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TOPIC 16: MIXED SENTENCE WRITING EXERCISES(ADVANCED)

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word
given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and eight words, including the word
given.
Exercise 1.
1. I never thought that we’d have legal problems. crossed
=> It ..........................................that we’d have legal problems.
2. I’ve decided that teaching is not the right profession for me. conclusion
=> I’ve ........................that teaching is not the right profession for me.
3. Could you tell me where you were last night, Mr Johnson? account
=> Could you..........................your whereabouts last night, Mr Johnson?
4. The journalist pretended that she was a parent of one of the children. false
=> The journalist....................that she was a parent of one of the children.
5. You have to use logic and lateral thinking in equal measure in this job. strike
=> You have to ................................................. logic and lateral thinking in this job.
6. I didn’t tell Angie because I didn’t want to hurt Eddie’s feelings. consideration
=> I didn’t tell Angie.................................................... Eddie.
Exercise 2.
1. I’m never going to forget to consider Darren's views when I make a decision again. account
=> That's the last time I ...............................................when I make a decision.
2. I don’t know how on earth she thinks of such brilliant plots for her novels. come
=> How on earth .............................................such brilliant plots for her novels?
3. I’m sure Nancy is still presuming that the party starts at nine. impression
=> I’m sure Nancy.................................................................. that the party starts at nine.
4. Sean, do you know yet what you’re doing this evening? mind
=> Sean, ................................................ yet what you’re doing this evening?
5. I told Jeanne, thinking that she’d be supportive - how wrong I was! belief
=> I told Jeanne.............................that she’d be supportive - how wrong I was!
6. There’s no way that you're staying out all night with your friends, I'm afraid. question
=> Your staying out all night with your friends............................, I'm afraid.
7. I’m glad you now see sense and agree that your parents are right. senses
=> I’m glad ...................................................... and agree that your parents are right.
8. I think you think - wrongly - that this is all a conspiracy against you. misapprehension
=> I think.................................................................that this is all a conspiracy against you.
Exercise 3.
1. I started working at eight and I was still working at six in the evening, when you called. been
=> When you called,..................................................... ten hours.
2. We often went to the seaside with our grandparents as children. would
=> Our grandparents........................................... to the seaside as children.
3. It’s about seven years now since Laura started to learn Russian. learning
=> Laura.................................................................. seven years.
4. Being with the older children soon stopped being frightening when I went to secondary school.
used
=> Secondary school was frightening, but I .............with the older children.
5. Every night for the past week I have had the same dream. having
=> I ................................................................. for a week now.
6. I always disliked karate lessons but now I’m starting to enjoy them. used
=> I ..................................... karate lessons, but now I’m starting to.
Exercise 4.
1. Don’t you think we should decorate the living room soon? up
=> Isn't it about time ..................................................the living room?
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2. Why should I offer you advice if you won’t listen? use

=> What’s ..................................you advice if you won’t listen?
3. Being in prison seems to have changed Kevin's behaviour for the better. leaf
=> Kevin has....................................................he got out of prison.
4. Don’t complain about it to me because it won’t make any difference good
=> It’s.............................. it because it won’t make any difference.
5. You only have a short time to do this work, so don’t waste time. clock
=> You are................................................................ , so don’t waste time.
6. When her dream of meeting Kylie came true after so long, Carol couldn’t believe it. reality
=> Carol couldn’t believe it when her dream of meetirg Kylie............after so long.
7. I often think that Sean is actually his twin brother, Michael. mix
=> I often...............................................................his twin brother, Michael.
8. Would you like to do what the form teacher does? places
=> Would you like to ............................ the form teacher?
Exercise 5.
1. Shona will find out if she has been promoted very soon. just
=> Shona............................................find out if she has been promoted.
2. They will decide very soon whether to close the Paris office. point
=> They...............................................whether to close the Paris office.
3. The plan is that I will give a presentation to the board on Friday morning. due
=> I...............................a presentation to the board on Friday morning.
4. Are you going home in a minute? about
=> Are you ...................................................... home?
5. Actually, there won’t be a general election for a while. verge
=> Actually, we ..........................................a general election.
6. What time do the inspectors arrive tomorrow? due
=> What time.........................................tomorrow?
