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English as 2nd Language

Sentence Transformation #5

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.

Pittsburgh is less exciting than New York.
as

Pittsburgh New York.
He couldn't read the cup because it was too high.
low

He cup wasn't for him to reach.
She didn't accept his marriage proposal.
down

She .
We were told to wait here by the director.
who

It was the director to wait here.
Can you look after the kids this afternoon?
of

Can you the kids this afternoon?
"Why don't you take a day off?" asked Jim.
should

Jim suggested a day off.
He acts like a poor man even if he has a lot of money.
fact

Even though he acts like a poor man, he has a lot of money.
I didn't mean to break that vase.
on

I didn't break that vase .
Jack says Jenny is responsible.
according

It's Jenny's Jack.
I was so bored by his lecture I left.
boring

His lecture was I left.