SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION

Part 1:
1. He really upset everyone when he told them his secret. (PIGEONS)
He _____________________________________________________________________.
2. Your attitude will have to change if you want to succeed. (LEAF)
You will_________________________________________________________________.
3. You may think you are talented but horses will always show you are not. (PEG)
No matter________________________________________________________________.
4. I avoided mentioning Jack’s demotion as I realized it might upset him. (SLEEPING)
Realizing________________________________________________________________.
5. Susan is far superior to me in terms of technical knowledge. (MATCH)
When it _________________________________________________________________.
6. It is important that we have to get the team to comply with the rules. (LINE)
It is of __________________________________________________________________.
7. Winning the prize has made him very conceited. (HEAD)
Winning ________________________________________________________________.
8. Prompt action from the police helped to reduce the number of people killed and injured in the
fighting. (SUFFERED)
Were it __________________________________________________________________ casualties.
9. His efforts to find a solution didn’t deserve such a savage criticism.
He ________________________________________________________________to find a solution.
10. He did not succeed in reaching the top of the highest mountain in this area.
In vain___________________________________________________________________.
Part 2:
1. I can’t remember having met him before.
I have no _________________________________________________________________.
2. He couldn’t help noticing that she had bought a new car.
It didn’t escape _____________________________________________________________.
3. I’d love you to give me some time off.
I’d love to _________________________________________________________________.
4. We only deliver after we have received the money.
Only after _________________________________________________________________.
5. Far from what we’ve been told, the victim has left hospital and is recovering rapidly
(UNDERSTOOD).
The victim ________________________________________________________________.
6. She’s well-known for her vast knowledge of Renaissance painting. (AUTHORITY)
_________________________________________________________________________.
7. As the merry-go-round picked up speed, the children’s shrieks grew more piercing. (SPAN)
The faster ______________________________________________________the children shrieked.
8. Another five years were to pass before she saw her brother again. (GONE)
Not __________________________________________________________________again.
9. We found the key we’d been looking for lying under the sofa. (LAY)
There, under_____________________________________________________________key.
10. His father was very angry with him when he heard he had damaged the car. (AT)
His father blew______________________________________________________________.
Part 3:
1. His efforts to find a solution didn’t deserve such a savage criticism.
He __________________________________________________________________a solution.
2. Initially, everybody believed his story but now they think he was lying.
He is now _____________________________________________________________the story.
3. We only came to this restaurant because you insisted that we did so.
It was at ___________________________________________________________this restaurant.
4. I’ve become extremely good at missing the rush hour over the last few weeks. (FINE)
I’ve ________________________________________________________over the last few weeks.
5. It is crucial for us to control the juvenile inmates in a very strict way. (REIN)
It’s ____________________________________________________________the juvenile inmates.
6. His excuse for such bad behavior has little effect on her. (CUTS)
His excuse __________________________________________________________________her.
7. You made an embarrassing mistake when you asked him where his wife was. (FOOT)
You __________________________________________________________________his wife was.
8. I feel I am not being treated fairly. (RAW)
I have __________________________________________________________________.
9. If children were allowed to do what they wanted, they would probably play computer games all
day. (DEVICES)
If children ______________________________________________________________________
all day.
10. I don’t conceal my loathing for war. (NO)
I __________________________________________________________________war.
Part 4:
1. The director and the chief accountant did not get on well.
The director was not on ______________________________________________________.
2. The fourth time he asked her to marry him, she accepted.
Only on __________________________________________________________________.
3. I shall never lend Robert any money, no matter what happens.
Under ____________________________________________________________________.
4. Do you think Sally will be able to come here?
Is there __________________________________________________________________?
5. The likelihood of their having any work to offer me in the foreseeable future is nil.
It is not __________________________________________________________________.
6. He shouted as loudly as he could, but nobody heard him. (TOP)
_________________________________________________________________________.
7. His French has improved so much that he is virtually fluent now. (DEGREE)
_________________________________________________________________________.
8. Jane is not at all afraid about travelling on her own. (HOLDS)
_________________________________________________________________________.
9. The music teacher was the only member of the staff not to attend the farewell party.
(EXCEPTION).
_________________________________________________________________________.
10. Have you decided to enter the poster competition? (GO)
_________________________________________________________________________.
Part 5:
1. Was it necessary for you to make a fuss about Jane’s mistake?
You should _______________________________________________________________.
