Maciej14 FCE Transformations
if he had bought
'Did you buy the bandage, Tom?' asked Graham. HAD Graham asked Tom _____________________ the bandage.
told Rebecca not to
'Do not answer the phone, Rebecca!' said Mrs Miniver. (NOT) Mrs Miniver _____________________ answer the phone.
asked John not to speak
'Don't speak so loudly, John,' said Petra. (ASKED) Petra _____________________ so loudly.
warned him not to
'Don't swim too far out', she warned him. (WARNED) She _____________________ swim too far out.
accused her of leaving
'Elena, you've left mud on the carpet!' said her father. (ACCUSED) Elena's father _____________________ mud on the carpet.
whether she had bought
'Have you bought a new bicycle?' Ben asked Katty. (WHETHER) Ben asked Katty _____________________ a new bicycle.
told Anne he would see
'I'll see you later, Anne', he said. (TOLD) He _____________________ her later.
apologized to Chrissie for being
'I'm sorry I'm late,' sad adrian to Chrissie. (APOLOGIZED) Adrian _____________________ late.
her mother no longer worked
'My mother doesn't work in the factory any more,' said Vera. (NO) Vera said that _____________________ in the factory.
suggested going
'Shall we go to the bar?' said Flora. (SUGGESTED) Flora _____________________ to the bar.
reminded Tom to do
'You must do your homework, Tom,' said Carol. (REMINDED) Carol _____________________ his homework.
accused me of taking
'You took my watch, didn't you?' Donna's sister said. (ACCUSED) Donna's sister _____________________ her watch.
in spite of not having
Alex speaks fluent French although he has never been to France. (SPITE) Alex speaks fluent French _____________________ been to France.
being unable to swim
Although he can't swim himself, Dan is very keen that his children should learn. (UNABLE) Despite _____________________ himself, Dan is very keen that his children should learn.
in spite of hurting his
Although he had hurt his hand, Don still did his violin practice. (SPITE) Don still did his violin practice _____________________ hand.
despite the bus arriving
Although the bus arrived late, we managed to get there on time. (DESPITE) We managed to get there on time _____________________ late.
is not interested in
Ballet doesn't interest Sonia. (INTERESTED) Sonia _____________________ ballet.
until she has had
Barbara always has a shower before going to work. (UNTIL) Barbara never goes to work _____________________ a shower.
is grown by
Brazilian farmers grow much of the world's coffee. (IS) Much of the world's coffee _____________________ farmers in Brasil.
you lend me
Can I borrow your camera for my holiday, please? (LEND) Can _____________________ your camera for my holiday, please?
you know what the
Can you tell me the population of India? (WHAT) Do _____________________ population of India is.
must not be fed by
Visitors to the zoo are not allowed to feed the animals. (MUST) The animals _____________________ visitors to the zoo
had no choice where
We could not choose where we sat in the classroom. (HAD) We _____________________ we sat in the classroom.
were so good that
We decided to see the film as it had such good reviews. (THAT) The reviews for the film _____________________ we decided to see it.
last time we saw
We haven't see each other for ten years. (LAST) The _____________________ each other was ten years ago.
chocolates are packed
We pack our chocolates in small silver boxes. (ARE) Our _____________________ in small silver boxes.
our surprise Kitty came
We were all surprised to see Kitty at the party. (SURPRISE) To _____________________ to the party.
soon as we arrive at
We will phone you the moment we get to the hotel. (ARRIVE) We will phone you as _____________________ the hotel.
long as there is not
We'll play badminton later unless it's windy. (LONG) We'll play badminton later as _____________________ any wind.
are having our roof repaired
We're getting a friend to repair a roof. (HAVING) We _____________________ by a friend.
has been raining heavily
We've had some heavy rain recently. (RAINING) It _____________________ recently.
are they supposed to
What's thier expected time of arrival? (SUPPOSED) What time _____________________ arrive?
