Example sentence transformations:
Passive
Local stores have increased prices due to the tax increase.
BEEN
Prices have been increased by local stores due to the tax increase.
Gerund or infinitive
The managed to pass their exams in the end.
SUCCEEDED
Finally, they succeeded in passing their exams.
Reported speech
“I did not commit the crime”, claimed the man.
DENIED
The man denied committing the crime.
Inversions
I have never heard such a ridiculous lie.
NEVER
Never have I heard such a ridiculous lie.
Comparatives
The bribe was highly effective in changing his point of view.
MOST
The bribe was the most effective way to change his mind.
Conditionals
As long as you help me to study, I will come to the party.
THAT
I will come to the party providing that you help with my studies.
Connectors
I am reviewing my notes in order to be prepared for the exam.
OVER
I am going over my notes so that I can be prepared for the exam.
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