
Unless
427. It‟s cold and you hate cold weather.
I wish
428. You only postponed our appointment because you had a headache.
If
429. Why don‟t we go to an amusement arcade this afternoon?
Shall we go to
430. My sister was very good at playing tennis when she was young.
My sister could
431. You cannot go into that restaurant without a jacket and tie.
Unless
432. It was the longest sentence I‟d ever read. It was one page long.
I had
433. „I‟m sorry I didn‟t send you the letter,‟ she said to me.
She apologized
434. I‟m not going to tolerate such behaviour in my own house.
I‟m not going to put
435. He can‟t come to the party because he is ill.
If
436. Will they have to amputate his leg or will they save it?
Will his leg
437. Go to your room now.
You
438. You‟ve painted the gate red. Now you think that it doesn‟t look very nice.
I wish
439. In my absence someone had broken the lock of my car and stolen the luggage on the back seat.
In my absence the lock of my car
440. 'Let's all go to the cinema tomorrow,' said my mother.
My mother suggested
441. I must add a clove of garlic to the stew.
A clove of garlic
442. We could go to an Italian restaurant this evening.
Why
443. I've never drunk such a strange cocktail before.
It's
444. It was daring of her to live alone in the old mansion.
She lived alone in the old mansion
445. They say the Princess is staying incognito at the Hilton.
The Princess
446. „Give me some food for the children,‟ the woman begged us.
The woman begged
447. You live in a big city and you don‟t like it.
I wish
448. The only person to be interested in our house didn‟t want to pay so much money for it.
The only person who
449. Paul‟s brother won the first prize in the contest.
Paul is the boy
450. This suitcase is too small for all my things.
This suitcase is not
451. Leonard felt sick because he was eating polluted shellfish.
If Leonard
452. The jury is to come to a decision before the end of the week.
The jury
453. I‟m feeling better. It isn‟t necessary for you to stay with me all night long.
I‟m feeling better. You
454. We pay someone to polish these floors at least once a month.
We have
455. Ralph's passport was nowhere to be found.
Nobody
456. The only thing I forgot to put in the picnic basket was the bottle-opener.
I remembered
457. 'Please, don't drive so fast,' Kathleen begged his boyfriend.
Kathleen begged his boyfriend
458. The balcony was so badly built that it was not safe for people to stand on.
The balcony was too
459 She hasn‟t celebrated her birthday at home for three years.
She last
460. „Please, don‟t ask me about it‟, Paul said.
Paul advised us
461. My friend gets bored, but not as soon as I do.
I
462. „You shouldn‟t have told anybody about it,‟ my friend told me.
My friend complained
463. Charles Baker died yesterday. He was famous for his views on world disarmament.
Charles Baker
464. They served us fairly quickly last time, but not as quickly as they served us this time.
This time
465. Marilyn said, 'I'm terribly sorry I'm so late”.
Marilyn apologized
466. She visits some relatives at weekends.
(Questions)
467. That‟s the man. He attacked her yesterday.
He is the man
468. My old coins are worth a lot of money. I found them in the attic.
My old coins
469. Her mother was beautiful, but not to the degree that she is.
She is
470. The shoemaker is mending my shoes.
I
471. Yes, you can have a cheeseburger.
(Question)
472. They won freedom in the country over a century ago.
They have
473. I some places they still have donkeys so as to transport heavy things.
In some places they still have donkeys in
474. I don‟t have enough money, so I can‟t buy a new bike.
If
475. „Don‟t forget to set the alarm clock,‟ you told me.
You reminded
476. The police discovered that she had killed her husband with cyanide.
The police discovered that her husband
477. When did the earthquake take place?
How long is
478. When you were younger, you didn‟t learn to play a musical instrument. Now you regret it.
I wish
479. „You don‟t belong in this world!‟ Simon said to Dracula.
Simon told
480. My car is being repaired by my brother-in-law.
I‟m
481. It's not as macabre as the previous film.
It's less
482. 'Would you like to come in?' he said to us.