7. Keep this a secret. to
=> You are...............................................anyone about this.
Exercise 6.
1. The government needs to stop this ridiculous bureaucratic system,. put
=> The government needs to............this ridiculous bureaucratic system.
2. No one except Jake has ever beaten me at a game of chess. only
=> Jake............................................oeat me at a game of chess.
3. It’s time we began to sort through these cupboards. start
=> It’s time we ......................through these cupboards.
4. Julie asked for a second’s thinking time before she answered. fust
=> 'Could............................... think before I answer?’ asked Julie.
5. I can’t really remember the last time I had a day off. ages
=> It feels............................................ I had a day off.
6. Scry, Alan, but right now I’m rather busy. in
=> Sorry. Alan, but at ....................I’m rather busy.
7. They painted the wall very well. made
=> They.....................................the wall
Exercise 7.
1. That medicine was very effective and I started to feel better immediately. magic
=> That medicine............................and I started to feel better immediately.
2. The day started really well when we heard that Bob had been given his own TV series.flying
=> The day...............when we heard that Bob had been given his own TV series.
3. Ido like this job, but I sometimes wonder if I've chosen the right career path. again
=> I do like this job, but..................... I wonder if I've chosen the right career path.
4. The headmaster was determined to stop all bullying at the school. end
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=> The headmaster was determined to...............to all bullying at the school.
5. No one nowadays believes in witches, do they? age
=> No one.......................believes in witches, do they?
6. We were just about to leave for the airport when we heard all planes had been grounded.point
=> We were..............for the airport when we heard all planes had been grounded.
7. I'll just finish this e-mail and then I'll be with you. second
=> It...........................finish this e-mail and then I'll be with you.
8. Ralph would hand in his resignation immediately if he could find a better job. hat
=> Ralph would hand in his resignation....................if he could find a better job.
Exercise 8.
1. They made me wait for over 20 minutes on the phone! kept
=> I ............................................... for over 20 minutes on the phone!
2. Although people consider Ashley to be a star, she is always friendly towards everyone.
considered
=> Despite..................................., Ashley’s always friendly towards everyone.
3. We have had reports that the Prime Minister is making a surprise visit to Syria. be
=> The Prime Minister................................a surprise visit to Syria.
4. The manager provided the staff with extra training. by
=> The....................................................the manager.
5. I think someone needs to explain this computer program to me. explaining
=> I think I need............................................................... me.
6. They have been building the new stadium for much longer than they originally estimat. under
=> The new stadium...............................for much longer than they originally estimated.
7. Do you know why they made Craig stay behind after the lesson? to
=> Do you know why...................................... behind after the lesson?
8. Call Lionel and ask him to send the reports up to my office. have
=> Call Lionel and.......................... the reports up to my office.
Exercise 9.
1. Smith gave the ball to Jones just before the referee blew his whistle. by
=> Jones..............................Smith just before the referee blew his whistle.
2. Reports say that ponce have arrested a number of people since the robbery. reported
=> There...............................................a number of arrests since the robbery.
3. Try to stay level with the other runners at the start of the race. fall
=> Try.............................................. the other runners at the start of the race.
4. The police have put a barrier around the building to keep people out. cordoned
=> The ouilding............................................................... police.
5. A friend of ours fixed our car for us. had
=> We.................................................. our car.
6. The managing director always likes to welcome new employees on their first day. point
=> The managing director always.................... new employees on their first day.
7. After a slow start, the audience were soon laughing at the comedian’s jokes. had
=> After a slow start, the comedian.........................................at his jokes.
8. I just need to finish this work and then I'll call you. way
=> I just need to .............................and then I'll call you.
Exercise 10.
1. It's possible that Greg dian’t go to Swansea after all. not
=> Greg............................................ to Swansea after all.
2. It’s quite likely that Sasha was lying about what Doug said. well
=> Sasha........................................... about what Doug said.
3. The most likely situation is that they awarded Grandpa the medal during the war. must
=> Grandpa................................................during the war.
4. I'd be surprised if Derek has already arrived. ought
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=> Derek................................................... yet.

5. Jake, is it definite that they naven't announced the winner yet? will
=> Jake,.....................................................announced yet?
