Transformation sentences 1

Transformation sentences 1Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.

Transformation sentences 11.You must never take your helmet off while you are riding a motorcycle.Helmets must be ...

Transformation sentences 11.You must never take your helmet off while you are riding a motorcycle.Helmets must be ...1.Helmets must be worn at all times when riding a motorcycle.

Transformation sentences 12.They wanted to apologize for their behaviour: that's why they paid for dinner.They paid for dinner ...

Transformation sentences 12.They wanted to apologize for their behaviour: that's why they paid for dinner.They paid for dinner ...2.They paid for dinner in order to apologize for their behaviour.

Transformation sentences 13.It isn't necessary to bring skis as they are included in the package.You don't ...

Transformation sentences 13.It isn't necessary to bring skis as they are included in the package.You don't ...3.You don't have to bring skis as they are included in the package.

Transformation sentences 14.I thought parking was allowed here.I was ...

Transformation sentences 14.I thought parking was allowed here.I was ...4.I was under the impression that parking was allowed here.

Transformation sentences 15.Simon said, "I'll be playing tennis when you arrive."Simon said he ...

Transformation sentences 15.Simon said, "I'll be playing tennis when you arrive."Simon said he ...5.Simon said he would be playing tennis when I arrived.

Transformation sentences 16.When I was a child, we would go to the local park every Saturday afternoon.When I was a child, we used ...

Transformation sentences 16.When I was a child, we would go to the local park every Saturday afternoon.When I was a child, we used ...6.When I was a child, we used to go to the park every Saturday afternoon.

Transformation sentences 17.His daughter continued to cry until he could no longer be seen.She continued to cry until her father was ...

Transformation sentences 17.His daughter continued to cry until he could no longer be seen.She continued to cry until her father was ...7.She continued to cry until her father was out of sight.

Transformation sentences 18.I'm afraid that car is just too expensive.That car is beyond ...

Transformation sentences 18.I'm afraid that car is just too expensive.That car is beyond ...8.That car is beyond my means.

Transformation sentences 19.They moved to this village in 1999.They have ...

Transformation sentences 19.They moved to this village in 1999.They have ...9.They have lived in this village since 1999.

Transformation sentences 110.One more thing before I forget - Donata is coming to visit next weekend...., Donata is coming to visit next weekend.

Transformation sentences 110.One more thing before I forget - Donata is coming to visit next weekend...., Donata is coming to visit next weekend.10.By the way, Donata is coming to visit next weekend.

Transformation sentences 111.They managed to finish the project in time for the presentation.They succeeded ...

Transformation sentences 111.They managed to finish the project in time for the presentation.They succeeded ...11.They succeeded in finishing the project in time for the presentation.

Transformation sentences 112.Joe didn't come to the meeting yesterday. Perhaps he was ill.Joe might ...

Transformation sentences 112.Joe didn't come to the meeting yesterday. Perhaps he was ill.Joe might ...12.Joe might have been ill yesterday.

Transformation sentences 113.Magda allows her children to stay up until midnight on Saturdays.Magda lets ...

Transformation sentences 113.Magda allows her children to stay up until midnight on Saturdays.Magda lets ...13.Magda lets her children stay up until midnight on Saturdays.

Transformation sentences 114.Can I accompany you to the party?Do you mind ...

Transformation sentences 114.Can I accompany you to the party?Do you mind ...14.Do you mind if I accompany / my/me accompanying you to the party?

Transformation sentences 115.I wish you didn't drive so fast.If only ...

Transformation sentences 115.I wish you didn't drive so fast.If only ...15.If only you wouldnt drive so fast.

Transformation sentences 116.I think Sam needs to see a doctor. His cough is terrible.With that terrible cough, Sam ...

Transformation sentences 116.I think Sam needs to see a doctor. His cough is terrible.With that terrible cough, Sam ...16.With that terrible cough, Sam should / ought to see a doctor.

Transformation sentences 117.How could you say such a horrible thing to Brad?Shame ...

Transformation sentences 117.How could you say such a horrible thing to Brad?Shame ...17.Shame on you for saying such a horrible thing to Brad.

Transformation sentences 118.The authorities said she wasn't responsible for the accident.The accident wasn't ...

Transformation sentences 118.The authorities said she wasn't responsible for the accident.The accident wasn't ...18.The accident wasn't her fault (according to the authorities).

Transformation sentences 119."Why don't you take a holiday?," said Simon.Simon suggested ...

Transformation sentences 119."Why don't you take a holiday?," said Simon.Simon suggested ...19.Simon suggested (that) I (should) take a holiday.

Transformation sentences 120.I haven't seen Joanna for ages.It's been a long time ...

Transformation sentences 120.I haven't seen Joanna for ages.It's been a long time ...20.It's been a long time since Ive seen Joanna.

Transformation sentences 121.They were still playing cricket after two hours.They had ...

Transformation sentences 121.They were still playing cricket after two hours.They had ...21.They had been playing cricket for two hours.

Transformation sentences 122.He left because he didnt want to upset her.Not ...

Transformation sentences 122.He left because he didnt want to upset her.Not ...22.Not wanting to upset her, he left.

Transformation sentences 123.What a shame he wasn't able to come.I wish ...

Transformation sentences 123.What a shame he wasn't able to come.I wish ...23.I wish he had been able to come.

Transformation sentences 124.I took a jumper but it wasn't necessary.I needn't ...

Transformation sentences 124.I took a jumper but it wasn't necessary.I needn't ...24.I needn't have taken a jumper.