He invited us
483. Shall we employ someone to cut down this tree?
Shall we have
484. Are you really going to allow me to drive your lovely Rolls Royce?
Am I
485. This hotel is so expensive that we can't stay at it for very long.
This hotel is too
486. Tom became a vegetarian, which made him happier.
Tom became a vegetarian
487. Although she was poor, she was happy.
In spite
488. I ate a poisoned mushroom. Now I‟m constipated.
If
489. The storks will prepare their nest here very soon.
The storks‟ nest
490. The last time I drank alcohol was a month ago.
I haven‟t
491. My family believes that this painting is worth a lot of money.
This painting
492. May I leave now?
Am I
493. Jennifer regretted her foolish behaviour.
Jennifer wished
494. We took more clothes than we needed on holiday last summer.
We needn't
495. „We didn‟t paint on the wall,‟ the children said.
The children denied…
496. You‟re walking in the country. You would like to take some photographs, but you didn‟t bring your camera.
I wish
497. You are quite slim. It‟s not necessary for you to do so much exercise.
You are quite slim. You
498. It‟s ages since he last played the viola.
He hasn‟t
499. Your hair needs washing.
You ought
500. I'm not nearly such a careful driver as he is.
He drives
501. I want to fly to the moon, but I can‟t.
I wish
502. Erica is so careful that she could not have done anything as bad as that.
Erica is too
503. I told her she looked very smart, but to be honest I didn‟t think so.
I told her she looked very smart, but to tell
504. The chair had to be thrown away because its springs had been broken.
We
505. Please, stop smoking here. It‟s forbidden.
You
506. It's compulsory to fasten your seatbelt when landing and taking off.
You must
507. It's not necessary for you to attend the meeting.
You don‟t need
508. They say Heidi was one of the most successful TV cartoons.
Heidi
509. I'd like to be on a deserted island right now.
I wish
510. Nobody has heard anything about the workers' strike.
Nothing
511. Perhaps he missed the last train.
He might
512. If I were you, I wouldn't renew the wallpaper.
You
513. I don't believe Helen broke those CDs; it's impossible.
Helen can‟t
514. Despite working very hard on his project, he didn't get the grant.
Although he
515. Perhaps we'll go to Disneyworld next summer.
We might
516. People expect that train fares will rise again.
Train fares
517. “Why don't we go to a concert tonight?” Mary said.
Mary suggested
518. A computer technician is going to revise my system.
My sistem
519. They were late because they missed the train.
If
520. I regret I didn't tell John about the party.
I wish
521. I forgot to turn off the TV.
I didn‟t
522. It's forbidden to use electrical devices on a plane.
You can‟t
523. He failed the driving test because he got terribly nervous.
If
524. She told them to wait outside.
She ordered
525. “Can you pass me the salt, please?” My sister said.
My sister asked
526. “Why don‟t we go on a boat trip around the island?” he suggested,
He suggested
527. She didn‟t have the situation more seriously, so I broke up with her.
If
528. They say that scientists have found a cure for Alzheimer.
Scientists
529. I'm sure John is at work; he never leaves before six o'clock.
John must
530. I think I left the book on the table, but I'm not very sure.
I may
531. Nobody could solve the algorism.
The algorism
532. Children under twelve are not allowed to sit at the front seat.
Children under twelve can‟t
534. Thank you for coming, but it wasn't necessary, really.
You needn‟t
535. Cristiano scored the first goal.
The first goal
536. You'd better forget about buying that car.
You shouldn‟t
537. “Shall we buy him a present?” Maria said.
Maria suggested
538. I had to go to school although I wasn't feeling well.
Despite
539. They say that the Asian pneumonia is not as dangerous as other infectious illnesses.
Asian pneumonia
540. Perhaps my mother starts working again.
My mother might
541. “Don‟t speak so loudly!” John shouted to me.
John ordered
542. Nobody can open the door to the back garden.
The door
543. It's forbidden to light a fire in the countryside.
To light a fire in the countryside
544. It's not necessary for you to attend the meeting.
You don‟t need
545. It's compulsory to fasten your seatbelt when the plane is landing.
You must
546. If I were you I wouldn't let him alone.
You‟d
547. “Can you pass me my mobile phone, please?” she said.
She asked
548. I couldn't stop reading although it was very late.
Despite
549. Perhaps I go to the wedding, but I'm not sure.
I may
550. It wasn't necessary for him to empty all the drawers.
He needn‟t
551. Nobody could discover the robber's hiding place.
The robber‟s hiding place
552. I'm sure she didn't open the file.
She can‟t
553. I'd like John to be here.
I wish
554. “Where have the people gone?” he asked.
