English Sentence Rewrites Practice
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Sarah VazquezEnglish Sentence Rewrites Practice
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Sarah VazquezIII. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.
5 points for each correct answer)
Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given:
1. It was such a boring play that I walked out of the theatre.
The play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. “Why don’t we prepare a barbecue?”Mary said.
Mary suggested . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. The woman is Alice Harris. Her ring was stolen from inside her house.
The woman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. I regret I didn’t do my homework.
I wish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. They have arrested the woman for shoplifting.
The woman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. I didn´t arrive early so I missed the plane.
If . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. It is possible that I arrive before midnight.
I …….……………………………………………………………………………..
8. The optician repaired my glasses yesterday.
I had ……………….……………………………………………………………….
9. My sister gave up going to the gym last month.
My sister stopped …….…………………………………………………………..
10. I started learning Chinese three years ago.
I have …….…………………………………………………………………………
11. Mary couldn´t finish the race because she fainted.
If …….………………………………………………………………………………
12. Write the correct question for the underlined words.
…….………………………………………………………………………………..?
His brother repairs everything carefully.
13. He received the parcel. He was waiting for it.
He . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
14. “No! I won´t go there!”, she said.
She refused . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15. They gave John a warm welcome.
John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
16. I am sorry I told her.
I wish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17. Despite studying very hard, she failed the test.
Although . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
18. Write the correct question for the underlined words.
..........................................................?
The students have been studying for a week.
19. People think that Fito is a talented musician.
Fito …………………………………………………………………………………………..
20. “Did you play football with your cousin last week?” She asked him.
She asked him……………………………………………………………………………
21. My girlfriend was very tired. That’s why she didn’t go to the party yesterday.
If ………………………………………………………………………………………………
22. Despite the good weather, we didn’t enjoy the walk in the woods.
Although ..…………………………………………………………………………………..
23. I have never met a more attractive person than Jane.
Jane ……………………………………………………………………………………………….
24. Write the correct question for the underlined words.
…………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………..?
John is picking her up at the airport tomorrow.
25. A mechanic repaired my car yesterday.
I …..…………………………………………………………………………………………..
26. My friend Alice is your new neighbour. She is from Bristol.
My friend Alice ……………………………………………………………………………
27. John will probably pass his driving licence tomorrow.
John ………………………………………………………………………………………………
28. My father is too old to understand computers.
My father is not ..………………………………………………………………………..
29. Her daughter started living abroad ten years ago.
My daughter has ………………………………………………………………………………
30. To work abroad is OK for me.
I don’t mind ……………………………………………………………………………………….
31. People think that my father is a genius.
My father.……………………………………………………………………………………………….
32. “Go to the headmaster office now”, Mr. Smith told her.
Mr. Smith told her ………………………………………………………………………………..….
33. He is looking for a book. It is under the desk.
The book ……………………..……………………………….…………………………………………….
34. You don’t have to get up early on Saturdays.
You ……………………………………….…………………………………………………………………..
35. Write the correct question for the underlined words.
…………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………..?
Your boyfriend is coming tomorrow.
35. I started climbing four years ago.
I have . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36. It is possible that they will be replaced by robots.
They . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
37. I am impatient to watch the last Star Wars film.
I am looking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
38. The pupils have invited many teachers to the end-of-year party.
Many teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
39. I'm sorry I haven't got more friends.
I wish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40. Write the correct question for the underlined words.
......................................................?
I need to see the bank manager.
41. She hasn’t got enough money so she can’t buy a nice apartment.
If she ……….……………………………………………………………………………………………….
42. They last travelled by plane four months ago.
They have not …………..………………………………………………………………………………..….
43. In spite of working hard, I didn’t feel tired.
Although …….…………………………………………………………………………………………….
44. We have been given the results.
Doctors ……………………..……………………………….…………………………………………….
45. John is more popular than his brother.
John’s brother …………………….…………………………………………………………………..
46. If I were you, I would stay at home.
You’d ………….……………………………………………………………………………………
47. The card did not arrive in time because Sally forgot to post it
If . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
48. What a pity we missed the documentary last night.
We wish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
49. 'An aeroplane crashed into the sea here two years ago', the reporter said.
The reporter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
50. It was such a good meal that we made it again the next night.
The meal was. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
51. Although my parents don't have much money, they are very generous.
Despite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
52. A local artist is organizing the exhibition of paintings.
The exhibition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
53.- You mustn´t smoke in here.
You are_______________________________________
54.- You failed the exam because you didn´t study.
If you ________________________________________
55.- In the past Gerald drove to work, but he doesn´t any more.
Gerald__________________________________________
56.- We can´t wait to move into our new house.
I am____________________________________________
57.- The last time I saw Audrey was when I was in Italy.
I________________________________________________
58.- I was never allowed to drink soft drinks when I was young.
They didn´t _______________________________________
59.- They will promote someone from the 9th floor.
Somebody_______________________________________
60.- When did you start working at this bank?
How long________________________________________?
61.- I think the best thing you can do is stay in a cheap hotel.
If I_______________________________________________
62. They do not make Volvos in Norway.
Volvos____________________________________________
63.- Last time she smoked was 10 years ago.
She ______________________________________________
64.”Send this letter for me” John said to me.
John_______________________________________________
65.- “Please, give a hand with this heavy suitcase” Mary said to me
Mary ______________________________________
66.- Somebody gave him some money for the job.
He _____________________________________
67.- That salesman knocked on my door. He was selling encyclopaedias.
That salesman, ______________________encyclopaedias; knocked on my door.
68.- If I were you, I would leave now.
I think you ______________________leave now.
69.- There is no obligation for you to do it, if you don´t want to.
You _____________________, if you don’t want to.
70.- His car is so big you couldn´t believe your eyes.
He has______________________you couldn´t believe your eyes.
1. How is the “-s” pronounced in “models”, / s /, / z / or / ɪz /?
2. How is the “-ed” pronounced in “discovered”, / t /, / d / or / ɪd /?
3. How is the “-ed” pronounced in “identified”, / t /, / d / or / ɪd /? 4. How is the “‐ed” pronounced in “included”, /t/, /d/ or
/ɪd /?
5. How is the “‐s” pronounced in “chocolates”, /s/, /z/ or /ɪz/?
6. Is the “ed” in “developed” pronounced as /t/, /d/ or /ɪd /?
7. How is the “th” pronounced in “though”, /θ/ or /ð/?
8. How is the “-s” pronounced in “leaflets”, /s/, /z/ or /ɪz/?
9. How is the “‐ed” pronounced in “ranked”, /t/, /d/ or /ɪd /?
10. Is the “ch” in “charities” pronounced as /ʃ/ or as /tʃ/?
11. How is the “‐s” pronounced in “goods”, /s/, /z/ or /ɪz/? (0.25)
12. How is the “sh” pronounced in “sheets” /tʃ/ or /ʃ/? (0.25)
13. How is the “‐ed” pronounced in “fixed”, /t/, /d/ or /ɪd/? (0.25) 14. How is the “‐s” pronounced in “phones”, /s/, /z/ or /ɪz/?
(0.25)
15. How is the “n” pronounced in “refreshing”, /n/ or /ŋ/? (0.25) 16. How is the “i” pronounced in “pilot”, / aɪ /, / i: / or / ɪ /?
