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II. Finish each of the following sentencees in such a way that it is as

similar in meaning to the sentences printed before it.
1) I won't agree until Tom's apologised
Only when __________________________
2) Please don’t use the shower after midnight.
Would you mind_________________________
3) I agree he is a good worker but I still don't think he should get the
job.
Despite __________________________________________
4) The residents get very angry when bicycles are left in the hallway.
The residents all wish bicycles__________________________
5) "John should not have behaved so badly." said Janet.
Janet objeted _____________________
6) Anna failed to understand how serious her illness was until she spoke
to the doctor
Not until______________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
7) They set off to climb the mountain in spite of the fog
Although _____________________________________________
8) I do like carrots, but I don't want to eat them everyday.
Much ________________________________________________
9) Jack plays football more skillfully than
Jack is
________________________________________________.
10) Hand over the bag or I will shoot you!” said the robber to the
security guard
The robber threatened ___________________________________
11) I am always short of time
I never
________________________________________________
12) I had only just watered the garden when it began to rain.
Hardly________________________________________________
 13) I have not visited any countries in South America except
Venezuela.
Venezuela___________________________________________
14) We cannot exchange tickets in any circumstances.
Under no ____________________________________________
III. For each of the sentences below, write a new
sentences as similar as possible in meaning to the original
sentences, but using the word given. This word must not
be altered in any way.
1) Themanaging director suggested not appointing any new staff.
FREEZE
________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
2) They hate each other intensely. SWORN
________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_
3) There no need to be so upset about the result. SHED
________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
4) I would be grateful if you could have a look at these figures. CAST
________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_
5) I was pleasantly surprised at the result of the meeting. CAME
________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_
6) Although he has been very determined, he was never managed to
defeat his rival DETERMINATION.
 ______________________________________________________
__

7) The arrival time of the plane has been changed to 3.30.

RE-SCHEDULED
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
8) Without his personal assistant John would not know what to do next.
RELIES
________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_

FROM: Writing: SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 2

A.INVERSION
Rewrite the sentences, starting with the expressions in brackets.
1. There was never a mention of a conflict. AT NO POINT
________________________________________________________.
2 This was the first time had come across the term 'mindfulness.
NEVER BEFORE
________________________________________________________
3. If you ever open to see your former colleague, tell her I'm asking
after her. SHOULD YOU
________________________________________________________
4. The reunion had only just begun when the fire alarm went off.
HARDLY
________________________________________________________
5. In comparison to our ancestors, we eat more sugar and salt and our
diet also induces more acid NOT ONLY
________________________________________________________
6. If how stubborn my teammate could be, I would never have tried to
persuade him. HAD
________________________________________________________
7. I put forward the proposal and it was accepted immediately.
NO SOONER
________________________________________________________
8. Providing role models for children can inspire them to study and may
also mean that they achieve more in life. NOT ONLY
________________________________________________________

B.STYLES (TECHNOLODY)
Rewrite these sentences by changing the underlined words into
nouns.
1. The machine weighed about 340 kg.
The machine was_________________________________________
2. The numbers of microwaves in homes is increasing around the
world.
There is an______________________ in homes around the world.
3. There is nothing that indicates domestic microwaves pose a risk to
health.
There is no ______________________________________________
4. Spencer's work is still very relevant today.
Spencer’s work ___________________________________________
5. Companies should invest more in finding new applications for
microwave technology.
There should be ____________________new applications for
microwave technology.
6. The public were very slow to accept Spencer’s discovery.
There was _______________________________Spencer's discovery
7. Spencer grew up in a very goor family
Spencer grew up _______________________________

C. INFINITIVES AND GERUND

1. I refuse to pay the bill INTENTION
I
have___________________________________________________
2. He is too irresponsible to run the department CHARGE
He is not __________________________________of the department.
3. Sheila is worried about the proposed changes at work PROSPECT
 The ___________________________________________ worry
4. Would you please keep your mobile phone switched off during the
flight. MIND
Would you _______________________________ the plane is
airborne.
5. We waited on the bus for an hour before the engine was fixed.
TOOK
They_______________________________while we waited on the
bus
6. Lan was not used to doing such strenuous training.
HABIT
Ian was _______________________________ strenuously
7. You should always wear a seatbelt. UNWISE
It is _______________________________ a seatbelt.
8. I pologise but completely forgot about our appointment.
CONFESS
I must _______________________________my mind.
9. There's a possibility that you may be able to get a grant.
DISTRACTED
 We are pleased _______________________________ a grant.
10. At least make an attempt at the exercise. It might not be as
difficult as you think it is. TRY
If you_______________________________________it easier than
you think.

D. PASSIVE VOICE
1. She allows her colleagues to take her attention from her work.
DISTRACTED
She __________________________________________ by her
colleagues.
2. She locked the door so that nobody would disturb her. AVOID
She _______________________________ disturbed.
3. We can't do much for him now. LITTLE
 There ____________________________________________ now.
4. I believe parking is prohibited in this area. PERMIT
 I don’t think _________________________________ in this area.
5. No student can be expected to know every word in the book.
STUDENTS
Nobody ____________________________ in the book.
7. The agreement states that you are to pay the installment once a
month. ACCORDING
I __________________________________ people I don’t know very
well.
8. His claim that he didn’t know anything didn’t deceive me.
TAKEN
I ______________________________________ he didn’t know
anything.
9. Using notes is forbidden in this examination. ALLOWED
Notes_______________________________ in this examination.
10. I’d hate them to forget about me. LEFT
I’d_______________________________ out.