I would go to
When I lived in London, I went to the music shop on the corner every Saturday. (WOULD) Every Saturday _____________________ the music shop on the corner when I lived in London.
took me for
When I was in the department store, someone thought I was a shop assistant. (TOOK) When I was in the department store, someone _____________________ a shop assistant.
did not let me watch
When I was younger I wasn't allowed to watch much TV. (LET) When I was younger my parents _____________________ much TV.
soon as the meeting had
When the meeting was over they went out for a drink. (HAD) As _____________________ finished, they went out for a drink.
the time we got to
When we eventually arrived at the party, all the food had been eaten. (GOT) By _____________________ the party, all the food had been eaten.
are we not allowed to
Why can't we go to the party? (ALLOWED) Why _____________________ go to the party?
unless you have got one
You can still get a ticket for tonight's concert if you haven't got one already. (UNLESS) You can still get a ticket for tonight's concert _____________________ already.
is not permitted
You can't smoke anywhere in the restaurant. (PERMITTED) Smoking _____________________ anywhere in the restaurant.
is no need for you
You don't need to hand in the homework until next week. (NEED) There ._____________________ to hand the homework in until next week.
is not necessary to reserve
You don't need to reserve a seat on regional trains. (NECESSARY) It _____________________ a seat on regional trains.
more time into doing
You need to spend longer doing your homework. (MORE) You need to put _____________________ your homework.
had better apologize to her
You should apologize to her before she gets offended. (HAD) You _____________________ before she gets offended.
ought to have more
You shouldn't be so impatient. (OUGHT) You _____________________ patience.
whose example you should
You shouldn't follow Petra's example. (SHOULD) Petra is not a person _____________________ follow.
ought to have done
You were suppose to do your homework before today's lesson. (OUGHT) You _____________________ your homework before today's lesson.
the party and so did
Christina and Fiona both had a good time at the party. (SO) Christina enjoyed _____________________ Fiona.
mind carrying
Could you carry my case for me, please? (MIND) Would _____________________ my case for me, please?
even though he was feeling
David carried on working despite feeling very sleepy. (EVEN) David carried on working _____________________ very sleepy.
are supposed to do
Do you know what the homework is? SUPPOSED Do you know what we _____________________ for homework?
know whose this pen
Do you know who this pen belongs to? (KNOW) Do you _____________________ is?
takes pride in
Eleonor is clearly proud of her achievements. (PRIDE) Eleonor clearly _____________________ her achievements.
come up with
Have you thought of a name for your dog yet? (COME) Have you _____________________ a name for your dog yet?
make an apology to anyone
He didn't apologize to anyone in particulary. (MAKE) He didn't _____________________ in particular.
known for his sincerity as
He is not considered to be one of the most sincere policians. (KNOWN) He is not _____________________ a politician.
is capable of running
He may be 50, but he can run a marathon in under three hours. (CAPABLE) He may be 50, but he _____________________ a marathon in under three hours.
leave until he put
He put everything back in its place before he left. (UNTIL) He did not _____________________ everything back in its place.
so as not to
He wore an extra pair of socks to avoid getting a cold. (SO) He wore an extra pair of socks _____________________ get a cold.
not tall enough to be
He's too short to be a good goal keeper. (ENOUGH) He's _____________________ a good goalkeeper.
let them down
His parents said he was a disappointment to them and expected him to improve. (DOWN) His parents said he had _____________________ and they expected him to improve.
has it been since
How long have you been a doctor? (HAS) How long _____________________ you became a doctor?
hardly ever stay
I almost always go out on Saturday night. (HARDLY) I _____________________ at home on Saturday night.
hardly ever go to
I almost never go to live concerts these days. (HARDLY) I _____________________ live concerts these days.
is impossible for me
I can't possibly get to work if the buses are on strike. (IMPOSSIBLE) It _____________________ to get to work if the buses are on strike.
looking forward to going
I can't wait to go on holiday. (FORWARD) I'm really _____________________ on holiday.
if you had not advised
I could never have won the writing competition without your advice. (YOU) I could never have won the writing competition _____________________ me.
there was too much
I couldn't concentrate because it was too noisy. (TOO) I couldn't concentrate because _____________________ noise.
