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Sentence Transformation #2

The ability to rewrite sentences so that they have the same meaning as the original is often required for many English ESL EFL Exams such as Cambridge's First Certificate, CAE and Proficiency. This skill can also help you prepare for the TOEFL examination (Test of English as a Foreign Language). It is also an important skill which can help you improve your understanding of similar English expressions and vocabulary.

Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use no more than 5 words.

  1. They managed to finish the project in time for the presentation.

    succeeded

    They the project in time for the presentation.

  2. Maurice didn't come to the meeting yesterday. Perhaps he was ill.

    might

    Maurice yesterday.

  3. Jane allows her children to stay up to midnight on Saturday evenings.

    let

    Jane late on Saturdays.

  4. Luckily, Peter wasn't charged with an offense when the police caught him stealing the first time.

    off

    Peter was very lucky because he .

  5. Can I accompany you to the party?

    mind

    Do you to the party?

  6. I wish you didn't drive so fast.

    only

    If so fast.

  7. I think Tom needs to see a doctor. His cough is terrible.

    ought

    With that terrible cough, Tom a doctor.

  8. You should feel horrible! Why did you say that to Jack?

    shame

    ! Why did you say that to Jack?

  9. The authorities said she wasn't responsible for the accident.

    fault

    The accident .

  10. "Why don't you take a holiday?", said Peter.

    suggested

    Peter a holiday.

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