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Sentence Patterns Transformations- Exercise 1
Directions: Transform each sentence as directed.
Do not change tense when you make your transformations.
At any point in the exercise, you may click on "Check My Answers" (at bottom) to see the answer key.
1. Four people read the new novel.
passive
emphasis
2. A wad of gum was under the table
there is / there are
negative
3. Committee members offered advice to the council.
cleft
passive
4. She bought a ticket to the all-Beethoven concert.
interrogative yes-no
cleft
5. You should buy a new car.
imperative
6. Jack returned from his trip earlier than expected.
negative
emphasis
7. I am anxious for you to return.
exclamatory
8. He will bring the food to the party.
interrogative yes-no
negative
9. A small dog is inside the cage.
there is / there are
10. You should always buckle up your seatbelt.
imperative
interrogative yes-no
11. Oscar's poodle won first prize in the dog show.
negative
passive
12. An executive buyout was in the plan.
there is / there are
negative
13. Each guest brought a special dish to the pot luck dinner.
cleft
passive
14. You should get a flu shot as soon as possible.
imperative
interrogative yes-no
15. This is good work.
exclamatory
negative
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