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Sentence Transformation #3

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.

I haven't seen Tom for ages.
since

It's been a long time Tom.
They were still playing tennis after three hours.
been

They for three hours.
He didn't want to join in the celebrations.
take

He didn't want the celebrations.
What a shame he wasn't able to come.
wish

I wish come.
I took a sweater but it wasn't necessary.
taken

I a sweater.
If you don't know how to spell the word, why don't you check in the dictionary?
up

Why don't you in the dictionary?
Somebody should tell him.
told

He needs by someone.
The concert was horrible.
time

The concert was a complete .
He couldn't find me at the exhibition.
find

He wasn't able me at the exhibition.
She let her son go to New York for the weekend.
allowed

She to New York.