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aaREPHRASING:
Rephrase the following sentences so that they mean the same.

CONTRAST CONNECTORS
0.- My neighbour watered the plants.It had been raining for five hours.
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1.- Despite the fact that the questions were difficult, she got a high mark in her exam.
Although_____________________________________________________________
2.- Although the weather was awful, they had a great time.
In spite of ___________________________________________________________
3.- Even though she was poor, she was happy.
Despite______________________________________________________________
4.- Paul managed to finish Reading the novel though he was exhausted.
Despite______________________________________________________________
5.- In spite of her beauty, she doesn’t have a girlfriend.
Although_____________________________________________________________
6.- Although it was cold, we went to the countryside.
In spite of ___________________________________________________________
7.- Although she was ill, she visited other countries.
Despite______________________________________________________________
8.- Despite the fact that it was very hot, she was wearing her winter clothes.
Although_____________________________________________________________
9.- Although Orson was over seventy, he continued to cycle to work every day.
Despite______________________________________________________________
10.- She lost the race in spite of running well.
Although ____________________________________________________________
11.- Although the weather was horrible, we went skiing.
In spite of ___________________________________________________________
12.- Despite having been vaccinated, she caught the flu.
Although ____________________________________________________________

CAUSAL CONNECTORS

13.- As it was Friday, the children stayed up late. (because)

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14.- I felt really tired so I stayed at home. (because)
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15.- We bought our tickets on the web beacuse it was much cheaper.
Since ______________________________________________________________
16.-The children couldn’t go out to the playground because it was raining.

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As_________________________________________________________________
17.- She needed a job, so she sent off an application form. (because)
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18.-We won’t buy the house beacuse we don’t have enough money.
As_________________________________________________________________
19.- As he hadn’t behaved himself, his parents got angry with him. (because)
___________________________________________________________________
20.- Buying fewer clothes less often slows the rate of consumption. This is, therefore, a
sustainable fashion movement.
Since _______________________________________________________________
21.- The smoke in the room is heavier than the air. The smoke starts to descend.
Since _______________________________________________________________
22.- He wasn’t able to take part because he was ill.
Because of ___________________________________________________________

REPHRASING: RESULT CONNECTORS.

23.-Norwich is so lively that everybody has fun.     

Norwich is __________________________________________________________
24.-John was so rude that he had no friends.   
John was ____________________________________________________________
25.-It is the most boring film I have ever seen.
I’ve never seen ________________________________________________________
26.-He’s so stupid that he didn’t listen to his father’s advice (and as a result)
He’s ________________________________________________________________
27.-The people at the hotel were so interesting that it was a pleasure to meet them.
They are ____________________________________________________________
28.-He missed the train because he left too late.
He didn’t leave ________________________________________________________
29.-The weather was so nice that we spent the whole day in the garden.
It was ______________________________________________________________

PURPOSE CONNECTORS
30.- What do I need to know If I want to be a good doctor?
What do I need to know in order
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30.a- I have collected money. I will buy a new car. (so that)
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30.b- Many people left Turkey in 1960s. They wanted to find jobs in Germany. (so as to)
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30.c- Linda turned on the lights. She wanted to see better. (so that)
30.d- You must take your umbrela so that you won’t get wet. (in order)
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REPHRASING: VERB TENSES

31.-She had never visited a bigger castle.
It was ______________________________________________________________
32.-She started drinking too much alcohol three years ago.
She has _____________________________________________________________
33.-I haven’t seen her since the end of April.
I last _______________________________________________________________
34.-The train left before I got to the station.
By the time I _________________________________________________________
35.-Sheila hasn’t spoken German for ages.
It’s ages ____________________________________________________________
36.-Jane did a lot of work during her holidays.
Jane did a lot of work while ______________________________________________
37.- It’s three years since my sister started to learn German.  My sister ____________
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38.-They last travelled by plane four months ago.  
They have not ________________________________________________________
39.-My cousin started to work in London five years ago.    
My cousin has ________________________________________________________
40.- It’s six months since I last ate spaghetti.   
I _________________________________________________________________
41.-In 1973, the library became part of a new organization.
The library has _______________________________________________________
42.-He’s been working for us for nineteen years, and next year will make it twenty.
By next year_________________________________________________________
43.-Mike spent twelve hours travelling to Vienna.
It took _____________________________________________________________
44.- Paris was the centre of the fashion world.
Paris used ___________________________________________________________
45.- “I've been playing chess for twenty years.”
I started ___________________________________________________________

FILL IN THE GAP WITH A CORRECT FORM OF THE VERB IN BRACKETS:

46.-I will never forget (PLAY) .......... video games when I was ten.
47.-If he (NOT RIDE) .......... his bike, he would not have suffered the accident.

