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TRANSFORMATIONS
Transformations 1
TRANSFORMATIONS 2 :
1. They had to wait for twelve hours before their flight left.
Only after a 12-hour wait / delay of 12 hours did their flight leave.
2. He insisted on a full apology.
Nothing but a full apology would satisfy him / was good enough for him / would do for him.
3. Their teacher is making them study hard.
They are being made to study hard.
4. The band was just as good as we had expected.
They certainly lived up to our expectations.
5. Even though I admire his courage, I think he is foolish.
Much as I admire his courage, I think he's foolish.
6. "You don't appreciate me," she complained. (granted)
"You take me for granted," she complained.
7. The man in that painting bears a strong resemblance to my uncle. (reminds)
The man in that painting reminds me very much of my uncle.
8. Someone has stolen their bicycle. (had)
He had his bicycle stolen.
9. After two hours the bridegroom still hadn't appeared. (sign)
After two hours there was still no sign of the bridegroom.
10. The critics were impressed by her performance.
Key Word Transformations Advanced Level
TRANSFORMATIONS 3
TRANSFORMATIONS 4:
29. The manager asked me to consider this proposal very carefully. (CONSIDERATION)
The manager asked me to take this proposal under careful consideration.
30. My parents met in 1970. (SINCE)
My parents have known each other since 1970.
31. Whatever happens I shan’t change my mind. (MATTER)
No matter what happens, I shan’t...
32. Could you possibly share your book with me? (MIND)
Do you mind sharing...?
33. The mechanic checked the tyres on my car. (HAD)
I had the tyres on my car checked.
34. She speaks English well. (COMMAND)
She has an excellent command of English/Her command of English is excellent.
35. The barrister asked for the acquittal of the prisoners by the court. (SHOULD)
The barrister said that the prisoners should be acquitted by the court.
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