WRITING SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION 1. Rewrite the sentences so that the second sentences have similar meanings to the first ones, beginning with the given word. (5p) 1. It is a difficult question. I’m trying to puzzle it out. Nobody has answered it yet.
The difficult question that …………………………………………………………...
2. Philip's inability to make decisions dates from his accident.
Ever since…............................................................................................................ …
3. John’s rudeness to his teacher is inexcusable.
There is ………………………………………………………………………………
4. There has been a considerable fall in the value of these goods in the past week.
The value of these goods ……………………………………………………………
5. His efforts to find a solution didn’t deserve such savage criticism.
He shouldn’t …………………………………………………………………………
2. Rewrite the sentences so that the second sentences have similar meanings to the first ones. Use the key words given. DO NOT change the key words. (5p) 1. Tom and Barbara aren’t talking to each other at the moment. terms Tom and Barbara aren’t ............................................................... at the moment.
2. She did everything possible to save her marriage. power She ......................................................................... her marriage
3. It’s not necessary for you to promise – I know I can trust you. word You .......................................................................... – I know I can trust you.
4. This room needs to be decorated, doesn’t it? doing This ................................................................................... , doesn’t it?
5. Jenny didn’t feel like going to the party. mood Jenny was …………………………………………………...for going to the party.
3. PARAGRAPH (20p) What should we do to make our hometown a better place to live in?
Write a paragraph about 100 -150 words.
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