Units 9 & 10: Additional Practice

Transformation #1
Complete the second sentence using between 2 and 5 words (including the word given). Do not change that word in any way.

1. May we borrow your ladder for an hour?
MIND
Would you _____your ladder for an hour?

2. I'm not frightened, he said; in fact, he was terrified.
BE
He pretended _____ frightened.

3. The Majestic is better than this hotel.
GOOD
This hotel _____ the Majestic.

4. To enjoy travel, you must go on your own.
ONLY
You _____ enjoy travelling if you go on your own.

5. You were very generous, giving us all that money.
OF
It was very generous _____ us all that money.

6. he was sorry he had asked the bank to lend him money.
WISHED
He _____ asked the bank to lend him money.

7. I haven't owned a car for five years now.
SINCE
It is five years _____a car.

8. Why didn't you warn me it was going to rain?
HAVE
You _____ me it was going to rain.

9. Heavy smokers are more likely to suffer illness than non-smokers.
RUNS
A heavy smoker _____ serious illness than a non-smoker.

10. Even though she knew she had to get up early, Mary still went to the disco.
DESPITE
Mary still went to the disco _____ that she had to get up early.


Transformation #2

Complete the second sentence using 2-5 words, including the word in bold. Don't change the word in bold.
01. The dog is wagging its tail because it is trying to be friendly.
FRIENDS
The dog is wagging its tail because it wants_____ you.
02. It is a good habit to save in case of hard times.
ASIDE
It is a good habit to _____ a rainy day.
03. My mother-in-law has invited us to share her house.
MOVING
We _____ my mother-in-law.
04. His lack of interest surprised me.
SURPRISING
It _____ that he showed so little interest.
05. I am sorry that I cannot come to the party.
MISS
I am sorry _____ the party.
06. It is pointless to carry samovars to Samarkand.
POINT
There _____ samovars to Samarkand.
07. The path was so narrow they had to walk one behind the other along it.
SINGLE
The path was so narrow they had to walk _____ along it.
08. Small children are full of mischief.
SORTS
Small children get _____ tricks.
09. Can you help me? the old lady asked.
COULD
The old lady asked _____ help her.
10. When he was much older, he understood.
UNTIL
It _____ much older that he understood.