He wondered
555. Running a big car like that can‟t be cheap.
It must
556. People drive too fast. That‟s why there have been so many accidents lately.
If
557. I have the impression that you aren‟t enjoying this very much.
You seem
558. You were supposed to give the letter to Peter.
You
559. It wasn‟t necessary for you to do all this work.
You
560. Although he vas ill, he went to Paris.
In spite
561. I‟m sorry that I can‟t help you.
I wish
563. It was possible for me to do it instead.
I
564. Sally wrote her book in three months
It took
565. Someone must tell him the truth.
The truth
566. Have you received your salary yet?
Has your salary
567. People think that train robber Dave Brigss has escaped.
Train robber Dave Briggs
568. People don‟t go to that restaurant because the prices are so high.
If
569. “Where do you keep your dog?” she asked him
She asked
570. The last time I saw Dan was five years ago.
It‟s
571. The book was so good that everyone bought it.
It was such
572. Do they allow you to smoke in British cinemas?
Is
573. I haven‟t read it for ages, but I loved it.
It‟s
574. “Yeah, I have made a mistake. Forgive me.” He said.
He admitted
575. Excuse me, is somebody serving you, sir?
Excuse me, are
576. The police inspector said I had killed Mr Burns.
I had been accussed
577. What a pity we didn‟t see the match.
I wish
578. If I were you, I‟d try to get some sleep.
You should
579. “What time is it?” Fiona said.
Fiona asked
580. The painters painted our house last month.
We
581. The exam was so difficult that I couldn‟t finish it.
It was
582. A dropped cigarette probably started the fire.
The fire
583. Sudden fires often cause very serious damage.
The damage
584. It‟s possible that one of the men died on the mountain.
One of the men
585. My wallet contained €100. It was found in the street by a schoolboy. He returned it.
My wallet,
586. The police were following the suspects.
The suspects
587. The driver failed his exam yesterday. He is very angry now.
If
588. She said to the tourists: “Please, don‟t take photographs in the museum.”
She asked
589. It‟s almost certain that someone saw the thief leaving.
Someone
590. Alcohol is bad for you and so are cigarettes.
Neither
591. I‟m not as good a football player as John.
John is
592. Even though they disliked him, they agreed to help.
Despite
593. It rained very hard last night. The streets are wet now.
If
594. Doctors have treated many people for burns and shock
Many people
595. I haven‟t been able to relax for a long time.
It‟s been
596. Someone ought to have done this job yesterday.
This job
597. „Is he telling the truth?‟ I asked myself.
I wondered
598. You ought to get your hair cut.
Your hair
599. „Study harder‟, our teacher said to us.
Our teacher urged
600. I‟d like to have more time to study, but I haven‟t.
I wish
601. It‟s essential that you make a decision quickly.
You‟d better
602. They say Charles is a very rich man.
Charles
603. Nothing has ever embarrassed me this much before.
I‟ve
604. Can you take photographs in the museum?
Are
605. Take the spare key, because I might be out when you get back.
in case
606. People say that nuclear energy has caused lots of problems
Nuclear energy is supposed
607. He‟s not old enough to vote.
He‟s
608. We‟ll have the ability to these things in the future.
We
609. It‟s surprising that her injuries weren‟t far more serious.
Her injuries
610. They have found the stolen money in the park.
The stolen
611. No decision has yet been made.
Nothing
612. With the help of biotechnology, we can do many things.
Biotechnology enables
613. It will be necessary for us to use it more often.
We will
614. I suppose the explanation is that you were very busy.
You must
615. I think that no city is more beautiful than Paris.
I think Paris
616. You‟ve got a book. It‟s mine.
The book
617. I bought my car from a woman. She lives in a house. Yo can see the house over there.
The woman
618. We‟ve arranged for someone to fix the washing machine next week.
We are
619. They will give me a prize if I can learn this.
I will be
620. I won‟t see you tomorrow because I haven‟t enough time.
If I
621. I hope the next exercise won‟t be as difficult as this.
I hope the next exercise would
622. You won‟t concentrate without using them.
Unless
623. Don‟t forget that you have to do this homework.
Please, don‟t
624. You have the impression that you‟ve had a good time.
You seem to
625. I own this car.
This car
626. Someone almost certainly broke the windows on purpose.
The window must
627. I can‟t go on holiday because I can‟t afford it.
If
628. Barbara wasn‟t wearing a safety-belt, despite regulations.
Barbara should
629. An expert will do this job for me tomorrow.
I‟ll have
630. Few languages are as difficult as Chinese and Japanese.
Chinese and Japanese are
631. „I‟m sorry I‟m late again‟, he said.
