Transformation sentences 1

1. Transformation sentences 1

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

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

4. 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.

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

6. 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.

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

8. 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.

9. Transformation sentences 1 • 4. I thought parking was allowed here. • I was ...

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

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

12. 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.

13. 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 ...

14. 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.

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

16. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

22. 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.

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

24. 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.

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

26. 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.

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

28. 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.

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

30. 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?

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

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

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

34. 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.

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

36. 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.

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

38. 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).

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

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

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

42. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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