SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
"If you can provide a 10% deposit, there won't be any problems with getting a mortgage."
LONG
"He told me that there wouldn't be any problems with getting a mortgage _______________ provide a 10% deposit."
He told me that there wouldn't any problems with getting a mortgage AS LONG AS I CAN provide a 10% deposit.
Complete the sentences with the apprpropriate word in the correct form.
Profits dropped so much that the company went ________________ due to lack of funds.
BANKRUPT
Choose the correct option to complete the sentences. There may be more than one possible answer.
This new fitness app will benefit anyone struggles to find the time to exercise.
A who
B –
C which
D that
A- who
D - that
Complete the sentences with a single word.
There is _____ way that I am lending you my guitar. You don’t look after things.
NO
Complete the sentences using the multi-word verbs and nouns/pronouns in brackets in the correct form.
There was so much mess after that party but Neil helped __________________________
(clear up/it/me).
...... ME TO CLEAR IT UP
SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
"Give me a call the moment you arrive back home."
SOON
She told me to give her a call ____________________ back home.
She told me to give her a call as soon as I get back home.
Complete the sentences with the apprpropriate word in the correct form.
It had to sell all its __________, including the company headquarters, to pay off its debts.
ASSETS
Choose the correct option to complete the sentences. There may be more than one possible answer.
I spoke to the protesters, many were angry that the government had broken its promise to improve public transport.
A of who
B of whom
C of that
D of which
B - of whom
I’m incapable _____ walking past a clothes shop without popping in to check out the latest offers.
OF
Complete the sentences using the multi-word verbs and nouns/pronouns in brackets in the correct form.
We have _____________________
(run out of/cheese).
Could you _____________________
(pick up/a packet/me) on your way home?
We have RUN OUT OF CHEESE. Could you PICK ME UP A PACKET on your way home?
SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
She is determined to come despite the fact that the weather will be awful.
EVEN
She is determined to come _______________________ awful.
She is determined to come EVEN IF THE WEATHER IS awful.
Complete the sentences with the apprpropriate word in the correct form.
Don't buy those trainers. They are a complete __________. You can get better ones for half the price.
RIP-OFF
Choose the correct option to complete the sentences. There may be more than one possible answer.
There are times I get really frustrated by how long my journey to work takes.
A which
B where
C when
D that
C - when
D - that
You ___________ drive me to the airport; I have already booked a taxi.
NEEDN'T
Complete the sentences using the multi-word verbs and nouns/pronouns in brackets in the correct form.
You shouldn’t let people like him _______________________
(push around/you).
You have to ______________________
(stand up to/him)
You shouldn't let people like him PUSH YOU AROUND. You have to STAND UP TO HIM.
SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
If there is an emergency, please call this number.
EVENT
______________________________ emergency, please call this number.
IN THE EVENT OF AN emergency, please call this number.
Complete the sentences with the apprpropriate word in the correct form.
I can't believe you __________ all of your inheritance on partying.
SQUANDERED
Choose the correct option to complete the sentences. There may be more than one possible answer.
The environment minister, had only joined the government three months ago, was sacked after it was revealed that he had received bribes from a fossil fuels company.
A that
B which
C who
D whom
C - who
It is ______ that you upgrade your anti-virus software at least once a year to avoid falling victim to malware.
VITAL
Complete the sentences using the multi-word verbs and nouns/pronouns in brackets in the correct form.
I can’t believe that racism is still so prevalent in sport. It is time that the authorities _________________________
(stamp out/it).
I can't believe racism is still so prevalent in sport. It is time that the authorities STAMPED IT OUT.
SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION
"Please take something to eat with you because you might get hungry."
CASE
Please take something to eat with you ___________________________ hungry.
Please take something to eat with you IN CASE YOU GET hungry.
Complete the sentences with the apprpropriate word in the correct form.
My parents are relatively _________ due to some sound financial planning. They certainly have more disposable income than I do.
AFFLUENT
Choose the correct option to complete the sentences. There may be more than one possible answer.
My teacher gave me extra homework to help me get through the exams, I will be eternally grateful.
A something which
B for something which
C something for which
D something for that
C - something for which
The problem is that the shop is _________ no obligation to refund the money if you've already worn the clothes you bought.
UNDER
Complete the sentences using the multi-word verbs and nouns/pronouns in brackets in the correct form.
In the previous election, I __________________________
(vote for/the Conservative Party), but the party has failed to ____________________
(sort out/the political crisis) and ______________________
(put aside/personal rivalries), so I think I will vote Liberal in the next election.
In the previous election, I VOTED FOR THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY, but the party has failed to SORT OUT THE POLITICAL CRISIS and PUT ASIDE PERSONAL RIVALRIES, so I think I will vote Liberal in the next election.