2. The laborers decided to take industrial action to show support for their sacked workmate.
(DOWN)
The laborers _________________________________________________of their sacked workmate.
3. You aren’t particularly cooperative. That’s why your colleagues didn’t respect you. (ESTEEM)
Were _______________________________________________________________________.
4. It is important that we have to get the team to comply with the rules. (LINE)
It is of ______________________________________________________________________.
5. He didn’t admit that he was the thief until he was caught red-handed. (ACT)
Not until ___________________________________________________________________.
6. You may think you are talented but horses will always show you are not. (PEG)
No matter ___________________________________________________________________.
7. He is rumored to have had financial problems. (PINCH)
Rumor _____________________________________________________________________.
8. His amicable behavior was really out of his character. (KEEPING)
That he _____________________________________________________________________.
9. I avoided mentioning Jack’s demotion as I realized that it might upset him. (SLEEPING)
Realizing ___________________________________________________________________.
10. The announcement of the takeover came as a surprise to the entire staff. (BALANCE)
The entire ____________________________________________________________announced.
Part 6:
1. She tried to explain how to operate the photocopier to me and ended up being perplexed.
(KNOTS)
She ___________________________________________________________________operated.
2. Customs officials are stopping more travelers than usual this week. (SEARCHED)
An increased ________________________________________________________________.
3. Can you please stop causing trouble? (STOPPED)
I _______________________________________________________________________waves.
4. I was quite shocked that when they broke the news, she stayed perfectly calm. (HAIR)
It came _____________________________________________________________________.
5. That he decided to retire early marked the end of his distinguished career. (CURTAIN)
His ________________________________________________________________________.
6. We discovered in the end that they had deliberately left some important facts. (TRANSPIRED)
In the _______________________________________________________________with the truth.
7. The chances are that by the end of the year the economy will have recovered. (INDICATION)
There is _______________________________________________________________feet again.
8. Central Gallery is nowhere near as good since there was a change of ownership last autumn.
(DOWNHILL)
Central Gallery has really __________________________________________________________
hands last autumn.
9. You have the right to complain about it in writing. (LODGE)
You are at ___________________________________________________________________.
10. Prompt action from the police helped to reduce the number of people killed and injured in the
fighting. (SUFFERED)
Were it ________________________________________________________________ causualties.

Part 7:
1. Although Christopher was the stronger of the two, his attacker soon overpowered him.
Despite his ___________________________________________________________________.
2. Absolute secrecy was crucial to the success of the mission.
Without _____________________________________________________________________.
3. She’s successful and happy. (WORLD)
She _________________________________________________________________________.
4. She discovered eight new comets in the course of her work.
Her work resulted _____________________________________________________________.
5. You should always be grateful for what you are given.
You shouldn’t look ____________________________________________________________.
6. My father is not feeling well these days. (WEATHER)
____________________________________________________________________________.
7. I will never regret telling the truth. (CALLING)
Not_______________________________________________________________________.
8. Our is the only company allowed to import these chemicals. (MONOPOLY)
__________________________________________________________________________.
9. It was Jane who came up with the idea for sales promotion. (BRAINS)
Jane ______________________________________________________________________.
10. Doing regular exercise often helps improve your attitude to life. (DO)
Many ___________________________________________________________________on life.
Part 8:
1. I suggested sharing the cost, but he didn’t agree. (HAVING)
I suggested sharing __________________________________________________________.
2. All her marks were As in her graduation exams. (STRAIGHT)
She _______________________________________________________________________.
3. She tried her best to learn about economics before applying for the job. (BONED)
She _______________________________________________________________________.
4. Thieves have illegally accessed the business’s accounts. (INTO)
The business’s accounts _______________________________________________________.
5. The e-marketing manager refused to speak to anyone in the company other than the owner. (ON)
The e-marketing manager ___________________________________________other than the owner.
6. Manny bloggers find it very difficult to update their websites on a daily basis. (HAVE)
Many bloggers ___________________________________________their websites on a daily basis.
7. If there are any problems, I can be there right away. (MOMENT’S)
I can ______________________________________________________________________.
8. The plot was so confusing that I couldn’t follow it. (MUD)
Because the plot was about _____________________________________________________.
