Sentence Transformations 2009

1. Paul lived in Brazil when he was young. LivePaul……………………………………………in Brazil when he was young.

2. When he was in the army, he used to wake up at 5 o’clock in the morning. Would When he was in the army, ……………………………….. at 5 o’clock in the morning.3. Rosa didn’t like English food at first, but now she quite likes it. Used Rosa didn’t like English food at first, but now …………………………………4. He meant to make a cup of tea but they have run out of teabags. Going

He …………………………… a cup of tea but they have run out of teabags.5. I don’t think I will ever find it easy to eat with chopsticks. Used I don’t think I will ever ……………………………. with chopsticks.6. My grandmother rarely travels by plane. used My grandmother ………………………………………………………. by plane.7. She wanted to call him but she couldn’t find his phone number. Going

She …………………………………….. but she couldn’t find his phone number.

8. My mother always gave me a bath every Friday night when I was little. Would My mother …………………….…… a bath every Friday night when I was little.9. She didn’t go out until after Phillip had called. Before

She waited until Phillip ………………………………………………………out.10. She started taking ballet lesson 10 years ago. been

She ……………………………………………………………… for ten years.11. How long did he move to Canada? Moved

How long ………………………………………………………… to Canada?12. I’ve never driven such a fast car. Ever

It’s the……………………………………………………………….driven.13. We haven’t been abroad for two years. Time

The last …………………………………………………………. two years ago.14. How long is it since you visited Spain? Visit

When ……………………………………………………………….Spain?15. She has never eaten lobster before. Time

It’s the first …………………………………………………………… lobster.16. He hasn’t turned up yet. Still

He ………………………………………………………………………… up.17. The last time I saw Emily was six month ago. For

I …………………………………………………………… six month.18. When did Patricia finish writing her essay? since

How long …………………………………………………..writing her essay?19. She took up knitting five years ago. Been

She …………………………………………………………….. five years.20. They have never been outside Britain before. First

It’s the ……………………………………..………………. outside Britain.21. He can’t speak Italian yet. Still

He ………………………………………………………………….. Italian.22. How long is it since they met? Ago

How ……………………………………………………………. meet?23. They waited until sunrise before they got up. Get

They ……………………………………………………………after sunrise.

24. I haven’t smoked a cigarette for six month. SinceIt’s …………………………………………………………….... a cigarette.

25. I’ve never seen such a pretty girl. EverShe’s the …………………………………………………..………….. seen.

26. She took a month to decorate the flat. HerIt …………………………………………………………to decorate the flat.

27. Shall I call the office for you? MeWould………………………………………………….…… the office for you?

28. “I’m sorry I broke your window”, he said. BreakingHe …………………………………………………………..……. my window.

29. He plays tennis skilfully. Skilful He …………………………………………………………………..…. player.

30. Kevin doesn’t mind working long hours. usedKevin …………………………………………………………..…..long hours.

31. They cancelled the match because of the hail. OffThe match …………………………………………..……. because of the hail.

32. She didn’t hire him until she had seen his references. HiredShe waited until she had seen his references ……………………………..him.

33. The summit meeting will be held in Berlin. Place The summit meeting…………………………………………………. Berlin.34. She has a good relationship with her colleagues. Gets

She…………………………………………….………………. her colleagues.35. It was difficult for her to connect the new dishwasher. found

She………………………………………….……………. the new dishwasher.36. They moved to Rome two years ago. in

They ………………………………………………………..…………two years.37. The lift isn’t working; use the stairs instead. Out

The lift ……………………………………………; use the stairs instead.38. I’m sure it wasn’t Jim who did it. Have

It ………………………………………………………………..Jim who did it.39. The First World War began in 1914. broke The First World War …………………………………………………. in 1914.40. When did she decide to apply for the post? Since

How long ……………………………………………….. to apply for the post?41. She could hardly absorb all the new information. Difficulty

She……………………………………………………. all the new information.42. Is he expected to return soon? Back

Is……………………………………………………………………….…soon?43. I’ve never spoken to him before. First

It’s the ………………………………………………………..….. spoken to him.44. It was her intention to call, but she forgot. Going

She…………………………………………………………….….. but she forgot.45. They began interviewing candidates two weeks ago. For

They………………………………………………………………...…two weeks.46. He managed to break the world record after trying twice. breaking

He ………………………………………….. the world record after trying twice.47. “You spoilt my party”, she said to him. Spoiling

She……………………………………………………………………….…party.48. They haven’t decided on a date yet. Still

They …………………………………………………………………..….a date.

