It couldn't have been Tom that you saw in the department store, for sure.	It wasn't Tom that you saw in the department store, for sure. [It couldn't]
We had to call the doctor because of the baby's high temperature.	We had to call the doctor because the baby had a high temperature. [because of]
You had better not tell anybody about the discovery.	If I were you I wouldn't tell anybody about the discovery. [You had]
The boys made fun of the man in spite of his old age.	The boys laughed at the man in spite of his old age. [fun of]
Help yourselves to any food you like.	You are all welcome to take any food you like. [Help]
What made him resign?	What was the reason for his resignation? [made]
Did the children have a good time during the performance?	Did the children enjoy themselves during the performance? [time]
We haven't heard from him since March.	We haven't had any message from him since March. [heard]
There is no need for you to worry about the future.	You don't have to worry about the future. [no need]
Every pupil was awarded a diploma.	All pupils were awarded a diploma. [Every]
Does this Rolls Royce belong to your uncle?	Is your uncle the owner of this Rolls Royce? [belong]
Having introduced my guests to each other, I made a speech on the new computer technologies.	After I had introduced my guests to each other I made a speech on the computer technologies. [Having
I wish they had told us they were going to sell their house.	Why didn't they tell us they were going to sell their house? [I wish]
George won't lend his tape recorder to you unless you promise to bring it back.	George won't lend his tape recorder to you if you don't promise to bring it back. [unless]
Jerry could hardly solve the riddle.	Jerry had terrible problems with solving the riddle. [hardly]
Our representatives have been critical of the new concept.	There has been criticism of the new concept among our representatives. [critical]
It doesn't matter whether they paint the board white or yellow.	It doesn't make any difference if they paint the board white or yellow. [matter]
The new prime minister has been appointed at last.	Finally, the new prime minister has been appointed. [ last]
The last time I visited Oslo was in 1978.	I haven't visited Oslo since 1978. [The last time]
Mrs Arnold will look after our cat when we are away.	Mrs Arnold will take care of our cat when we are away. [after]
I'm not in the habit of sleeping after work.	I don't usually sleep after work. [in the habit]
Little Tommy was looking forward to Christmas.	Little Tommy was expecting Christmas with real delight. [ forward]
The young clerk was not capable of dealing with this complicated matter.	The young clerk didn't know how to deal with this complicated matter. [capable]
Besides being a good sprinter Alan is also a skilled jumper.	Alan is both a good sprinter and a skilled jumper. [Besides]
Several workers were opposed to joining the strike.	Several workers refused to join the strike. [opposed]
Nobody has borrowed my new lawnmower from me.	I haven't lent my new lawnmower to anybody. [Nobody]
Peter's hair really needs to be cut/cutting.	Peter's hair really ought to be cut. [needs]
I was made to open the safe by the attacker.	The attacker made me open the safe. [I was]
In spite of countless obstacles Jim was successful in building his own house.	In spite of countless obstacles Jim succeeded in building his own house. [successful]
I'll go upstairs to make sure that they have already vacated the rooms.	I'll go upstairs to find out if they have already vacated the rooms. [sure that]
The building designer doesn't approve of the idea of a complete reconstruction.	The building designer doesn't like the idea of a complete reconstruction. [approve]
Naver before have we visited a more charming place.	We have never visited a more charming place. [Never]
My new assistant has a good/thorough knowledge of anaesthetics.	My new assistant knows a lot about anaesthetics. [knowledge]
Our experiment will be carried out on condition that we gather enough money.	Our experiment will be carried out if we gether enough money. [condition]
The wholesaler gets in touch with new retailers by mail.	The wholesaler establishes his contacts with new retailers by mail. [touch]
Mr Thompson does not think much of these innovations.	Mr Thompson's opinion of these innovations is rather low. [much of]
Michael has to work overtime in order to pay off his debts.	Michael has to work overtime because he wants to pay off his debts. [order]
Each of us made an attempt at comforting the depressed patient.	Each of us has tried to comfort the depressed patient. [attempt/comforting]
Each of us made an attempt to comfort the depressed patient.	Each of us has tried to comfort the depressed patient. [attempt/comfort]
I was about to leave my office when the telephone rang.	I was just going to leave my office when the phone rang. [about]
Everybody failed to work out the correct answer.	Nobody managed to work out the correct answer. [failed/work]
Everybody failed in working out the correct answer.	Nobody managed to work out the correct answer. [failed/working]
I had a strong determination to complete my dissertation by March.	I was strongly determined to complete my dissertation by March. [determination]
Father wants you to get rid of these disgusting insects.	Father doesn'twant you to collect these disgusting insects. [rid]
On coming back home, we realized it had been broken into.	When we came back home we realized it had been broken into. [On]
He does nothing but sitin front of the television all day.	He sits in front of the television doing nothing all day. [nothing but]
They say they are bored with playing cricket.	They say they don't want to play cricket any more. [ bored]
Andy went for a lone expedition without warning anybody.	Andy didn't warn anybody that he would go for a lone expedition. [Andy went]
The moment it gets warmer, the spring flowers will bloom.	As soon as it gets warmer the spring flowers will bloom. [The moment]
One of the relatives has given a statement on behalf of the mourning parents on television.	One of the relatives has given a statement for the mourning parents on television.[behalf]
Do you have any difficulty in turning the radio?	Do you have any problems with turning the radio? [difficulty]
We were having the flat redecorated by a specialist.	We are hiring a specialist to redecorate the flat. [having]
At least some of you may be under an obligation to sign the paper.	At least some of you may be obliged to sign the paper. [under]
Suddenly, the baby burst out crying and nobody knew what to do about it.	Suddenly, the baby started to cry and nobody knew what to do about it. [burst]
Suddenly, the baby burst into tears and nobody knew what to do about it.	Suddenly, the baby started to cry and nobody knew what to do about it. [burst]
Certainly, drinking too much alcohol can do harm to your health.	Certainly, drinking too much alcohol can be harmful to your health. [do]
Only a few Members of Parliament voted in favour of the reforms.	Only a few Members of Parliament voted for the reforms. [favour of]
Anthony accused the other man of being responsible for the collision.	Anthony claimed that the other man was responsible for the collision. [accused]
With such a poor dealing with the matter he is not likely to succeed.	With such a poor dealing with the matter he will not probably succeed. [likely]
They seemed to have visited the place before.	It seemed that they had visited the place before. [They seemed]
The factory had to be shut down due to low output and poor profits.	The factory had to be shut down because of low output and poor profits. [due]
The hijackers haven't let any of the hostages go.	The hijackers haven't set any of the hostages free. [go.]
He offered / expressed his apologies for what he had said to the customer.	He said he was sorry for what he had said to the customer. [apologies]