EXERCISES ON SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION

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EXERCISES ON SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION

Exercise 1: Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those printed before them.

Question 1 The keepers feed the lions at 3 p.m every day

Question 8 “Sorry, I’m late.” said the boy to the teacher.

 The boy apologized _

Question 9 I’m sure it wasn’t Mr Phong you saw because he’s in Hanoi.

6 At the weekend I get up later than during the week

During the week I

7 The college where I study is quite near my apartment.

The college _

8 Yesterday morning my friend Marco arrived before I finished breakfast

Yesterday morning, I was

9 Marco told me not to forget my tennis racket

Marco said: “ .’

10 We play tennis every Wednesday afternoon

We play tennis once _

Exercise 3: Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those printed before them.

1 That girl ' s mother used to work with mine

That's the girl

2 They think the thief got in through the bathroom window

9 Turn off all the switches before leaving the workshop

All the switches

10 Although the traffic was heavy, I arrived on time

In spite

Exercise 4: Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that they mean almost the same as those printed before them.

1 It’s a pity I can’t go to the game next Saturday wish

2 Sally finally managed to get a job

Sally finally succeeded ………

3 That’s the last time I go to that restaurant

8 Bill and Peter are too young to ride motor-cycles

Bill and Peter are not………

9 The flood was so high that they had to live on the roofs

It was such………

10 This winter is colder than the last winter.

The last winter………

Exercise 5: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words

1, Please don’t interrupt me when I’m talking

-> I suggest ……….

7 She is fond of her nephew although he behaves terribly

-> She is fond of her nephew in ………

8 If I met the author one day, I'd ask him to sign my copy of this book

-> Were ………

9 There were not nearly as many people there as I had expected

-> There were far ………

10 Our summer vacation lasts for two months

2 The furniture was so expensive that I couldn’t buy it.

- > The furniture was ……….………

3 The garage is going to repair the car for us next week.

- > We’re going………

4 A child can’t stay too far from home.

- > It is ………

5 Many others have the same situation as you.

- > Your situation is………

6 People all over the country have helped the poor people in the flood region

- > The poor people………

7 It’s cold in the morning, so the children go to school in heavy clothes

3 Mrs Green is proud of her son’s contribution to the play.

- Mrs Green is proud of what

4 The recruited very few young engineers

- Hardly

5 Only two out of the five rooms we have booked have air conditioning

- We have booked five rooms, only

6 Jane seems to come to the performance lat

1 He’s the best player our team has ever had NEVER

Our team………good player

2 Mrs Scott is proud of her cooking TAKES

1 “Are you a member of this club?”, the receptionist said to me.

The receptionist asked ……….………

2 It’s a pity that we don’t have a video camera

5 There are usually long waits at the airport

You usually have………

6 We spent five hours getting to London

10 This kitchen is different from mine

This kitchen is not………

Exercise 10: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words.

1 My brother usually washes the dishes (washing)

5 Could you speak English when you were younger? (able)

When you were …… ………

6 Three hundred students entered the swimming competition last year (part)

Three hundred students ………

7 My sister doesn’t like computer games very much (keen)

1 Please don’t interrupt me all the time

 Would you mind ?

2 It’s not a good idea to travel during the rush hour

 It’s better to avoid _

3 He would go hunting when he was in Africa

6 “What do you usually do in free time?” the examiner asked

 The examiner asked me

7 “I am sorry I broke your vase”, said Tom to Mary

10 At the weekend I get up later than during the week

 During the week I………

Exercise 12: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words.

1 John doesn't always speak the truth, I’m afraid.

 You can't

2 Your hair is long You ought to get it cut

 Your hair is long It

3 Does this camera belong to you?

5 She didn't say a word as she left the room

She left the room

6 If the work is finished by lunchtime you can go home

Exercise 14: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words.

1 It was so late that nothing could be done

It was too

2 Bill is going to write to me I will tell you all his news

when

3 She didn't say a word as she left the room

She left the room

4 Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test

2 My English friend finds using chopsticks difficult

 My English friend isn't

3 That car's so expensive, I don’t think I can buy it

5 The children's singing was really beautiful.

 The children sang

6 It's a cross-country vehicle with five doors

8- Do you have to do your homework tonight?

3 We looked for the letter everywhere but we didn’t find it

- The letter was

4 When I arrived in China I wrote a letter home

3 "Have you done this sorts of work before" She asked me

- She asked me if

4 You're the worst guitarist in the world.

6 Last week my class took a bus to the countryside

Last week my class ………

7 This bicycle is more expensive than that one

That bicycle is ………

8 "How often do you want the rent?" Nam asked

Nam asked her ………

9 "Does the flat have central heating?"

She asked me ………

10 Has some one repaired this telephone?

Has this telephone ……….?

Exercise 21: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words.

1 Someone has suggested the resignation of the minister

6 We have to water these young trees during the dry season.

These young trees………

7 Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car

In spite ………

8 We last visited Ho Chi Minh city 3 years ago

We havent

9 The bookshelf was so high that the children couldn’t reach it

The bookshelf was too

10 It takes three hours to drive from Hai Phong to Hanoi

It is a………

Exercise 22: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words.

1 She feels strange when she drives on the left

She is not used

2 Let's buy Alice a gift when we come to her house

I suggest

3 You might fall if you are not careful

Be careful,

4.They cancelled the match because of the flight

The cancellation of the match

5 Immediately after his arrival things went wrong

Exercise 23: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words.