was looking forward to seeing
I couldn't wait to see my friend again after her long trip abroad. (LOOKING) I _____________________ my friend again after her long trip abroad.
not to take up learning
I decided not to learn to play the piano as it seemed very difficult. (UP) I decided _____________________ to play the piano as it seemed very difficult.
had not lost my mobile
I didn't have Rob's phone number because I had lost my mobile. (HAD) If I _____________________ , I would have had Rob's phone number.
had better not drink
I don't think you should drink any more coffee. (BETTER) You _____________________ any more coffee.
such a good
I enjoyed myself so much I didn't want to come home. (GOOD) I had _____________________ time I didn't want to come home.
must have been exhausted
I expect you were exhausted after your long journey. (BEEN) You _____________________ after your long journey.
get very worried about
I find if very worrying if things don't go wrong on holiday. (GET) I _____________________ things going wrong on holiday.
makes me feel quite relaxed
I find watching TV quite relaxing in the evenings. (FEEL) Watching TV _____________________ in the evenings.
find it boring
I get bored by people who talk too much. (FIND) I _____________________ when people talk too much.
was such an absorbing
I got so absorbed in the film I forgot to call Amy. (SUCH) It _____________________ film I forgot to call Amy.
has been a month since
I had my hair cut a month ago. (SINCE) It _____________________ I had my hair cut.
I saw a glacier for
I had never seen a glacier before I went to Norway. ( I ) When I was in Norway _____________________ the first time.
was unaware of Rona's
I had no idea about Rona's engagement. (UNAWARE) I _____________________ engagement.
cannot stand being
I hate it when I'm ill. (STAND) I _____________________ ill.
for whom I have
I have a great deal of respect for Susie, so I asked her. (WHOM) I asked Susie, _____________________ a great deal of respect.
been months since I saw
I haven't seen a good film for months. (SINCE) It's _____________________ a good film.
last time I saw my
I haven't seen my grandparents since Christmas. (TIME) The _____________________ gradparents was Christmas.
am looking forward to going
I just can't wait to go on holiday! (LOOKING) I _____________________ on holiday!
I used to live
I lived in London when I was a child but now I live in Paris. (USED) I live in Paris now but _____________________ London when I was a child.
have been here for
I moved here five years ago. (BEEN) I _____________________ five years.
get round to reading
I never see to find the time to read newspapers these days. (ROUND) I never seem to _____________________ newspapers.
turned down my offer
I offered to lend Lisa money for a holiday but she refused. (TURNED) Lisa _____________________ to lend her money for a holiday.
came across your message by
I only found your message by change when I was looking for something else. (ACROSS) I _____________________ accident when I was looking for something else.
rather stay in bed then
I prefer staying in bed to getting up early at the weekend. (RATHER) I'd _____________________ get up early at the weekend.
feel like going
I really don't want to go out this evening. (FEEL) I really don't _____________________ out this evening.
regret telling you
I really wish I hadn't told you about the problem. (REGRET) I really _____________________ about the problem.
wish I had not told
I regret telling him what was actually happening. (WISH) I _____________________ him what was actually happening.
I had paid attention to
I should have listened to my parents' advice. (ATTENTION) If only _____________________ my parents' advice.
I have enough patience
I think I'm too impatient to be a teacher. (ENOUGH) I don't think _____________________ to be a teacher.
to set up
I think he is on the point of starting his own company. (SET) I think he's about _____________________ his own company.
cannot be lying
I think she's definitely telling us the truth. (LYING) She _____________________ to us.
had better see
I think you should see a doctor. (BETTER) I think you _____________________ a doctor.
to have my hair dyed
I want them to dye my hair red at the hairdresser's. (HAVE) I want _____________________ red at the hairdresser's.
came across an old diary
I was cleaning the cupboard when I found an old diary. (CAME) I _____________________ when I was cleaning the cupboard.
my sister turned up
I was really surprised when my sister arrived unexpectedly. (UP) I was really surprised when _____________________ unexpectedly.
