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Transformation(II)
100
He is too weak to stand up without help. (Use 'so" instead of 'too'.)
He is so weak that he cannot stand up without help.
100
The letter was written by Marshall. Change the voice.
Marshall wrote the letter.
100
London is bigger than Oxford. Begin: Oxford is...
Oxford is not as big as London.
100
"I'm sorry I lost your book, Jerry," said Michael. Begin: Michael apologized...
Michael apologized to Jerry for losing his book. OR Michael apologized to Jerry for having lost his book.
100
I cannot understand very easily what he says. Begin: It is...
It is difficult for me to understand what he says.
200
It is probable that he will never come back again. Begin: In...
In all probability, he will never come back again.
200
The fire was extinguished. Change the voice.
_________ extinguished the fire.
200
I've never had a meal as good as this. Use the superlative degree.
This is the best meal I've ever had.
200
"Simon is the one who stole the money," said Maria. Begin: Maria accused...
Maria accused Simon of stealing the money.
200
That film is fantastic. Begin: What...
What a fantastic film that is!
300
As soon as the chief guest arrived, the play began. Begin: No sooner...
No sooner did the chief guest arrive than the play began. OR No sooner had the chief guest arrived than the play began.
300
The family went to the beach. Change the voice.
The beach was visited by the family.
300
John doesn't have as much money as the other students. Use the comparative degree.
The other students have more money than John.
300
"I'll be there at nine," she said to me. Begin: She told me...
She told me that she would be there at nine.
300
Oliver doesn't expect to get the job. Use the word 'surprised'.
Oliver would be surprised to get the job. OR Oliver would be surprised if he got the job.
400
He will certainly succeed. Begin: He is...
He is sure to succeed.
400
The problem was solved. Change the voice.
___________ solved the problem.
400
He is as wise as Solomon. Use the comparative degree.
Solomon was not wiser than he is.
400
"I'm sorry I broke the glass," said Peter. Begin: Peter apologized...
Peter apologized for breaking the glass. OR Peter apologized for having broken the glass.
400
She sings so well that everyone buys her records. Begin: She is...
She is such a good singer that everyone buys her records.
500
Mary will only come to the party if Peter is invited. Begin: Unless...
Unless Peter is invited, Mary will not come to the party.
500
The car was cleaned by its owner. Change the voice.
The owner cleaned his car.
500
A wise enemy is better than a foolish friend. Use the positive degree.
A foolish friend is not as good as a wise enemy.
500
He said, "I have been waiting here for several hours." Begin: He said that...
He said that he had been waiting there for several hours.
500
Would you like to join our local drama group? Begin: Are you interested...
Are you interested in joining our local drama group.