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48.- If he (BRING) .......... his passport, he would not have had trouble at the airport.
49.- I’d rather you (STOP) .......... talking about things you don’t know.
50.- When I came into the room he .......... (LIE) on the floor.
51.- He shouldn’t (go) to that party yesterday.
52.-I wish my classmates (behave)……………better at school next year.
53.-When he heard the police coming, he finally let his prisoner(escape)……..
54.- If the instructor(teach)………….them to swim, they would have saved their lives.
55.- Scientists (use)……………….precise data only for the last ten years.
56.- I’m not used (drive)…………..on the left.
57.-If the fire had been noticed earlier, the firefighters (arrive)…………..on time.
58.- If you had written a note, you (not forget)…………….to take your medicine.
59.-If he(speak)……………a foreign language, he would get a better job.
60.-He is out of breath because he ………………………(run).
61.-By the end of this year we ………………………. (complete) this project.
62.- By the time she ………………..(get) to the bus terminal her bus …………..already …………….
(leave).
63.-Her eyes are red. I think she ……………………….(cry).
64.-While I (drive………………………….down the road, I came across a big cow.

REPHRASING: MODAL VERBS

65.- Perhaps he's still at home.
He ________________________________________________________________
66.- I expect she came by bus.
She must____________________________________________________________
67.- It is not necessary for them to attend the lecture.
They ______________________________________________________________
68.- If I were you, I’d buy a new bike. 
You _______________________________________________________________
69.- I think he’s broken his leg, but I’m not sure.
I think he might ______________________________________________________
70.-You don’t have to copy the text word for word. 
You ________________________________________________________________
71.-Perhaps he didn’t understand what he had to do.
He may _____________________________________________________________
72.-There’s no need to go to the big city to have fun.
You _______________________________________________________________
73.- You should take your dog to the vet.    
You had ____________________________________________________________
74.- John thinks they probably missed the bus.
John thinks they must _________________________________________________
75.-If I were you, I would stay at home.

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You’d ______________________________________________________________
76.-It’s prohibited to drive down this street.
You ________________________________________________________________

77.- It is possible that I finish work earlier than usual today.

I__________________________________________________________________
78.-If I were you, I’d clean your room.   
You ________________________________________________________________
79.- It would be a good idea if you told him the truth.
You had _____________________________________________________________
80.- He probably lost his wallet at the airport.   
He _______________________________________________________________
81.- It isn't necessary for me to go on working. I have already reached the retiring age.
I _________________________________________________________________

REPHRASING: RELATIVES
82.-Johnny Depp is starring in Finding Neverland. His portrait of Captain Sparrow is
superb.
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83.- I can’t find the house. Charles Dickens was born there.
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84.- This is the fast food restaurant. I met my girlfriend in this restaurant.
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85.- This is the place. We last had coffee together here.
This is ______________________________________________________________
86.- I met a British girl yesterday. She was really nice.  The British girl ______________
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87.- Mary is studying violin. She was born in Venice.
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88.- I´m interested in a young painter. Her name will be familiar to you.
I’m interested in a young painter __________________________________________
89.- Plastic bags damage the environment. They can be found everywhere across the
planet. Plastic bags, which _______________________________________________
90.- That’s the travel agent’s. I booked my holiday tickets there.
___________________________________________________________________
91.-Clark Kent worked for a newspaper. The newspaper was called ‘The Daily Planet’.
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92.-My daughters saw the lady. She had walked all across the country
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93.- He is looking for a book. It is under the desk.    
The book ___________________________________________________________

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94.- He paid a lot of money for the house last year. It is now much cheaper.  
The house __________________________________________________________
95.- Yesterday they met a beautiful girl. Her father is a famous guitarist.   
Yesterday they ______________________________________________________

REPHRASING: ACTIVE/PASSIVE/ACTIVE

96.- Their conclusions have been attacked by many scientists.

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97.-We were shown the house by the owner.
__________________________________________________________________
98.- Chapman shot Lennon in front of the Dakota building.
Lennon _____________________________________________________________
99.- People think that the Internet is very dangerous for children.  The Internet______
___________________________________________________________________
100.- A Facebook page was created by fans to track her travels.
___________________________________________________________________
101.- We are taught how to control our emotions by psychologists.
__________________________________________________________________
102.- People know that the situation is precarious.
The situation ________________________________________________________
103.- The computer game was bought for 65€.
___________________________________________________________________
104.-People think that Fito is a talented musician.
Fito ________________________________________________________________
105.-They are building a new school near the church.
A new school _________________________________________________________
106.- It is thought that the prisoner was recaptured while drinking in a pub.
The prisoner _________________________________________________________
107.-He was hit by a falling rock while skiing up in the mountains.
___________________________________________________________________
108.- It is required that climbers are in top physical condition and ready to meet the
extreme challenges Everest presents.
Climbers_____________________________________________________________
109.- The carpenter is repairing the shutters of Ann’s bedroom tomorrow.
Ann is ______________________________________________________________
110.- The Nazis killed her father during the war.   
Her father __________________________________________________________
111.- We have been given the results.    

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Doctors ____________________________________________________________
112.- People think that drinking is a dangerous drug.   
Drinking _____________________________________________________________
113.- Students were usually given grants at the end of the course.    
The headmaster_______________________________________________________

114.- People say that German children were very polite.   