I had told the truth
I wish I had not lied to my parents. (TRUTH) If only _____________________ to my parents.
regret missing
I wish I hadn't missed your birthday party. (REGRET) I _____________________ your birthday party.
to put up with
I won't tolerate your bad behaviour any longer. (PUT) I refuse _____________________ your bad behaviour any longer.
would like to find
I wonder how she learnt to speak English so well. (LIKE) I _____________________ out how she learnt to speak English so well.
not leave yet
I'd prefer to leave later if you don't mind. (YET) I'd rather _____________________ if you don't mind.
do not let me stay
I'm not allowed to stay out later than 10 o'clock. (LET) My parents _____________________ out later than 10 o'clock.
are not of interest to
I'm not interested in computers. (INTEREST) Computers _____________________ me.
it depends on
I'm not sure about going to the concert, though if I have enough money, I will. (DEPENDS) I'm not sure about going to the concert because _____________________ whether I have enough money.
what the exact depth
I'm not sure exactly how deep the harbour is. (EXACT) I'm not sure _____________________ of the harbour is.
wish I could meet you
I'm sorry I can't meet you this evening. (WISH) I _____________________ this evening.
I had kept
I'm sorry I didn't continue with my piano lessons. (NOT) I wish _____________________ up my piano lessons.
has taken me so
I'm sorry I haven't written to you for such a long time. (TAKEN) I'm sorry it _____________________ long to write to you.
accept my aplolgy for coming
I'm sorry I was late for the meeting. (APOLOGY) Please, _____________________ late for the meeing.
have not finished
I'm still working on that report. (FINISHED) I _____________________ that report yet.
is no chance of our
I'm totally convinced that our team will win. (CHANCE) In my opinion, there _____________________ team losing.
is what interests
I'm very interested in learning about the culture of other countries. (IS) Learning about the culture of other countries _____________________ me.
I can afford to buy
I've been saving up and I can buy that car now. (AFFORD) I've been saving up and _____________________ that car now.
to put up with
I've had enough of your rudeness. (PUT) I am not going _____________________ your rudeness any more.
the least enjoyable holiday
I've never had such a boring holiday. (ENJOYABLE) This is _____________________ I've ever had.
the cleverest person I have
I've never known anyone as clevel as Harry. (THE) Hilary is _____________________ ever known.
wish I could speak
If only I spoke Russian! (COULD) I _____________________ Russian.
make a complaint
If you are not satisfied with the hotel service, you should say so. (MAKE) You should _____________________ if you are not satisfied with the hotel service.
you work now, the less
If you work harder now, you won't have to do so much later. (THE) The harder _____________________ you'll have to do later.
you mind my borrowing
Is it alright for me to borrow your car? (MY) Do _____________________ your car.
new about teachers coming
It is not new for teachers to be criticized by parents. (ABOUT) There is nothing _____________________ in for criticism from parents.
in case it rains
It may rain later, so take an umbrella. (CASE) Take an umbrella _____________________ later.
looks like the meeting
It seems as though they have cancelled the meeting. (LIKE) It _____________________ has been cancelled.
never seen a more
It was the most exciting film I have ever seen. (NEVER) I have _____________________ exciting film.
did not deserve to be
It was unfair that the gymnast was given such low marks. (DESERVE) The gymnast _____________________ given such low marks.
if you had not written
It's a good thing you wrote the letter or we wouldn't have known what happened. (YOU) We wouldn't have known what happened _____________________ that letter.
got used to singing
It's become easy for me to sing live as I do it so much. (USED) I've _____________________ as I do it so much.
got accustomed to speaking
It's become easy for me to speak in public over the years. (ACCUSTOMED) I've _____________________ in public over the years.
help laughing
It's impossible for me not to laugh when he starts singing. (HELP) I can't _____________________ when he starts singing.
be in debt
It's not a good idea to owe money to another person. (IN) It's not a good idea to _____________________ to another person.
not to blame for
It's not the government's fault that there is an economic crisis. (BLAME) The government is _____________________ the economic crisis.
