Writing exercise 1) I only made that terrible mistake because I wasn’t thinking. If…………………………………………………………………………………………………… . 2) We had planned to visit grandmother, so we left early in the morning. We were…………………………………………………………………………………………… . 3) Someone rang the alarm as soon as the burglars left the building. No sooner……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4) As television programmes become more popular, they seem to get worse. The more……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5) “I think the whole idea’s ridiculous,” he said. He dismissed……………………………………………………………………………………… . 6) The authorities will prosecute anyone they find trespassing on this land. Anyone found……………………………………………………………………………………………… 7) I prefer going out for a meal to staying at home. I’d rather…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8) It would have been a super weekend if it hadn’t been for the weather. But………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9) “You should have waited for us,” the team leader said to John. The team leader criticized………………………………………………………………………… . 10) It’s impossible that he didn’t get my letter.  He might………………………………………………. 11) The last time it snowed here was six years ago. It…………………………………………………………………………………………………… . 12) I only realized what I had missed when they told me about it later. Only when………………………………………………………………………………………… 13) There weren’t nearly as many people there as I had expected. There were far………………………………………………………………………………………………. 14) When the Minister was asked about the strike, he declined to comment. On……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 15) There was no need for you to have gone to all that trouble. You…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 16) Please don’t say things like that.  I wish……………………………………………………………… 17) Although she was busy, she managed to find the time to proofread for me. Busy………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 18) I would prefer you to do computer science. I’d rather…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 19) He didn’t get his visa until last Monday. It was…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 20) They continued that I was to blame. They persisted…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 21) Vietnamese coffee is considered to be one of the best in the world. Vietnamese coffee………………………………………………………………………………………… 22) If you ask me well in advance I’ll be willing to work over time. Provided you……………………………………………………………………………………… 23) “I never use bad language,” she said. She denied………………………………………………………………………………………… . 24) This is the best essay I have ever written. Never………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 25) I assumed that she would learn how to take shorthand after this course. I took it ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 26) I am terribly sorry, I thought you were a friend of Anna’s. I took…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 27) They had to wait for twelve hours before their flight left. Only after a………………………………………………………………………………………………… . 28) Their teacher is making them study hard. They are…………………………………………………………………………………………… . 29) They were just as good as we had expected. They certainly lived……………………………………………………………………………… . 30) Even though I admire his courage, I think he is foolish. Much……………………………………………………………………………………………… 31) Would you mind not smoking in here? I’d rather…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 32) No matter how hard I tried I couldn’t open the door. Try………………………………………………………………………………………………… . 33) The critics were very impressed by her performance. Her performance made…………………………………………………………………………………… . 34) When is the council going to something about the city’s traffic problems? It’s high time something…………………………………………………………………………………… 35) I didn’t realize who he was until later. Only later…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 36) The value of sterling has fallen considerably in the past week. There has……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 37) I won’t make any difference if it rains we’ll still go. We’ll still go………………………………………………………………………………………………… 38) We left quietly, so that we couldn’t disturb the children. So as………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 39) I would do anything for you.  There’s……………………………………………………………… . 40) Given fair warning, I could have avoided date. If you had told me………………………………………………………………………………… . 41) “Let’s go for a walk in the park,” said Andrew. Andrew suggested that………………………………………………………………………………………. 42) His second attempt on the world record was successful. He broke…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 43) Helen can play the piano better than Elizabeth. Elizabeth…………………………………………………………………………………………………… . 44) I’m sure he didn’t know that his brother was seriously ill. He couldn’t possibly ……………………………………………………………………………… 45) What particularly impressed me was her excellent command if English. I…………………………………………………………………………………………………… . 46) She didn’t say a word as she left the room. She left the room………………………………………………………………………………………………. 47) The result of the match was never in doubt. At no time…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 48) This will be the orchestra’s first performance outside London. This will be the first time……………………………………………………………………………………. 49) I applied for the job but was turn down. My …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 50) The Prime Minister was determined to remain in office. The Prime Minister had no…………………………………………………………………………………. 51) He said, “I wish I knew the answer.” He said that………………………………………………………………………………………………… 52) The refugees continued to feel unsafe until they had crossed the border. Not until…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 53) If you want my advice, I would forget about buying a new house. If I…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 54) “I don’t love you any more,” said Eric to his girlfriend. Eric told his girlfriend that………………………………………………………………………………… 55) “I must see the manager!” he cried. He insisted……………… ……………………………………………………………………………… 56) Arthur said he was sorry he had hurt her feelings. Arthur apologized………………………………………………………………………………………… 57) I had better get back to work. It’s………………………………………………………………………………………………… . 58) The last time it rained was a fortnight ago. It……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 59) The noise next door did not stop until after midnight. It was not…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 60) The car was so rusty that it couldn’t be repaired. The car was too…………………………………………………………………………………… . 61) He never has enough money. He’s always………………………………………………………………………………………………… 62) Yogurt is supposed to be good for you. Yogurt is supposed to do……………………………………………………………………………………. 63) Although the play received good notices, not many people went to see it. Despite………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 64) My father speaks very little English. My father speaks hardly ……………………………………………………………………………………. 