He apologized
632. I mustn‟t forget that I have to buy some cheese.
I must
633. He jumped into a car waiting in front of the store.
The car
634. Tell me tomorrow that I have to pay them, please.
Will you
635. Jean borrowed Shirley‟s camera.
Shirley‟s
636. I went into a shop. It was in Oxford Street.
The shop
637. It‟s possible that he went to London.
He may
638. He said to me: „Let‟s have a Chinese meal‟
He suggested
639. People learn English easily.
It is said
640. The last time I heard from Mary was more than a year ago.
It‟s been
641. The designers have made a dress for Candy‟s party.
Candy
642. I‟m upset because I have to do so much homework.
I wish
643. „I‟ll kill you if you ever see my sister again‟; Julia‟s brother told Ronald.
Julia‟s brother threatened
644. I hope you won‟t forget to pay these bills.
I hope you will
645. We had lots of friends when we lived in the country.
We used
646. I got on a train. I wanted to go to a station. The train didn‟t stop there.
The train
647. When was the last time you saw Mary?
How
648. You did another exercise like this. Do you remember?
Do you
649. Can you understand words more easily than gestures?
Are you
650. That man caused the fire. He has red hair.
The man
651. „I‟m sorry I didn‟t reply to your last letter,‟ he said.
He apologised
652. Someone is repairing my car at the moment.
My car
653. „Don‟t complain all the time! I hate it!‟
I wish
654. Perhaps someone will find a cure for this disease one day.
Perhaps a cure
655. She said to him: „If I were you, I‟d ring your lawyer.‟
She suggested
656. I take my car to Bowen‟s Garage for servicing.
I
657. “Don‟t stop on the double yellow line!” the policeman told us.
The policeman warned
658. “Please, stop asking questions. It‟s so annoying.”
I wish
659. Could you please open the window?
Would
660. It‟s more dangerous to ride a motorbike than to drive a car.
Riding
661. I hadn‟t realized the meal would be so expensive.
The meal
662. I‟ve never eaten this food before.
This is
663. “Let me give you the money”, my mother said.
My mother offered
664. Cars cause pollution but people still want them.
Although
665. She can‟t come to the party because she is so busy.
If
666. “Can you lend me some money?” John asked mary.
John asked
667. He bought this car five years ago.
He has
668. I‟d like to live in a big house, but I don‟t.
I wish
669. “I won‟t lend you a penny”, my father shouted.
My father refused
670. “Please, bring me another cup of coffee.” I said to the waiter.
I asked
671. “Do you like animals?” Gary asked Laura.
Gary asked
672. I was bored by the film on television.
The film
673. Chris is very fluent Spanish speaker.
Chris speaks
674. “You‟re a liar!” Anabel said to her husband.
Annabel accused
675. A dishwasher was on special offer that month. It was not needed by the Priors.
The dishwasher
676. This story will shock you.
You
677. I used to own a dog. People came to the door. The dog never barked at them.
The dog
678. There‟s no doubt that the prisoner who escaped had a key to the gates.
The prisoner
679. It‟s really important you don‟t arrive late.
You‟d
680. The prize money which was given to Sally enabled her to buy a new car.
The money Sally
681. I‟m not sure if she is lying or not.
I don‟t know
682. The only reason he crashed was because he was speeding.
If
683. They crossed the Atlantic in three days.
It
684. You are not allowed to park here.
You can‟t
685. I gave up smoking ten years ago.
I used
686. She isn‟t nearly old enough to play in the championship.
She is
687. The doctor said to me: “If I were you, I wouldn‟t smoke.”
The doctor advised
688. I‟m certain he stayed out late because he sounded very tired this morning.
He
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