did not mean to shoot
It's obvious he shot himself in the foot by accident. (MEAN) He obviously _____________________ himself in the foot.
could have met him
It's possible that you met him at the party but it seems unlikely. (COULD) You _____________________ at the party but it seems unlikely.
is hardly ever
It's unusual for Zoe to be rude. (HARDLY) Zoe _____________________ rude.
not making any effort to
Jack isn't trying to improve his hadwriting at all. (EFFORT) Jack is _____________________ improve his handwriting.
followed my advice
Mark did as I suggested and bought a new computer. (ADVICE) Mark _____________________ and bought a new computer.
was baked by Mary
Mary baked the cake using six eggs. (BAKED) The cake _____________________ , who used six eggs.
is the first time
Mike has never flown in a plane before. (FIRST) This _____________________ Mike has flown in a plane.
find difficulty learning
Most people find Finnish is not an easy language to learn. (DIFFICULTY) Most people _____________________ Finnish.
will be able to afford
Most people hope they will have enough money to buy a house or a flat. (AFFORD) Most people hope they _____________________ to buy a house or a flat.
takes any notice of
My brother never listens to what I say. (TAKES) My brother never _____________________ what I say.
he is not young enough
My father says he's too old to learn another language. (YOUNG) My father says _____________________ to learn another language.
look up to is
My grandfather is the person I most admire. (LOOK) The person I most _____________________ my grandfather.
had fallen through
My holiday plans had been cancelled at the last minute. (FALLEN) My holidays plans _____________________ at the last minute.
is the same size as
My house is as big as yours. (SAME) My house _____________________ yours.
must have my mobile repaired
My mobile needs to be repaired next week. (MUST) I _____________________ next week.
there was no point keeping
My phone was so badly damaged that it wasn't worth keeping. (POINT) My watch was so badly damaged that _____________________ it.
has been learning Russian for
My sister began to learn Russian five years ago. (LEARNING) My sister _____________________ five years.
when he learned
My uncle did not learn to drive until he was forty. (WHEN) My uncle _____________________ to drive.
whose ruller I borrowed
Naomi is the girl who lent me a ruler during the exam. (WHOSE) Naomi is the girl _____________________ during the exam.
will put up with
No teacher will tolerate bad behaviour in class. (PUT) No teacher _____________________ bad behaviour in class.
not like him to be
Richard is normally very talkative, so I'm surprised he was so quite. (LIKE) I'm surprised that Richard didn't say very much because it's _____________________ so quiet.
do not let him
Richard's parents did not allow him to drive their car. (LET) Richard's parents _____________________ drive thier car.
to prevent people from recognising
Rock stars often wear dark glasses so that people don't recognise them. (PREVENT) Rock stars often wear dark glasses _____________________ them.
gave me hardly any
She gave me very little help with the homework. (HARDLY) She _____________________ help with the homework.
not take much interest in
She is not very interested in my work. (TAKE) She does _____________________ my work.
stopped watching TV
She was watching TV but turned it off when her son arrived. (STOPPED) She _____________________ when her son arrived.
is keen on learning
She would love to learn different langauges. (KEEN) She _____________________ different languages.
takes no interest in
She's not intersted in theatre. (INTREST) She _____________________ theatre.
has a tendency
Silvia tends to be quite shy. (TENDENCY) Silvia _____________________ to be quite shy.
not overslept, he would have
Simon missed the early train because he overslept. (NOT) If Simon had _____________________ caught the early train.
a belief that life exists
Some people believe that there is life on other planets. (EXISTS) There is _____________________ on other planets.
had our house broken into
Someone broke into our house last night. (HAD) We _____________________ last night.
will be met by someone
Someone will meet you at the station. (BE) You _____________________ at the station.
split up with
Sue and Alan ended thier relationship a long time ago. (SPLIT) Sue and Alan _____________________ each other a long time ago.
are not allowed to take
Taking photographs in the art gallery is forbidden. (ALLOWED) You _____________________ photographs in the art gallery.
