Transformation sentences 1 Transformation sentences 1 Rewrite the

Transformation sentences 1

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

Transformation sentences 1 1. You must never take your helmet off while you are riding a motorcycle. Helmets must be. . .

Transformation sentences 1 1. 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 1 2. They wanted to apologize for their behaviour: that's why they paid for dinner. They paid for dinner. . .

Transformation sentences 1 2. 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 1 3. It isn't necessary to bring skis as they are included in the package. You don't. . .

Transformation sentences 1 3. 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 1 4. I thought parking was allowed here. I was. . .

Transformation sentences 1 4. I thought parking was allowed here. I was. . . 4. I was under the impression that parking was allowed here.

Transformation sentences 1 5. Simon said, "I'll be playing tennis when you arrive. " Simon said he. . .

Transformation sentences 1 5. 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 1 6. When I was a child, we would go to the local park every Saturday afternoon. When I was a child, we used. . .

Transformation sentences 1 6. 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 1 7. His daughter continued to cry until he could no longer be seen. She continued to cry until her father was. . .

Transformation sentences 1 7. 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 1 8. I'm afraid that car is just too expensive. That car is beyond. . .

Transformation sentences 1 8. I'm afraid that car is just too expensive. That car is beyond. . . 8. That car is beyond my means.

Transformation sentences 1 9. They moved to this village in 1999. They have. . .

Transformation sentences 1 9. They moved to this village in 1999. They have. . . 9. They have lived in this village since 1999.

Transformation sentences 1 10. One more thing before I forget Donata is coming to visit next weekend. . , Donata is coming to visit next weekend.

Transformation sentences 1 10. 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 1 11. They managed to finish the project in time for the presentation. They succeeded. . .

Transformation sentences 1 11. 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 1 12. Joe didn't come to the meeting yesterday. Perhaps he was ill. Joe might. . .

Transformation sentences 1 12. Joe didn't come to the meeting yesterday. Perhaps he was ill. Joe might. . . 12. Joe might have been ill yesterday.

Transformation sentences 1 13. Magda allows her children to stay up until midnight on Saturdays. Magda lets. . .

Transformation sentences 1 13. 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 1 14. Can I accompany you to the party? Do you mind. . .

Transformation sentences 1 14. 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 1 15. I wish you didn't drive so fast. If only. . .

Transformation sentences 1 15. I wish you didn't drive so fast. If only. . . 15. If only you wouldn’t drive so fast.

Transformation sentences 1 16. I think Sam needs to see a doctor. His cough is terrible. With that terrible cough, Sam. . .

Transformation sentences 1 16. 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 1 17. How could you say such a horrible thing to Brad? Shame. . .

Transformation sentences 1 17. 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 1 18. The authorities said she wasn't responsible for the accident. The accident wasn't. . .

Transformation sentences 1 18. 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 1 19. "Why don't you take a holiday? , " said Simon suggested. . .

Transformation sentences 1 19. "Why don't you take a holiday? , " said Simon suggested. . . 19. Simon suggested (that) I (should) take a holiday.

Transformation sentences 1 20. I haven't seen Joanna for ages. It's been a long time. . .

Transformation sentences 1 20. I haven't seen Joanna for ages. It's been a long time. . . 20. It's been a long time since I’ve seen Joanna.

Transformation sentences 1 21. They were still playing cricket after two hours. They had. . .

Transformation sentences 1 21. They were still playing cricket after two hours. They had. . . 21. They had been playing cricket for two hours.

Transformation sentences 1 22. He left because he didn’t want to upset her. Not. . .

Transformation sentences 1 22. He left because he didn’t want to upset her. Not. . . 22. Not wanting to upset her, he left.

Transformation sentences 1 23. What a shame he wasn't able to come. I wish. . .

Transformation sentences 1 23. What a shame he wasn't able to come. I wish. . . 23. I wish he had been able to come.

Transformation sentences 1 24. I took a jumper but it wasn't necessary. I needn't. . .

Transformation sentences 1 24. I took a jumper but it wasn't necessary. I needn't. . . 24. I needn't have taken a jumper.

Transformation sentences 1 25. He checked every other word in the dictionary. He looked. . .