Transformation sentences 125.He checked every other word in the dictionary.He looked ...

Transformation sentences 125.He checked every other word in the dictionary.He looked ...25.He looked every other word up in the dictionary.

Transformation sentences 126.Somebody should tell him.He needs ...

Transformation sentences 126.Somebody should tell him.He needs ...26.He needs to be told / telling.

Transformation sentences 127.The concert was terrible. I could have spent my time in much better ways.The concert was a complete ...

Transformation sentences 127.The concert was terrible. I could have spent my time in much better ways.The concert was a complete ...27.The concert was a complete waste of time.

Transformation sentences 128.He couldn't find me at the exhibition.He wasn't able ...

Transformation sentences 128.He couldn't find me at the exhibition.He wasn't able ...28.He wasn't able to find me at the exhibition.

Transformation sentences 129.She let her son go to Helsinki for the weekend.She allowed ...

Transformation sentences 129.She let her son go to Helsinki for the weekend.She allowed ...29.She allowed her son to go to Helsinki for the weekend.

Transformation sentences 130.I haven't seen her for 15 years.The last time ...

Transformation sentences 130.I haven't seen her for 15 years.The last time ...30.The last time I saw her was 15 years ago.

Transformation sentences 131.I didn't understand what he was saying because I hadn't read his book.If I had read his book ...

Transformation sentences 131.I didn't understand what he was saying because I hadn't read his book.If I had read his book ...31.If I had read his book I would have understood what he was saying.

Transformation sentences 132.As the class representative I would like to welcome you.I'd like to welcome you ...

Transformation sentences 132.As the class representative I would like to welcome you.I'd like to welcome you ...32.I'd like to welcome you on behalf of the class.

Transformation sentences 133.They believe the students were educated in England.The students are believed ...

Transformation sentences 133.They believe the students were educated in England.The students are believed ...33.The students are believed to have been educated in England.

Transformation sentences 134.He escaped using a disguise.He escaped by means ...

Transformation sentences 134.He escaped using a disguise.He escaped by means ...34.He escaped by means of a disguise.

Transformation sentences 135.Remind me to call Tim.Don't let me ...

Transformation sentences 135.Remind me to call Tim.Don't let me ...35.Don't let me forget to call Tim.

Transformation sentences 136.British fish and chips is a new experience for me.It is the first time ...

Transformation sentences 136.British fish and chips is a new experience for me.It is the first time ...36.It is the first time I have eaten / tried / had British fish and chips.

Transformation sentences 137.She has probably found a new job.a. It is likely ...b. She is likely ...

Transformation sentences 137.She has probably found a new job.a. It is likely ...b. She is likely ...37.a. It is likely she has found a new job.

Transformation sentences 137.She has probably found a new job.a. It is likely ...b. She is likely ...37.a. It is likely she has found a new job.b. She is likely to have found a new job.

Transformation sentences 138.I don't agree with prohibiting smoking in bars.I'm not in favour ...

Transformation sentences 138.I don't agree with prohibiting smoking in bars.I'm not in favour ...38.I'm not in favour of prohibiting smoking in bars.

Transformation sentences 139.It doesn't need to be finished this afternoon.It isn't necessary ...

Transformation sentences 139.It doesn't need to be finished this afternoon.It isn't necessary ...39.It isn't necessary to finish it this afternoon.

Transformation sentences 140.Brighton is less exciting than London.Brighton isn't ...

Transformation sentences 140.Brighton is less exciting than London.Brighton isn't ...40.Brighton isn't as exciting as London.

Transformation sentences 141.He couldn't reach the shelf because it was too high.The shelf wasn't ...

Transformation sentences 141.He couldn't reach the shelf because it was too high.The shelf wasn't ...41.The shelf wasn't low enough for him to reach.

Transformation sentences 142.She didn't accept his marriage proposal.She turned ...

Transformation sentences 142.She didn't accept his marriage proposal.She turned ...42.She turned his marriage proposal down.

Transformation sentences 143.We were told to wait here by the director.It was the director ...

Transformation sentences 143.We were told to wait here by the director.It was the director ...43.It was the director who told us to wait here.

Transformation sentences 144.Can you look after the kids this afternoon?Can you take ...

Transformation sentences 144.Can you look after the kids this afternoon?Can you take ...44.Can you take care of the kids this afternoon?

Transformation sentences 145.No one had seen the missing child since Friday.The missing child ...

Transformation sentences 145.No one had seen the missing child since Friday.The missing child ...45.The missing child hadnt been seen since Friday.

Transformation sentences 146.Whatever you do, Ill always love you.No ...

Transformation sentences 146.Whatever you do, Ill always love you.No ...46.No matter what you do, Ill always love you.

Transformation sentences 147.I didn't mean to break that vase.I didn't break that vase...

Transformation sentences 147.I didn't mean to break that vase.I didn't break that vase...47.I didn't break that vase on purpose.

Transformation sentences 148.William says Harry is responsible.It's Harry's responsibility ...

Transformation sentences 148.William says Harry is responsible.It's Harry's responsibility ...48.It's Harry's responsibility according to William.

Transformation sentences 149.I was so bored by her lecture I left.Her lecture was ...

Transformation sentences 149.I was so bored by her lecture I left.Her lecture was ...49.Her lecture was so boring (that) I left.

Transformation sentences 150.I have never seen a more exciting film.It's ...

Transformation sentences 150.I have never seen a more exciting film.It's ...50.It's the most exciting film I've ever seen.