6. It's highly likely that Stephen was listening. may
=> Stephen.................................... listening.
7. It’s not possible that Ardrew is half Spanish. be
=> Andrew........................................ half Spanish.
Rewrite each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it.
1. Don’t act fast, you might make a mistake. HASTE
=> _________________________________________________________________________
2. She could not answer the merchants in their own language. ABLE
=> _________________________________________________________________________
3. We were asking ourselves if they were really there. WONDERING
=> _________________________________________________________________________
4. Don’t you think we should ask the price? HAD BETTER
=> _________________________________________________________________________
5. We can’t buy the house because the down payment is so high. SO … THAT
=> _________________________________________________________________________
6. She is not a young woman which is not important because her admirers find her ageless.
NO MATTER
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7. It is really difficult to control the increase of vandalism. RISING TIDE
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8. Vandals are often youngsters who have done poorly in school and want to take revenge on the
administration and the teachers of the schools. GET EVEN
=> _________________________________________________________________________
9. The vandals spoil the appearance of the walls and break the windows. DEFACE
=> _________________________________________________________________________
10. I think I should take a coat. HAD BETTER
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11. Paul won’t try because he’s afraid of failing. SO … THAT
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12. They were successful in their affairs for a time. DID WELL
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13. It is not important who you are because you are expected to obey the law. NO MATTER
=> _________________________________________________________________________
14. He feels stupid by comparison because his brothers are very bright. SUCH
=> _________________________________________________________________________
15. When the great leader died and they were left on their own, they began to lose their conquests.
IN CHARGE
OF
=> _________________________________________________________________________
16. The scientists said that Voyager would reach Jupiter in March, and it did. ACCORDING
=> _________________________________________________________________________
17. She did it because she was kind. OUT OF
=> _________________________________________________________________________
18. Your brother is young, but he has enough experience for the job. DESPITE
=> _________________________________________________________________________
19. Everything was covered with gold paint except two very small holes. WITH THE …
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20. Washington’s example strengthened his soldiers’determination. STRONGER
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21. That noise is making people deaf. DEAFENING
=> _________________________________________________________________________
22. People ask questions either because they are curious or bored. OUT OF
=> _________________________________________________________________________
23. My friends are proud of their sons, but they don’t talk about them. IN SPITE
=> _________________________________________________________________________
24. Only a mother buffalo finds baby buffalos pretty. IT TAKES …
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25. It is impossible to please everybody. THERE IS …
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26. The offenders are determined to do better. BENT ON
