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Sentence Transformation

The document provides examples of sentence transformations exercises. The goal is to rewrite sentences so they have a similar meaning to the original using no more than 5 words. 10 sentences are provided from various exercises along with the instructions to rewrite them while maintaining the core meaning.

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Sentence Transformation

The document provides examples of sentence transformations exercises. The goal is to rewrite sentences so they have a similar meaning to the original using no more than 5 words. 10 sentences are provided from various exercises along with the instructions to rewrite them while maintaining the core meaning.

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SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION The ability to rewrite sentences so that they have the same meaning as the original is often

required for many English Exams such as Cambridge's FCE. It is also an important skill which can help you improve your understanding of similar English expressions and vocabulary. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use no more than 5 words. EXERCISE 1 1 - You must never take your helmet off while you are riding a motorcycle. all Helmets must be worn
--

when riding a motorcycle.

2 - They wanted to apologize for their behaviour: that's why they paid for dinner. order They paid for dinner
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for their behaviour.

3 - It isn't necessary to bring skis as they are included in the package. have You
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bring skis as they are included in the package.

4 - I thought parking was allowed here. under the impression I


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that parking was allowed here.

5 - Simon said, "I will be playing tennis when you arrive." he Simon said
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tennis when I arrived.

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

7 - His daughter continued to cry until he could not be seen any longer. sight She continued to cry until he
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8 - I'm afraid that car is just too expensive. means That car is
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9 - They moved to this village in 1999.

lived They
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in this village since 1999.

10 - One other thing before I forget - Donata is coming to visit next weekend. by
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, Donata is coming to visit next weekend. EXERCISE 2

1. They managed to finish the project in time for the presentation. succeeded They
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the project in time for the presentation.

2. Marcin didn't come to the meeting yesterday. Perhaps he was ill. might Marcin
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yesterday.

3. Magda allows her children to stay up to midnight on Saturday evenings. let Magda
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late on Saturdays.

4. Luckily, Peter wasn't charged with an offence when the police caught him stealing the first time. off Peter was very lucky because he
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5. Can I accompany you to the party? mind Do you


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to the party?

6. I wish you didn't drive so fast. only If


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so fast.

7. I think Roman needs to see a doctor. His cough is terrible. ought

With that terrible cough, Roman

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a doctor.

8. You should feel horrible! Why did you say that to Jacek? shame
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! Why did you say that to Jacek?

9. The authorities said she wasn't responsible for the accident. fault The accident
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10. "Why don't you take a holiday?", said Simon. suggested Simon
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a holiday. EXERCISE 3

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

2. They were still playing cricket after two hours. been They
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for two hours.

3. He didn't want to join in the celebrations. take He didn't want


--

the celebrations.

4. What a shame he wasn't able to come. wish I wish


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come.

5. I took a jumper but it wasn't necessary. taken I


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a jumper.

6. If you don't know how to spell the word, why don't you check in the dictionary? up Why don't you
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in the dictionary?

7. Somebody should tell him. told He needs


--

by someone.

8. The concert was horrible. time The concert was a complete


--

9. He couldn't find me at the exhibition. find He wasn't able


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me at the exhibition.

10. She let her son go to Poznan for the weekend. allowed She
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to Poznan.

EXERCISE 4

1. I haven't seen her for ages. time The


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was 15 years ago.

2. I didn't understand what he was saying because I hadn't read his book. would If I had read his book I
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what he was saying.

3. As the class representative I would like to welcome you. behalf I'd like to welcome you
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the class.

4. They believe the students were educated in England. believed The students
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educated in England.

5. He escaped using a disguise. means He escaped


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a disguise.

6. Remind me to call Asia. forget Don't let


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Asia.

7. This pasta is a new experience for me. time It is


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I have tried this pasta.

8. She has probably found a new job. likely It


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a new job.

9. I don't agree with prohibiting smoking in bars. favour I'm not


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prohibiting smoking in bars.

10. It doesn't need to be finished this afternoon. finish It


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this afternoon.

EXERCISE 5

1. Skwierzyna is less exciting than Bogdaniec. as Skwierzyna


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Bogdaniec.

2. He couldn't read the cup because it was too high. low He cup wasn't
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for him to reach.

3. She didn't accept his marriage proposal. down She


--

4. We were told to wait here by the director. who It was the director
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to wait here.

5. Can you look after the kids this afternoon? of Can you
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the kids this afternoon?

6. "Why don't you take a day off?" asked Magda. should Magda suggested
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a day off.

7. He acts like a poor man even if he has a lot of money. fact Even though he acts like a poor man, he
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has a lot of money.

8. I didn't mean to break that vase. on I didn't break that vase


--

9. William says Harold is responsible. according It's Harold's


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William.

10. I was so bored by her lecture I left.

boring Her lecture was


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I left.

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