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Level 6: Advanced/Proficiency >> Sentence Transformations/Sentence Rewriting >> Using a given key word, a sentence is rewritten to make a new second sentence but with the same meaning as the first. Tests advanced English grammar.

Sentence Transformations. Worksheet 3.

For each sentence, use up to five words in the space provided so that the second sentence has the same meaning as the first sentence. You must use the word given in bold without changing it in any way.

1. Give me a call only if you have to buy gas for the car.
run
Unless _____________ gas, don't call me.

2. Watch the new secretary carefully this week to make sure she doesn't make any big mistakes.
eye
Keep _____________ secretary this week to make sure she doesn't make any big mistakes.

3. You shouldn't be surprised at Kevin winning that tournament.
come
It _____________ that Kevin won that tournament.

4. There is no doubt at all that the government will win the election.
conclusion
It is _____________ that the government will win the election.

5. This is certainly not the last time you will be needed here on a Sunday.
means
It is _____________ you won't be needed again on a Sunday.

6. Whatever happens, don't let anyone into the building without proper identity.
circumstances
_____________ should you let anyone into the building without proper identity.

7. If it wasn't for your arrogance, you would have gotten your promotion a long time ago.
but
_____________ arrogance, you would have gotten your promotion a long time ago.

8. I presume you are coming to the party Miriam.
read
Can I _____________ you are coming to the party Miriam?