Transformation #3
Transform the second sentence in each section using 2-5 words. Do not change the KEY word & do not change the meaning of the sentence.
01. Luis does not work half as much as he used to.
HARD
Ken used to work HARDER THAN he does now.
02. The experts thought that the cost of petrol would rise next year.
EXPECTED
The cost of petrol IS EXPECTED TO RISE next year.
03. Some people who start smoking find it difficult to stop.
ALWAYS
It IS ALWAYS DIFFICULT to stop smoking once you have started.
04. If he isn't careful, he is bound to end up in hospital.
HIM
His carelessness is bound TO END HIM UP in hospital.
05. Because of his illness he could not work effectively.
IMPOSSIBLE
His illness MAKES IMPOSSIBLE FOR him to work effectively.
06. Scotsmen will never give anything to waiters.
TIP
No NO TIP IS GIVEN TO waiter.
07. Mary said, I do not want to get married yet.
RATHER
Mary protested that she RATHER PREFER NOT GET married yet.
08. Mothers must try hard to understand.
BEST
Mothers must TRY BEST understanding.
09. The younger you marry, the greater the chance you will be unhappy.
LIKELY
The younger you marry, YOU ARE MORE LIKELY TO be unhappy.
10. I was wrong to argue with him.
MISTAKE
IT WAS MY MISTAKE to argue with him.
due: October 10th, 2010
