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Sentence Transformation Exercise 25

In these exercises, you need to take the information in the first sentence and re-write it, using the word in bold so that the second sentence has exactly the same meaning. You cannot change the word in bold in ANY way. You can use only a maximum of FIVE words for each space. Only use contractions for negatives: e.g. don't / hadn't / wouldn't, etc.

1. Do you regret leaving your job now?
you
Do you wish now?

2. Could you try a little harder to listen to what I'm saying?
effort
Can you listen to what I'm saying?

3. It doesn't matter which chemical you put into the mixture first. The results will be the same.
difference
It you put into the mixture first.

4. My mother said I could go with you only if I return home by 5pm.
long
I can go with you by 5pm.

5. Unfortunately, I couldn't see you because I didn't have time.
able
If I had had more time, I see you.

6. These windows need cleaning again.
have
These windows will .

7. It wasn't a good idea resigning from your job before you have another one.
better
It would hadn't resigned from your job.

8. Hardly any of the cars on special offer were left when we arrived.
nearly
By the time we arrived, had been bought.