Rewrite the Sentences
Instructions:
Rewrite the following sentences using the grammatical structures specified in parentheses. Pay attention to
conjunctions, noun clauses, relative clauses, reduced relative clauses, conditionals, and passive voice.
Exercises
1. The book is very interesting. I bought it yesterday. (Relative Clause)
2. She didn’t study hard. She failed the exam. (BECAUSE)
3. The teacher explained the lesson clearly. The students understood it easily. (SO THAT)
4. What are the benefits of reading books? My friend wants to know this. (Noun Clause)
5. The man is a famous actor. He lives next door. (Reduced Relative Clause)
6. If you don’t hurry, you will miss the bus. (UNLESS)
7. It is not possible for him to complete the task alone. (CAN’T)
8. The room is too small to fit all the furniture. (ENOUGH)
9. She works hard, so she will get a promotion. (WOULD)
10. The mainstream students are confident about the exam. Extension students are nervous. (UNLIKE)
11. Will you be able to attend the meeting tomorrow? My manager asked this. (Noun Clause)
12. He is such a kind person that everyone likes him. (SUCH)
13. How does social media affect teenagers? The psychologist asked this. (Noun Clause)
14. My brother is 25 years old. My sister is 18 years old. (MUCH)
15. Experts believe that climate change is a serious issue. (Noun Clause)
16. The cake was baked by my mother. It tastes delicious. (Relative Clause)
17. She didn’t bring an umbrella. She got wet in the rain. (IF)
18. The project will be finished by the team next week. (Active Voice)
19. The car is expensive. It is also very fast. (Relative Clause)
20. He didn’t apologize. His friend forgave him anyway. (EVEN THOUGH)
21. The students were sent to the library. Then the teacher started the lecture. (AFTER)
22. What time does the train leave? I need to know this. (Noun Clause)
23. The house is old. It has a beautiful garden. (Reduced Relative Clause)
24. If you heat ice, it melts. (WHEN)
25. She speaks English fluently. She lived in London for five years. (BECAUSE)
26. The movie was directed by Spielberg. It won several awards. (Relative Clause)
27. The weather is bad. We can’t go hiking. (SINCE)
28. The report was written by the intern. It was submitted on time. (Relative Clause)
29. He is a talented musician. As a result, he performs at big concerts. (SUCH)
30. Why did you choose this university? My counselor asked this. (Noun Clause)
Answers
1. The book that I bought yesterday is very interesting.
2. Because she didn’t study hard, she failed the exam.
3. The teacher explained the lesson clearly so that the students understood it easily.
4. My friend wants to know what the benefits of reading books are.
5. The man living next door is a famous actor.
6. Unless you hurry, you will miss the bus.
7. He can’t complete the task alone.
8. The room is not big enough to fit all the furniture.
9. She works hard, so she would get a promotion.
10. Unlike mainstream students, extension students are nervous about the exam.
11. My manager asked if I would be able to attend the meeting tomorrow.
12. He is such a kind person that everyone likes him.
13. The psychologist asked how social media affects teenagers.
14. My brother is much older than my sister.
15. Experts believe that climate change is a serious issue.
16. The cake that was baked by my mother tastes delicious.
17. If she had brought an umbrella, she wouldn’t have gotten wet in the rain.
18. The team will finish the project next week.
19. The car that is expensive is also very fast.
20. Even though he didn’t apologize, his friend forgave him anyway.
21. After the students were sent to the library, the teacher started the lecture.
22. I need to know what time the train leaves.
23. The old house has a beautiful garden.
24. When you heat ice, it melts.
25. She speaks English fluently because she lived in London for five years.
26. The movie that was directed by Spielberg won several awards.
27. Since the weather is bad, we can’t go hiking.
28. The report that was written by the intern was submitted on time.
29. He is such a talented musician that he performs at big concerts.
30. My counselor asked why I chose this university.
