Change the sentences so that they keep the same meaning. Use the word that is given, and put between two and five words in each space (contractions count as two words).
Ej. Wally didn’t study for the exam, but went to the pub instead. (instead)
Wally went to the pub instead of studying for the exam.
1. Originally, letters were written by hand. (to)
Letters written by hand.
2. I haven’t played football for years. (since)
It has I played football.
3. Doing sentence transformations is not as much fun as watching cricket. (than)
Watching cricket doing sentence transformations.
4. Let’s go out for a drink on Friday. (we)
Why out for a drink on Friday.
5. Although I was tired, I agreed to do the shopping. (despite)
I agreed to do the shopping tired.
6. I haven’t seen this film before. (time)
It’s the first this film.
7. The shop is repairing my DVD at the moment. (am)
I at the moment.
8. They say he is living with his secretary. (said)
He is with his secretary.
9. “You made me late, Craig!” said Andy. (accused)
Andy late.
10. This is the first time I’ve had a siesta. (used)