is too small
The bag is not big enough for all my luggage. (SMALL) The bag _____________________ for all my luggage.
nowhere near as good as
The book is much better than the film. (NOWHERE) The film is _____________________ the book.
if they are getting on
Their relationship seems very good. (GETTING) It looks as _____________________ very well with each other.
are not as many
There are fewer teachers in my school than there were last year. (NOT) There _____________________ teachers in my school as there were last year.
not as many girls
There are more boys than girls in our class. (AS) There are _____________________ as boys in our class.
is not worth asking
There is no point in asking Denise to the party as she is so busy. (WORTH) It _____________________ Denise to the party as she is so busy.
a waste of time talking
There is not point in talking to him; he won't listen to you. (WASTE) It _____________________ to him; he won't listen to you.
not as many students
There were more students in school in 1992 than in 1991. (AS) There were _____________________ in school in 1991 as in 1992.
is likely to win
There's a good chance that she will win the cup this year. (LIKELY) She _____________________ the cup this year.
have run out of milk
There's no milk left, so can you buy some? (RUN) We _____________________ , so can you buy some?
is going to be pulled
They are going to demolish that old power station. (PULLED) That old power station _____________________ down.
not to take him on
They decided against employing him because of his age. (TAKE) They decided _____________________ because of his age.
was made to eat on
They forced him to eat alone in the kitchen. (MADE) He _____________________ his own in the kitchen.
has been put off
They have postponed the concert until September. (PUT) The concert _____________________ until September.
is said to be thinking
They said that the President is thinking of calling an election. (SAID) The President _____________________ of calling an election.
had his tonsils taken out
They took his tonsils out when he was 11. (TAKEN) He _____________________ when he was 11.
made two failed
They tried twice to find the missing climber but without success. (MADE) They _____________________ attempts to find the missing climber.
are likely to take him
They'll probably employ him for two months in the summer. (LIKELY) They _____________________ on for two months in the summer.
nothing left in this
This bottle is completely empty. (LEFT) There is _____________________ bottle.
not nearly as difficult as
This exercise is much easier than the last one. (NEARLY) This exercise is _____________________ the last one.
must be the place where
This is definitely the place where they made the film. (MUST) This _____________________ they made the film.
never read such a funny
This is the funniest book I've ever read. (FUNNY) I've _____________________ book before.
has gone off
This milk is sour, so throw it away. (GONE) This milk _____________________ , so throw it away.
nowhere near as cheap as
This restaurant is much cheaper than this other one. (NEAR) The other restaurant is _____________________ this one.
find it astonishing
To my astonishment the stranger knew my name. (FIND) I _____________________ the stranger knew my name.
told her son off
Marie scolded her son for braking the vase. (TOLD) Marie _____________________ for breaking the vase.
to turn off
Please, don't forget to switch off the light. (TURN) Please remember _____________________ the light.
am having my bedroom decorated
A friend is decorating my bedroom next week. (AM) I _____________________ by a friend next week.
is less expensive than
A second-hand car is cheaper than a new one. (EXPENSIVE) A second-hand car _____________________ a new one.
Jim's horror
Jim was horrified to find his new car had been stolen. (HORROR) To _____________________ his new car had been stolen.
had been set up by
Jo had started the business by himself before Rafa joined him as his partner. (UP) The business _____________________ Jo before Rafa joined him as his partner.
blamed me for missing
Joe said it was my fault that he missed his bus. (BLAMED) Joe _____________________ his bus.
was Jack's first visit to
John had not been to London before. (VISIT) It _____________________ London.
is such a bad speller
John's spelling is so bad I can hardly read his letters. (SUCH) John _____________________ I can hardly read his letters.
apart from Judith
Judith was the only member of the family who had never married. (APART) All the members of the family _____________________ got married.
quite the same experience as
Kate has slightly more experience than the others. (QUITE) The others don't have _____________________ Kate.
don't we go to
Let's visit my parents tomorrow. (GO) Why _____________________ see my parents tomorrow?
