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TRANSFORMATION EXERCISE FOR 9th FORM STUDENTS
(REWRITE SENTENCES, BEGINNING/USING THE WORDS GIVEN IN BRACKETS)

UNIT 1
They finished breakfast. They went for a swim.(as soon)
They usually wore jeans when they were young. (They used)
It’s a pity my friend isn’t at the party. (I wish)
He has been collecting stamps for five years. (He started)
I haven’t seen her for 15 years. (The last)
I started working for this company 3 years ago. (I have been)
The last time I saw him was when I lived in London. (since)
The last time we visited Kuala Lumpur was two years ago. (It’s)
We have been friends since 1999. (We became…)
There is too much pollution in the area where we live. (I wish …………. unpolluted)

UNIT 2
We felt bored because of his long speech (made)
My father bought me a nice blouse. (A nice blouse)
To know English is necessary.( It)
More newspapers are being sold in this city. (People)
They were giving their son some presents when we came. (Their son)
Why didn’t they encourage students to join in the volunteer projects? (Why weren’t)
Do movie stars wear jeans? (Are)
My mother spent three hours making a dress. (took)
Reading newspapers in the morning gives him pleasure. (He enjoys)
It isn’t necessary for students to wear uniform today. (Students)

UNIT 3
He spends two hours a week sorting out stamps. (Sorting)
What an unlucky day we had! (wish)
What a strict teacher! (wish)
I’m sorry for my being late yesterday. (wish)
If only every day was my birthday. (wish)
I’d rather not have to work in such bad working conditions. (wish)
I hate having to go to school on Saturdays (wish)
The last time we went to a meeting was two years ago. (We haven’t)
The journey to the village was very interesting to the boys. (The boys felt)
He bought such a lot of books that he couldn’t read them all. (So)

UNIT 4
“Don’t cross the road when the red light is on” – The policeman said to us. (told)
“Why don’t you have a holiday in my country?” – He said to us. (invited)
Come to the party. You’ll really enjoy it” – He said to her. (persuaded)
“If I were you, I would accept the job” – He said to his son. (advised)
“You pay for the damage you’ve done” – She said to me. (made)
Do you like learning English? (Are you)
This city had old buildings, but none can be found nowadays.(There used)
It will be good to see them again (I’m looking )
My brother spends three hours surfing the net every night (It takes)
Do you enjoy surfing the web? (Are you)

UNIT 6
She was lazy. She didn’t pass the exam. (If)
During their meal, they discussed what to do on the weekend. (while)
We won’t go out if the weather isn’t warm. (unless)
If he doesn’t take some warm clothes, he’ll get a cold. (Unless)
She speaks English very well. (good at)
Don’t litter the place around you or it will be a junk yard. (if)
I am pleased with your hard work (That-clause)
Many people use these light bulbs since they last longer than ordinary ones.( therefore)
He got good grades because he tried hard (so)
John didn’t feel well. He didn’t go to school yesterday. (because)
The film’s ending is dramatic (ends)
My brother is very good at playing tennis. (plays)
Let’s use public buses instead of motorbike. (about)
I’m trying to find my diary, (looking)
Everyone continued working as usual (went)

UNIT 7
This text is too long for me to read. (so)
Because the weather was so bad, they had to postpone the climb until next week. (Because of)
We didn’t stay in the city very long because it was very noisy and dirty. (The city was so)
The exercise isn’t easy enough for me to do. (too)
The room is very small. We can’t live here. (enough)
Most of the audience didn’t know the result of the match. The television was interrupted in the