German children _____________________________________________________
115.- They shouldn’t have sent the report off for printing yet.
The report _________________________________________________________
116.- People believe that he lived in South America a long time ago.
He is ______________________________________________________________

REPHRASING: CONDITIONALS/WISHES/REGRETS
117.- Banderas doesn’t own an apartment in the Dakota building because he doesn’t have
enough money.
If Banderas __________________________________________________________
118.- I should have taken your advice.
I wish ______________________________________________________________
119.- In my opinion you should climb with a professional guide.
If I ________________________________________________________________
120.- I’ll give you a door key because I may not be in when you get home.
In case______________________________________________________________
121.- I’m sorry I don’t remember your name.
If only______________________________________________________________
122.- We won’t risk our lives if we are not assured it is a safe project.
Unless______________________________________________________________
123.- I had a fight with Paula’s brother. That’s why I didn’t go to her birthday party.
If _________________________________________________________________
124.- It’s a pity I couldn’t go to the premiere of The Hunger Games.
I wish ______________________________________________________________
125.-I won’t go to the opera if he doesn’t invite me.
Unless ______________________________________________________________
126.- My girlfriend was very tired. That’s why she didn’t go to the party yesterday.
If _________________________________________________________________
127.-They couldn’t visit attractions because they were very busy.   
If _________________________________________________________________
128.- It’s a pity I didn’t help Jane when she felt depressed.
I wish_______________________________________________________________
129.-My advice to you is to take your dog to the vet.

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If I ________________________________________________________________
130.- John didn’t attend Paula’s wedding party because he was abroad.
If John _____________________________________________________________
131.- She hasn’t got enough money so she can’t buy a nice apartment.   
If she _____________________________________________________________
132.- If he doesn’t make an effort, he will soon be out of a job.
Unless ______________________________________________________________
133.- I love German. Unfortunately, I can’t speak it fluently
I wish_______________________________________________________________

REPHRASING: COMPARATIVES/SUPERLATIVES/ TOO, ENOUGH

134.-There is no other building more luxurious than the Dakota in New York.
The Dakota building is __________________________________________________
135.- My friend Barbara spends more money on fair trade chocolate than I do.
I don’t _____________________________________________________________
136.-The suitcase was so heavy that he couldn’t lift it
It was ______________________________________________________________
137.- She is thin enough to teach exercise classes.
She is not ___________________________________________________________
138.-I have never met a more attractive person than Jane.
Jane _______________________________________________________________
139.- I don’t type as fast as you do.
You type ____________________________________________________________
140.- My computer is too slow for me.
My computer isn’t_____________________________________________________
141.- African countries are too poor to build a space station.
African countries aren’t_________________________________________________
142.-The ticket was too expensive for him to pay.
The ticket was not _____________________________________________________
143.- Teenagers usually sleep more hours than adults.
Adults don’t __________________________________________________________
144.- People in Norwich are not as busy as people in Manchester.   
People in Manchester ___________________________________________________
145.- I’d prefer you to play polo instead of rugby.
______________rather _______________________________________________
146.- John is more popular than his brother.  
John’s brother ______________________________________________________ 
147.-Their children were too young for culture.   
Their children were not  ________________________________________________
148.- He is not old enough to vote.
He is too ____________________________________________________________

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149.- I’ve never heard such delicate music as Einaudi’s piano concerto.
Einaudi’s piano concerto is _______________________________________________
150.-I’ve never come across a more annoying person.
James is ____________________________________________________________

REPHRASING: DIRECT SPEECH /INDIRECT SPEECH/ DIRECT SPEECH

151.- “My emotions are so complex that I can´t understand myself,” the teenager (boy)
claimed.
___________________________________________________________________
152.- “Don’t go near the edge of the cliff,” she told the children.
She warned the children _________________________________________________
153.- The man asked him if his visit would take long.
“______________________________________________________”____________
154.-He asked me not to leave the pilot unattended.
“_________________________________________________”, ________________
155.- “Why don’t we go for a walk tomorrow if the weather is fine?”
John suggested _______________________________________________________
156.-“Choose a job you love”, John told Jennifer.
John told Jennifer ____________________________________________________
157.-“I will go to New York City next summer”, he said.
He said _____________________________________________________________
158.- “Let’s take the 10.15 bus to London”
“How/What _________________________________________________________”
159.- “The banker told me: “Don’t give me the money now.”
___________________________________________________________________
160.-“Did you play football with your cousin last week?” She asked him.
She asked him ________________________________________________________
161.- “Go to the headmaster office now”, Mr. Smith told her.   
Mr. Smith told her ____________________________________________________
162.- “What did you buy for Peter?”
I asked Mary_________________________________________________________
163.- “Let’s spend the night together” Mick suggested.   
Mick suggested _______________________________________________________
164.- Michael asked her: “Where did you find these trainers?
___________________________________________________________________
165.- “We will arrest them for illegal entry in the country”, the policeman said.
___________________________________________________________________
166.- “I will go sailing tomorrow”, he told us.
He _________________________________________________________________

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167.- “Let’s go to the cinema”, said Bill
Bill suggested that_____________________________________________________

168.- “Where is he hiding?” the policeman asked them.

