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............................................................................................................................
22. My camera cost $200. Yours cost $120.
My camera....................................................................................................................
23. We invited some people to dinner. They didn’t come.
The people....................................................................................................................
24. Athens is older than Rome.
Rome.............................................................................................................................
25. His father is taller than his mother.
His mother is not...........................................................................................................
26. Although the traffic was bad, I arrived on time.
In spite of......................................................................................................................
27. The sudden noise caused me to jump.
The sudden noise made.................................................................................................
28. My father said I could use his car.
My father allowed.........................................................................................................
29. She wouldn’t allow me to read the letter.
She wouldn’t let............................................................................................................
30. Tom is ill. He became ill three days ago.

Tom has.........................................................................................................................
31. My father can’t give up smoking, but I’d like to.
I wish.............................................................................................................................
32. If you don’t hurry, you’ll be late.
Unless............................................................................................................................
33. Jane is a better cook than Mary.
Mary can’t.....................................................................................................................
34. Jack is too young to get married.
Jack is not......................................................................................................................
35. I don’t really want to go to the museum.
I’d rather.......................................................................................................................
36. Despite taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
Although........................................................................................................................
37. The book was so interesting that I couldn’t put it down.
It was such.....................................................................................................................
38. Nobody can solve this problem.
This problem.................................................................................................................
39. The man injured in the accident was taken to the hospital.
The man who.................................................................................................................
40. Bill is not old enough to drive a car.
Bill is too.......................................................................................................................
41. The sea was so rough that children couldn’t swim in it.
The sea was too.............................................................................................................
42. It is said that he is 110 years old.
He is said.......................................................................................................................
43. Ann said to Bill: “Don’t forget to have your appointment with Mr. Brown.”
Ann reminded................................................................................................................
44. They don’t understand him because he doesn’t speak clearly.
If....................................................................................................................................
45. She didn’t buy that coat because she didn’t have enough money.

If....................................................................................................................................
46. I am always nervous when I travel by air.
Travelling by air............................................................................................................
47. The last time I saw her was in 1985.
I haven’t........................................................................................................................
48. That factory is producing more and more pollution.
More and more pollution...............................................................................................
49. He is sorry now that he didn’t invite Jane to his party.
He wishes......................................................................................................................
50. We will spend 5 hours getting to Can Tho.
It....................................................................................................................................
51. I hope to see you at Christmas.
I’m looking forward.......................................................................................................
52. Don’t try to escape. It’s no use.
It’s no use......................................................................................................................
53. The doctor advised me to stay in bed.
The doctor suggested.....................................................................................................
54. We were never made to do anything we didn’t want to.
They never made us......................................................................................................
55. Mozart didn’t finish his last work when he died.
Mozart died without......................................................................................................