Sentence Transformation

Sentence Transformation

 Rewrite the following sentences without changing their meanings:

1. We spent five hours getting to London.

It....................................................................................................................................

2. “Don’t forget to phone the police.”

She reminded him.........................................................................................................

3. I couldn’t hear them because they were speaking too softly.

They were.....................................................................................................................

4. In his hurry, he locked the car with the key inside.

If....................................................................................................................................

5. They will have to find someone to take her to hospital.

Someone........................................................................................................................

6. We got lost because we didn’t have a map.

If we..............................................................................................................................

7. He was sorry he hadn’t said good-bye to her at the airport.

He regretted..................................................................................................................

8. Collecting stamps is one of her interests.

She is.............................................................................................................................

9. Poverty drove him to desperation (sự tuyệt vọng).

He..................................................................................................................................

10. People believe that the wanted girl is living somewhere near hear.

The wanted girl......................................................................................................................

11. “Why didn’t I get a computer before?” thought my father.

My father wondered..............................................................................................................

12. “You’d better not lend him any more money, Mary.” Said John.

John advised Mary.................................................................................................................

13. Did anybody ever teach you how to behave?

Were you...............................................................................................................................

14. My shoes need to be cleaned before the interview.

I must.....................................................................................................................................

15. Susan felt sick because she ate stale food.

If Susan..................................................................................................................................

16. Apples are usually cheaper than oranges.

Apples are usually not...........................................................................................................

17. What a pity I broke the precious vase!

I wish.............................................................................................................................

18. How often do the mechanics service your car?

How often do you..........................................................................................................

19. I’d rather you didn’t smoke in here.

Would ...........................................................................................................................

20. If she doesn’t work harder, she’ll lose her job.

Unless............................................................................................................................

21. I read a book last week. I started reading it on Monday. I finished it three days later.

It took............................................................................................................................