9. “When I realized I had over ten thousand followers on Twitter, I became quite emotional!” Fiona
said. (OVERCOME)
Fiona explained __________________________________________________________________.
10. After the play finished, I plan to relax and enjoy time off. (FEET)
I’m going to ____________________________________________________after the play finishes.
Part 9:
1. I think his theory is clear and logical. (STANDS)
________________________________________________________________________.
2. We have to settle this matter in a definitive manner. (ALL)
_______________________________________________________________________.
3. In the area, Thailand is much better than all other countries in football. (SHOULDERS)
_______________________________________________________________________.
4. This is not the first time he has openly disagreed with the party leader. (SWORDS)
_______________________________________________________________________.
5. He gambled, lost everything and began to owe money. (INTO)
_______________________________________________________________________.
6. They claim to provide the best service in business, but I think that can be questioned. (DISPUTE)
_______________________________________________________________________.
7. You should punish him severely so that others will be afraid to behave as he did. (EXAMPLE)
_______________________________________________________________________.
8. When I came back, my car was gone. (SEEN)
_______________________________________________________________________.
9. Did you see Alice at the party last night? (CATCH)
_______________________________________________________________________.
10. He is a generous person. (NAME)
_______________________________________________________________________.
Part 10:
1. We should leave about six; otherwise we might not get there in time for the meeting. (SET)
If _____________________________________________________________________punctually.
2. It was not until five years had elapsed that the whole truth about the murder came out.
Not for another __________________________________________________________.
3. No matter how much he was criticized, his confidence was not affected.
No _______________________________________________________________ his confidence.
4. You could be arrested for not giving a breath sample to the police.
Refusal ________________________________________________________________.
5. We only ingratiated ourselves with our teacher because Kate insisted. (CURRIED)
It was _________________________________________________________________our teacher.
6. I know I don’t make clear what I mean sometimes. (EXPRESS)
I know _________________________________________________________________.
7. The final scene was so horrible that I had to turn away. (BEAR)
The final scene __________________________________________________________.
8. It is recommended that you take water with you as wells are few and far between in this area.
(LEST)
Travellers to this area are advised to carry water ____________________________________ground.
9. Nobody expected it of him but Sam was laid off. (RANKS)
Against _______________________________________________________________ unemployed.
10. Maldives attracts hordes of tourists to its beach resorts and 24-hour bustling nightlife. (CLOCK)
It _____________________________________________________________________________to.
Part 11:
1. The staff hated Frank’s new policies intensely and so went on strike.
So ___________________________________________________________________.
2. The reason why I was given promotion was that Laurence recommended me.
But ___________________________________________________________________.
3. Couldn’t the newspaper have printed a better headline?
Was that _______________________________________________________________.
4. Nadia said nothing because she was afraid of offending them. (FEAR)
Nadia remained __________________________________________________________.
5. Initially, losing one’s job can seem awful but afterwards it can work out well. (BLESSING)
Losing _________________________________________________________________.
6. Brian is a strong contender for the position. (LIST)
Brain __________________________________________________________________.
7. I wish you would come straight to the point if you have something to say. (BEAT)
I wish __________________________________________________________________.
8. The TV broadcast the whole of the tennis tournament. (EXTENSIVE)
There is ________________________________________________________________.
9. My supervisor did not event hint to me that he was about to resign. (INDICATION)
I ______________________________________________________________________.
10. There is a considerable number of choices on offer in this brochure. (ARRAY)
_______________________________________________________________________.
Part 12:
1. She didn’t cry when the story ended in stragedy.
Not a __________________________________________________________________.
2. “Nothing will persuade me to sleep in that haunted flat.” said Mrs. Donald
Mrs. Donald said _________________________________________________________.
3. Mr. Footer asked me to write this letter to you.
It was at ________________________________________________________________.
4. We should have been given more time to finish the work.
Had it___________________________________________________________________.
5. He was compelled to choose who he would save: his mother or his wife? (DILEMMA)
________________________________________________________________________.
6. I still cannot accept the fact that he is my brother. (BLOOD)
________________________________________________________________________.
7. The government continued building the road although the environmentalists oppose fiercely.
(TEETH)
________________________________________________________________________.
8. You have no right to read my private letters. (BUSINESS)
You _______________________________________________________________my private
letters.
