Rephrasing Exercises 2b

8/19/2019 Rephrasing Exercises 2b

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REPHRASING EXERCISES

I. ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICES:

1. My parents sent me to an English-speaking school. I…

2. My mother didn’t let me stay in the country. I…

3. Thieves broke into our house. Our house…

4. Temperature is measured by a thermometer. A thermometer… 5. E. Sánchez was arrested, imprisoned and tortured in 1974. The police…

6. She couldn’t afford the Persian cat. The Persian cat…

7. They ought to mend the roof. The roof…

8. Did they repair all the windows? Were…

9. Have they watered the plants? Have…

10. They believe that the government is thinking of imposing new special taxes. The government…

11. They claim that the drug produced undesirable side-effects. The drug… 12. Everybody thinks she sings beautifully. She…

II. RELATIVE CLAUSES:

13. I bought some red wine. It tasted like ink. The red wine…

14. We saw an actor on TV. What’s his name? What’s

15. The river is very deep. The river runs by my house. The river…

16. That is the man. My best friend is going out with him. That is the man… 17. My bicycle has been stolen. I left it there. My bike,…

18. Your new flatmate used to be my best friend. He works in that office. Your new…

19. London burnt down in 1666. It had to be rebuilt. London, …

20. The Liverpool Express was late. It should have arrived at 3. The Liverpool Express, …

21. The Titanic was the largest ship ever made. It had a length of 300 m. The Titanic, …

22. This is Mr. Jones. His company exports to France. This is Mr. Jones, …

23. That man’s daughter has an original Picasso painting. That is… 24. The teacher is very pleased. His students passed the test successfully. The teacher…

25. That is the office I work in. That is the office …

26. I study English in that school. That is the school…

27. This is the house. My grandmother was born in it. This is…

III. I WISH

28. It is a pity you are not here. If only you … 29. I’m sorry, but I can’t help you now. I wish …

30. She is unhappy because she is ill. She wishes …



31. I really want him to stop gambling. I wish …

32. You never brush your teeth after meals. I wish…

33. I’m sorry I argued with my friend yesterday. I wish …

34. I’m sorry that I didn’t finish my homework last night. I wish…

35. She should have called her parents earlier. I wish …

36. I should have learnt French at school. I wish…

37. She knows it was a mistake to take drugs. She wishes ...

IV. CONDITIONAL SENTENCES:

38. If they are not protected, the gorillas will soon disappear. Unless…

39. If he doesn’t work harder, he will lose his job. Unless…

40. We’ll miss the train if we don’t hurry. Unless…

41. I will lend you the money only if you promise to pay me back. I won’t…

42. People burn coal in their homes, so the air is polluted. If …

43. He doesn’t like his job, so he isn’t happy. If…

44. I can’t speak French, so I’m not going to live in France. If…

45. We didn’t choose a book, so we didn’t have any problems. If we...

46. He didn’t wear gloves, so the police caught him. If he…

47. They didn’t follow the maps, so they got lost. If…

48. In my opinion, you should join a gym. If I …

49. I advise you to look him straight in the eye. If I…

50. My advice to you is to call the police. If I…

51. You’d better not touch that button. If I…

52. He is exhausted because he keeps training for so many hours. If he…

53. I can’t write to her because I don’t have her address. If I…

54. I got wet because I forgot my umbrella. If I…

55. We didn’t go on holiday because we didn’t have enough money. If we…

V. PAST SIMPLE + LAST, AGO > PRESENT PERFECT + FOR, SINCE:

56. The last time it rained was in March (… since March)

57. The last time I had a job interview was 5 years ago (for)

58. I last heard from him in July. I haven’t…

59. We haven’t seen this show for 2 months. The last time…

60. I haven’t been to a museum since September. I last…

61. I first met Dan in 1980 and we are still good friends. Dan and I have…



62. He gave up smoking in 1993. He hasn’t…

63. We arrived in Spain 3 weeks ago. We have been ….

64. When did you first get to know her? How long…

65. When did Sue start learning Chinese? How long…?

VI. SO - SUCH

66. The weather was so warm that I didn’t need a coat. It was such…

67. The lesson was so boring that she fell asleep. It was such…

68. The stories are so good that nobody moves. They are…

69. She speaks with such a strong accent that people can’t understand her. Her accent…

VII. TOO - ENOUGH

70. The weather is too bad for camping. The weather isn’t…

71. The town was too small to be marked on the map. The town wasn’t…

72. He speaks too quickly for me to understand. He doesn’t speak…

73. The bridge is too narrow for trucks to pass. The bridge isn’t…

74. He couldn’t reach the button because it was too high. The button…

75. The window was very small. He couldn’t get through it. The window wasn’t…

76. The suitcase was very heavy. She couldn’t carry it. The window wasn’t…

77. These shoes are very small. I can’t wear them. The shoes aren’t…

VIII. MODAL VERBS

78. He isn’t here. Perhaps he went out. He must …

79. Our car looks so clean and shining. It must …

80. I’m sure the decision was difficult to accept. The decision must…

81. I told you to slow down, but you didn’t. You should …

82. Driving fast in town was a stupid thing to do. You shouldn’t …

83. The police are stopping drivers on the road. There may …

84. It’s possible that she has already told him. She may…

85. I don’t believe he stole the money. He can’t ….

86. I’m sure he didn’t say that. He can’t…

87. I’m sure he isn’t Spanish. He can’t...

88. It isn’t possible for me to see you tonight. I can’t…



89. There is no need to walk. John will give us a lift. We needn’t…

90. It isn’t necessary to buy me a gift. You needn’t…

91. You must not smoke in here. Smoking…

92. Maybe my boyfriend is coming to see me tonight. My boyfriend…

IX. COMPARATIVES - SUPERLATIVES:

93. Mum doesn’t speak English as well as Dad. Dad speaks…

94. TVs don’t cost as much as they used to. TVs cost…

95. Fruit isn’t as fattening as cheese. Cheese…

96. Her canary sings better than mine. My canary doesn’t sing…

97. The gazelle runs the fastest animal in the world. No animal runs…

98. Is this the cheapest food you’ve got? Have you got…?

X. QUESTIONS FOR THE UNDERLINED WORDS:

99. Paul collected the rubbish

100. Journalists have it easier than most people

101. Obesity affects millions of people

102. I met Tom in the street

103. I’m waiting here for Mary

104. This book belongs to Stephen

105. He hasn’t phoned because her phone is out of order

106. That TV series begins in a few days

107. I have been driving since 1996

108. I go to the hairdresser’s every 2 months

109. My grandson weighs 20 pounds

110. Ten students were absent

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