Sentence Transformation

SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 1
I. Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new
sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original
sentence.
1. He would do almost anything to win the girl's hand. (LENGTHS)
He ……………………………………..………………...……… to win the girl's hand.
2. The crash victim was beyond help when emergency services reach her.
(WHATSOEVER)
There …………………….…………..…………………..… on reaching the crash victim.
3. His fake arrogance only hid his genuine insecurity. (LAY)
Behind …….…………………………………………………………… insecurity.
4. They will try Abrams for murder at the High Court next week. (TRIAL)
…………...………………………………………………………………..
5. A great many people will congratulate her if she wins. (SHOWERED)
……………………………………………………………………………
II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one,
using the word given. Do not change the word given.
6. Because I believed his lies, he got a lot of money from me.
He conned............................................................................................................................
7. It isn’t possible that Jane was absent from work today.
Jane must .............................................................................................................................
8. It doesn’t matter which chemical you put into the mixture first. The result will be the
same.
It makes .................................................................................................................................
9. Just thinking about this face at the moment makes me laugh.
The very..................................................................................................................................
10. To pass the time, I looked through some magazines.
I whiled .................................................................................................................................
11. You can use it as long as you like, and it won’t wear out.
No……………………………………………………………………………
12. It was not until five years had pased that the whole truth came out.
Not for …………………………………………………………………………
13. The only thing that makes this job worthwhile is the experience.
Were it …………………………………………………………….
14. The inhabitants were far worse-off twenty years ago than they are now.
The inhabitants are nowhere …………………………………………………………
15. Mr. David asked me to write this letter to you.
It is at Mr. David’s ………………………………………………………………
II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one,
using the word given. Do not change the word given.
16. Since she left me, I’ve been leading a boring life. VEGETABLE
Since she left me, ………………………………………………………………………
17. My mother insisted me on wearing the dress PRESSED
My mother …………………………………………………………………………………..
18. The project failed because of a lack of financial backing. WANT
The project failed …………………………………………………………………………..
19. I would give up my job in no time if I could find a better one. HAT
I would give up my job …………………………………………………………………..
20. She decided to have five bowls of rice because she was hungry. MUNCHIES
……………………………………………….., she decided to have five bowls of rice.
I. Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to write a new
sentence in such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original
sentence.
21. Something must be done quickly to solve the problem of homelessness.
Urgent…………………………………………………………………………………………
22. We’ve been trying to sell our house for well over six months.
Our house ……………………………………………………………………………………..
23. In order to make a profit the new leisure centre needs at least 2000 visitors a month.
No fewer …………………………………………………………………………………….
24. What Anna hates most about these school reunions is posing for photos.
There is nothing …………………………………………………………………………….
25. The collision didn’t damage his car much.
Not a great …………………………………………………………………………………..
SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 2
1. I’ve considered the advantages and disadvantages and I’ve decided not to go.
(WEIGHED)
_________________________________________________________________________
2. Considering that she’s only just started, she’s doing very well. (BEARING)
_________________________________________________________________________
3. When I agreed to do this, I didn’t think that it would be so expensive. (BARGAIN)
_________________________________________________________________________
4. Let me give you a clue to help you remember. (JOG)
_________________________________________________________________________
5. Although I don’t speak Italian very well, I understood the general meaning of what she
said. (DRIFT)
_________________________________________________________________________
6. It’s important to defend what you believe in when others express their doubts.
 You have to stand ___________________________________________________.
7. He threatened the officers with violence.
 He made ___________________________________________________.
8. I can spend more time with my grandchildren when I retire.
 Retirement will free ___________________________________________________.
9. It won’t hurt to tell your boss how you feel.
 You have nothing ___________________________________________________.
10. What happens should there be a tie in the vote?
 What happens in ___________________________________________________.
11. Kate has finally accepted that their friendship is over. (TERMS)
 Kate has finally ________________________________________ their friendship is over.
12. Are you saying Dan gets angry easily, Fiona? (SHORT)
 Are you saying Dan _______________________________________, Fiona?
13. I can’t cope at all with my new job, and that bothers me. (DEPTH)
 I wish I __________________________________________ my new job.
14. I think they're largely responsible for what's happened. (SMALL)
 I hold them ________________________________________ responsible for what’s happened.
15. I don't know why you're saying this is so important. (DEAL)
 I don't know why you're ____________________________________________ this.
16. He worked very hard, but he was unable to earn enough for his living.
Hard-working _____________________________________
17. “Nothing will persuade me to sleep in that haunted house,” she said.
She flatly_________________________________________
18. I was too scared to tell him what I really thought.
I lacked___________________________________________
19. The house shouldn’t be left unlocked for any reason.
On no ____________________________________________
20. Paul hates waiting for the bus.
Paul can't _________________________________________
21. The students in his class come from many different places, which makes the place very
special. (WIDE)
___________________________________________
22. When I make my complaint, I hope that you will say you agree with me. (BACK)
___________________________________________
23. I forgot his birthday last week and do not know how to make it up to him. (AMENDS)
___________________________________________
24. She is likely to be shortlisted for the position. (STANDS)
___________________________________________
25. Don’t hesitate to make use of the library’s resources. (AVAIL)
___________________________________________

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