Idioms
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Rewrite the sentence pairs as a single sentence. Use participle clauses with the -ing form in the first phrase. Make deletions or any other changes necessary.
She wasn't very interested in the film. As a result, she left early.
Not being very interested in the film, she left early.
Join the two phrases with these linking words:
as well as even though however in spite of moreover on account of
most people expected Martinez to become president / Sanchez won easily
Most people expected Martinez to become president. However, Sanchez won easily.
Even though people expected Martinez to become president, Sanchez won easily.
In spite of the fact that people expected Martinez to become president, Sanchez won easily.
Complete the sentences using the word or words in brackets so they have the same meaning as the first sentences.
I called the doctor's surgery because I wanted to book an appointment. (order)
I called the doctor's surgery _____________ an appointment.
in order to book
What does it mean to be acquitted of a crime?
free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty
Complete the sentences so they have the same meaning as the first sentences. Use JUST:
My new laptop cost $400 - that's not a lot.
My new laptop __________________ $400.
cost just
Put the words in the correct order to make sentences:
buys / birthday / my / a present / he / rarely / for
He rarely buys a present for my birthday
Her talk about unsociable hours __________ a _________ with the audience of nurses.
struck, chord
Rewrite the sentence pairs as a single sentence. Use participle clauses with the -ing form in the first phrase. Make deletions or any other changes necessary.
I read the contract. While I was doing this, I realized I had made a big mistake
Reading / While reading the contract, I realized I had made a big mistake.
Join the two phrases with these linking words:
as well as even though however in spite of moreover on account of
visiting our friends in New York / we also spent some time in Boston
As well as visiting our friends in New York, we also spent some time in Boston
Complete the sentences using the word or words in brackets so they have the same meaning as the first sentences.
We left home early because we didn't want to be late for the show. (so)
We left home early ______________ late for the show
so (that) we weren't late
What is the difference between burglary and theft?
Burglary: entry into a building illegally with intent to commit a crime
Theft: the action or crime of stealing
Complete the sentences so they have the same meaning as the first sentences. Use JUST:
My manager is dealing with another client at the moment. She'll call you back.
My manager_____________. She'll call you back.
is just dealing with another client (at the moment)
Put the words in the correct order to make sentences:
podcasts / loves / she / listening to / absolutely
She absolutely loves listening to podcasts.
You _______ the ________ on the _________ there, Kristen. Damien really is just a kid in a grown-up's body.
hit, nail, head
Rewrite the sentence pairs as a single sentence. Use participle clauses with the -ing form in the first phrase. Make deletions or any other changes necessary.
They didn't want to spend too much money. Because of this, they went on holiday nearby.
Not wanting to spend too much money, they went on holiday nearby.
Join the two phrases with these linking words:
as well as even though however in spite of moreover on account of
Our offices are closed on Monday / the holiday
Our offices are closed on Monday on account of the holiday
Complete the sentences using the word or words in brackets so they have the same meaning as the first sentences.
He paid for express postage because he wanted it to arrive on time. (order that)
He paid for express postage ___________ arrive on time.
in order that it would / should
relate _____
rely_______
specialize _______
suffer _______
to
on
in
from
Complete the sentences so they have the same meaning as the first sentences. Use JUST:
He has a bag that looks exactly like mine.
He has a bag _________________ mine.
that looks just like
Put the words in the correct order to make sentences:
was / the job / offered / luckily / I
Luckily, I was offered the job.
The government is raising taxes not just on big houses but _________ the ____________.
across, board
Rewrite the sentence pairs as a single sentence. Use participle clauses with the -ing form in the first phrase. Make deletions or any other changes necessary.
I looked around the room. When I did this, I noticed an old school friend in the corner.
Looking around the room, I noticed an old school friend in the corner.
Join the two phrases with these linking words:
as well as even though however in spite of moreover on account of
many motorists went out on the roads / the police's warning to stay home
Many motorists went out in the roads, in spite of the police's warning to stay at home.
Complete the sentences using the word or words in brackets so they have the same meaning as the first sentences.
This site is very useful when you need to find information about historical events. (for)
This site is very useful ______________information about historical events.
for finding
believe _______
benefit _______
participate _________
reflect _______
in
from
in
on
Complete the sentences so they have the same meaning as the first sentences. Use JUST:
You need to arrive on time at the station - that's all you need to do.
You ____________ at the station.
just need to arrive on time
Put the words in the correct order to make sentences:
should / in my opinion / the meeting / postpone / we
In my opinion we should postpone the meeting.
I changed the plug, but it still doesn't work. Well, _________ to the ________ _________.
back, drawing board
Rewrite the sentence pairs as a single sentence. Use participle clauses with the -ing form in the first phrase. Make deletions or any other changes necessary.
He walked into the house with his shoes on. Consequently, he left dirt all over the floor.
Walking into the house with his shoes on, he left dirt all over the floor.
Join the two phrases with these linking words:
as well as even though however in spite of moreover on account of
the hotel is very conveniently located / it is very good value for money
Complete the sentences using the word or words in brackets so they have the same meaning as the first sentences.
She wants to move house so that she doesn't live so far from her workplace. (order to)
She wants to move house ____________ so far from her workplace.
in order not to live
Complete the prepositions:
Accuse ______
Adjust ______
Aim_______
Approve________
Belong _______
of
to
at
of
to
Complete the sentences so they have the same meaning as the first sentences. Use JUST:
It takes 1 hour 57 minutes to arrive at the nearest beach.
It _____________ hours to arrive at the nearest beach.
takes just under two
Put the words in the correct order to make sentences:
what I said / was / by / slightly / he / annoyed
He was slightly annoyed by what I said.