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SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION




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SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 1

EXERCISE 1. Fill in the empty spaces so the second sentence means the same as the first one. (use passive)

1 The paintings do not belong to the museum.

�owned by the museum.

2 People in Mexico speak Spanish.

Spanish in Mexico.

3 Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet in the 16th century.

Romeo and Juliet in the 16th century.

4 I am sure a child drew this picture.

It looks this picture.

5 Do you make omelettes with eggs?

Are eggs?

6 When did your grandparents build this house?

When ?

EXERCISE 2. Fill in the empty spaces so the second sentence means the same as the first one.
1 Have you got any plans for Saturday afternoon?

What �on Saturday afternoon?

2 If you study a lot, you will pass the exam.

You won't pass the exam .

3 How can I help you?

What can you?

4 Maybe it will snow tomorrow.

It tomorrow.

5 Open the door so that grandma can come in.

If you don't open the door, come in.

6 John doesn't want to help me with my plan.

John isn't� me with my plan.

EXERCISE 3. Fill in the empty spaces so the second sentence means the same as the first one. (present perfect/perfectcontinous)
1 Joshua started learning Spanish five years ago.

Joshua five years.

2 My grandmother moved here in 1970.

My grandmother has �1970.

3 William finished lunch a minute ago.

William has �lunch.

4 Hannah still hasn't finished that book.

Hannah hasn't �.

5 Kate is a curious person.

a lot of questions.

6 Daniel isn't very tolerant.

Daniel is quite �.