Synthesis & Transformation 6

1. Out of respect for their guest-of-honour, the members of the audience sat down only after he had done so. / Out of respect, the members of the audience sat down only after their guest-of-honour had done so.
2. Mary whom I am waiting for is two hours late.
3. The doctor told the patient not to take his/her medicine before meals.
4. Betty and Cindy denied breaking the glasses. / Betty and Cindy denied (that) they were the ones who had broken the glasses. / Betty and Cindy denied being responsible for breaking the glasses.
5. Eunice could not recall/ remember where she had placed her book.
6. No matter how hard Kathy tries, she is unable to get a promotion.
7. Not only was her composition interesting, it was also neatly written.
8. After Charmaine had finished painting her room, she took a shower. / After having finished painting the room, Charmaine took a shower. / After painting the room, Charmaine took a shower
9. Jenny apologised and promised she would not make the same mistake again.
10. The laundry should be done while the baby is sleeping.
11. Seeing my look of confusion/ confused look/ confused expression, the kind passer-by asked me if he could help.
12. Due to the manager’s failure to lock the safe before leaving the store, theft resulted. / Due to the failure of the manager to lock the safe before leaving the store, theft resulted. / Due to the fact that manager failed to lock the safe before leaving the store, theft resulted.
13. Owing to the heavy rain, the basketball match was cancelled.