English Sentence Transformation Exercises
Sentence Rewriting Practice: Using Keywords
Rewrite these sentences using the words in brackets:
- It’s been a long time since I last saw Paul. (for) I haven’t seen Paul for a long time.
- I didn’t hear from him for ten years. I received his email. (when) I hadn’t heard from him for ten years when I received his email.
- She started studying Drama three years ago. (been) She has been studying Drama for three years.
- She studied German for three years. Then she moved to Berlin. (after) After she had studied
Mastering Possessive Adjectives and Question Words
Possessive Adjectives Practice
- Where is our classroom? We can’t find it.
- Susan, is that your pen on the table?
- A: What is your name? B: My name is Thomas.
- I think this is her book. She dropped it on the floor.
- Their names are Kevin and Stewart. They are my friends.
- He forgot to write his name on the test!
- A: What is your phone number? B: My phone number is 555-9826.
- Did the cat eat all of its food?
- The children are crying because they can’t find their toys.
- Mariam and Jennifer like their new teacher.
- I
London and Greenlake: A Traveler’s Review
I recently visited the beautiful city of London and the charming town of Greenlake, and I want to share my experiences with you.
London: A Vibrant Metropolis
I was impressed by how clean London was. The streets and parks were well maintained, and everything looked tidy. Furthermore, the food was also great! There were many interesting things to do.
Challenges in London
Even though I had a great time, some things were not perfect. The weather was very cold, and it rained a lot. This made it difficult
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Facebook’s Impact on Users
Questions and Answers
- Based on the text:
- a) False. “Facebook can be a fun, healthy activity…”
- b) False. “A second study, completely independent from the first…”
- c) True. “A second study, completely independent from the first… than close friends or family.”
- d) True. “People may choose… romantic partners.”
Synonyms
- a) jealous — envious
- b) entertaining — fun
- c) teammate — colleague
- d) forecast — predict
- e) exactly — accurately
Sentence Completion
- a) They asked us if we
Lomov, Natalya & Chubukov: Marriage Proposal Quarrels
Why Natalya is Anxious to Marry Lomov
Natalya is described as a middle-aged woman. She understands that someone like Lomov might be her best chance for marriage. Therefore, the moment she learns that Lomov had come to propose to her, she becomes distraught, cries, shouts, and insists her father bring Lomov back.
Chubukov Joins the Quarrel
Chubukov enters and finds Natalya and Lomov quarrelling. When he discovers they are arguing about the ownership of the Oxen Meadows, he also becomes angry. Instead
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Technology & Gadgets Vocabulary
- Keyboard: teclado
- Plug (for device): enchufe-conector
- Screen: monitor
- Socket (wall): enchufe-pared
- Switch: interruptor
- Adapter: adaptador
- Headphones: auriculares
- Remote control: mando a distancia
- Mouse: ratón
- Speaker: altavoz
- USB cable: cable USB
Common Verbs
- Turn on / Turn off
- Set (program)
- Unplug (desenchufar)
- Switch
Places Vocabulary
- Football pitch: campo de fútbol
- Ground floor: planta baja
- Speed camera: radar de velocidad
- Profile picture: foto de perfil
- Petrol station: gasolinera