SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION WITH IDIOMS (3)

1. The desk was too crowded for him to put his book down. ROOM
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2. There is no hot water because the centre heating has broken down. ORDER
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3. The young man was very embarrassed because his proposal was turned down. REJECTION
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4. Find out more about working conditions before you contact the manager. UNTIL
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5. She stressed the importance of keeping the family together. EMPHASIS
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6. They share a lot of hobbies and interests. COMMON
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7. Pandas need a special diet, without which they perish. UNLESS
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8. It is roughly estimated that some turtles lay 28 thousands eggs a year. AVERAGE
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9. It is not worth trying to save endangered species. WASTE
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10. Many species of the wildlife are threatened with extinction. DANGER
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11. The Prime Minister resigned because of his sudden illness. RESULTED
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12. The news of the manager came as a complete surprise to the workers. ABACK
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13. Kate has finally accepted that their friendship is over. TERMS
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14. William tried to remain impartial in the quarrel between his two cousins. SIDES
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15. There is a risk that the black rhino will become extinct. THREATENED
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16. She has always had a good relationship with the children. GOT
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17. The new plans for the school have been approved by the authorities. MET
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18. Dont tell the boss anything about this. BREATHE
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19. We have more important things to do at the moment. FISH
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20. The accused became very emotional. OVERCOME
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21. Naturally, they will deduct points if you arrive late. PENALIZED
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22. The models clothes lay all over the floor. STREWN
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23. Our new director wants you to call her Madam. ADDRESSED
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24. I cant say I enjoy it when people tear my writing to pieces in front of me. HAVING
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25. Well have to make up our minds by the end of the week, wont we? BE
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26. Its just possible the hotel may need more staff in the summer. RULED
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27. Surely nobody likes it when people make fun of them in public. BEING
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28. Never forget that the customer is always right. BORNE
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29. This school-leavers qualifications are not adequate for such a demanding job, are they?
SUFFICIENTLY
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30. When she left home, she had to do everything on her own. FEND
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31. Im afraid Ill be a bit late because something unexpected has happened. CROPPED
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32. Hell probably get here late; he usually does. LIABLE
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33. Its not certain whether Ill be able to pay the bills this month. TOUCH
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34. Its impossible to predict how long it will take to do this. TELLING
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35. When I make my complaint, I hope that you will say you agree with me. BACK
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36. Many people believe that the death penalty deters criminals. DETERRENT
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37. She was nervous about going to the doctors, so I went with her so that she wouldnt be alone.
MORAL
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38. He offers them more money to encourage them to do the job quickly. INCENTIVE
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39. He has always done things to help her in her career. SUPPORTED
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40. Many customs restrictions within the EC have been abolished. AWAY
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41. At the moment I cant afford to buy a new car. QUESTION
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42. I assume you are hungry. GRANTED
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43. I know I can convince Dave that Im right about this matter. BRING
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44. Students at the school are not allowed to go into the Rainbow Disco. BOUNDS
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45. He has changed his opinion on the house. HEART
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46. I treated him in the same way as he had treated me. PAID
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47. Mr Pat was completely shocked on hearing the bad news. ARMS
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48. Mrs Smith is on a diet and she eats very little. BIRD
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49. She was really crazy about him. HEAD
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50. She began to suffer from irrational fears. PREY
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 SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION WITH IDIOMS (3) - KEY

1. The desk was too crowded for him to put his book down. Room
There was no room on the desk for his book.
2. There is no hot water because the centre heating has broken down. order
There is no hot water because the centre heating is out of order.
3. The young man was very embarrassed because his proposal was turned down. rejection
The rejection of his proposal greatly embarrassed the young man.
4. Find out more about working conditions before you contact the manager. Until
Until you find out more about working conditions, contact the manager.
5. She stressed the importance of keeping the family together. Emphasis
She put/ laid the emphasis on the importance of keeping the family together.
6. They share a lot of hobbies and interests. common
They have a lot of hobbies and interests in common.
7. Pandas need a special diet, without which they perish. unless
Unless Pandas have a special diet, they perish.
8. It is roughly estimated that some turtles lay 28 thousands eggs a year. average
On average, some turtles lay 28.000 eggs a year.
9. It is not worth trying to save endangered species. waste
It is waste of time trying to save endangered species.
10. Many species of the wildlife are threatened with extinction. danger
Many species of wildlife are in danger of extinction.
11. The Prime Minister resigned because of his sudden illness. resulted
The Prime Ministers resignation resulted from his sudden illness.
12. The news of the merger came as a complete surprise to the workers. aback
The workers were completely taken aback at (by) the news of the merger.
13. Kate has finally accepted that their friendship is over. terms
Kate has finally come to terms with the fact that their friendship is over.
14. William tried to remain impartial in the quarrel between his two cousins. sides
William tried not to take sides in the quarrel between his two cousins.
15. There is a risk that the black rhino will become extinct. threatened
The black rhino is threatened with extinction.
16. She has always had a good relationship with the children. got
She has always got along (on) well with the children.
17. The new plans for the school have been approved by the authorities. met
The new plans for the school have met with the approval of the authorities (with the
authorities approval).
18. Dont tell the boss anything about this. breathe
Dont breathe a word of this to the boss./ Dont breathe a word to the boss about this.
19. We have more important things to do at the moment. fish
At the moment we have another fish to fry.
20. The accused became very emotional. overcome
The accused was overcome with emotion.
21. Naturally, they will deduct points if you arrive late. penalized
Naturally, you will be penalized (by having points deducted) if you arrive late.
22. The models clothes lay all over the floor. strewn
The floor was strewn with the models clothes./ The models clothes were strewn all over
the floor.
23. Our new director wants you to call her Madam. addressed
Our new Director wants to be addressed as Madam.
24. I cant say I enjoy it when people tear my writing to pieces in front of me. having
I cant say I enjoy having my writing torn to pieces in front of me.
25. Well have to make up our minds by the end of the week, wont we? be
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 A decision will have to be made by the end of the week, wont it?