1 I’m sure he was at home last night

1 I don’t usually make such foolish mistakes habit

I’m such foolish mistakes.

2 I’m not sure which year saw the abolition of capital punishment in this country did

I’m not sure when they capital punishment in thiscountry

3 Of all the cities I know, there are few that are more beautiful than St Petersburg loveliest

St Petersburg is one visited

4 Most medical students study for their degrees until they are 25 graduate

Most medical students of 25

5 I really don’t want to tidy my room right now feel

I really don’t my room right now

6 Please don’t leave the building because we might need to speak to you again case

Please don’t leave the building to speak to you again

7 My elder sister likes to look after small children care

My elder sister enjoys small children

8 The meeting probably won’t last more than a few minutes likely

The meeting on for more than a few minutes

9 Last night the theater was almost empty anybody

Last night the theater

10 I can’t promise that you will get the job guarantee

There will get the job

Exercise 25: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words.

1 I could realize how important the family is only after I left home

8 Please inform the relevant authority at once (DELAY)

Exercise 26: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning

with the given words.

1 You must submit articles for the magazine by June 18th.

The final date

2 When are the council going to do something about the city's traffic problem?

It's high time something

3 They estimated the price, including all the costs

Exercise 27: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words.

1 I just had time to put up my umbrella before the rain came down in torrents

No sooner ………

2 My English friend finds using chopsticks difficult

My English friend isn't……… ……… …

3 Their dog was so fierce that nobody would visit them

6 No one has seen Hoa since her birthday

The last time Hoa ………

7 The boys prefer playing soccer to staying indoors

The boys would rather ………

8 Although he lives in the same street, we hardly meet each other

The waiter recommended

Exercise 28: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words.

1 Please don’t interrupt me when I’m talking

12 “Don’t forget to lock the house when you go out, William,” his mother said (reminded)

-> William’s mother ……… when he went out

Exercise 29: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words.

1 I got the impression that they weren't enjoying themselves SEEM

They enjoying themselves.

2 We don't have any sugar left, so we must go and buy some RUN

We sugar, so we must go and buy some

It doesn't here after 5 p.m

4 You should book your ticket beforehand if you want to get a good seat ADVANCE

Your ticket if you want to get a goodseat

5 Was the film as good as you expected it to be or was it disappointing? LIVE

Did the film of it or was it disappointing?

6 Mrs Scott is proud of her cooking (TAKE)

3 It’s not a good idea to travel during the rush hour

It’s better to avoid ………

4 Turn off all switches before leaving the room

All switches ………

5 The bridge was so low that the bus couldn't go under it.

3 Mrs Green is proud of her son’s contribution to the play

=> Mrs Green is proud of what

4 They recruited very few young engineers

=> Hardly

5 Only two out of the five rooms we have booked have air conditioning

=> We have booked five rooms, only

6 It's possible Karen didn't hear her name being called (might)

=> Karen.……… ……… her name being called

7 “Don’t forget to lock the house when you go out, William,” his mother said (reminded)

=> William’s mother ……… when he went out

8 Nobody expected her to lose, but she did (against)

=> Against.……… ……… she lost

9 There weren't many guests at the wedding (only)

=> There were ……… guests at the wedding

10 Promise to look after it and you can borrow my tennis racquet (long)

=> You can borrow my tennis racquet, ……… to look after it

Exercise 32: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words.

1 These shoes will have to be repaired

Richard will have………

2 Bill never does any things if you don’t tell him what to do

7 We couldn’t get nearer because of the police

The police prevented………

8 Although both of his legs were broken in the crash, he managed to get out of the car before itexploded

1 As soon as we had finished dinner, the thunderstorm broke

6 Lisa was just about to leave the house when the phone rang (POINT)

Lisa was the house when the phone rang

7 A number of sporting events had to be cancelled owing to the bad weather (LED)

Bad weather of a number of sporting events

8 When it comes to computer games, Gareth is a real expert (CONCERNED)

As far as , Gareth is a real expert

9 I’ve been greatly impressed by the way Jasper deals with problems (MADE)

Jasper’s way of dealing with problems has _ me

10 “Is Peter likely to change his mind?” Rob asked (CHANCE)

“Is there changing his mind?” Rob asked

11 This mix-up is not my fault (BLAME)

Exercise 34: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words.

Question 1: He doesn’t have much money, so he can’t buy a luxury car

5 We invited a pop star onto the chat show, but he didn’t turn up

> The pop star _

6 Although she said that she would come, I don’t think she ever will

2 Sally finally managed to get a job.

> Sally finally succeeded ……….………

3 That’s the last time I go to that restaurant

8 They’ll have to take the dog on holiday with them

> They can’t leave ……….………

9 My aunt got heavily stressed because her marriage broke up

> The break-up of the marriage ……….………

10 I can’t believe that he passed the exam

> I find……….………

Exercise 37: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words.

1 This is the fastest way to get to the city center.

8 He went to London He had lived there when he was a boy

He went to London where ………

9 Jane was absent from class because of her sickness

Because Jane was ………

10 The package was too heavy for Peter to carry

The package was so ………

Exercise 40: Rewrite the sentences so that it means the same as the first one, beginning with the given words.

1 My father used to play football when he was young

10 The children couldn’t go swimming because the sea was very rough.

 The sea was too ………