=> _________________________________________________________________________
27. Peter has been arrested twice for careless driving. He has decided to be more careful.
HAVING
=> _________________________________________________________________________
28. Even if you are noticed, your eagerness will be helpful to you. YOUR FAVOUR
=> _________________________________________________________________________
29. Be certain that your clothes are clean and well pressed. MAKE SURE
=> _________________________________________________________________________
30. Joan tried to explain her ideas, but she could not convince her father. DESPITE
=> _________________________________________________________________________
31. The judge listened to their story in silence. He decided to give them a lecture.
THE JUDGE WHO
=> _________________________________________________________________________
32. There’s a teacher’s meeting tomorrow; several classes are cancelled. DUE TO
=> _________________________________________________________________________
33. The boys promised to behave in the future. They were allowed to go home. ONCE
=> _________________________________________________________________________
34. The director has a good opinion of people who are early. VERY
HIGHLY
=> _________________________________________________________________________
35. The boys had nothing to do that evening. They thought it would be fun to smash some windows.
SINCE
=> _________________________________________________________________________
36. The meeting will take place in his office. IS
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37. Until now women’s vote has not made much difference. SO FAR,
=> _________________________________________________________________________
38. He smoked a cigarette. At the same time he waited for the manager. WHILE
=> _________________________________________________________________________
39. Employers prefer to hire younger people. That’s the truth. THE FACT
=> _________________________________________________________________________
40. They can make a mistake if they don’t know the people’s origins. AWARE
=> _________________________________________________________________________
41. Sometimes, manners are related to national customs. A MATTER OF
=> _________________________________________________________________________
42. He said that his shyness prevented him from behaving well in society. KEPT
=> _________________________________________________________________________
43. He shaved his beard to please his wife. SHAVING
=> _________________________________________________________________________
44. George always helped his father in the store. A HAND
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45. Do you ever think that geology is a very interesting field? OCCUR
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46. Perhaps I can persuade you to study. TALK … INTO
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47. How can I compensate for my mistake? MAKE UP
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48. We felt like going out last night. MOOD
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49. That book deserves to be read. WORTH
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50. Supposedly, oil can be extracted from a rock called shale. THEORY
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51. The operation is far from simple. NOT AT ALL
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52. Most people are impressed and afraid of nuclear energy. AWE
=> _________________________________________________________________________
53. He only went to the concert because Mary wanted him to. PLEASE
=> _________________________________________________________________________
54. Your contract says that you are to be here by nine every day. UNDER
=> _________________________________________________________________________
55. He looks exactly like his father. IMAGE
=> _________________________________________________________________________
56. His arrival was completely unexpected. TOOK
=> _________________________________________________________________________
57. I’ll be unable to keep my appointment with Mr Marshall. CANCEL
=> _________________________________________________________________________
58. If I’d been Jane, I wouldn’t have told Andrew about the car accident. PLACE
=> _________________________________________________________________________
59. The stories James tells about his war experiences are quite incredible. BEYOND
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60. It’s no use asking Mrs. Carrouthers to sing at the concert, she’s going away. THERE’S
=> _________________________________________________________________________
61. We shouldn’t consider the other theories. WORTH
=> _________________________________________________________________________
62. I knew he was our man the moment I saw him. SET EYES
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63. My brother speaks French well. COMMAND
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64. The flags were sold to help the blind. AID
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65. Let me know as soon as you have any news. THE MINUTE
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66. I advise you not to believe what you read in the papers about me. RELY
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67. We missed the bus because we had overslept. CONSEQUENCE
=> _________________________________________________________________________
68. They continued to suggest that I was lying. PERSISTED
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69. Both children and adults will enjoy this game. ALIKE
=> _________________________________________________________________________
70. Tax contributes to the cost of local services. PAID
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71. The milkman appears to be running away from your fierce dog. AS IF / THOUGH
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72. I find his clothes the most irritating thing about him. WHAT
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73. The discovery of how to light fires gave man a new control over his environment.ABLE
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74. However friendly he seems, he’s not to be trusted. THOUGH
=> _________________________________________________________________________
75. The suitcase was extremely heavy but he managed to lift it. DESPITE
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76. This must be true so we should inform the President. IF
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77. He will come. It is in his own interest. BOUND
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78. Although I was told that I would be unhappy I married him. IN SPITE
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79. Mr Smith won’t attend the meeting. UNDER
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80. Although they are poor they can afford beer. THOUGH
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81. She answered the policeman’s questions as accurately as she could. ACCURATE
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82. Romantic love must be present, or the marriage will seem insincere. OTHERWISE
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83. What I like about him is his honesty. MORE THAN
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84. We were late because we missed the train. THROUGH
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85. She said I was a liar. ACCUSED
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86. To be fair to him, I don’t think he really meant to deceive you. JUSTICE
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87. The cook is brilliant but knows nothing about French sauces. AS / THOUGH
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88. A mistake of this kind could cause the wrong person to be arrested. RESULT IN
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89. The company may well make a profit next year. SURPRISING
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90. I seldom go to pop concerts. ONLY ON …
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91. This matter is too serious to be dealt with hurriedly. A MATTER
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92. Don’t repeat this to anyone, but Jones has been sacked. LET
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93. How do you feel about capital punishment? WHAT ARE …
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94. I can’t believe the Prime Minister really means to resign. I FIND …
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95. My knowledge of medieval art is very limited. I DON’T …
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96. It is impossible to prove that Louis was in the flat on the night of the murder. EVIDENCE
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97. The value of this Spanish coin is about 200 pounds. WORTH
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98. The raising of the school-leaving age has resulted in unforeseen difficulties. ARISING
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99. Do you agree with the Council’s plans to widen the High Street? AGREEMENT
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100. As these are your conditions, I have no choice but to abide by them. BEING
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