Sentence transformation practice (Collocations and idioms)

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SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION PRACTICE (COLLOCATIONS AND IDIOMS)

PART 1. Fill in the blanks from three to eight words without changing the word given in a way that the meaning stays the same

1- There’s a noise downstairs which doesn’t let me close my eyes. (wink) I ______________________________________ that noise downstairs.

2- When my cousin was about to take the subway he saw me, but he didn’t realize it was me. (recognition) After seeing me, my cousin didn’t ________________________ he was about to take the subway.

3- Everything he was telling her was completely false. (lies) It _________________________ he was telling her.

4- The newest Matrix film was a blockbuster all over the world in the year 2003.(publicity) In the year 2003, the newest ___________________________ worldwide.

5- She reacted quickly and stood calm in order to turn off the gas after the explosion.(mind) After the explosion, _________________________ turn off the gas.

6- Although people may think different, I think this is the best so far. (opinion) I think this is the best so far, __________________, though.

7- Mr. Roger invited me over without planning in advance. (spur) I was ____________________________________ Mr. Roger.

8- After last month’s exam, I feel I cannot deal with another exam of the same type.(tether) I ____________________________ deal with the same kind of exam as last month.

9- The police had appeared just in time before the thieves tried to steal the bank. (nick) The bank was saved _____________________________ the police.

10- Whoever plays in the lottery must furnish a small belief. (hope) It is mandatory to _________________________________ who plays in the lottery.

11- Michael bitterly regretted those angry words spoken, when he was so angry and excited. (heat) Michael spoke _____________________________ which he bitterly regretted.

12- Since her hip operation she’s had a new chance to live longer. (life) She’s had __________________________ hip operation.

13- I met you here in a successful action. (luck) It was _________________________ found you here.

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PART 2. Fill in the blanks from three to eight words without changing the word given in a way that the meaning stays the same

1- If investors want to be successful they have to be aware of what is happening with profitable investments. (wits) In order to be successful, ________________________________________ profitable investments.

2- He tried every possible solution to the problem, but he didn’t know what to do next. (end) He _________________________ tried every possible solution to the problem.

3- She is very frightened to UFOs. (wits) UFOs _________________________.

4- People live at most 120 years, from the information I have. (knowledge) To ___________________________ live at most 120 years.

5- Using protection when making love is something that everyone knows. (knowledge) That’s ___________________________ when making love.

6- He is thinking about his debts all the time. (brain) He ___________________________ he has to pay.

7- Stop asking me a lot of questions about my work. (brain) Do you mind _________________________________ work I do?

8- Spite not getting to a solution, we tried to think very hard about it. (brain) We __________________________________ come up with a solution.

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