5. 1. The job was a necessity. 2. He doesn't like/resents familiarity. 3. He likes variety in his diet. 4. The mistakes are there through his carelessness. 5. She had the naivety of a child. 6. I was touched by his eagerness to help. 7. The matter needed clarification. 8. He was a strong man without a single weakness. 9. She replied with unusual sharpness. 10. Happiness was written all over them. 11. It was at that very moment that the absurdity of the whole thing struck me. 12. Simplicity seems to be the best feature of the author's style.
6. 1. Your suggestions proved invaluable. 2. His progress in English, ever since he started working at it regularly, is unbelievable. 3. She said the coffee served at that cafe was undrinkable. 4. She's irresistible'. 5. The plan was impracticable. 6. It's an unpardonable mistake. 7. In those hard times food was practically unobtainable. 8. It was both unforgiveable and unforgettable. 9. He's unreliable in such matters. 10. He flew into a rage and used words that are unprintable.
9. 1. I see no reason to worry. 1. It was a matter to think over and decide (upon)/to be thought over and decided (upon).
3. The consideration seems important enough not to be ignored.
4. She was the last to leave. 5. He is a son to be proud of. 6. The operation is nothing to be afraid of. 7. It was a success only to be dreamed of. 8. The Customs officer asked if they had anything to declare. 9. He was a catch not to be despised by any woman.
10. 1. The girl must have been trying to get a word with the famous actor. 2. All of you must have seen the play. 3. The risk must have been too great. 4. She must have wanted to make some excuse, but then thought better of it/She wanted to. make some excuse, but then must have thought better of it. 5. He must have forgotten about the arrangement. 6. You mustn't behave like that.
11. 1. She's only a child. 2. We almost missed the train. 3. The film was not in the least exciting. 4. Her eyes were only a shade lighter than the blue cobalt of the sea. 5. It's only/just/merely a joke. It was nothing more than a joke. 6. He lives two houses away from us. 7. She keeps (on) crying all day long. 8. You're the only one who hasn't heard the news.
13. 1. He couldn't deny himself the pleasure of playing a joke on his friend. 2. The secretary refused to discuss the matter suggesting that I (should) see the manager. 3. How could you refuse their request? 4. He had to refuse the invitation as he was going away on a holiday. 5. They couldn't have refused to help -you/denied you help! 6. "Did you offer her money?" "I did, but she refused (to take it)."
Louise
6. 1..,. he-had outstayed his welcome. 2. He could outrun any other boy... 3. He was outvoted (by his opponent). 4. His arguments outweighed yours. 5. He outwitted all of us. 6. The girl has outgrown her old things. 7. He outdid the rest of the boys...
7. 1. I expected him to be annoyed at the delay. 2. We wanted her to set to work at once. 3. She said she wouldn't have any of the children having their own way while she was mistress of the house. 4. We wanted him to first get familiar with the plan as a whole. We didn't want him to make a hasty decision. 5. I saw him looking my way and smiling. 6. She told him that he couldn't expect her to go out of her way to please him. 7. He believed it to have happened through some mistake. 8. She watched the snowflakes fall and melt the minute they touched ground. 9. He often heard her saying things behind his back. 10. She wouldn't have anybody take care of the child. 11. I believe him to have already adjusted himself to the new circumstances. 12. I find her to be a rather exciting person.
13. 1. Could/Can you give me an idea as to what happened there? 2. "Where on earth could he have put/hid the keys?" "No idea." 3. You have a wrong idea about her. 4. What you are suggesting sounds most promising, yet I haven't the faintest idea how it can be put into practice. 5. I had no idea you lived such a long way from my place. 6. Could you give
me an idea as to what I can do to help? 7. She had an idea that things were not as simple as they may have looked at first glance. 8. I have an idea that he'll be arriving today. 9. He was not a little puzzled/perplexed at first. Then he had an idea. 10. She had no idea that he would/might take offence at her remark/her remark would/might upset him. 11. He was running a high temperature and had little idea of what was going on around him. 12. I had no idea you* knew each other/you'd met before.
The Secret World of Walter Mitty
5. 1. It's a faulty piece of work. 2. He's very touchy. 3. Aren't the floors shiny enough? 4. It was a roomy house. 5. His was a cheery smile. 6. The air was chilly. 7. There was a sleepy look about him, 8. He heartily supported the plan. 9. In the pale moonlight the trees looked silvery. 10. He gave us an icy welcome. 11. It was a cold, windy day. 12. He picked up the letter with a shaky hand. 13. The fire is too smoky. 14. The bicycle jumped a lot on the stony road.
6. 1. The young man gave me a good-natured grin. 1. He couldn't conceal his astonishment at finding his wife at his side. 3. After all the introductions had been made, it became possible to have a sort of general discussion. 4. His aimlessness in driving about town only added to his unhappiness and depression. 5. The coolness and matter-of-factness of her tone over the telephone was not a little surprising. 6. There was an increase in the noise levels. 7. He avoided all difficulties
with great skill.
8. 1. Looking through the morning post, she came upon a letter written in a strange hand. 2. Failing to understand what he said, I asked him to repeat his question. 3. She found him in his room looking very anxious. 4. Being alone, we can talk things over. 5. She looked at me smiling in recognition. 6. Touched by the friendly greeting, he smiled back warmly. 7. His temperature taken, it became obvious that he was running a high fever. 8. In the lobby he found a large leather armchair facing the window. 9. She expected him to be waiting (for her) at the corner. 10. I found her practically unchanged in the two years I hadn't seen her. 11. Having had some practical training, he coped with the
job better than we expected.
9. 1. We can't start the performance unless out star performer comes/arrives. 2. Unless you tell him what you want in so many words, he'll never guess what it is/He'll never guess what you want unless you tell him what it is.... 3. She wouldn't be joining us on the trip unless the weather kept fine. 4. He couldn't have done such a thing unless he were mad or something. 5. He would've never said a word unless he were sure that the permission had come through. 6. You won't know the facts unless you read the book. 7. He said he wouldn't be coming unless you wanted him to. 8. She said you were not to come unless absolutely necessary.
10. 1. It's the head of the family who shoulders the main responsibility. 2. The children were eyeing the visitors with increasing interest. 3. Whose turn is it to foot the bill today? 4. I expect you to back my proposal. 5. His jokes is something,1 cannot stomach. 6. He elbowed his way through the crowd. 7. Who will head the expedition? 8. You are not to finger any of the exhibits.
13. 1. Is there any place around here where I could get my hair cut? 2. It's time we got the doors and window-frames painted. We haven't had them painted for some four years at least/We last had them painted some four years ago. 3. Where can I have my coat altered? 4. By 7 p.m. we got the work finished. 5. I'd like to have the materials typed by Wednesday. 6. Before handing in the report he had all changes made and misprints corrected. 7. Do you happen to know where he had his coat drycleaned? 8. He finally got his way and had the matter dealt with in real earnest. 9. He had the box handled with utmost care.
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