English Sentence Transformation Practice Units 1-4
English Sentence Transformation: Units 1, 2, 3, and 4
Improve your grammar skills with these rephrasing exercises. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word provided in brackets where applicable.
- Speaking English is starting to feel normal to me. (getting)
- Maybe the website blocked the user because he broke the rules.
The website… - I arrived on time because I took a taxi.
Had… - The Nile is the longest river in the world.
No river… - Richard hasn’t cleaned the bathroom yet. (still)
- Bringing a gift to the party is optional. (don’t)
- He will do the laundry after he gets home. (until)
- We could eat out on Sunday.
What about… - We are unlikely to memorize the poem for tomorrow.
I’m sure… - Lucy has worked here for many years. (started)
- Not a single player in the team missed the shot. (none)
- The first thing I will do after buying a new car is to check the oil level. (as soon as)
- It’s a pity the team didn’t win the game. (won)
- Why don’t we watch a scary movie tonight?
Shall… - He doesn’t know anything about cars. (nothing)
- If the sky is clear, we can see the stars better.
The… - I am sure she will love this painting. (definitely)
- The thief disappeared two weeks ago. (missing)
- We won’t leave until the sun rises. (once)
- The pilot succeeded in landing the plane safely. (managed)
- After watering the plants, she had a cup of tea.
Once… - He doesn’t work here, otherwise he would assist you.
Were… - The film started. Then we arrived at the cinema.
By the time… - Walking your dog on the grass is not allowed. (mustn’t)
- He is a brave man, so he didn’t run away from the fire. (weren’t)
- She may sell her bike next week if she gets a better deal.
Perhaps… - We will complete two hours of waiting when she gets here. (been)
- Is this blue purse yours? (belong)
- I have never seen a more hilarious movie.
This… - The King will address the nation at 9 p.m. (to)
- She got sick during her visit to Egypt. (while)
- I’m certain the chef seasoned the soup. (must)
- There is absolutely no way she believed that lie.
She… - We have plans to see each other tonight. (seeing)
- It was silly of you to touch the hot stove. (have)
- The band is performing live for the first time. (never)
- No matter if it rains, the football match will continue.
Even if… - At 10 p.m. tonight, I’ll be in the middle of a sound sleep. (sleeping)
- He doesn’t have a car. (own)
- You won’t understand the movie if you don’t read the subtitles. (unless)
- He was the most inexperienced candidate. (least)
- We are dancing now and we will do the same thing next week.
This time next week… - It’s a good thing to save your files.
You’d… - They are lost now because they forgot to bring a map. (hadn’t)
- Mary woke up a few seconds ago. (just)
- Let’s go for a swim in the lake.
Why not… - We can go, but we must behave well. (as long as)
- Was it normal for her to stay up all night? (use to)
- I bet I look tired in this bright light. (must)
- What’s your view on Putin winning the war? (reckon)
- Transport will be different by the time we are older. (changed)
- I will leave after I tie my tie. (before)
- Swimming is prohibited near the cliff. (allowed)
- Perhaps the cat is sleeping on the sofa now.
The cat… - If you have any further questions, don’t hesitate to ask.
Should… - The game ends just a few minutes before midnight.
By midnight… - My advice is that you must stop drinking coffee.
If I… - There is a slight chance the pilot is flying the plane alone. (could)
- We didn’t buy the TV we liked because it was expensive. (cheaper)
- It’s highly unlikely she knows the secret. (can’t)
- Historians often read old documents. (used to)
- I am not rich, so I didn’t buy the luxurious car.
I would… - It’s uncertain whether the plane landed on time.
The plane… - The ability to forgive others is something beautiful. (able)
- Be quiet to avoid waking the baby! (if)
- He intends to vacuum the floor this afternoon. (going)
- We ought not to use our phones in the cinema. (better)
- They got engaged last year. (for)
- You can use my car, but you must drive slowly. (provided that)
- She will study before she takes the test. (after)
- The weather is beautiful, so we will go for a walk. (were)
- You can borrow my laptop, but only if you are very careful. (on condition that)
- I didn’t see the red light, so I had an accident.
Had… - It’s wise to drink water often and stay hydrated.
Everyone…