49. We are allowed to take a one-hour lunch break. AllowThey ……………………………………………….. a one-hour lunch break.

50. They require employees to work on Saturdays. requiredEmployees ……………………………………………………. on Saturdays.

51. You need to improve your handwriting considerably. NeedsYour handwriting………………….…………………………. considerably.

52. She has been learning German since last year. BeganShe ………………………………………………………….……..last year.

53. They advised not drinking the water. WereWe………………………………………………………………….the water.

54. Soldiers are forbidden to leave the camp unless the get especial permission. notSoldiers………………………………….. unless the get especial permission.

55. Unauthorized personnel are not allowed to go beyond this point. must Unauthorized personnel………………………………………..this point.

56. It isn’t necessary for Jim to get up early tomorrow as it is a holiday. haveJim…………………………………….. up early tomorrow as it is a holiday.

57. Readers are not allowed to take books out of the library without first filling in a form. not

58. Readers………………………………. out of the library without first filling in a form.

59. It isn’t necessary for Julie to work today; she can have the day off. haveJulie………………………………….. today; she can have the day off.

60. It wasn’t necessary for him to write to his mum because she rang him. needHe…………………………………………. to his mum because she rang him.

61. We took more luggage than was necessary on our holiday. takenWe ………………………………………….much luggage on our holiday.

62. There’s no need for you to water the plants this morning. haveYou………………………………………. the plants this morning.

63. It wasn’t necessary for Arthur to get the train because his brother offered to give him a lift. need

64. Arthur……………………………… the train because his brother offered to give him a lift.

65. She came early last night, which wasn’t necessary because the party didn’t start till ten. come

66. She………………………………….. early last night because the party didn’t start till ten.

67. I’m sure she has given up smoking. haveShe…………………………………………………………………………smoking.

68. I’m sure she isn’t feeling sick now. beShe………………………………………………………………………….now.

69. Perhaps they were working for the enemy. HaveThey……………………………………………………..………for the enemy.

70. Perhaps he will be on time. beHe………………………………………………………………………….time.

71. Perhaps he was too ill to take part in the race. beenHe…………………………………………….………… to take part in the race.

72. I’m sure they informed the police about the robbery. haveThey……………………………………………………..……. about the robbery.

73. Perhaps Harry will be sunbathing this time tomorrow. beHarry………………………………………………………………….tomorrow.

74. I’m sure he had warned the soldiers about the coming danger. haveHe………………………………………………..….. about the coming danger.

75. I’m sure Jenny hasn’t been working there that long. haveJenny…………………………………………………………….there that long.

76. Perhaps she was telling the truth. BeenShe ……………………………………………………………………..the truth.

77. Perhaps she’s been working hard. beenShe…………………………………………………………………………hard.

78. Perhaps she will come with us. mayShe…………………………………………………………………………..us.

79. I’m sure she hadn’t prepared her speech. haveShe……………………………………………………………………her speech.

80. Perhaps he was asleep when we rang. beenHe……………………………………………………..…………when we rang.

81. Perhaps he will be waiting when we get there. mayHe……………………………………………………….…. when we get there.

82. I’m sure she didn’t know about it. knownShe………………………………………………………………….abou it.

83. I’m certain it has stopped raining now. haveIt …………………………………………………………………… raining now.

84. It’s possible that Jane has left already. haveJane……………………………………………………………………already.

85. I have no doubt that he was lying to you. beenHe……………………………………………………………………….to you.

86. Perhaps the bridge collapsed because of the storm. haveThe bridge…………………………………………… because of the storm.

87. He’ll probably come to the party. LikelyHe…………………………………………………………………..the party.

88. You musn’t photograph any of the paintings. allowedYou…………………………………………………… any of the paintings.

89. It’s forbidden to touch the statues in the museum. touchYou ………………………………………………… in the museum.

90. I’m sure he didn’t cheat in the exam. cheatedHe……………………………………………………………..in the exam.

91. Was it necessary for you to call a doctor? needDid……………………………………………………………..….. a doctor?

92. Shall I carry your shopping for you? meWould …………………………………………….. your shopping for you?

93. I’m sure Ann didn’t do it on purpose. haveAnn…………………………………………………………….…. on purpose.

94. Might I take some photos? ifWould ………………………………………………….……… some photos?

95. Let’s go and see “The Blob” tonight. weShall……………………………………………………....“The Blob” tonight?

96. It isn’t necessary for you to do that exercise. needYou……………………………………………………………… that exercise

97. It would be a good idea to eat less high-cholesterol food. shouldYou ……………………………………………………. high-cholesterol food.

98. It wasn’t necessary for him to takek a coat but he did. takenHe…………………………………………………………………….….. a coat.

99. I’m sure Ann spends all her money on clothes. spendAnn………………………………………………………………..….. on clothes.

100. Was it necessary for you to say that? haveDid…………………………………………………………………………….that?

101. I’m sure he knew what he was doing? knownHe………………................................................................................ he was doing.

