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KEY WORDS TRANSFORMTION 1 1.Louise should have been given more time to complete her thesis. (INSUFFICENT) -> Louise was given insufficient time to complete her thesis 2.We are able to afford a holiday because I was promoted. (RESULT). ->As a result of my promotion, we are able to afford a holiday 3.We have to think carefully about other expenses before we decide to a buy a new car. (TAKEN). ->Our other expenses have to be taken into careful consideration before we decide to buy a new car 4.She believed she was very likely to win the scholarship.
(CHANCE).
She believed she had a chance of winning the scholarship 5.Don’t take Tim too seriously; he often exaggerates minor promblems (TENDENCY).
6.Yesterday,I seemed to do nothing but answer the phone. (SPEND).
7.The new teacher was so nervous that the class reacted mischievously. (DREW). The new teacher’s nervousness drew mischievous reaction from the class
8.It seems that Amy was offended by what you said. (OFFENCE). seems to have taken offence at what you say 9.We are unlikely to have clear weather for our picnic tomorrow (PROSPECT). little prospect that we will have clear weather for our picnic tomorrow 10.I doubt if we will go fishing this weekend. (LIKELIHOOD). There is litlle likelihood that we will go fishing this weekend 11.Dawn’s boss is constantly criticising her work. (FAULT). is constantly finding fault with her work 12.Peter is really looking forward to starting his sky-diving course. (HARDLY). Peter can hardly wait to start his sky diving course 13.Accepting retirement is often difficult. (TERMS) It is often difficult to come to terms with retirement 14.Michael has made the decision not to move again. (INTENTION). d no intention of moving again 15.My neighbour assumes that he can use my lawnmower whenever he likes.
(GRANTED). My neighbour takes it for granted that he can use my lawnmower TRANSFORMATION 2
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Your silly questions distracted me (drive) => You drove me to distraction with your silly question. We feel uncomfortable in the house (fish) => We feel like fish out of water in the house. Alison bought a house because she wanted to open a hotel (view) => Alison bought a house with a view to opening a hotel. He determined to become a doctor (heart) => He set his heart on becoming a doctor. The film is similar to Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a number of ways (resemblance) => The film bears some resemblance to Shakespear's Hamlet. Driving without a seatbelt is illegal in most European countries (against) => It is against the law to drive without a seatbelt in most European countries The moment I saw the dirty state of the restaurant kitchen, I no longer felt hungry (lost) => I lost my interest in eating the moment I saw the dirty state of the restaurant kitchen.
TRANSFORMATION 3 1. Lynne's dedication to her family has always been exemplary. HERSELF Lynne ................................................... the most exemplary way. 2. In spite of all my efforts I couldn't get him to change his mind. HARD No matter ................................... I couldn't get him to change his mind. 3. I've never thought of going by bus. OCCURRED It has ................................................ by bus. 4. It may seem strange, but the painter has no formal training. LACKS Strange though .............................. kind of formal training. 5. I called this meeting to discuss the new contracts. PURPOSE My ........................................ was to discuss the new contracts. 6. Christiana wanted to make sure that everything was as it should be on the day of the exam. LEAVE Christiana didn't ......................................... on the day of the exam. 7. Sally was very pleased to be selected for the team. DELIGHT Much ........................................................ for the team. 8. It's a pity, but I'm sure Gerald can solve our problems. COME It's a pity, but I'm sure Gerald can ............................. to our problems. KEY 1. has always dedicated herself to her family in
2. how hard I tried 3. never occurred to me to go 4. it may seem, the painter lacks any 5. purpose in calling this meeting 6. want to leave anything to chance 7. to her delight Sally was selected 8. come up with a solution
TRANSFORMATION 4
1. "Because of this new evidence I have no alternative but to release you." the judge told the
2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8.
accused. LIGHT "........................................ I have no alternative but to release you." the judge told the accused. The price of gold has gone up a great deal recently. SHARP There has been .............................................. gold recently. Rebecca didn't tell Clive the news until he had finished his dinner. FOR Rebecca ......................................................... telling him the news. Don't let his friendly manner deceive you; he's a very unpleasant person. TAKEN Don't let .......................................... his friendly manner; he's a very unpleasant person. Unless the weather changes dramatically overnight, the match will go ahead as planned. NO Provided ...................................... the weather overnight, the match will go ahead as planned. Brian found it hard to get used to the fact that his marriage had failed. TERMS Brian found it hard ................................. the fact that his marriage had failed. Rick does not intend to see that film again. HAS Rick ........................................ that film again. They gave him the impression he had got the job. LED He ................................ he had got the job.
