USE OF ENGLISH PART 5

1. Fernanda refused to wear her sisters old dress. NOT Fernanda said that ______________________________________ her sisters old dress.

2. There has been a sharp rise in the price of petrol this month. RISEN The ______________________________________ this month.

3. Lisa was just about to leave the house when the phone rang. POINT Lisa was ______________________________________ the house when the phone rang.

4. Toms company had less success with its exports this year. SO Toms company was ______________________________________ with its exports this year.

5. A number of sporting events had to be cancelled owing to the bad weather. LED Bad weather ______________________________________ of a number of sporting events.

6. When it comes to computer games, Gareth is a real expert. CONCERNED As ______________________________________, Gareth is a real expert.

7. Carlos really should get someone to mend his bike. HIGH Its ______________________________________ his bike mended.

8. Do you think Noelia is likely to win the competition? CHANCE Do you think Noelia is in ______________________________________ the competition?

9. Ive been greatly impressed by the Jasper deals with problems. MADE Jaspers way of dealing with problems has ____________________________ __________ me.

10. The reduction in the price of the magazines led to growth in sales. RESULT Sales of the magazines ______________________________________ the reduction in the price.

11. I think the weather will improve next week. CHANGE I think therell be ______________________________________ better in the weather next week.

12. Phoebe was surprised to be offered a place on the course. CAME The offer of a place on the course __________________________________ Phoebe.

13. If he doesnt get that job, who knows what hell do! KNOWING If he doesnt get that job, ______________________________________ what hell do!

14. Do you want to go and see the new play at the Arts Centre? Petra asked her friend. INTERESTED Petra asked her friend whether _____________________________________ to see the new play at the Arts Centre.

15. Georgia hasnt written to me recently. HEARD I ______________________________________ a while.

16. They put Roger in charge of health and safety in the factory. MADE Roger ______________________________________ for health ad safety in the factory.

17. It is important to be well prepared for an interview because if you make a mistake, you may not get the job. COST A mistake in an interview may _____________________________________ so it is important to be well prepared.

18. The company is almost certain to get the contract. EVERY The company stands ______________________________________ the contract.

19. Julia says that her sister is the only person to know of our plans to get married. APART Julia says that ______________________________________ knows of our plans to get married.

20. Sven would have called yesterday if he had had more time. SHORT Sven didnt call yesterday ______________________________________ time.

21. Many people believe that Edilson has the ability to become world judo champion. CAPABLE Many people believe that Edilson ___________________________________ the world championship in judo.

22. Hilary was asked to give an explanation for making the mistake. WHY Hilary was asked to ______________________________________ the mistake.

23. In his speech, the Principal did not mention the new language courses. REFERENCE In his speech, the Principal ______________________________________ the new language courses.

24. Lucy was very pleased to be given an award. DELIGHT Much to ______________________________________ given the award.

25. Sam never thought of asking me for my advice. OCCURRED It ______________________________________ me for my advice.

26. Hes likely to lose his job if he keeps disagreeing with his boss. DANGER If he keeps disagreeing with his boss, hes ____________________________ ___________ from his job.

27. Although the children werent listening, the teacher didnt get angry. ATTENTION Although the children werent ______________________________________ saying, the teacher didnt get angry.

28. Given that he has no experience, will Glyn be able to do this job? AFFECT Will Glyns ______________________________________ ability to do this job?

29. Remember to write or phone, Marta said as she waved goodbye to her friend. TOUCH Dont ______________________________________, Marta said as she waved goodbye to her friend.

30. No changes will be made to this project. AHEAD This project will ______________________________________ to plan.

31. He no longer thinks he can find a job before the end of the year. HOPE He has given ______________________________________ a job before the end of the year.

32. Its difficult to know what my reaction would have been in that situation. HOW Im not ______________________________________ in that situation.

33. I dont expect the company to make a profit this year, given the economic climate. SURPRISED Given the economic climate, I ______________________________________ the company make a profit this year.

