Transform IV

Instructions

Change the following sentences so that the meaning in the new sentence becomes as close as possible to the original one, using the keyword. Do NOT change the keyword. You must use between three and six words, including the keyword. Contractions count as two words. Your sentences must be grammatically and stylistically correct. Click on the “Correct Answer” button to compare your response with the suggested correct one. Please note that there may be other correct answers than the one provided. If you believe your response is right, even if it does not correspond with the suggested correct answer, ask your teacher for guidance.

Example

There’s a chance that Claire now doesn’t want to apply for the job.

Keyword: change

Claire may ____________________________ heart about applying for the job.

Correct answer: have had a change of

QUIZ

Sentence 1

I wasn’t expecting my colleagues to organise a farewell party on my last day at the company.

Keyword: taken

I _______________________ when my colleagues organised a farewell party on my last day.

was taken by surprise

Sentence 2

It’s not likely to happen but if you’re not satisfied with the product we’ll refund your money.

Keyword: event

_______________________that you are not satisfied with the product your money will be refunded.

In the unlikely event

Sentence 3

It’s one thing to think there’s a demand for your product and another to actually make a sale.

Keyword: world

There’s _______________________ between thinking there’s a demand for your product and actually making a sale.

a world of difference

Sentence 4

I’m so sorry, I didn’t realise it was so late.

Keyword: track

Sorry, I _______________________ time.

(completely) lost track of the

Sentence 5

Anna got the job even though she didn’t have much experience in public relations.

Keyword: spite

Anna got the job _______________________ of experience in public relations.

in spite of a/her lack

Sentence 6

“I must warn you how dangerous it is to cycle at night without any lights”, said the police officer to John.

Keyword: dangers

John received a _______________________ at night without any lights from the police officer.

warning about/regarding/concerning the dangers of/when cycling
TRANSFORM SENTENCES TIPS
  • In this section, there are some recurring patterns, like active to passive, formal to informal, and the use of phrasal verbs and other set expressions. Do as many exercises as possible to understand these patterns clearly. Practice makes perfect.
  • Do not forget to include the keyword and do not change the form of the word.
  • Do not forget that contractions (like don’t or isn’t) count as two words.
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