The policeman asked____________________________________________________
169.- “I have used cell phones ever since I started going to school”, Kate said.
Kate said that she _____________________________________________________
170.- ‘Have you ever played the viola?’ he asked me.
He wanted to know _____________________________________________________

WRITE QUESTIONS FOR THE UNDERLINED WORDS.

171.-______________________________________________________________?
Money should be spent on HIV/Aids
172._______________________________________________________________?
I’ve been married for twenty years
173.-______________________________________________________________?
Riley’s mother knows what she is thinking about.
174.-_______________________________________________________________?
Tattoos are created by inserting ink below the skin.
175.- ______________________________________________________________?
He’s been living in the Dakota building for ten years.
176.- ______________________________________________________________?
Cecilia baked the carrot cake for us.
177.- ______________________________________________________________?
I have dreamt about a strange city.
178.- ______________________________________________________________?
John is picking her up at the airport tomorrow.
179.- ______________________________________________________________?
Six hundred women served during the American Civil War
180.- ______________________________________________________________?
The report was released more than twenty years ago.
181.- ______________________________________________________________?
The album has sold over 10,000 copies.  
182.- ______________________________________________________________?
Your father goes fishing twice a week.  
183.-_______________________________________________________________?
Peter bought his sister’s flat
184.- ______________________________________________________________?

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They felt sad when they heard the news

FINISH THE SENTENCES IN A LOGICAL MANNER

185.-If the visitors wish _________________________________________________

186.-If Eva had lived six more days _________________________________________
187.-If films were less violent ____________________________________________
188.-Drinking is dangerous for you when _____________________________________
189.-Mary would look for a place to live in London if_____________________________
190.-If I worked in a bank _______________________________________________
191.- If Catherine didn’t speak five languages, ________________________________
192.- If I could go anywhere I liked, _______________________________________
193.- If I had studied psychology __________________________________________
194.- If Saudi women had less restrictions ___________________________________
195.- If people do not turn off their mobile phones in cinemas ____________________
196.- If I were a driver, ________________________________________________
197.- If I ever went to space _____________________________________________
198.- If tobacco were more expensive _______________________________________
199. - If George had been a film star, ______________________________________
200.- If I didn’t have a mobile phone________________________________________
201.- You wouldn’t be hungry now if _________________________________________
202.- If I were a smoker_________________________________________________
203.- If Mary had shown real passion for ballet,________________________________

GERUND/INFINTIVES
204.- Could you fill in this booking form?
Would you mind_______________________________________________________?
205.- The church is well worth a visit.
It is well worth _______________________________________________________
206.- “I won’t answer your questions, “ he said
He refused___________________________________________________________
207.- He doesn’t want to stay in tonight and watch televisión.
He doesn’t fancy ______________________________________________________

PUT THE FOLLOWING WORDS IN THE CORRECT ORDER TO MAKE A

MEANINGFUL SENTENCE.

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208.- people / homes / old / in / live / nursing

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209.- solve/difficult/social/are/extremely/problems/to
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210.- /one/stronger/the/makes/Union/ coin
___________________________________________________________________
211.- people/ alcohol/ the/buy/ ordered/ to/ authorities/ not
___________________________________________________________________
212.- station/ had/ a/ Malenchenko/ walk/ the/ around
___________________________________________________________________
213.- useless/ space/ people/ exploration/ consider/ many
___________________________________________________________________
214.- cry/ her/ made/ story/ me
___________________________________________________________________
215.- me/ buy/ I/ my/ asked/ to/ mobile/ father/ a
___________________________________________________________________
216.- writing /to/ computers/ students/ used/ with/ are
___________________________________________________________________
217.- before/ heard/ I /speaking/ never/ her /had
__________________________________________________________________
218.- be/ law/ by/ issued/ this/ September/ will
___________________________________________________________________
219.- whole /with/ infected /the /her/ she/ enthusiasm /class
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PREPOSITIONS

220.- I like travelling, but I’m not very fond of flying.

I like travelling., but I’m not too keen _______________________________________
221.-Nothing frightens me.
I’m not afraid ________________________________________________________
222.- She was able to finish her work on time.
She succeeded ________________________________________________________

CHOOSE THE CORRECT PREPOSITION:

223.-My friend insisted ……………….paying the bill.
224.- The Martians climbed …………………. the UFO, closed the door, and flew away.
225.- My cousin is very good ……………….golf but he practises many other sports.
227.- She knocked …………….. the door but nobody answered.
228.-More people get angry …………….smokers in western countries.
229-Hassan always dreamt .......... a better life in Europe.
230.- There is something wrong …………. The school system.

