Not a word had she written since the exam had started.

Seldom have I seen him looking so miserable.

Not only have they decided to move cities, but they are leaving the US altogether.

Under no circumstances should you leave the office.

Only later did she realise her mistake.

At no time did she consider giving up her campaign.

Not a word had she written since the exam had started.

4) Cleft Sentences: Rewrite the sentences in three different ways using the prompts. You may need to change some words.

1. Elections have given these people their first real opportunity to decide who will govern them.

a) What elections have done is ________________________________________________

b) The thing that ________________________________________________

c) It's the elections ________________________________________________

2 Heavy snow and severe weather caused widespread disruption to the country's airports, roads and rail systems.

a) It was the airports ________________________________________________

b) It was heavy snow ________________________________________________

c) What caused disruption ________________________________________________

1 a) What elections have done is (to) give these people their first real opportunity to decide who will govern them. b) The thing that has given these people their first real opportunity to decide who will govern them is the elections. c) It's the elections that have given these people their first real opportunity to decide who will govern them.

2 a) It was the airports, roads and rail systems that suffered widespread disruption due to the heavy snow and severe weather. b) It was heavy snow and severe weather that caused widespread disruption to the country's airports, roads and rail systems. c) What caused disruption to the country's airports, roads and rail systems was the heavy snow and severe weather

5) Distancing: rewrite these newspaper headlines using the phrases to distance yourself from the facts. Use a different phrase for each sentence.

1. UN will send in troops (войска)

2. Scientists discovered water on Mars.

3. Terrorists operate in Berlin.

4. Smith: “I will work longer hours”

It has been agreed that the UN will send in troops. It has been discovered that there’s water on Mars. It is believed that terrorists are operating in Berlin. Apparently, Smith will work longer hours.

6) Ellipsis: complete the sentences, if you have to, with to be, to or (to). Use (to) if the sentence is correct both with and without to.

1. Carl is much more relaxed than he used _____

2. I’m sure he’s not as wealthy as he claims ____

3. Not everyone pays local tax. Only those who earn more than 15000 a year are expected _____

4. Will you be able to finish the work by Friday? I’ll certainly try ___

Carl is much more relaxed than he used to be

I’m sure he’s not as wealthy as he claims to be

Not everyone pays local tax. Only those who earn more than 15000 a year are expected to

Will you be able to finish the work by Friday? I’ll certainly try (to)

7) Participle Clauses: Rewrite the sentences with participle clauses.

1. Sam left school early because he felt sick.

2. The teacher was impressed by Daniel’s work, so she gave him the highest score.

3. Because he didn't study hard enough for his exam, Ryan couldn't pass it.

4. When my sister heard the good news, she wanted to cry.

5. After he had been told to do the dishes, John entered the kitchen with a frown.

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