34. Most of the children ignored what the teacher had told them. NOTICE Few of the children ______________________________________ what the teacher had told them.

35. I didnt realise how short the singer was until I saw him onstage. MADE It was only ______________________________________ me realise how short the singer was.

36. Its so difficult to create new ideas for the festival every year! COME How difficult ______________________________________ with new ideas for the festival every year!

37. The company has a good reputation in the local area. HIGHLY The company ______________________________________ of in the local area.

38. Im sure Jemma is going to become a famous model one day. MATTER I think its only ______________________________________ Jemma becomes a famous model.

39. Everyone will enjoy this exhibition because there are no fewer than twenty dinosaurs on display. MANY This exhibition will appeal ______________________________________ as twenty dinosaurs are on display.

40. At the beginning of the programme the panel of experts discussed the media and its importance in education. DISCUSSION The panel of experts started the programme __________________________ ____________ the media and its importance in education.

41. Barbaras parents were certain that she would be a great tennis player. DOUBT Barbaras parents were ______________________________________ that she would be a great tennis player.

42. Karens shyness means that she tries not to speak about anything personal in front of other people. HERSELF Karen prefers to avoid ______________________________________, as she is terribly shy.

43. It would be a good idea if you could lose a couple of kilos. WEIGHT I dont think that _____________________________________ you any harm.

44. We had expected Pedro to get promoted. SURPRISE Pedros promotion came _____________________________________ to us.

45. I think this report needed to be written more carefully. CARE You should _____________________________________ writing this report.

46. Since the director could not speak at the awards ceremony himself, one of the actors took his place. BEHALF One of the actors made ______________________________________ the director at the awards ceremony.

47. After the noise from the machine has stopped, you can open the lid. UNTIL Do not open the lid of the machine __________________________________ that noise.

48. I regret not concentrating more on what the teacher said during my French lessons. ATTENTION I now wish I ______________________________________ the teacher during my French lessons.

49. Renes performance in last weeks test was nowhere near as good as it was in todays. CONSIDERABLY Rene performed ________________________________________________ he did in last weeks.

50. Chris has been late for work so often that theres a risk he will lose his job. DANGER Chris is ______________________________________ his job because hes been late for work so often.

51. Making a good documentary film requires a lot of work. DEAL ______________________________________ required to make a good documentary film.

52. This problem must be solved immediately! said the Managing Director. FIND Please take immediate ______________________________________ to this problem! he said.

53. There are worries regarding the poor quality of the water. EXPRESSED Concerns are ______________________________________ regard to the poor quality of the water.

54. Students with an ID card wont have to pay to get in. ADMITTED Students with an ID card ______________________________________ of charge.

55. Thank you very much for the information you sent me about voluntary jobs abroad. GRATEFUL I am really ______________________________________ sending me the information about voluntary jobs abroad.

56. I dont think youll find it difficult to learn to drive an automatic car. MUCH I dont think ______________________________________ learning to drive an automatic car.

57. The lift hasnt been working for a week. ORDER The lift has ______________________________________ for a week.

58. Paul wasnt surprised to hear that Fatima had got married. CAME Fatimas marriage ______________________________________ to Paul.

59. James would only speak to the head of department alone. ON James ______________________________________ to the head of department alone.

60. At the time, scientists did not realise how important their finding were. FAILED At the time, scientists ______________________________________ of their findings.

61. People believe that Leonardo da Vinci foresaw the invention of aircraft. BELIEVED The invention of aircraft __________________________________________ foreseen by Leonardo da Vinci.

62. Mr Porter has to lock all the doors at night after everyone has left. RESPONSIBLE The person who ______________________________________ all the doors at night after everyone has left is Mr Porter.

63. Jack was worried that he couldnt think of any new ideas for the advertising campaign. INABILITY What worried Jack ______________________________________ up with any new ideas for the advertising campaign.

