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Writing 6:
1. They will not announce the decision formally.

No formal announcement of the decision will be made
2. They believe that the robbers got into the bank through the roof.
The robbers are believed to have got …
3. Karajan was the first person to recognize her extra-ordinary musical gift.
It was Karajan who was the first recognised…….
4. Its lack of irregular verbs makes Esperanto a unique language.
Unlike other languages E has no irregular verbs.
5. Thanks to Laura’s support I was able to finish the project.
Had it..not been for Laura’s support, I wouldn’t have been able to….
6. It was his over-confidence that led to his defeat in the Wimbledon final.
If ...he hadn’t been over-confident, he would not have been beaten in the Wibledon .....
7. They have been living in Germany for 5 years now.
It..is 5 years since they moved to live in Germany...
8. I have never been to Paris before.
This is .....................
9. I am determined to refuse his offer.
I have no.. determination to intention of accepting his offer.........
10. “ Why don’t you buy a new coat?” – Mary said to her husband.
Mary suggested .....................
Writing 7:
1. In his recent article, Bob Lee pointed out all the faults in the government’s new transport policy.
In his recent article, Bob Lee was..critical to OF the government’s new transport policy .....
2. The company have been reviewing their recruitment policy for the last three months.
The company’s ..recruitment policy has been reviewed UNDER REVIEW for the.....
3. I’m absolutely sure he took the money on purpose.
He couldn’t possibly..have taken the …...
4. He delayed writing his book until he had done a lot of research.
Only after..having done a lot of research did he start/begin writing his book...
5.They declared war on the pretext of defending their territorial rights.
The excuse.for the declaration of war was the defense of their territorial ...
6. I feel that I don’t fit with the people in the new office.
I feel like. a fish out of water in the ...
7. Skyscrapers in the USA are on average taller than anywhere else in the world.
The average .skycrapers in the USA is higher than ………..
8. We were very impressed by the new cinema but found it rather expensive.
Impressed.....................
9. It’s more than a fortnight since anyone saw Julian.
Julian..was last seen a fortnight ago..
10. The deadline for the receipt of complete application forms is 3.00p.m on Friday, 18th December.
Complete application ..forms must be handed in/ RECEIVED at NO LATER THAN 3.00 pm on
…....
Writing 8:
1. Whoever did that must be very brave person.
Only ..A very brave person could have done that.....
2. Doris tiptoed up the stairs because she didn’t want to wake anyone up.
To....avoid waking anyone up, Doris …...
3. Nancy is proud of being a good cook.
Nancy prides ..herself on being a ......
4. My protests were ignored by everyone.
Nobody..took ANY notice of my protests..
5. Kate is the only real friend that Doris has.
Except..for Kate, D has no real friend..
6.Rita doesn’t realize how serious her husband’s operation is going to be.
Little.....................
7. He decide to repair the things himself and not to take it back to the shop.
Rather.....................
8. Offering her more money wouldn’t make any difference.
Even if.you offered her more money, it wouldn’t make any .....
9. Driving at that speed is dangerous, whether you are an experienced driver or not.
However.. experienced A driver you are, Driving at that speed is dangerous .....
10. It’s such a wonderful opportunity that we mustn’t miss it.
It is too.....................
Writing 9:
1. I can’t often afford to spend my holidays abroad.
I’m seldom..able to AFFORD TO spend my ......
2. The minister gave no precise figures about the casvalties.
The minister didn’t go.. INto any details about the....
3. Every possible effort was made by orphanage to find the boy’s parents.
The orphanage left no stone..unturned IN THEIR ATTEMPT to find the ..
4. The company will make a profit next year.
I wouldn’t ....BE SURPRISED IF the company MADE .....
5. These problems of ours are just the tip of the ice-berg.
I’m afraid our problems. are only just beginning.....
6. They have been arguing about the motorway extension for years.
The proposed motorway extension has been a bone...of contention for years....
7. Please don’t give me an injection.
I’d rather .....................
8. Imagine my surprise when a policemen appeared at the door.
When a policeman appeared at the door, I was.. PRETTY taken aback...
9. She slept well last night.
She had..a good sleep last night..
10. The new musical has taken theatre audiences by storms.
The new musical has delighted .. theatre audiences THROUGH THE COUNTRY..
Writing 10:
1. There is no point in asking Gorge to help.

It isn’t .....................
2. I’m sure it wasn’t Mrs Elton you saw because she is in Bristol.
It can’t.....................
3. Their chances of success are small.
It isn’t ..VERY likely that they will succeed...
4. We left quietly so that we wouldn’t disturb her.
So as .....................
5. I wasn’t surprised to hear that Harry had failed his driving test.
It came.....................
6. The only reason the party was a success was that a famous film star attended.
Had it not.been for THE ATTENDANCE OF A famous film star’s attendance., the party wouldn’t
have succeeded...
7. My parents find fault with everything I do.
No matter .what I do, my parents always find fault with...
8. If the work is finished by the lunch time, you can go home.
Get.....................
9. I didn’t realise who he was until later.
Only later.....................
10.The fate of the two climbers is unknown.
It is a mystery.of what happened to the 2 climbers...
Writing 11:
1. Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early.
But for his.....................
2. Mrs Wilson says she’s sorry she didn’t attend the meeting yesterday morning.
Mrs Wilson sends...her apologies for having not ....
3. We have been trying to sell our house for well over six months.
Our house...has been on THE MARKET/ FOR SALE for well over....
4. You could be arrested for not giving a breath sample to the police.
Refusal..to give a breath sample to the police COULD LEAD TO YOUR ARREST ..
5. Philip’s inability to make decisions dates from his accident.
Ever..since his accident, Philip has been unable to ......
6. The permit expires at the end of this month.
The permit is not..valid after the end of this month..
7. As far as I know, There’s no reason for James to be so unhappy.
To the.....................
8. The hurricane blew the roof off the house.
The house.....................
9. I left without saying goodbye as I didn’t want to disturb the meeting.
Rather.....................
10. Simon hadn’t expected that he would feel so weak after the operation.
The operation left. Simon feeling weaker than he had expected..
Writing 12:
1. We can start at either 1pm or 2.pm

It makes.....................
2. The boy was about to cry when he was reprimanded by his mother.
The boy was on.....................
3. Why don’t you consult your legal advisor about the contract.
If.....................
4. Although her leg hurt, she finished the marathon race.
In ....................
5. It was such a pity that I couldn’t go to the party.
I’d. rather have gone to the party...
6. The thief must have come in through the window.
The thief almost..certainly came in ....
7. All of you are likely to be able to enter college.
The.chances ARE THAT ALL OF you will be able......
8. Alice lost all her hope; she decided to stop her business.
Such.....................
9. Let’s eat out this evening.
How.....................
10. It was disappointing their son failed the entrance exam to university.
Their son...DISSAPOINTINGLY FAILED THE ....

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Writing 6:

1. They will not announce the decision formally.

1. There is no point in asking Gorge to help.

1. We can start at either 1pm or 2.pm

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