"Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given." This part of the university entrance exam in Castilla-La Mancha (Spain) is worth up to 3 points (out of 10). It deals with different changes and transformations including relative clauses, passive and active voice, reported speech, use of modal verbs and conditional sentences among other things.
These are the sentences included in the PDF:
1. It’s a pity Susan didn’t see it.
I wish
2. I started using this application two years ago.
I’ve
3. Despite speaking really good English, they have problems to communicate with some people in Scotland.
Although
4. The mechanic fixed my car yesterday.
I had
5. Andrés Iniesta was chosen the best player in the final. He was born in La Mancha.
Andres Iniesta,
6. We didn't go to the match because we didn't have money for the tickets.
If we
7. I regret telling them the story
I wish
8. ”Did you play a game last weekend?” she asked us.
She
9. The game was so interesting that we stayed at home to watch it.
It was
10. Somebody has repaired the TV this morning.
The TV
11. Do people consider this school to be a good place to study?
Is
12. My brother knew how to ride a bike when he was five.
My brother
13. Michael is a regular visitor to Italy. He always spends his holidays there.
Michael is
14. “I have listened to this song twice today”, Mary said.
Mary said
15. Despite being very tall, Mark doesn't play basketball well.
Although
16. They are painting Susan's house right now.
Susan is having
17. All passengers must wear a seat belt.
Seat belts
18. It was such a boring film that we walked out of the cinema.
The film
19. The woman is Alice Harris. Her ring was stolen from her house.
The woman,
20. Shall we go to the theatre on Saturday?
What about
1. It’s a pity Susan didn’t see it.
I wish
2. I started using this application two years ago.
I’ve
3. Despite speaking really good English, they have problems to communicate with some people in Scotland.
Although
4. The mechanic fixed my car yesterday.
I had
5. Andrés Iniesta was chosen the best player in the final. He was born in La Mancha.
Andres Iniesta,
6. We didn't go to the match because we didn't have money for the tickets.
If we
7. I regret telling them the story
I wish
8. ”Did you play a game last weekend?” she asked us.
She
9. The game was so interesting that we stayed at home to watch it.
It was
10. Somebody has repaired the TV this morning.
The TV
11. Do people consider this school to be a good place to study?
Is
12. My brother knew how to ride a bike when he was five.
My brother
13. Michael is a regular visitor to Italy. He always spends his holidays there.
Michael is
14. “I have listened to this song twice today”, Mary said.
Mary said
15. Despite being very tall, Mark doesn't play basketball well.
Although
16. They are painting Susan's house right now.
Susan is having
17. All passengers must wear a seat belt.
Seat belts
18. It was such a boring film that we walked out of the cinema.
The film
19. The woman is Alice Harris. Her ring was stolen from her house.
The woman,
20. Shall we go to the theatre on Saturday?
What about
