"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. I didn´t arrive early so I missed the plane.
If
2. I regret I didn’t buy that house.
I wish
3. “No! I won´t eat pizza in that restaurant!” she said.
She refused
4. The boy broke the window. He ran away.
The boy,
5. They gave John a present for his birthday.
John
6. I am sorry I told her.
I wish
7. Despite working very hard, she didn´t get the job.
Although
8. I started climbing four years ago.
I have
9. It is possible that they will be replaced by robots.
They
10. I am impatient to watch the last Star Wars film.
I am looking
11. The pupils have invited many teachers to the end-of-year party.
Many teachers
12. I'm sorry I haven't got more friends.
I wish
13. The card did not arrive in time because Sally forgot to post it
If
14. What a pity we missed the documentary last night.
We wish
15. 'An aeroplane crashed into the sea here two years ago', the reporter said.
The reporter
16. It was such a good meal that we made it again the next night.
The meal was
17. Although my parents don't have much money, they are very generous.
Despite
18. A local artist is organizing the exhibition of paintings.
The exhibition
19. It was such a boring play that I walked out of the theatre.
The play
20. “Why don’t we prepare a barbecue?”Mary said.
Mary suggested
1. I didn´t arrive early so I missed the plane.
If
2. I regret I didn’t buy that house.
I wish
3. “No! I won´t eat pizza in that restaurant!” she said.
She refused
4. The boy broke the window. He ran away.
The boy,
5. They gave John a present for his birthday.
John
6. I am sorry I told her.
I wish
7. Despite working very hard, she didn´t get the job.
Although
8. I started climbing four years ago.
I have
9. It is possible that they will be replaced by robots.
They
10. I am impatient to watch the last Star Wars film.
I am looking
11. The pupils have invited many teachers to the end-of-year party.
Many teachers
12. I'm sorry I haven't got more friends.
I wish
13. The card did not arrive in time because Sally forgot to post it
If
14. What a pity we missed the documentary last night.
We wish
15. 'An aeroplane crashed into the sea here two years ago', the reporter said.
The reporter
16. It was such a good meal that we made it again the next night.
The meal was
17. Although my parents don't have much money, they are very generous.
Despite
18. A local artist is organizing the exhibition of paintings.
The exhibition
19. It was such a boring play that I walked out of the theatre.
The play
20. “Why don’t we prepare a barbecue?”Mary said.
Mary suggested