9. Members of the audience started making fun of the speaker. (UP)
Members ____________________________________________________________the speaker.
10. It is very likely that the interest rate will go down in the present economic climate. (STRONG)
A _____________________________________________________ the present economic climate.
Part 13:
1. People have rumored that you might be getting married soon. (GRAPEVINE)
________________________________________________________________________.
2. The children ignored all the other food and directly went for the cakes beautifully decorated in the
middle of the room. (MADE)
The children ignored _______________________________________________________________.
3. Her role in the plot was of secondary importance. (FIDDLE)
She _____________________________________________________________________.
4. She doesn’t want to be involved in the scandal caused by her husband’s remarks. (DISTANCE)
________________________________________________________________________.
5. He would do almost anything to win the girl’s hand. (LENGTHS)
________________________________________________________________________.
6. No one could explain why the money had disappeared.
No one could account ______________________________________________________.
7. The course on marketing appeals to me more than the one on finance.
I’d much prefer ___________________________________________________________.
8. People became aware of the damage to the ozone layer when an enormous hole was discovered
over the South Pole.
It was the ________________________________________________________________________.
9. Advanced technology cannot operate without special glass.
Were it not _______________________________________________________________.
10. Sally distrusts modern technology strongly.
Sally has _________________________________________________________________.
Part 14:
1. I am not interested in buying a new iPhone this year. (MARKET)
_________________________________________________________________________.
2. Thank God, you are home alive and kicking. (SOUND)
_________________________________________________________________________.
3. Money is the only thing she cares about. (NOTHING)
_________________________________________________________________________.
4. The view from the hotel is absolutely breathtaking. (BREATH)
_________________________________________________________________________.
5. She was a little upset about the abrupt chang in our plan. (HAPPY)
_________________________________________________________________________.
6. The movie on The Star Movie Channel last night was so horrifying that I had to tune in to another.
I couldn’t _________________________________________________________________.
7. It came to my mind that you might be hungry after your long journey.
It occurred ________________________________________________________________.
8. The girl is looking forward to going home for the coming summer vacation.
The girl is anxious __________________________________________________________.
Part 15:
1. The Mountain Rescue Team is pessimistic about the missing climbers.
The Mountain Rescue Team doesn’t hold ________________________________________.
2. I waited for him until 6.30 and then gave up.
I waited for him until 6.30, at __________________________________________________.
3. If you’re ever in the neighborhood, please drop in and see us.
Should ____________________________________________________________________.
4. She is so curious about the pocket she catches a glimpse of it. (SHUFTI)
Overcome _________________________________________________________________.
5. Despite having difficulties in early stages, he is unlikely to be reluctant to do the job. (REALMS)
Teething ______________________________________________________________from the job.
6. Though dumbfounded by people’s roaring with laughter, she tried to finish her speech.
(ACCOMPANIMENT)
Nonplussed _______________________________________________________________laughter.
7. A great many people would congratulate Mary if she won the race. (TRIUMPHANT)
Mary, ____________________________________________________________________on her.
8. You won’t tell the boss anything about this, will you? (BREATHING)
No ______________________________________________________________________.
Part 16:
1. Although Sam knew he’d be expelled if he took the blame for his friends, he still woudln’t betray
them. (CAN)
_________________________________________________________________________.
2. The politician was ashamed of his careless mistake and tried to pretend it hadn’t happened.
(CARPET)
_________________________________________________________________________.
3. The amount that international footballers get paid is quite amazing. (MIND)
_________________________________________________________________________.
4. Diane finds that creating things stops her from thinking about her work. (MIND)
Diane finds that being ______________________________________________________ her work.
5. Phil has felt resentful since his schooldays because he wasn’t on the football team. (SHOULDER)
_________________________________________________________________________.
6. Reginald got upset when he realized that his car had a flat tyre. (COLLAR)
_________________________________________________________________________.
7. Taxi drivers in this city make me mad! They’re so rude and obnoxious. (HACKLES)
Taxi drivers _______________________________________________________________.
8. I tried to remember what has happened all those years before. (CAST)
_________________________________________________________________________.
9. No one stands a chance of beating Mansell in this year’s championship. (FOREGONE)
_________________________________________________________________________.
10. Since the company’s methods were exposed in a newspaper, people have lost their good opinion
of it. (DISREPUTE)
_________________________________________________________________________.