64. The pool closes in ten minutes so there isnt enough time to go swimming now. WORTH It ______________________________________ now as the pool closes in ten minutes.

65. Pavels advice helped me so much that I was able to solve the problem immediately. SUCH Pavel ______________________________________ that I was able to solve the problem immediately.

66. Because she postponed buying the plane ticket, Vanessa lost the opportunity to go to China. PUT If Vanessa ______________________________________ the plane ticket, she wouldnt have lost the opportunity to go to China.

67. Now the tourists have seen how beautiful it is here, theres a very good chance theyll return. HAVING The tourists are highly ______________________________________ how beautiful it is here.

68. There is no way Lisa will give up her independence to get married. OF Lisa has ______________________________________ up her independence to get married.

69. Simon really ought to make a decision about his future. MIND Its high time Simon ______________________________________ about his future.

70. Pay claims must be submitted before the end of the month. PUT You have ______________________________________ your claims before the end of the month.

71. There are various ways of avoiding insect bites. PREVENTED Insect bites can ______________________________________ various ways.

72. I think learning to use a typewriter is a waste of time. POINT I cant ______________________________________ how to use a typewriter.

73. Your mobile phone should be switched off at all times during the performance. SHOULD Under no ______________________________________ your mobile phone switched on during the performance.

74. If you dont pay on time, your booking will be cancelled. RESULT Failure to ______________________________________ your booking being cancelled.

75. Darius soon recovered after the operation on his knee and was able to rejoin the team. MADE After the operation on his knee, Darius ______________________________ ________ and was able to rejoin the team.

ANSWER KEY USE OF ENGLISH PART 5

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Fernanda said that SHE WOULD NOT WEAR her sisters old dress. The PRICE OF PETROL HAS RISEN SHARPLY this month. Lisa was ON THE POINT OF LEAVING the house when the phone rang. Toms company was NOT SO SUCCESSFUL with its exports this year. Bad weather LED TO THE CANCELLATION of a number of sporting events. 6. As FAR AS COMPUTER GAMES ARE CONCERNED, Gareth is a real expert. 7. Its HIGH TIME CARLOS GOT his bike mended. 8. Do you think Noelia is in WITH THE CHANCE OF WINNING the competition? 9. Jaspers way of dealing with problems has MADE A GREAT IMPRESSION ON me. 10. Sales of the magazines INCREASED AS A RESULT OF the reduction in the price. 11. I think therell be A CHANGE FOR THE better in the weather next week. 12. The offer of a place on the course CAME AS A SURPRISE TO Phoebe. 13. If he doesnt get that job, THERES NO KNOWING what hell do! 14. Petra asked her friend whether SHE WAS INTERESTED IN GOING to see the new play at the Arts Centre. 15. I HAVENT HEARD FROM GEORGIA IN/FOR a while. 16. Roger WAS MADE RESPOSIBLE for health ad safety in the factory. 17. A mistake in an interview may COST YOU THE JOB so it is important to be well prepared. 18. The company stands EVERY CHANCE OF GETTING the contract. 19. Julia says that APART FROM HER SISTER NOBODY knows of our plans to get married. 20. Sven didnt call yesterday BECAUSE HE WAS SHORT OF time. 21. Many people believe that Edilson IS CAPABLE OF WINNING the world championship in judo. 22. Hilary was asked to EXPLAIN WHY SHE HAD MADE the mistake. 23. In his speech, the Principal DIDNT MAKE ANY REFERENCE TO the new language courses. 24. Much to HER DELIGHT LUCY WAS given the award. 25. It NEVER OCCURRED TO SAM TO ASK me for my advice. 26. If he keeps disagreeing with his boss, hes IN DANGER OF BEING FIRED from his job. 27. Although the children werent PAYING ATTENTION TO WHAT SHE WAS saying, the teacher didnt get angry.

