TRANSFORMATIONS FOR CPE
1. The author describes his childhood vividly in the book.
account
The author’s book………………………………………his childhood.
2. This plant often gets attacked by insects.
prone
This plant……………………………………..by insects.
3. Do you have any idea about how Jack made enough money to buy that new
sports car ?
light
Can you…………………………………..Jack made enough money to buy that new
sports car ?
4. Kate has finally accepted that their friendship is over.
terms
Kate has finally……………………………………….their friendship is over.
5. I wasn’t expecting you to begin singing when they asked you to speak.
took
It………………………………………singing when they asked you to speak.
6. Janice soon recovered from her cold
get
It did……………………………………….her cold.
7. Only when the storm subsided was it clear just how much damage had been
done.
extent
It was not…………………………………………of the damage was clear.
8. When he won the scholarship, Alan began to realize just how lucky he was.
dawn
When he won the scholarship, it began………………………………………..just
how lucky he was.
9. Only passengers with Gold Star tickets may use the executive lounge.
restricted
Use of the executive lounge…………………………………………..possession of
Gold Star tickets.
10. You should not lock this door for any reason when the building is open to the
public.
circumstances
Under……………………………………….locked when the building is open to the
public.
11. Helen was always embarrassed by her father’s jokes.
source
Helen’s father’s jokes……………………………………………………..her.
12. How likely is the new venture to get off the ground ?
prospects
What …………………………………………………off the ground ?
13. Damien paid little attention to his brother’s warnings.
notice
Damien didn’t…………………………………………..his brother’s warnings.
14. In Colin’s opinion, he hasn’t done anything he should apologise for.
concerned
As……………………………………….., he hasn’t done anything he should
apologise for.
15. Dr Potter was offended by some of the remarks that were made about her
work.
exception
Dr Potter…………………………………………some of the remarks that were
made about her work.
16. She had her own reasons for not telling anything about her past.
dark
As to her past, she kept us……………………………………….reasons.
17. If only I hadn’t believed his lies!
taken
I wish………………………………………………by his lies!
18. The committee said that there was no possibility of discussing the matter any
further.
discussion
The committee said that further………………………………………………question.
19. The stranded climber would never have been rescued if his brother hadn’t
had an ingenious plan.
ingenuity
But………………………………………………plan, the stranded climber would
never have been rescued.
20. Alison bought the big house because she wanted to open a hotel.
view
Alison bought the big house…………………………………..a hotel.
21. The writer’s terse writing style contrasted sharply with his spoken language.
contrast
There……………………………………………….the writer’s spoken language and
his terse written style.
22. It is not very likely that Angela will be given the leading role.
chance
Angela has…………………………………………….the leading role.
23. When I started work I was so inexperienced that I couldn’t send I fax.
clue
I didn’t……………………………………….send a fax when I started work.
24. It took several months for George to recover completely from his accident.
make
Only after several months………………………………………………….his
accident.
25. Many people believe that all cats have tails, but they are wrong.
popular
Contrary………………………………………………………cats have tails.
26. Alan was not a confident person, and that was why he was so shy.
due
Alan’s………………………………………………….of confidence.
27. “ I can’t believe it – I’ve just come into £10000!” James shouted.
luck
James couldn’t………………………………………came into £10000.
28. They weren’t getting anywhere until John had a bright idea.
came
They weren’t getting ………………………………………….a bright idea.
29. Peter is not aware of other people’s feelings.
lacks
Peter……………………………………………….comes to other people’s feelings.
30. If you don’t know what you’re doing, you shouldn’t dismantle the clock.
apart
Don’t……………………………………………..you know what you’re doing.
31. Will Tom be able to type as well now that he’s broken his thumb ?
affect
Will Tom’s………………………………………………….to type ?
32. Jane will always regret not accepting the opportunity to go to drama school.
turned
Jane will always wish that……………………………………………the opportunity
to go to drama school.
33. The present government has never promised to lower taxation.
time
At ………………………………………………………promised to lower taxation.
34. Helen’s report is rather unclear in places.
lacking
Helen’s report……………………………………..in places.
35. William tried to remain impartial in the quarrel between his two cousins.
sides
William tried…………………………………………………in the quarrel between his
two cousins.
36. Andrew is the most generous person I have ever met.
more
I’ve yet……………………………………………………..Andrew.
37. Jason didn’t hesitate for a moment before he accepted the offer.
slightest
Jason didn’t……………………………………………………….accepting the offer.
38. I never thought that I would win a prize.
crossed
It ………………………………………………………that I would win a prize.
39. I don’t understand the reason for Liz’s sudden departure yesterday.
why
I don’t understand…………………………………………..yesterday.
40. Having explained things three times, Simon’s patience was exhausted.
run
Having explained things three times, Simon………………………………..patience.
41. I really enjoy reading, but sometimes I feel like doing something more active.
times
Much…………………………………………………..I prefer to do something more
active.
42. The president only made his formal announcement after the publication of the
leaked information.
did
Not until the leaked information…………………………………………….his formal
announcement.
43. Without your support, I’d never have been able to find a new job.
still
If it hadn’t……………………………………………..doing my old job.
44. The villagers said they opposed the plans for the new shopping centre.
disapproval
The villagers………………………………………………..the plans for the new
shopping centre.
45. I wasn’t at all surprised when I heard that Sophie had been promoted.
hear
It came…………………………………………..Sophie’s promotion.
46. I think it would be best if you didn’t mention John’s behaviour to his mother.
say
I don’t think you……………………………………………..John’s behaviour to his
mother.
47. I have no idea whatsoever why Zoe resigned from her job.
loss
I am………………………………………………..why Zoe resigned from her job.
