English Grammar Exercises and Informal Letter Writing Tips
English Sentence Transformation Exercises
- It’s said that the way people learn will change in the next few decades. The way people learn is said to change in the next few decades.
- Although the test was very easy, they decided to use a cheat sheet. Despite the test being very easy, they decided to use a cheat sheet.
- You won’t pass the test if you don’t speak to your teacher and apologise. Unless you speak to your teacher and apologise, you won’t pass the test.
- No other city in Spain is as big as Madrid. Madrid is the biggest city in Spain.
- It’s possible that she didn’t see your message. She might not have seen your message.
- “Why don’t we call Tom and invite him to have pizza tonight!”, Roy said. Roy suggested calling Tom and inviting him to have pizza tonight.
- They are building a new shopping centre near my house. A new shopping centre is being built near my house.
- “Dad, don’t forget to send the e-mail, please,” John said. John reminded his dad to send the e-mail.
- I have to finish painting the fence. I won’t be able to go to the cinema with Peter. If I didn’t have to finish painting the fence, I would be able to go to the cinema with Peter.
- The exam was so difficult that nobody passed it. It was such a difficult exam that nobody passed it.
- By the time I got home at 9:30 p.m., Luis had prepared a delicious dish for the family.
- You can only enter the building if you have an ID. Only if you have an ID can you enter the building.
- The last time I used ChatGPT was two days ago. I haven’t used ChatGPT for two days.
- They have built a new ring road so as to prevent traffic jams in the city centre. A new ring road has been built so as to prevent traffic jams in the city centre.
- I didn’t study the vocabulary provided. Therefore, I failed the test. If I had studied the vocabulary provided, I wouldn’t have failed the test.
- Ron didn’t go to the movies last night and now he regrets it. He says: If only I had gone to the movies last night.
- Someone repaired my car yesterday. I had my car repaired yesterday.
- I went shopping with Ann yesterday. We also had time to have a drink together. Not only did I go shopping with Ann yesterday, but we also had time to have a drink together.
- He said he was sorry that he had been so rude to his peers at the meeting. He apologised for being so rude to his peers at the meeting.
- He was extremely surprised by what had happened the day before. He was taken aback by what had happened the day before.
Informal Letter Writing Structure
1. Greeting
Dear [Friend’s Name],
2. Introductory Sentences
How are things? I hope you’re doing great. I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to reply, but I’ve been busy planning my next holiday.
3. Main Body
You asked me for some advice about Thailand, and honestly, it’s a paradise! Regarding activities, you should definitely try scuba diving and visiting the ancient temples; they are breathtaking. As for hotels, I recommend staying in a beach bungalow in Koh Phi Phi because the views are incredible and it’s not too expensive. You’ll love the food there too!
4. Farewell
Anyway, I must go now, but let me know if you need anything else. I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon! Best, [Your Name]
Useful Phrases for the Main Body
- To introduce the topic: “You asked me about [topic], and I think…”
- To give options/details: “Regarding [point 1], you should…”
- To add more information: “As for [point 2], I recommend…”
- To give a personal opinion: “In my opinion, it’s the best choice because…”