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231.-He was accused …………….selling secret information to the enemy.
232.-I told my friend to wait…………..me at the bus stop, but he didn’t.
233.-If you´re worried about the problem, you should do something …………… it.
234.- We discussed ………….. the problem but we didn´t reach a decision.
235. -Why don´t you apply …………..that job?
236.- Workers at the factory have gone ……….. strike for better pay and conditions.
237.-I´m interested ……….chess but I´m not very good …………it.
238.- We have to deal …………… this problem as soon as possible.
239.- These days everybody is aware …………. the dangers of smoking.

CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION:

240.- “Look ….! There’s a dangerous dog in this garden” for / out / after / of
241.- “People waited for the government … explain the situation”. for / and / that / to
242.- I wish you made … your mind.” out / about / up / after
243.- “Would you mind ….. with me?” to come / coming / came / come
244.- “I have always dreamed … becoming a doctor.” off/ of / out / up
245.- “I had never seen … beautiful painting!” so / such / such a / rather
246.- “She let them …… (win) the war” to win/ to winning/ win / winning
247.-“I never go to the gym .... the week” at / during / in / on
248.- “She is always complaining ...... her school.” at / in / about / out
249.-“He is so rude! How can you put ……. with him?” through / up / out / in
250.-I couldn’t help … when I saw her fall down shout/ shouting/ to win / to winning
251.-“Don’t forget… (book) the tickets in advance.” to book/ booking/ book / to booking
252.-“You need to look.... the word in a dictionary.” in / at / up / on
253.-“My uncle got heart disease due… junk food.” to / in / of / for
254.-“Phubbers should apologize... their behaviour.” with / at / for / on
255.-“I had never seen… beautiful picture!” so / such / such a / rather
256.- All my family was brought ……… in England. in/up/ out / down

WHICH WORD DOES NOT HAVE THE SAME MEANING?

257.- ill / unwell / cheat / sick
258.- embarrassing / awesome / amazing / astonishing
259.- connect / pray / link / join
260.- junk / garbage / litter / range
261.- awesome / impressive / astonishing / stubborn

REWRITE THE SENTENCE CORRECTLY:

262.- “I would like have other cup of tea, please.”
263.- “I looking forward to run the New York Marathon.”
264.- “Parents should take good care of his childrens.
265.- “People was waiting for the actress for a little minutes.”

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266.- “Teens ought behave correct.”

GIVE A NOUN WITH THE SAME ROOT AS

267.- “achieve” (verb)
268.-“refuse” (verb)
269.-“perform” (verb)
270.- “lose” (verb)
271.- “think” (verb)
272.- “choose” (verb)
273.- “laugh” (verb).
274.- “soft” (adjective)
275.- “high” (adjective)
276.- “die” (verb)
277.- “child” (noun)
278.- “loud” (adjective)
279.- “warn” (verb)
280.- bright (adjective)
281.- report (verb)
282.- behave (verb)
283.- connect (verb)
284.- develop (verb)
285.- free (adjective)
286.- appear (verb)
287.- improve (verb)
288.- political (adjective)
289.- restrict (verb)
290.- save(verb)
291.- prestigious (adjective)
292.- accept (verb)
293.- abolish (verb)
294.-law (noun)
294.a- believe (verb)

GIVE AN ADJECTIVE WITH THE SAME ROOT AS

295.-“respect” (verb)
296.- “ability” (noun)
297.- “cheer” (noun)
298.- “emotion” (noun)
299.- “die” (verb)
300.- “talk” (verb)
301.- “child” (noun)

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302.-“history” (noun)
303.- health (noun)
304.- institution (noun)
305.- forget (verb),
306.- reason (noun)
307.- education (noun)
308.- sense(noun)
309.-impression (noun)
310.-success (noun)
311.- enjoy (verb)
312.-value (noun)
313.-threat(noun)
314.-survive (verb)
315.-care (noun)
316.- predict (verb)

GIVE A VERB WITH THE SAME ROOT AS

317.-“invasion” (noun)
318.- “successfully” (adverb).

WHICH WORD IS NOT AN ADJECTIVE?

319.- southern / easy / friendly / jealousy
320.- happy/ trendy/ hardly / lucky
321.- sharp / hopeless / harm / hard

Key:
0.- It had been snowing for five hours. However, my neighbour watered the plants.
1.- Although the questions were difficult, she got a high mark in her exam.
2.- In spite of the awful weather, they had a great time.
In spite of the fact that the weather was awful, they had a great time.
3.- Despite being poor, she was happy.
Despite the fact that she was poor, she was happy.
4.- Despite being exhausted, he managed to finish reading the novel.
Despite the fact that Paul was exhausted, he managed to finish reading the novel.
5.- Although she is (very) beautiful, she doesn’t have a girlfriend.
6.- In spite of being cold, we went to the countryside.
In spite of the fact that it was cold, we went to the countryside.
7.- Despite being ill, she visited other countries.

