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Sentence Patterns Transformations- Exercise 2
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. A new email is in your inbox.
there is / there are
interrogative yes-no
2. The crew dumped gravel into the pit.
passive
cleft
3. Young engineers built that new bridge.
emphasis
passive
4. You should trim your nails more often.
imperative
negative
5. She is an amazing teacher.
exclamatory
6. Joe sent the data to some publishing companies.
cleft
passive
7. The computer virus was rapidly erasing my hard drive.
passive
8. I am a jerk.
negative
exclamatory
9. An old rusty car was in the field.
there is / there are
10. Harold bought an iPad.
passive
cleft
11. We will discuss the latest discoveries tomorrow.
negative
interrogative yes-no
12. A rug is at the cleaners.
there is / there are
negative
13. Bill loves a good veggie burger.
emphasis
negative
14. You should help Marvin with the dishes.
imperative
interrogative yes-no
15. The seedlings are in the greenhouse.
there is / there are
negative
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