KEY 1. In the light of this new evidence 2. a sharp rise in the price of 3. waited for Clive to finish his dinner before 4. yourself be taken in by
5. there is no change in 6. to come to terms with 7. has no intention of seeing 8. has no intention of seeing
(CHANCE).
She believed she had a chance of winning the scholarship 5.Don’t take Tim too seriously; he often exaggerates minor promblems (TENDENCY).
6.Yesterday,I seemed to do nothing but answer the phone. (SPEND).
7.The new teacher was so nervous that the class reacted mischievously. (DREW). The new teacher’s nervousness drew mischievous reaction from the class
8.It seems that Amy was offended by what you said. (OFFENCE). seems to have taken offence at what you say 9.We are unlikely to have clear weather for our picnic tomorrow (PROSPECT). little prospect that we will have clear weather for our picnic tomorrow 10.I doubt if we will go fishing this weekend. (LIKELIHOOD). There is litlle likelihood that we will go fishing this weekend 11.Dawn’s boss is constantly criticising her work. (FAULT). is constantly finding fault with her work 12.Peter is really looking forward to starting his sky-diving course. (HARDLY). Peter can hardly wait to start his sky diving course 13.Accepting retirement is often difficult. (TERMS) It is often difficult to come to terms with retirement 14.Michael has made the decision not to move again. (INTENTION). d no intention of moving again 15.My neighbour assumes that he can use my lawnmower whenever he likes.
(GRANTED). My neighbour takes it for granted that he can use my lawnmower TRANSFORMATION 2
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Your silly questions distracted me (drive) => You drove me to distraction with your silly question. We feel uncomfortable in the house (fish) => We feel like fish out of water in the house. Alison bought a house because she wanted to open a hotel (view) => Alison bought a house with a view to opening a hotel. He determined to become a doctor (heart) => He set his heart on becoming a doctor. The film is similar to Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a number of ways (resemblance) => The film bears some resemblance to Shakespear's Hamlet. Driving without a seatbelt is illegal in most European countries (against) => It is against the law to drive without a seatbelt in most European countries The moment I saw the dirty state of the restaurant kitchen, I no longer felt hungry (lost) => I lost my interest in eating the moment I saw the dirty state of the restaurant kitchen.
TRANSFORMATION 3 1. Lynne's dedication to her family has always been exemplary. HERSELF Lynne ................................................... the most exemplary way. 2. In spite of all my efforts I couldn't get him to change his mind. HARD No matter ................................... I couldn't get him to change his mind. 3. I've never thought of going by bus. OCCURRED It has ................................................ by bus. 4. It may seem strange, but the painter has no formal training. LACKS Strange though .............................. kind of formal training. 5. I called this meeting to discuss the new contracts. PURPOSE My ........................................ was to discuss the new contracts. 6. Christiana wanted to make sure that everything was as it should be on the day of the exam. LEAVE Christiana didn't ......................................... on the day of the exam. 7. Sally was very pleased to be selected for the team. DELIGHT Much ........................................................ for the team. 8. It's a pity, but I'm sure Gerald can solve our problems. COME It's a pity, but I'm sure Gerald can ............................. to our problems. KEY 1. has always dedicated herself to her family in
2. how hard I tried 3. never occurred to me to go 4. it may seem, the painter lacks any 5. purpose in calling this meeting 6. want to leave anything to chance 7. to her delight Sally was selected 8. come up with a solution
TRANSFORMATION 4
1. "Because of this new evidence I have no alternative but to release you." the judge told the
2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8.
accused. LIGHT "........................................ I have no alternative but to release you." the judge told the accused. The price of gold has gone up a great deal recently. SHARP There has been .............................................. gold recently. Rebecca didn't tell Clive the news until he had finished his dinner. FOR Rebecca ......................................................... telling him the news. Don't let his friendly manner deceive you; he's a very unpleasant person. TAKEN Don't let .......................................... his friendly manner; he's a very unpleasant person. Unless the weather changes dramatically overnight, the match will go ahead as planned. NO Provided ...................................... the weather overnight, the match will go ahead as planned. Brian found it hard to get used to the fact that his marriage had failed. TERMS Brian found it hard ................................. the fact that his marriage had failed. Rick does not intend to see that film again. HAS Rick ........................................ that film again. They gave him the impression he had got the job. LED He ................................ he had got the job.
KEY 1. In the light of this new evidence 2. a sharp rise in the price of 3. waited for Clive to finish his dinner before 4. yourself be taken in by
5. there is no change in 6. to come to terms with 7. has no intention of seeing 8. has no intention of seeing