Transformation sentences 1 25. He checked every other word in the dictionary. He looked. . . 25. He looked every other word up in the dictionary.

Transformation sentences 1 26. Somebody should tell him. He needs. . .

Transformation sentences 1 26. Somebody should tell him. He needs. . . 26. He needs to be told / telling.

Transformation sentences 1 27. The concert was terrible. I could have spent my time in much better ways. The concert was a complete. . .

Transformation sentences 1 27. 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 1 28. He couldn't find me at the exhibition. He wasn't able. . .

Transformation sentences 1 28. 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 1 29. She let her son go to Helsinki for the weekend. She allowed. . .

Transformation sentences 1 29. 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 1 30. I haven't seen her for 15 years. The last time. . .

Transformation sentences 1 30. I haven't seen her for 15 years. The last time. . . 30. The last time I saw her was 15 years ago.

Transformation sentences 1 31. I didn't understand what he was saying because I hadn't read his book. If I had read his book. . .

Transformation sentences 1 31. 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 1 32. As the class representative I would like to welcome you. I'd like to welcome you. . .

Transformation sentences 1 32. 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 1 33. They believe the students were educated in England. The students are believed. . .

Transformation sentences 1 33. 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 1 34. He escaped using a disguise. He escaped by means. . .

Transformation sentences 1 34. He escaped using a disguise. He escaped by means. . . 34. He escaped by means of a disguise.

Transformation sentences 1 35. Remind me to call Tim. Don't let me. . .

Transformation sentences 1 35. Remind me to call Tim. Don't let me. . . 35. Don't let me forget to call Tim.

Transformation sentences 1 36. British fish and chips is a new experience for me. It is the first time. . .

Transformation sentences 1 36. 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 1 37. She has probably found a new job. a. It is likely. . . b. She is likely. . .

Transformation sentences 1 37. 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 1 37. 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 1 38. I don't agree with prohibiting smoking in bars. I'm not in favour. . .

Transformation sentences 1 38. 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 1 39. It doesn't need to be finished this afternoon. It isn't necessary. . .

Transformation sentences 1 39. 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 1 40. Brighton is less exciting than London. Brighton isn't. . .

Transformation sentences 1 40. Brighton is less exciting than London. Brighton isn't. . . 40. Brighton isn't as exciting as London.

Transformation sentences 1 41. He couldn't reach the shelf because it was too high. The shelf wasn't. . .

Transformation sentences 1 41. 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 1 42. She didn't accept his marriage proposal. She turned. . .

Transformation sentences 1 42. She didn't accept his marriage proposal. She turned. . . 42. She turned his marriage proposal down.

Transformation sentences 1 43. We were told to wait here by the director. It was the director. . .

Transformation sentences 1 43. 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 1 44. Can you look after the kids this afternoon? Can you take. . .

Transformation sentences 1 44. Can you look after the kids this afternoon? Can you take. . . 44. Can you take care of the kids this afternoon?

Transformation sentences 1 45. No one had seen the missing child since Friday. The missing child. . .

Transformation sentences 1 45. No one had seen the missing child since Friday. The missing child. . . 45. The missing child hadn’t been since Friday.

Transformation sentences 1 46. Whatever you do, I’ll always love you. No. . .

Transformation sentences 1 46. Whatever you do, I’ll always love you. No. . . 46. No matter what you do, I’ll always love you.

Transformation sentences 1 47. I didn't mean to break that vase. I didn't break that vase. . .

Transformation sentences 1 47. 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 1 48. William says Harry is responsible. It's Harry's responsibility. . .

Transformation sentences 1 48. William says Harry is responsible. It's Harry's responsibility. . . 48. It's Harry's responsibility according to William.

Transformation sentences 1 49. I was so bored by her lecture I left. Her lecture was. . .

Transformation sentences 1 49. I was so bored by her lecture I left. Her lecture was. . . 49. Her lecture was so boring (that) I left.

Transformation sentences 1 50. I have never seen a more exciting film. It's. . .

Transformation sentences 1 50. I have never seen a more exciting film. It's. . . 50. It's the most exciting film I've ever seen.