28. Will Glyns INEXPERIENCE / LACK OF EXPERIENCE AFFECT HIS ability to do this job? 29. Dont FORGET TO KEEP IN TOUCH, Marta said as she waved goodbye to her friend. 30. This project will GO AHEAD ACCORDING to plan. 31. He has given UP HOPE OF FINDING a job before the end of the year. 32. Im not SURE HOW I WOULD HAVE REACTED in that situation. 33. Given the economic climate, I WILL / WOULD BE SURPRISED IF the company make a profit this year. 34. Few of the children TOOK ANY NOTICE OF what the teacher had told them. 35. It was only SEEING HIM ONSTAGE THAT MADE me realise how short the singer was. 36. How difficult IT IS TO COME UP with new ideas for the festival every year! 37. The company IS HIGHLY THOUGHT of in the local area. 38. I think its only A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE Jemma becomes a famous model. 39. This exhibition will appeal TO EVERYONE BECAUSE AS MANY as twenty dinosaurs are on display. 40. The panel of experts started the programme WITH THE DISCUSSION OF the media and its importance in education. 41. Barbaras parents were IN NO DOUBT that she would be a great tennis player. 42. Karen prefers to avoid SPEAKING ABOUT HERSELF IN PUBLIC, as she is terribly shy. 43. I dont think that LOSING SOME WEIGHT WOULD DO you any harm. 44. Pedros promotion came AS A SURPRISE to us. 45. You should HAVE TAKEN CARE IN writing this report. 46. One of the actors made A SPEECH ON BEHALF OF the director at the awards ceremony. 47. Do not open the lid of the machine UNTIL IT STOPS MAKING that noise. 48. I now wish I HAD PAID MORE ATTENTION TO the teacher during my French lessons. 49. Rene performed CONSIDERABLY BETTER IN TODAYS TEST THAN he did in last weeks. 50. Chris is IN DANGER OF LOSING his job because hes been late for work so often. 51. A GREAT DEAL OF WORK IS required to make a good documentary film. 52. Please take immediate MEASURES TO FIND A SOLUTION to this problem! he said. 53. Concerns are BEING EXPRESSED IN regard to the poor quality of the water.

54. Students with an ID card ARE ADMITTED FREE of charge. 55. I am really GRATEFUL TO YOU FOR sending me the information about voluntary jobs abroad. 56. I dont think YOULL HAVE MUCH DIFFICULY learning to drive an automatic car. 57. The lift has BEEN OUT OF ORDER for a week. 58. Fatimas marriage CAME AS NO SURPRISE to Paul. 59. James INSISTED ON SPEAKING to the head of department alone. 60. At the time, scientists FAILED TO REALISE THE IMPORTANCE of their findings. 61. The invention of aircraft IS BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN foreseen by Leonardo da Vinci. 62. The person who IS RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCKING all the doors at night after everyone has left is Mr Porter. 63. What worried Jack WAS HIS INABILITY TO COME up with any new ideas for the advertising campaign. 64. It IS NOT WORTH GOING SWIMMING now as the pool closes in ten minutes. 65. Pavel GAVE ME SUCH A HELPFUL ADVICE that I was able to solve the problem immediately. 66. If Vanessa HADNT PUT OFF BUYING the plane ticket, she wouldnt have lost the opportunity to go to China. 67. The tourists are highly LIKELY TO RETURN HAVING SEEN how beautiful it is here. 68. Lisa has NO INTENTION OF GIVING up her independence to get married. 69. Its high time Simon MAKES UP HIS MIND about his future. 70. You have TO PUT IN your claims before the end of the month. 71. Insect bites can BE PREVENTED IN various ways. 72. I cant SEE THE POINT ON LEARNING how to use a typewriter. 73. Under no CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU HAVE your mobile phone switched on during the performance. 74. Failure to PAY ON TIME WILL RESULT IN your booking being cancelled. 75. After the operation on his knee, Darius MADE A FAST RECOVERY and was able to rejoin the team.