102. Perhaps she’s busy at the moment. beShe……………………………………………………………….… at the moment.

103. I advise you toi check the setails before you sign the contract. hadYou…………………………………………………………. you sign the contract.

104. It isn’t necessary for you to drive me to the station. haveYou ………………………………………………….………….. me to the station.

105. There’s no milk left. Run We……………………………………………………………………………..milk.

106. Don’t blame me if there’s no food in the house. faultIt …………………………………………..………… there’s no food in the house.

107. Diana moves to London after finishing her degree. sinceDiana………………………………………………..……..she finished her degree.

108. Our house is an hour’s walk from the village. takesIt……………………………………………….…….to our house from the village.

109. She should be told the truth. betterIt……………………………………………………………………… her the truth.

110. I shoud wash the curtains. needThe curtains……………………………………………………………….washed.

111. I’m sure he read about it in the newspaper. haveHe………………………………………………………………. in the newspaper.

112. We weren’t advised to book in advanced. adviseThey ……………………………………………………..……. book in advanced.

113. You really need to renew you passport before you go on holiday. needsYour passport ………………………………………… before you go on holiday.

114. They require hotel guests to vacate their rooms by twelve noon.areHotel guests ………………………………..……….. their rooms by twelve noon.

115. The dietician advised us not to eat between meals. eatingThe dietician………………………………………………………. between meals.

116. They need to consider the proposals more carefully. consideredThe proposals…………………………………………………..….. more carefully.

117. He arrived too late to catch the 9.30 train. arriveHe……………………………………………………..…… to catch the 9.30 train.

118. Preparing the meal took her three hours.prepareShe …………………………………………………………………….….the meal.

119. These trousers are too small for me. enoughThese trousers…………………………………………………………...…. for me.

120. Politicians found the results of the local election surprising. werePoliticians……………………………………………...…….. of the local election.

121. Could you pass me the cheese , please?mindWould……………………………………………………………….the cheese?

122. They made her pay £2,000 tax. toShe……………………………………………………………….….£2,000 tax.

123. She was allowed to stay at her friend’s house.herThey…………………………………………………………. at her friend’s house.

124. He wasn’t tall enough to become a policeman. shortHe…………………………………………………………..……..a policeman.

125. He had difficulty seeing in the dark room. hardlyHe………………………………………………………….… in the dark room.

126. It took her six months to learn how to drive. tookShe………………………………………………………………... how to drive.

127. I prefer going out to staying at home. thanI prefer to ………………………………………………………….….. at home.

128. Would you mind keeping quiet while she’s talking? keep.Could…………………………………………………………..… she’s talking?

129. The runner could hardly keep up with the others. hadThe runner…………………………………………………..… up with the others.

130. I think it’s interesting to visit other countries. visitingI think …………………………………………………………………. interesting.

131. She prefers taking the train to travelling by coach. takeShe prefers………………………………………...……than travelling by coach.

132. Could you run through the details once more? mindWould …………………………………………………..… the details once more?

133. They took ages to reach a decision. themIt………………………………………………………………..……… a decision.

134. The police let the suspect make one phone call. wasThe suspect …………………………………………………..…… one phone call.

135. The tourists found the carnival fascinating.wereThe tourists…………………………………………………………… the carnival.

136. It was difficult for the jury to reach a veredict. difficultThe jury………………………………………………………………… a veredict.

137. The-17-year-olds weren’t old enough to get into a club. too The-17-year-olds…………………………………………………….…. into a club.138. She prefers speaking French to writing it. than

She prefers………………………………………………………………….write it.139. Learning about other cultures is important. Learn

It …………………………………………………………….. about other cultures.140. They made him work overtime. was

He……………………………………………………………………..…..overtime.141. During the rush hour it takes me over an hour to get to work.getting

During the rush hour, ……………………………………………….. over an hour.142. The instructions were so complicated that I couldn’t follow them. too

The instructuions were………………………………………………..…….follow.143. It was difficult for me to hear what he was saying. hardly

I…………………………………………………….………… what he was saying.144. Could you keep the noise down? mind

Would …………………………………………………………... the noise down?145. They made the passengers wait at the airport for hours. were

The passangers…………………………………………… at the airport for hours.146. I have difficulty in understanding his accent. Find

I ………………………………………………………….…………….. his accent.147. I’m sure he didn’t steal the money. stolen

He…………………………………………………………………….…the money.148. It is likely that he will travel to Europe. to

He………………………………………………………………………. to Europe.

149. It’s a pity you didn’t come to the disco with us.haveYou ………………………………………….…………….to the disco with us.

150. It’s too cold to go camping. warmIt…………………………………………………………………to go camping.

151. the car was so expensive that we couldn’t buy it. forThe car……………………………………………………………………to buy.