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Sentence Transformations B1 B2

This document provides a review of sentence transformations involving changes to verb tenses, use of passive voice, modal verbs, and connectors. It includes 28 sentences with blanks indicating how the given sentence could be modified, such as changing the tense or transforming it to passive voice. The transformations focus on rewriting the sentences clearly and concisely while maintaining the original meaning.

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Sentence Transformations B1 B2

This document provides a review of sentence transformations involving changes to verb tenses, use of passive voice, modal verbs, and connectors. It includes 28 sentences with blanks indicating how the given sentence could be modified, such as changing the tense or transforming it to passive voice. The transformations focus on rewriting the sentences clearly and concisely while maintaining the original meaning.

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Tania Menéndez García
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Sentence transformations: review of tenses, passive voice, modal verbs

and connectors.
1. He last wrote to her in February.

He _____________________________________________________________________. (NOT)

2. When was the last time you saw her?

How long ___________________________________________________________ her? (AGO)

3. You mustn’t take photos in the museum.

You ____________________________________________ photos in the museum. (ALLOWED)

4. I had never been in that restaurant before

It _________________________________________ I had ever been in that restaurant. (FIRST)

5. You don’t really need to store all those files in the same folder.

Those files ____________________________________________ in the same folder. (STORED)

6. The ship’s cook rarely cooks dinner on Saturday night.

The ship’s cook ______________________________________ dinner on Saturday. (USUALLY)

7. I left Japan ten years ago.

It ____________________________________________________________________. (SINCE)

8. They will possibly not open the new mall before March 2014.

The new mall ______________________________________________ before March 2014. (BE)

9. Their boat sank but they were able to swim to the shore.

Their boat sank but they ___________________________________ to the shore. (MANAGED)

10. Luca was the only club member who hadn’t paid his membership fees.

Apart _________________________ the club members had paid their membership fees. (ALL)

11. Will they serve us well?

Will ____________________________________________________________________? (WE)

12. Besides speaking Chinese, the Captain also speaks Spanish.

He ___________________________________________________________ as Spanish (WELL).

13. Tom has been drinking milk since he was thirteen.

Tom _________________________________________________________________. (WHEN)

14. There was nothing that could prove that he was in any way connected with that crime.

He _______________________________________________________ with that crime. (BEEN)


15. Owing to Ruth’s illness, the trip was put off.

The trip was put off _____________________________________________ Ruth’s illness. (OF)

16. Adam hadn’t finished his homework when Remy arrived.

Adam _____________________________________ his homework when Remy arrived. (STILL)

17. How long have you shared the secret between you?

How long _______________________________________________________________? (HAS)

18. Has the Flying Dragon sailed the seas since 1990?

The Flying Dragon ________________________________________________________. (FOR)

19. She finished ironing the clothes a few minutes ago.

She ____________________________________________________________________. (JUST)

20. I was the only one who didn’t leave!

Everybody ________________________________________________________ me! (EXCEPT)

21. The removal men are carrying the boxes into the van.

The boxes _________________________________________________________________ (BY)

22. When was the last time you had a dental check?

How long __________________________________________________ a dental check? (AGO)

23. Toronto has been my home since last March.

I ___________________________________________________________ last March. (LIVING)

24. Captain Hook had two arms and two eyes when he was younger.

Captain Hook _______________________ two arms and two eyes when he was younger. (TO)

25. What time are they going to bring in their luggage?

What time is ______________________________________________________________? (BE)

26. Tom bought this car three years ago.

Tom ________________________________________________________________. (OWNED)

27. The ship sails on the first day of the week.

The ship ________________________________________________________ Tuesdays. (NOT)

28. The teacher chose the topic for the debate.

The topic for the debate _________________________________________ the teacher. (WAS)

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