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Sentence Transformation Complex To SimpleSet 1

1Not only did he spend (A) all (B) his money but also he (C) borrowed some from (D) me.

2This affects the world weather and make it difficult for animals to find food and fresh water.The most appropriate paraphrasing is .....

3He felt unsure because he has never traveled by himself.The best turning around of the sentence is

4Which of the following is the reduced form of the sentence "After she had finished her work, she went to bed"?

5What is the reduced version of: "Someone who is interested in the latest music trends might be a good DJ" ?

6So engrossed was he in his task that he did not hear his sister enter the room.

7What is the reduced version of: "Individuals who are skilled in negotiation can excel in business deals." ?

8What is the reduced form of 'While she was walking to school, she saw a cat'?

9I thought she was the right person for the position, yet it turned out that she was quite useless.

10How long have you worked for this company?

11We were having a great time at the concert. Formulate this sentence.

12Reduce this sentence:When you are driving, you keep the eyes on the road

13I had the surgery and I am fine now.(change to simple)

14Choose the sentence which is closer in meaning to the original.My aunt bought me a lovely gift after she had spent the summer holiday with us

15Reduce it: Mike is the Mexican man who was awarded an important prize.

16Although Jane was known to be smart, she failed to pass her examinations.

17Choose the shorter version by taking out the non-essential information.Turn left at the supermarket, which sells fresh vegetables, to get to the beach.

18Reduction removes

19He died in the village where he was born. (Make it Simple)

20Choose the shorter version by taking out the non-essential information.You need to revise for your exams, which are taken at the end of the year, in order to get a good mark.

21Rewrite the sentence so its meaning keeps unchanged: She is interested in making models.

22Rewrite the sentence 'In the morning, I like to drink coffee' without the introductory phrase.

23State whether the following sentence is true or false. 'the stone was too heavy for him to lift' is transformed into 'the stone was heavy and he cannot lift it'.

24How could you rewrite 'The meteorological conditions are deteriorating rapidly' for a friend in a text message?

25Rewrite the sentence so its meaning keeps unchanged (like): They are interested in drinking tea after meals.

26Keeping your house cool or warm, driving cars, and making things in factories all pollute the atmosphere.The most appropriate paraphrasing is .....