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REPHRASING EXERCISES (REVIEW).TENSES

1 She read the book first and then she saw the film.
After
2 Steve started learning the violin a month ago.
Steves
3 I havent been to an Indian restaurant for ages.
Its ages
4 The last time Nancy came here was in 1986.
Nancy hasnt
5 This is my first visit to Japan.
This is the first
6 How long have Helen and Robert been married?
When
7 She has never been to the club before.
Its
8 She has never heard such a funny story.
Its
9 Its the worst headache shes ever had.
Shes
10 Its months since I saw Jane.
I havent
11 When did she come back?
Since
12 I havent spoken to him for a week.
The last
13 How long is it since he moved here?
When
14 The last time I went to Brussels was two years ago.
I havent
15 Ive never heard such a silly story.
Its
16 When did you last go to London?
When was
17 I havent finished my homework yet.
Im still
18 I have never tasted muesli before.
Its
QUESTIONS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

Everybody congratulated him

Weve known them since 1992
That dictionary is mine
Her cousins are very friendly
The English like to talk about the weather.
We need just a little sugar.
It costs ten pounds
Janet lives in the centre of London
I wash my hair three times a week

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10 Her friend rented a new apartment

11 Ann is friendly
CONDITIONALS
1 I didnt have an umbrella with me so I got wet.
If
2 You cant win if you dont play.
Unless
3 What a pity we ate all the food.
If only
4 Dont shout all the time. Its so annoying!
I wish
5 Im sorry I didnt warn her.
I wish
6 Youd better see a doctor.
If I
7 He wont help you if you dont ask him.
Unless
8 She went home early because she was exhausted.
If
9 I havent got a dictionary and I need one.
I wish
10 I didnt phone Fernando last night, and that was a mistake.
If only
11 Cecilia is always criticizing everyone.
I wish
12 She cant eat eggs, so she wont try that dish.
If
13 Try to finish your homework early so we can go for a walk.
If
14 Im not rich, so I cant travel around the world.
If
15 We didnt miss the plane because we left early.
If
16 If the neighbours dont stop shouting, Ill call the police.
Unless
17 Its a pity you dont work more efficiently.
I wish
COMPARISONS
1 Chinese is more difficult than Japanese.
Japanese isnt
2 Bill was growing angrier all the time.
Bill was growing angrier
3 Ive never seen such a bumpy road.
This is
4 If you drive fast, youll use more petrol.
The faster
ADVERBIALS
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1 The police locked the door. They didnt want anyone to get in
(so that)
2 The soldiers moved at night. They didnt want to alarm the
villagers. (in order to)
3 The table was too heavy to lift.
The table wasnt
4 I invited her but she didnt come.
Although
5 We lost the match but we celebrated.
Despite
6 It was late, so we decided to go home.
As
7 Though he is a millionaire, he hates spending money.
In spite of
8 She attended the meeting although she was ill.
Despite
9 Debbie hid her diary. She didnt want anyone to read it. (so
that)
Debbie
10 Shes such a sweet child, everyone loves her.
The child
11 Hes too young to get married.
He isnt
12 The film is so good, I want to see it again.
Its
13 Read more and youll know more.
The more
14 Athens is older than Rome.
Rome isnt
15 No other gymnast is graceful as he is.
Shes
16 Dont buy as much cheese as before.
Buy
17 She cooks well.
Shes a
18 If you try harder, Youll do better.
The
19 She wrote to him. She wanted to tell him the news.
She
20 Ill help him. I want him to finish early.
Ill help him
21 She put on her raincoat. She didnt want to get wet.
She
22 The flight was so bad, well never forget it.
It was
23 We came back early because there were no seats left.
As/Since
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24 Although she spent all the afternoon on the project, she didnt
finish it.
Despite
25 Mr White is tall, but his wife is short.
Mr Whites
RELATIVES
1 Mary has gone to see the doctor. She has not been feeling
very well lately.
Mary
2 The school was built in 1960. We were educated there.
The school
3 A waitress served them coffee. It was very hot.
A waitress
4 There was a man in the room. We didnt recognize him.
There was
5 Send me copies of the letters. Your sister told me about
them.
Send me
6 Those are the passengers. Their passports disappeared.
Those
7 They built a wall. It fell down after three weeks.
The wall
8 Thats the man. Hes going to buy the company.
Thats
9 I love the countryside. That is why I want to go and live
there.
I love
10 They bought several cakes. Some of them were really good.
They
11 We stayed at a small hotel. We met Mrs Andersen there.
We
12 She did it. I expected her to do it.
She did
13 Thats the boy. We gave the present to him.
Thats
14 Thats the lady. I lost her umbrella.
Thats
15 The 9:00 oclock bus arrived late. It was full.
The 9:00 bus
REPORTED SPEECH
1 Ill call the police If I see you here again, he said to me.
He
2 When will you visit us again? they said to us.
They
3 Are you enjoying yourselves? they said to us.
They
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4 Dont spend all your money on sweets, Mrs Brown said to

