1 . He got down to writing the letter as soon as he returned from his walk(No sooner…) 2. I'll find the man, no matter how long it takes. (However...) 3. It isn't necessary to shout. (You ...) 4. The fox was unsuccessful in reaching the grapes. (The fox tried in ...). 5. It's a pity you wrote that letter. (I'd ...) 6. Thanks to Laura's support, I was able to finish the project. (Had..) 7. His passport was nowhere to be found. (No one...) 8. She admitted she had taken the necklace. (She admitted ...) 9. The last time I played football was in 1990. (I haven't...) 10. He'll come because he wants to be sure of meeting you. (He'll come so...) . 11. I'll only help you if you promise to try harder (Unless...) 12. "You were cheating." said Carol to June. (Carol accused ...) 13. She bought that house in 1973. (She has...) 14. They believe he is mad. (Ile ...) 15. Our house is going to be painted by a local firm. (We are...) 16. "I think you should go by train," he told us, (He advised ...) 17. "Where is the nearest tube?" she asked. (She enquired ...) 18. He appears to be running away from your fierce dog. (It looks ...) 19. It was such a dull play that he fell asleep. (The play...) 20. She can't have any more children because of her age. (She is too ...) 21. This is his first visit to England (He is...) 22 Walking in the rain gives him pleasure. (Ile enjoys...) 23. I think it may rain. (It looks as ...) 24. Most of child's life is spent in playing. (A child spends ...) 25. People say that he bent his wife. It is...) 26. His briefcase was too full for the zip fastener to close properly. (His briefcase was so full...)