objects to people calling
Lucy doesn't like people to phone her late at night. (OBJECTS) Lucy _____________________ her late at night.
is the same height as
Lucy is as tall as her mother. (HEIGHT) Lucy _____________________ her mother.
in case she turns
Lucy might arrive later, so let's save a piece of cake for her. (CASE) Let's save a piece of cake for Lucy _____________________ up later.
did not break into a
Lucy only started sweating when the race had finished. (INTO) Lucy _____________________ sweat until after the race had finished.
enjoyed the film apart from
Luisa was the only one who didn't enjoy the film. (APART) Everybody _____________________ Luisa.
was made to
Paula had to wash up before she could go out. (MADE) Paula _____________________ wash up before she could go out.
thinner than he used to
Pedro didn't use to be so thin. (THAN) Pedro is _____________________ be.
is said to be
People say swimming is good exercise for your back. (SAID) Swimming _____________________ good exercise for your back.
not as short as
Peter is taller than John. (SHORT) Peter is _____________________ John.
burst out laughing
Philip started to laugh when he heard the joke. (BURST) Philip _____________________ when he heard the joke.
washing up has been done
Plase check that someone has washed up before you leave! (DONE) Please check that the _____________________ before you leave.
drive more slowly
Please don't drive so fast - this is a dangerous road. (MORE) Please _____________________ - this is a dangerous road.
was given the recipe by
The chef gave him the recipe. (WAS) He _____________________ the chef.
gets me depressed
The cold wet weather depresses me and I feel homesick. (GETS) The cold wet weather _____________________ and I feel homesick.
looked up to
The company director was respected by all her employees. (UP) All the employees _____________________ the company director.
were brought up
The discussion about food raised many interesting issues. (BROUGHT) Many interesting issues _____________________ in the discussion about food.
was not nearly as good
The film was far worse than I thought it would be. (GOOD) The film _____________________ as I thought it would be.
was far worse than
The film wasn't nearly as good as I thought I would be. (FAR) The film _____________________ I thought it would be
was a fifteen hour
The flight to the islands took fifteen hours. (WAS) It _____________________ flight to the islands.
so that visitors may enjoy
The gardens are open each day for visitors to enjoy the flower displays. (THAT) The gardens are open each day _____________________ the flower displays.
were prevented from running by
The heavy snow meant that no train were running. (PREVENTED) The trains _____________________ the heavy snow.
are very frightened
The idea of flying is very frightening for some people. (ARE) Some people _____________________ by the idea of flying.
were so many people
The party was so crowded we could hardly move. (PEOPLE) There _____________________ at the party we could hardly move.
congratulated the players on winning
The president offered his congratulations to the players when they won the cup. (CONGRATULATED) The president _____________________ the cup.
is being sorted
The problem is being dealt with at this very moment. (SORTED) The problem _____________________ at this very moment.
not as low as
The rent for this flat is higher than I had expected. (AS) The rent for this flat is _____________________ I had expected.
was made to clean
The science teacher made me clean all the test tubes. (MADE) I _____________________ all the test tubes by the science teacher.
should hang on to
The shop assistant told me to keep my receipt for my new show. (HANG) 'You _____________________ your receipt for your new shoes,' the shop assistant said.
you have to put
The sign says that cigarettes must be extinguished. (HAVE) According to the sign, _____________________ out your cigarette.
is being raised by
The students are raising the money for charity. (RAISED) The money _____________________ the students for charity.
were so excited about
The tennis game was so exciting that the spectators cheered loudly at the end. (WERE) The spectators _____________________ the tennis game that they cheered loudly at the end.
was not as expensive as
The trip to Chicago was cheaper than I had expected. (AS) The trip to Chicago _____________________ I had expected.
did not succeed in reaching
The two sides were unable to reach an agreement. (SUCCEED) The two sides _____________________ an agreement.
was such bad weather
The weather was so bad that we decided to come back home. (SUCH) It _____________________ that we decided to come back home.
been made up by
The witness had invented the whole story. (MADE) The whole story had _____________________ the witness.