1. "I didn't see anyone," said the old lady.
The old lady denied seeing anyone.
2. He didn't know that the job had been taken.
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3. The programme was so popular that many viewers asked for a re-run.
It was so popular a programme that many viewers asked for a re-run.
4. He had the locks changed in case he was robbed.
He had the locks changed in fear of being robbed.
5.The conman deceived many innocent people.
Many innocent people were taken in by the conman.
6. I couldn't read because of the dim light.
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7. The trainer failed to teach the lion the trick.
The trainer didn't succeed in teaching the lion the trick.
8.Sarah is unlike her mother.
Sarah doesn't take after her mother.
9. I'll ask Tony to move the sofa.
I'll have Tony move the sofa.
10. No one understands me when I speak Arabic.
I can't make myself understood when I speak Arabic.
11.Getting up early is strange for her.
She isn't used to getting up early.
12. The burglar threatened to kill her if she screamed.
in The burglar threatened ...... if she screamed.
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13. Bill left when the project was finished.
Bill took leave when the project was finished.
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14. The old man managed to pass his driving test at the age of 70.
The old man succeeded in passing his driving test at the age of 70.
15.The meeting had to be cancelled.
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16. Don't allow anyone to disturb the boss.
The boss is to be disturbed by no one.
17. Someone stole his briefcase.
He was robbed of his briefcase.
18. You can't reach the farmhouse in snowy weather.
The farmhouse is cut off in snowy weather.
19. The voyage is going to be rough.
We are in for a rough voyage.
20. The children get very excited on school trips.
The children get carried away on school trips.