CPE – Sentence Transformations Practice Exam

The phrase 'She made everyone laugh' conveys the idea that her actions or words directly elicited laughter from those around her. Choice C, 'Her joke made everyone laugh,' retains this direct connection between her specific action (telling a joke) and the resulting laughter. This option emphasizes that her joke was the catalyst for the laughter, aligning well with the original intent of the sentence.

Conversely, the other options either shift the focus or introduce different meanings. For instance, stating that 'Everyone found her funny' generalizes the idea to a perception rather than a specific instance of laughter. Mentioning she is 'known for making everyone laugh' indicates a reputation rather than an immediate effect, and 'She kept the audience in stitches' although a colorful expression of laughter, suggests ongoing amusement rather than a specific event. Therefore, C is the best option as it maintains the essence of the original statement.