26. Its just possible the hotel may need more staff in the summer. ruled
The possibility of the hotel needing new staff in the summer cant /shouldnt be ruled out.
27. Surely nobody likes it when people make fun of them in public. being
Surely nobody likes being made fun of in public.
28. Never forget that the customer is always right. borne
It should be borne in mind that the customer is always right.
29. This school-leavers qualifications are not adequate for such a demanding job, are they?
sufficiently
This school-leaver is not sufficiently qualified for such a demanding job, is he/ she?
30. When she left home, she had to do everything on her own. fend
When she left home she had to fend for herself.
31. Im afraid Ill be a bit late because something unexpected has happened. cropped
Im afraid Ill be a bit late because something has cropped up.
32. Hell probably get here late; he usually does. liable
Hes liable to get here late; he usually does.
33. Its not certain whether Ill be able to pay the bills this month. touch
Its touch-and-go whether Ill be able to pay the bills this month.
touch-and-go: very uncertain or critical.
Eg: Things were touch-and-go at the office until a new manager was hired.
Jane had a serious operation, and everything was touch-and-go for two days after her
surgery.

34. Its impossible to predict how long it will take to do this. telling
Theres no telling how long it will take to do this.
35. When I make my complaint, I hope that you will say you agree with me. back
When I make my complaint, I hope you will back me up.
36. Many people believe that the death penalty deters criminals. deterrent
Many people believe that the death penalty is a deterrent against crimes.
37. She was nervous about going to the doctors, so I went with her so that she wouldnt be
alone. moral
She was nervous about going to the doctors, so I went with her to give her a moral
support.
38. He offers them more money to encourage them to do the job quickly. incentive
He offers them more money as an incentive to do the job quickly.
39. He has always done things to help her in her career. supported
He has always supported her in her career.
40. Many customs restrictions within the EC have been abolished. Away
Many customs restrictions within EC have been done away with.
41. At the moment I cant afford to buy a new car. question
At the moment a new car is out of the question.
42. I assume you are hungry. granted
I take it for granted you are hungry.

43. I know I can convince Dave that Im right about this matter. Bring
I know can bring Dave round to my way of thinking on this matter.

44. Students at the school are not allowed to go into the Rainbow Disco. Bounds
The Rainbow Disco is out of bounds to students at this school.

45. He has changed his opinion on the house. Heart

He has made a change of heart on the house.

46. I treated him in the same way as he had treated me. Paid
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 I paid him back in his own coin.

47. Mr Pat was completely shocked on hearing the bad news. Arms
Mr Pat flung his arms up in horror at the bad news.

48. Mrs Smith is on a diet and she eats very little. Bird
Mrs Smith is on a diet and she eats like a bird.

49. She was really crazy about him. Head.

She was head over heels in love with him.

50. She began to suffer from irrational fears. Prey

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1. There was no room on the desk for his books.

2. There is no hot water because the centre heating is out of order.
3. The rejection of his proposal greatly embarrassed the young man.
4. Until you find out more about working conditions, contact the manager.
5. She put/ laid the emphasis on the importance of keeping the family together.
6. They have a lot of hobbies and interests in common.
7. Unless Pandas have a special diet, they perish.
8. On average, some turtles lay 28.000 eggs a year.
9. It is waste of time trying to save endangered species.
10. Many species of wildlife are in danger of extinction.
11. The Prime Ministers resignation resulted from his sudden illness.
12. The workers were completely taken aback at (by) the news of the merger.
13. Kate has finally come to terms with the fact that their friendship is over.
14. William tried not to take sides in the quarrel between his two cousins.
15. The black rhino is threatened with extinction.
16. She has always got along (on) well with the children.
17. The new plans for the school have met with the approval of the authorities (with the
authorities approval).
18. Dont breathe a word of this to the boss./ Dont breathe a word to the boss about this.
19. At the moment we have another fish to fry.
20. The accused was overcome with emotion.
21. Naturally, you will be penalised (by having points deducted) if you arrive late.
22. The floor was strewn with the models clothes./ The models clothes were strewn all over
the floor.
23. Our new Director wants to be addressed as Madam.
24. I cant say I enjoy having my writing torn to pieces in front of me.
25. A decision will have to be made by the end of the week, wont it?
26. The possibility of the hotel needing new staff in the summer cant /shouldnt be ruled out.
27. Surely nobody likes being made fun of in public.
28. It should be borne in mind that the customer is always right.
29. This school-leaver is not sufficiently qualified for such a demanding job, is he/ she?
30. When she left home she had to fend for herself.
31. Im afraid Ill be a bit late because something has cropped up.
32. Hes liable to get here late; he usually does.
33. Its touch-and-go whether Ill be able to pay the bills this month.
34. Theres no telling how long it will take to do this.
35. When I make my complaint, I hope you will back me up.
36. Many people believe that the death penalty is a deterrent against crimes.
37. She was nervous about going to the doctors, so I went with her to give her a moral
support.
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38. He offers them more money as an incentive to do the job quickly.
39. He has always supported her in her career.
40. Many customs restrictions within EC have been done away with.
41. At the moment a new car is out of the question.
42. I take it for granted you are hungry.
43. I know can bring Dave round to my way of thinking on this matter.
44. The Rainbow Disco is out of bounds to students at this school.
45. He has made a change of heart on the house.
46. I paid him back in his own coin.
47. Mr Pat flung his arms up in horror at the bad news.
48. Mrs Smith is on a diet and she eats like a bird.
49. She was head over heels in love with him.
50. She was/ fell prey to irrational fears.