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Sentence Rewriting Practice Examples

The document provides examples of rewriting sentences using bracketed words without changing the meaning of the original sentences. There are 20 sentences provided as examples, with the original sentence given followed by a rewritten version using the bracketed word. The task is to rewrite sentences in a similar manner to maintain the original meaning while incorporating the bracketed word.
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Sentence Rewriting Practice Examples

The document provides examples of rewriting sentences using bracketed words without changing the meaning of the original sentences. There are 20 sentences provided as examples, with the original sentence given followed by a rewritten version using the bracketed word. The task is to rewrite sentences in a similar manner to maintain the original meaning while incorporating the bracketed word.
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  • Writing Test 1: Building Flexibility
  • Task 2: Sentence Completion
  • Task 2: Continued

WRITING TEST 1

Building flexibility
TASK 1 ( /36) (3pts/question)

Rewrite these sentences using the bracketed word in a way that does not change
meanings of the initial sentences:

Ex: In the fourth quarter of 1999, sales dropped to 6,000 computers. (DROP)

🡪 In the fourth quarter of 1999, there was a drop in sales to 6,000 computers.

1. In 2001, personal computer sales fluctuated wildly at V H Warehouse Ltd.


(WILD)

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🡪 In 2001, there was a wild fluctuation in personal computer sales at V H
Warehouse Ltd.

2. During the three-year period, the trend was obviously downward. (OBVIOUS)

🡪 During the three-year period, there was an obvious downward trend.

3. Sales picked up again in the first quarter of 2000, rocketing by more than
100%. (GROWTH)

🡪 Following a recovery in the first quarter of 2000, there was a dramatic growth
by more than 100%.

4. Computer sales improved markedly in the first quarter of 2000 when they
surged more than 100%. (MARKED)

🡪 There was a marked improvement in computer sales in the first quarter of


2000 when they surged more than 100%.

5. From the first quarter of 2000 through the first quarter of 2001, the number of
computers sold quarterly fell by at least 1,000.

🡪 From the first quarter of 2000 through the first quarter of 2001, there was a
quarter fall in the number of computers sold by at least 1,000.

6. The decline in PC sales during the first three quarters of 1999 was gradual.
(MODERATELY)

🡪 PC sales declined moderately during the first three quarters of 1999.

7. The gradual fall in quarterly computer sales from 14,000 to approximately


6,000 in the first four quarter was followed by a sharp increase in the first quarter
of 2000 to 12,000.

🡪 Preceding a sharp increase in the first quarter of 2000 to 12,000, computer


quarterly sales fell gradually in the first four quarters.

8. Between the first quarter of 2000 through the first quarter of 2001, the
decrease in sales was a much slower pace than in 1999. (FELL)
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🡪 Between the first quarter of 2000 through the first quarter of 2001, sales fell
with/at a much slower pace than in 1999.

9. Generally speaking, over the period as a whole, the decrease in computer


purchases was significant. (DIVE)

🡪 Generally speaking, over the period as a whole, there was a (significant) dive
in computer purchases.

10. In the third quarter of 2001, the volume of sales jumped dramatically.
(SUBSTANTIAL)

🡪 In the third quarter of 2001, there was a substantial jump in the volume of
sales.

11. In the second quarter of 2001, there was a dramatic decline in computer sales
to under 2,000 machines, followed by a sudden leap to 8,000 in the third quarter.
(OBSERVED)

🡪 Declining seismically to under 2,000 in the second quarter of 2000, computer


sales were observed with a sudden leap to 8,000 in the third quarter.

12. In the first quarter of 2000, purchases soared and then fell back again the
following month.

🡪 Subsequent to soaring, purchases fell back again the following month in the
first quarter of 2000.

Adapted from: McCarter, Sam. Academic Writing Practice for IELTS. IntelliGene,
2002.

TASK 2 ( /64) (3.2pts/question)

1. Apart from a map, we bring a GPS along in case worst-case scenarios take
place. (TOP)

🡪 On top of a map, we bring a GPS along in case worst-case scenarios take place.

2. He disobeys her. Nonetheless, she offers him unconditional love.


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🡪 Though she offers him unconditional love, he disobeys her.

🡪 Despite his disobedience to her, she offers him unconditional love.

3. Whilst almost every country is in a race for vaccines, more and more variants
rear their ugly heads. (SPITE)

🡪 In spite of almost every country’s race for vaccines, more and more variants
rear their ugly heads.

4. The teacher is dedicated whereas the students fail to appreciate him.


(DEDICATION)

🡪 Notwithstanding his dedication, the students fail to appreciate him.

5. The teacher is dedicated whereas the students fail to appreciate him.

🡪 Dedicated as/though the teacher is, the students fail to appreciate him.

6. Despite the blizzard, they made for their enemy’s territory. (PREVENT)

🡪 The blizzard did not prevent them from making for their enemy’s territory.

7. The blizzard did not make it impossible for them to make for their enemy’s
territory. (DISCOURAGE)

🡪 The blizzard did not discourage them from making for their enemy’s territory.

8. No matter how unrivalled her opponent appeared, she chose not to back down.
(THOUGH)

🡪 Unrivalled though her opponent appeared, she chose not to back down.

9. David has cheated on Anna, yet she remained head over heels in love with him.
(IMPOSSIBLE)

🡪 David cheating on Anna did not make it impossible for her to remain head
over heels in love with him.

