`1,` Had it not been for the skillful surgeon, he wouldn't have survived the operation.

Had + S + (not) P2/Ved, S + Would have + P2/Ved

`2,` There is no point in persuading Jane to change her mind.

There is no point in + V-ing

`3,` You are never too old to start working out.

TOO + ADJ + (FOR SOMEONE) + TO_V + O

`4,` The restaurant at which we ate last month was well decorated.

N (person) + WHO + V + O

`5,` Susan accused him of having damaged her laptop.

S + accused + O + of + V-ing

`6,` Jack acts like he knows all the answers.

S + V(s/es) + O

`7,` But for his book, we wouldn't have had access to useful information.

But for + N/V-ing, S + would/could/might/… + have VPP

`8,` His house roof had been blown off due to the strong wind last night.

S + had + V-pIII

`9,` They wrote to the manager that the service was terrible.

S + V-ed + O

`10,` In spite of his frequent absence, he managed to pass the exam.

Despite/In spite of + Noun/Noun Phrase/V-ing, S + V + …

`Mellie - San`

1. Had it not been for the skillful surgeon, he wouldn't have survived the operation.

2. There is no point in persuading Jane to change her mind.

3. You are never too old to start working out.

4. The restaurant at which we ate last month was well decorated.

5. Susan accused him of having damaged her laptop.

6. Jack acts like he knows all the answers.

7. But for his book, we wouldn't have had access to the useful information.

8. His house roof had been blown off due to the strong wind last night.

9. They wrote to the manager that the service was terrible.

10. In spite of his frequent absence, he managed to pass the exam.