Sentence Transformations 1

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Change the sentences so that they keep the same meaning. Put between two and five words in each space (contractions count as two words).

Eg. It’s two years since I last drank beer.
     I haven’t drunk beer for two years.

1) The last time I saw him was three years ago.
I for three years.

2) They have been married for 25 years.
They 25 years ago.

3) We tried very hard but we couldn’t open the door.
However couldn’t open the door.

4) Why don’t we take the 10.15 to London?
How 10.15 train to London?

5) Although, she was wealthy she lived in poverty.
Despite in poverty.

6) The carpenter is building a new bookcase for us.
We are built.

7) I haven’t typed the report yet.
The report yet.

8) It’s understood that the thieves are still in the city.
The thieves in the city.

9) There had to be someone who knew the answer.
Someone must the answer.

10) She was able to finish her work on time.
She succeeded on time.

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