48. The Prime Minister resigned because of his sudden illness.
resulted
The Prime ………………………………………..his Sudden illness.
49. The news of the merger came as a complete surprise to the workers.
aback
The workers……………………………………………………the news of the merger.
50. Everybody in the audience stood to applaud the actor’s performance.
standing
The actor was…………………………………………….for his performance.
51. Do phone us when you arrive at the airport, even if it is late.
how
No……………………………………………………is when you arrive at the airport,
do phone us.
52. It was obvious that Andrew was completely unaware of what was happening.
idea
Andrew obviously had………………………………………..on.
53. I seem to have been in this queue for hours.
joined
It seems like…………………………………….this queue.
54. Would it be possible to speak to you in private for a moment ?
having
Is there……………………………………………word with you ?
55. There is a remarkable similarity in how the two sisters dress.
alike
The two sisters…………………………………………….way they dress.
56. What explanation can we offer for this sudden drop in temperature ?
account
How…………………………………………………………temperature has suddenly
dropped ?
57. Paul’s son was driving the car when the accident happened.
time
The car was…………………………………………….of the accident.
58. It was Nick’s advice that saved me from bankruptcy.
it
Had……………………………………………….have gone bankrupt.
59. The police never actually accused Thomas of committing a crime.
point
At………………………………………….Thomas of committing a crime.
60. Neither of these carpets is any better that the other.
choose
There’s not………………………………………….these two carpets.
61. You are absolutely forbidden to smoke anywhere in the factory.
total
There…………………………………………anywhere in the factory.
62. Jenny’s doesn’t mind whether she comes to London on either Monday or
Tuesday.
no
It……………………………………………….whether she comes to London on
Monday or Tuesday.
63. Did the football team play any better last weekend ?
in
Was there any……………………………………………last weekend ?
64. In particular, the school library was criticized by the inspectors because of its
poor lighting.
singled
The inspectors………………………………………………because of its poor
lighting.
65. The manufacturing process was delayed by problems no one had foreseen.
held
The manufacturing process…………………………………….problems.
66. The only thing I could do was sit and wait.
anything
There………………………………………….sit and wait.
67. Eliza would never have got the job if her brother hadn’t advised her when she
completed the application form.
without
Eliza would never have got the job……………………………………..completing
the application form.
68. The new cinema will be built as long as the council agrees to our plans for
extra car parking space.
subject
The new cinema will be built……………………………………..to our plans for
extra car parking space.
69. “ My trainer’s foreign accent makes it hard to follow what he says”, Sue said.
which
Sue explained to me that it…………………………it hard to follow what he said.
70. There are very few opportunities for Tim to play the saxophone these days.
get
Very rarely ………………………………………the saxophone these days.
71. The guide pointed out to us the magnificent carvings above the windows.
drew
The guide………………………………………..the magnificent carvings above the
windows.
72. We ask passengers not to leave their seats until the aircraft doors have been
opened.
remain
Passengers………………………………………………until the aircraft doors have
been opened.
73. Chess is much more skillful game than backgammon.
deal
Playing chess requires…………………………………………..playing
backgammon.
74. John’s comments on the new film were not well received.
go
John’s comments on the new film…………………………………well.
75. It was never explained why Gregor decided to leave.
given
No……………………………………………of Gregor’s decision to leave.
76. Nobody expected Lucy to resign.
came
Lucy’s………………………………………….everyone.
77. I was just about to leave the house when I heard the phone ring.
verge
I was……………………………………………..the house when I heard the phone
ring.
78. Stefano decided to stay on at the hotel for two more weeks.
extend
Stefano decided………………………………………..two weeks.
79. I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to interrupt the meeting.
intention
I’m sorry, I……………………………………………the meeting.
80. I wonder what’s happened to Hans; he’s normally on time for an important
meeting
unlike
I wonder what’s happened to Hans; it’s most……………………………….for an
important meeting.
81. Nobody wants to buy second-hand equipment these days.
call
There is……………………………………….second-hand computer equipment
these days.
82. This letter clearly says that you are entitled to attend the meeting.
right
The letter makes…………………………………..attend the meeting.
83. Martina was very annoyed that her son had borrowed her new bike.
great
To……………………………………..borrowed her new bike.
84. You should never leave this door unlocked under any circumstances.
is
Under…………………………………………….left unlocked.
85. There is every certainty that Joel will have finished the report by Monday.
bound
Joel………………………………………………by Monday.
86. One day she’s going to become a famous film star.
matter
It’s only………………………………………..a famous film star.
87. Because of the appalling weather conditions, some trains will be delayed.
subject
Some trains…………………………………………because of the appalling weather
conditions.
88. I don’t mind which make of car you choose.
consequence
It………………………………………………..make of car you choose.
89. There are fewer geese on the nature reserve than there were ten years ago.
declined
The number of geese on the nature reserve…………………………………ten
years.
90. I asked Sally to write us a short letter to let us Know that she’s arrived safely.
drop
I asked Sally ……………………………………..to let us Know that she’s arrived
safely.
91. Alan felt that it was unforgivable that Jane hadn’t replied to his invitation.
failure
Alan felt that………………………………..was unforgivable.
92. Marisa thought it would be possible for someone to turn the old vase into a
plant pot.
made
Marisa thought that…………………………………….a plant pot.
93. Jeremy usually plays football on Saturdays.
habit
Jeremy is……………………………………..football on Saturdays.
94. When he was at his most successful, the president had enormous influence.
height
At………………………………………., the president had enormous influence.
95. Shula is one of the few students to use the library extensively.
majority
Unlike……………………………………..extensive use of the library.
96. For me, his skill as a negotiator was most impressive.
how
I was most………………………………………negotiator he was.
