Unit 14: Transformation #6

Transformation #6

Transform the following sentences using the key word (unchanged) and 2-5 additional words. Make sure the transformed sentence retains the same meaning as the original sentence.

01. I don't really want to go out.
RATHER
I _____ home.

02. I did it entirely by myself.
ALL
I did it _____ own.

03. You should not be so shy.
SPEAK
You should _____ yourself.

04. He has been in hospital for six months.
WENT
It is six months _____ hospital.

05. If only he had been taken to hospital sooner.
PITY
What _____ taken to hospital earlier.

06. The doctors tried very hard to save him.
BEST
The doctors _____ to save him.

07. She was surprised to find there was little she could do.
SURPRISE
She _____ there was little she could do.

08. Only Holland permits the smoking of marijuana.
PERMITTED
The smoking of marijuana _____ Holland.

09. The salesman said he was sorry he was late for the meeting.
APOLOGIZED
The salesman _____ late for the meeting.

10. Our decision has not yet been confirmed by head office.
CONFIRMATION
We haven't _____ head office.