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Despite the fact that she was ill, she visited other countries.
Despite her illness, she visited other countries.
8.- Although it was very hot, she was wearing her winter clothes.
9.- Despite being over seventy, Orson continued to cycle to work every day.
Despite the fact that Orson was seventy, he continued to cycle to work every day.
10.- Although she ran well, she lost the race.
11.- In spite of the horrible weather, we went skiing.
In spite of the fact that the weather was horrible, we went skiing.
12.- Although she had been vaccinated, she caught flu.
13.- The children stayed up late because it was Friday.
14.- I stayed at home because I felt really tired.
15.- Since it was much cheaper, we bought our tickets on the web.
16.- As it was raining, the children couldn’t go out to the playground.
17.- She sent off an application form because she needed the job.
18.- As we don’t have enough money, we won’t buy the house.
19.- His parents got angry with him because he hadn’t behaved himself.

20.- Since buying fewer clothes less often slows the rate of consumption, this is,
therefore, a sustainable fashion movement.
21.- Since the smoke in the room is heavier than the air, the smoke starts to descend.
22.- Because of his illness, he wasn’t able to take part.
Because of the fact that he was ill, he wasn’t able to take part.
23.- Norwich is such a lovely place that everybody has fun.
24.- John was such a rude person that he had no friends.
25.- I’ve never seen such a boring film.
26.- He’s stupid and, as a result, he didn’t listen to his father’s advice.
27.– They are such interesting people that it was a pleasure to meet them.
28.- He didn’t leave on time, so he missed the train.
29.- It was such nice weather that we spent the whole day in the garden.
30.- What do I need to know in order to be a good doctor?
30.a- I have collected money so that I can buy a new car.
39.b- Many people left Turkey in 1960s so as to find jobs in Germany.
30.c- Linda turned on the lights so that she could see better.
30.d- You must take your umbrela in order not to get wet
31.- It was the biggest castle she had ever visted.
32.- She has been drinking too much alcohol for three years.
33.- I last saw her at the end of April.
34.- By the time I got to the station, the train had left.
35.- It’s ages since Sheila last spoke German.
36.- Jane did a lot of work while she was on holiday.
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38.- They have not travelled by plane for four months.
39.- My cousin has been working in London for five years.
40.- I last ate spaghetti six months ago.
41.- The library has been part of a new organization since 1973.
42.- By next year, he will have been working for us for twenty years.
43.- It took Mike twelve hours to travel to Vienna.
44.- Paris used to be the centre of the fashion world.
45.- I started playing/to play chess twenty years ago.
46.- I will never forget playing video games when I was ten.
47.- If he had not ridden his bike, he would not have suffered the accident.
48.- If he had brought his Passport, he would not have had trouble at the airport.
49.- I’d rather you stopped talking about things you don’t know.
50.- When I came into the room he was lying on the floor.
51.- He shouldn’t have gone to that party yesterday.
52.- I wish my classmates will behave better at school next year.
53.- When we Heard the police coming, he finally let his prisoner escape.
54.- If the instructor had taught them to swim, they would have saved their lives.
55.- Scientists have been usig precise data only for the last ten years.
56.- I’m not used to driving on the left.
57.- If the fire had been noticed earlier, the firefighters would have arrived on time.
58.- If you had written a note, you would not have forgetten to take your medicine.
59.- If he spoke/could speak a foreign language, he would get a better job.
60.- He is out of breath because he has been running.
61.- By the end of this year we will have completed this project.
62.- By the time she got to the bus terminal her bus had already left.
63.- He reyes are red. I think she has been crying.
64.- While I was driving down the road, I came across a big cow.
65.- Hey may still be at home.
66.- She must have come by bus.
67.- They don’t have to attend the lecture.
68.- You should buy a new bike.
69.- I think he might have broken his leg.

70.- You needn’t copy the text word for word.