65) He said he was not guilty of stealing the car. He denied…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 66) I’m sorry now that I asked her to stay. Now I wish…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 67) They couldn’t trace who had supplied the information in the first place. The source…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 68) There is always trouble when he comes to visit us. Whenever……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 69) Is there the only way to reach the city centre? Isn’t there ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 70) He never suspected that the money had been stolen. At no time……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 71) I have never seen such a mess in my life! Never in……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 72) Is it essential to meet your aunt at the station? Does your aunt……………………………………………………………………………………………… 73) Their dog was so fierce that nobody would visit them. They had…………………………………………………………………………………………………… . 74) That dress has only the slightest mark on it. I can barely………………………………………………………………………………………………… 75) He insisted on a full apology.  Nothing but………………………………………………………… 76) He remembered, and so did she. He didn’t ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 77) My decision to get up and dance coincided with the band’s decision to stop playing. The moment……………………………………………………………………………………… 78) The doctor advised me to rest. The doctor suggested……………………………………………………………………………………… 79) I don’t know the first thing about aeronautics. I am………………………………………………………………………………………………………… . 80) The students’ riotous behaviour should have been severely punished. The student deserved……………………………………………………………………………… . 81) There are more people out of work in this country than ever before. Never……………………………………………………………………………………………… . 82) The chances are that the whole thing will have been forgotten by next term. In all………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 83) “Please don’t drive so fast!” Ann begged her boyfriend. Ann pleaded………………………………………………………………………………………………… 84) Despite his ungainly air he is remarkably agile. Although…………………………………………………………………………………………………… . 85) She is proud of being such a good cook. She prides…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 86) My protests were ignored.  Nobody………………………………………………………………… 87) I’m sure he took your briefcase by mistake. I’m sure he didn’t………………………………………………………………………………………… 88) We only deliver goods after receiving the money. Only after the money……………………………………………………………………………… 89) You pay £20 a month for a period of one year. You pay in twelve successive………………………………………………………………………………. 90) He’ll settle down. Then his performance will improve. Once…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 91) It is said that he escaped to a neutral country. He…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 92) The truth only came out on the publication of the general’s personal diaries. Only when………………………………………………………………………………………… 93) Oil was slowly coating the edge of the shore. The edge of the shore……………………………………………………………………………… 94) In spite of the forecast it stayed fine. Although rain……………………………………………………………………………………… 95) We’d prefer you not to smoke.  We’d rather……………………………………………………… 96) You really should be able to dress yourself by now! It’s high…………………………………………………………………………………………… . 97) Provided your handwriting is legible the examiner will accept your answer. So long as the examiner……………………………………………………………………………………. 98) Without his help we would all have died. If it……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 99) He forgot about the gun until he got home. Not until…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 100) May I borrow your pen?  Would you mind………………………………………………………… 101) “I’d take a taxi if I were you,” said Peter. Peter suggested………………………………………………………………………………………………. 102) My boyfriend is very short-tempered. My brother loses…………………………………………………………………………………… 103) You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t wear out. No matter…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 104) If the work is finished by lunchtime you can go home. Get………………………………………………………………………………………………… 105) Although Judy was severely disable she participated in many sports. Despite her………………………………………………………………………………………………… . 106) It’s such a pity your sister can’t come as well. If only…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 107) The house seemed to have been occupied for several months. It looked………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 108) These new machines have put an end to queuing. Before these…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 109) He was so tired he fell asleep before the end of the film. He was too………………………………………………………………………………………………… . 110) Though my house was cheaper than Norman’s, it’s bigger and more attractive. Norman’s house may……………………………………………………………………………… 111) Everyone heard about the accident before I did. I was the…………………………………………………………………………………………… . 112) “If you must go out tonight, at least finish your homework first!” said Anne’s father. Anne’s father said that if……………………………………………………………………………………. 113) The instructions say you just add boiling water to the soup powder. The soup powder……………………………………………………………………………………………. 114) Many people were severely critical of the proposals for the new motorway. There was……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 115) For a teacher of her experience and ability, discipline was not a problem. For such……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 116) There was no precedent for the King’s resignation. Never…………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 117) The police were informed of the identity of the murdered man. The identity………………………………………………………………………………………………… 118) The fate of the two climbers is unknown.  It is a mystery………………………………………… 119) He was suspended foe two matches for swearing at the referee. Swearing at the referee earned…………………………………………………………………………… 120) Although he was not guilty they executed him. In spite……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 121) People who haven’t been abroad shouldn’t criticize foreign customs. Nobody who………………………………………………………………………………………………… 122) The only way to eliminate world terrorism is by united opposition. Only by………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 123) If she hadn’t insisted on kissing everyone goodbye she would have caught the train. Is it hadn’t ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 124) The fisherman’s life was one of great poverty. Throughout……………………………………………………………………………………………… . 125) Someone has suggested abolishing income tax. It …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 126) I do not enjoy cooking for five hungry children. Cooking …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 127) My parents find fault with everything I do.  No matter…………………………………………… 128) I certainly don’t intend to reply to that rude letter from Edward. I have………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 129) Simon had not expected that he would feel so weak after the operation. The operation left ……………………………………………………………………………………… . The end . Writing exercise 1) I only made that terrible mistake because I wasn’t thinking high…………………………………………………………………………………………… . 97) Provided your handwriting is legible the examiner will accept your answer. So long as the examiner…………………………………………………………………………………….