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🡪 Being cheated did not make it impossible for Anna to remain head over heels
in love with David.

10. In advance of a date with her, he had his hair cut at a barbershop.

🡪 Following his haircut at a barbershop, he had date with her.

🡪 He having his hair cut at a barbershop was followed by his date with her.

11. Subsequent to John’s bereavement, he inherited all his father’s properties.

🡪 Preceding inheriting all his father’s properties, John was bereft.

🡪 John’s becoming an heir to all his father’s properties was subsequent


to/preceded by his bereavement.

12. While telephone users accounted for 20% in 2012, computer users was
observed with 40% in 2014. (CONSECUTIVELY)

🡪 Telephone and computer users accounted for 20% and 40% in 2012 and 2014,
consecutively.

13. People are getting more and more immersed in their work. As a result, they
are driven away from their family. (RESULTS)

🡪 People getting increasingly immersed in work results in being driven away


from their family.

14. People are getting more and more immersed in their work. As a result, they
are driven away from their family. (RESULTS)

🡪 People neglecting their family results from (their) getting more and more
immersed in their work.

15. A cry for gender equality can be attributed to the up and rising feminism.
(EXPLAINED)

🡪 A cry for gender equality can explained by the up and rising feminism.

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16. A cry for gender equality can be attributed to the up and rising feminism.
(CONTRIBUTE)

🡪 The up and rising feminism contribute to a cry for gender equality.

17. He is responsible for his corporation's collapse. (RESPONSIBILITY)

🡪 He holds the responsibility for his corporation’s collapse.

18. He is responsible for his corporation's collapse. (FROM)

🡪 His corporation’s collapse results/stems from him.

19. A constant absence of proper birth control leads to the rise of abortion.
(CULMINATES)

🡪 A constant absence of proper birth control culminates in the rise of abortion.

20. A constant absence of proper birth control leads to the rise of abortion.
(OCCURS)

🡪 The rise of abortion occurs as a result of a constant absence of proper birth


control.

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The concept of speed highlights the comparative pace of sales decline over time. It stresses that between 2000 and 2001, the decline was at a 'much slower pace' than in 1999, which indicates a change in the market dynamics or conditions causing a gradual decrease as opposed to a more rapid decline previously. This analysis suggests an altered market response or stabilizing factors during that period .

The rewrite of the sentence demonstrates an understanding of sentence transformation by maintaining the original meaning while changing the sentence structure. By transforming 'personal computer sales fluctuated wildly' into 'there was a wild fluctuation in personal computer sales,' the writer correctly uses the noun 'fluctuation' commonly associated with the adjective 'wild' to convey the same concept .

Using 'culminates' emphasizes the buildup of conditions leading to a significant point, which in this case is the rise of abortion due to inadequate birth control. This choice of word implies an unavoidable conclusion driven by linear cause-and-effect chains, capturing the gravity and inevitability of the resulting social issue through a sophisticated lens .

The expression ‘on top of a map’ suggests that bringing a GPS is an additional, perhaps more sophisticated, measure to prepare for worst-case scenarios, signifying a layered approach to preparation. This structuring implies prioritization and enhancement, with the GPS serving as a supplementary tool to the basic map .

Using 'substantial' to describe the increase in sales clearly communicates the significant nature of the jump, quantitatively emphasizing that the sales increase was both large and impactful. This word choice aids in conveying the magnitude of the change, which is critical in financial analysis to convey shifts in trends effectively .

The phrase ‘did not make it impossible’ serves to emphasize Anna's unwavering feelings despite being cheated on, suggesting a strong emotional resolve or devotion. It rhetorically underscores that David’s actions failed to alter her intense feelings, highlighting her enduring love and loyalty in a challenging emotional context .

The use of 'marked improvement' is significant as it underscores the notable and significant change in sales performance, specifically highlighting an impressive surge of more than 100% in sales. This choice of words effectively conveys the scale and impact of the improvement within a financial context .

'Consecutively' signifies that the percentages of telephone and computer users, 20% and 40% respectively, occurred in a specified sequential order in the years 2012 and 2014. This word helps clarify the chronological ordering of these statistics, ensuring that the reader understands that these numbers are related over time in a specific sequence .

The statement implies a disconnect between a teacher's efforts and student recognition, reflecting a potential lack of mutual understanding or value alignment in educational settings. It highlights the complexity of teacher-student dynamics, where dedication does not automatically translate to appreciation or effective communication .

The transformation reflects an understanding of cause and effect by re-structuring the sentence to show that feminism, as a rising movement, is the reason behind the call for gender equality. Using 'explained by' instead of 'attributed to' shifts the focus from a mere association to a direct explanatory relationship, highlighting the underlying societal influences .

WRITING TEST 1
Building flexibility
TASK 1 (   /36) (3pts/question)
Rewrite these sentences using the bracketed word in a way
🡪 In 2001, there was a wild fluctuation in personal computer sales at V H 
Warehouse Ltd.
2. During the three-year period, t
🡪 Between the first quarter of 2000 through the first quarter of 2001, sales fell 
with/at a much slower pace than in 1999.
🡪 Though she offers him unconditional love, he disobeys her. 
🡪 Despite his disobedience to her, she offers him uncondition
🡪 Being cheated did not make it impossible for Anna to remain head over heels 
in love with David. 
10. In advance of a date
16. A cry for gender equality can be attributed to the up and rising feminism. 
(CONTRIBUTE)
🡪 The up and rising feminism co

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