71.- He may not have understood what he had to do.
72.- You don’t have to go to the big city to have fun.
73.- You had better take your dog to the vet.
74.- John thinks they must have missed the bus.
75.- You’d better stay at home.
76.- You must not drive down this street.
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78.- You should clean your room.
79.- You had better tell him the truth.
80.- He could have lost his wallet at the airport.
81.- I don’t need to go on working. I have already reached the retiring age.
82.- Johnny Depp, whose portait of Captain Sparrow is superb, is starring in
Finding Neverland.
83.- I can’t find the house where Charles Dickend was born.
84.- This is the fast food restaurant where/ in which I met my girlfriend
85.- This is the place where we last had coffee together.
86.- The British girl that I met yesterday was really nice.
87.- Mary, who was born in Venice, is studying violin.
88.- I’m interested in a young painter, whose name will be familiar to you.
89.- Plastic bags, which damage the environment, can be found everywhere across
the planet.
90.- That’s the travel agent’s where I booked my holiday tickets.
91.- Clark Kent worked for a news paper that/which was called ‘The Daily Planet.’
92.- My daughters saw the lady who had walked all across the country.
93.- The book (that) he is looking for is under the desk.
94.- The house that he paid a lot of money for last year is now much cheaper.
The house for which he paid a lot of money last year is now much cheaper.
95.- Yesterday they met a beautiful girl, whose father is a famous guitarist.
96.- Many scientists have attacked their conclusions.
97.- The owner showed us the house.
98.- Lennon was shot by Chapman in front of the Dakota building.
99.- The Internet is thought (by people) to be very dangerous for children.
100.- Fans created a Facebook page to track her travels.
101.- Psychologists teach us how to control our emotions.
102.- The situation is known (by people) to be precarious.
103.- He/She/They bought the computer game for 65€.
104.- Fito is thought (by people) to be a talented musician.
105.- A new school is being built near the church.
106.- The prisoner was recaptured while drinking in a pub.
107.- A falling rock hit him while he was skiing up in the mountains.
108.- Climbers are required to be in top physical condition and ready to meet the
extreme challenges Everest presents.
109.- Ann is having her bedroom shutters repaired by the carpenter tomorrow.
110.- Her father was killed by the Nazis during the war.
111.- Doctors gave us the results.
112.- Drinking is thought (by people) to be a dangerous drug.
113.- The headmaster usually gave students grants at the end of the course.
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115.- The report shouldn’t have been sent off (by them) for printing yet.
116.- He is believed to have lived in South America a long time ago.
117.- If Banderas had enough money, he would own an apartment in the Dakota
building.
118.- I wish I had taken your advice.
119.- If I were you, I would climb with a profesional guide.
120.- In case I’m not in when you get home, I’ll give you a door key.
121.- If only I could remember your name.
122.- Unless we are assured it is a safe project, we won’t risk our lives.
123.- If I didn’t have a fight with Paula’s brother, I would have gone to her
birthday party.
124.- I wish I could have gone to the premiere of The Hunger Games.
125.- Unless he invites me, I won’t go to the opera.
126.- If my girlfriend hadn’t been very tired, she would have gone to the party
yesterday.
127.- If the attractions hadn’t beem very busy, they would have visited them.
128.- I wish I had helped Jane when she felt depressed.
129.- If I were you, I would take my dog to the vet.
130.- If John hadn’t been abroad, he would have atended Paula’s wedding party.
131.- If she had enough money, she would buy a nice apartment.
132.- Unless he makes an effort, he will son be out of a job.
133.- I wish I could speak German fluently.
134.- The Dakota building is the most luxurious in New York.
135.- I don’t spend as much money on fair trade chocolate as my friend Barbara.
136.- It was too heavy for him to lift the suitcase.
137.- She is not too big/strong to teach exercise classes.
138.- Jane is the most attractive person I have ever met.
139.- You type faster than I do.
140.- My computer isn’t fast enough for me.
141.- Afrian countries aren’t rich enough to build a space station.
142.- The ticket was not cheap enough for him to pay.
143.- Adults don’t usually sleep as much as teenagers.
144.- People in Manchester are busier than people in Norwich.
145.- I would rather you played polo instead of rugby.
146.- John’s brother is less popular than him.
147.- Their children were not old enough for culture.
148.- He is too young to vote.
149.- Einaudi’s piano concerto is the most delicate music I’ve ever heard.
150.- James is the most annoying person I have ever come across.
151.- The teenager said that his emotions were so complex that he couldn’t
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152.- She warned the children not go near the edge of the cliff.
153.- “Will your visit take long?” asked the man.
154.- “Don’t leave the pilot unattended!” he asked me.
155.- John suggested that we go for a walk the next day if the weather was fine.
John suggested that we should go for a walk the next day if…
John suggested that we went for a walk the next day if the weather was…
John suggested going for a walk the next day if the weather was fine.
156.- John told Jennifer to choose a job she loved.
157.- He said that he would go to New York City the following summer.
158.- “How about/What if we take the 10.15 bus to London”
159.- The banker ordered/asked me not to give him the money then.
160.- She asked him if he had played football with his cousin the previous week.
161.- Mr. Smith told her to go to the headmaster’s office then.
162.- I asked Mary what she had bought for Peter.
163.- Mick suggested that we spend the night together. (see 155)
164.- Michael asked her where she had found those trainers.
165.- The policeman said that they would arrest them for illegal entry in the
country.
166.- He told us that he would go sailing the following day.
167.- Bill suggested that we go to the cinema. (see 155)
168.- The policemen asked them where he was hiding.
169.- Kate said that she had used cell phones ever since she had started going to
school.
170.- He wanted to know if I had ever played the viola.
171.- What should be spent on HIV/Aids?
172.- How long have you been married?
173.- What does Riley’s mother know?
174.- How do you create tattoos?
175.- How long has he been living in the Dakota building?
176.- Who did Cecilia bake the carrot cake for?
177.- What have you dreamt about?
178.- When is John picking her up from the airport?
179.- How many women served during the American Civil War?
180.- When was the report released?
181.- How many copies has the album sold?
182.- How often does your father go fishing?
183.- Who’s flat did Peter buy?
184.- How did they feel when they heard the news?
185.- If the visitors wish, they can use the communal kitchen.
186.- If Eva had lived six more days, she would have been able to visit the beach
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187.- If films were less violent, children would not be influenced to be violent.
188.- Drinking is dangerous for you when you drink too much too quickly.
189.- Mary would look for a place to live in London if she had enough money.
190.- If I worked in a bank, I would earn more money than I do now.
191.- If Catherine didn’t speak five languages, she wouldn’t be able to meet as many
people.
192.- If I could go anywhere I liked, I would go to the Caribbean.
193.- If I had studied psychology, I would have become a therapist.
194.- If Saudi women had less restrictions, they would enjoy life more.
195.- If people do not turn off their mobile phones in cinemas, it will distract other
people around them.
196.- If I were a driver, I would be very cautious.
197.- If I ever went to space, I would plant a flag on the moon.
198.- If tobacco were more expensive, less people would buy it.
199.- If George had been a film star, we would have moved to Los Angeles.
200.- If I didn’t have a mobile phone, I wouldn’t be able to talk to all my friends as
often.
201.- You wouldn’t be hungry now if you had eaten the sandwich I gave you earlier.
202.- If I were a smoker, I would cough more often.
203.- If Mary had shown real passion for ballet, she could have performed in
shows.
204.- Would you mind filling in this booking form?
205.- It is well worth visiting the church.
206.- He refused to answer their questions.
207.- He doesn’t fancy staying in tonight and watching television.
208.- Old people live in nursing homes.
209.- Social problems are extremely difficult to solve.
210.- The one coin makes the Union stronger.
211.- The authorities ordered people not to buy alcohol.
212.- Malenchenko had a walk around the station.
213.- Many people consider space exploration useless.
214.- Her story made me cry.
215.- I asked my father to buy me mobile.
216.- Students are used to writing with computers.
217.- I had never heard her speaking before.
218.- This law will be issued by this September.
219.- She infected the whole class with her enthusiasm.
220.- I like travelling, but I’m not too keen on flying.
221.- I’m not afraid of anything.
222.- She succeeded in finishing her work on time.
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224.- The Martians climbed on the UFO, closed the door, and flew away.
225.- My cousin is very good at golf but he practises many other sports.
227.- She knocked on the door but nobody answered.
228.- More people get angry at smokers in western contries.
229.- Hassan always dreamt of a better life in Europe.
230.- There is something wrong with the school system.
231.- He was accused of selling secret information to the enemy.
232.- I told my friend to wait for me at the bus stop, but he didn’t.
233.- If you’re worried about the problem, you should do something about it.
234.- We discussed the problem but we didn’t reach a decisión.
235.- Why don’t you apply for that job?
236.- Workers at the Factory have gone on strike for better pay and conditions.
237.- I’m interested in chess but I’m not very good at it.
238.- We have to deal with this problem as son as posible.
239.- These days everybody is aware of the dangers of smoking.
240.- “Look out! There’s a dangerous dog in this garden”
241.- “People waited for the government to explain the situation”
242.- “I wish you made up your mind”
243.- “Would you mind coming with me?”
244.- “I have always dreamed of becoming a doctor.”
245.- “I had never seen such a beautiful painting!”
246.- “She let them win the war”
247.- “I never to to the gym in/during the week”
248.- “She is always complaining about her school.”
249.- “He is so rude! How can you put up with him?”
250.- “I could help shouting when I saw her fall down”
251.- “Don’t forget to book the tickets in advance”
252.- “You need to look up the word in a dictionary.”
253.- “My uncle got heart disease due to junk food.”
254.- “Phubbers should apologize for their behaviour”
255.- “I had never seen such beautiful picture!”
256.- “All my family was brought up in England.”
257.- cheat
258.- embarrassing
259.- pray
260.- range
261.- stubborn
262.- “I would like to have another cup of tea, please.”
263.- “I was looking forward to running the New York Marathon.”
264.- “Parents should take good care of their children.”
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266.- “Teens ought to behave correctly.”
267.- achievement
268.- refusal
269.- performance
270.- loss
271.- thoughts
272.- choice
273.- laughter
274.- softness
275.- height
276.- death
277.- children
278.- loudness
279.- warning
280.- brightness
281.- reporter
282.- behaviour
283.- connection
284.- development
285.- freedom
286.- appearence
287.- improvement
288.- policy
289.- restriction
290.- saver
291.- prestige
292.- acceptance
293.- abolition
294.- lawer
294.a belief
295.- respectful
296.- able
297.- cheerful
298.- emotional
299.- dead
300.- talkative
301.- childish
303.- historical
303.- healthy
304.- institutional
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306.- reasonable
307.- educational
308.- sensitive
309.- impressive
310.- successful
311.- enjoyable
312.- valuable
313.- threatening
314.- survival
315.- caring
316.- predictable
317.- invade
318.- succeed
319.- southern
320.- hardly
321.- harm