her children.
Mrs Brown
5 Please write your name and ID number on this card, the
receptionist said to me.
The receptionist
6 I can buy you a drink if you like, he said to me. (offer)
CONNECTORS
1 We wont buy that house because we dont have enough
money.
As..................................................................................................
...
2 Despite the fact that the questions were difficult, he got a high
mark in her exam.
Although.......................................................................................
....
3 Although she was ill, she visited other countries.
Despite.........................................................................................
.....
4 Although he was cold, we went to the countryside.
In
spite
of...........................................................................................
5 In spite of her beauty, she doesnt boyfriend.
Although.......................................................................................
.......
6 The children stayed at home because it was raining.
As..................................................................................................
.....
7 She lost the race in spite of running well.
Although.......................................................................................
......
8 Although the weather was awful, he had a great time.
In
spite
of............................................................................................
9 Although the weather is horrible, we went skiing.
In
spite
of.............................................................................................
10 We bougth our tickets on the Web because it was much
cheaper.
Since.............................................................................................
......
11 He smoked a cigar, at the same time he waited for the
manager.
While.............................................................................................
......
12 The train left at 6:00 and they arrived just after that.
When
we..............................................................................................
13 I realised I had left my keys behind when I shut the door.
As
soon
as..............................................................................................
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14 The plane took off before he got to the airport.

By
the
time
he............................................................................................
15 He saw the room and he liked it.
When............................................................................................
...............
16 First Ann put her purse into her handbag and then she went to
the supermarket.
After..............................................................................................
............
1 I wont answer her question he said.
He
refused..........................................................................................
............
2 You make too many mistakes because you try to work too
quickly.
If....................................................................................................
...................
3 Someone delivered the letters safely.
The
letters...........................................................................................
.............
4 I advise you to visit the doctor as soon as possible.
You................................................................................................
...................
5 Somebody is repairing my car.
I
am................................................................................................
....................
6 Despite the cold weather, we all went for a walk.
Although.......................................................................................
....................
7 Ann felt ill, but inside on going for a walk.
Despite.........................................................................................
....................
8 You are sure they havent sold all the tickets.
They..............................................................................................
...................
9 He works in this garden most of the day.
He
spends..........................................................................................
.............
10 Perhaps he didnt hear what you said.
He
might............................................................................................
...............
11 Please dont use the shower after midnight.
Would
you
mind..............................................................................................
.
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12 Peters advice to me was to sell the shares immediately.

Peter
suggested.....................................................................................
...........
13 If you practise regularly you will become more skilful.
Without.........................................................................................
...................
14 Its time to leave now.
I had better
15 If you dont come home, you dinner will be waiting.
Unless...
16 Its not necessary for you to work on Saturdays.
You

17 If someone had called the fire-brigade immediately, the tragedy

might be have been avoided.
If the fire-brigade
18 Im sure you have a good have time at the concert.
You

19 It would have been a good idea to take your umbrella.

You

20 Drinking alcohol while you drive is prohibited by law.

You

21 It was wrong of the manager to employ 13 year-old children.

The manager
22 Although there are buses in L.A. very few people actually use
them.
Despite

23 In spite of the fact that he is known for his comedies, Woody

Allen is a very serious director.
Although

24 Will you post this letter on the way home?

Would you mind
25 You shouldnt eat raw fruit very often.
You
had
..
26 Please dont smoke in anymore!
Please
stop..
27 I prefer not to give any explanation!
Id
rather
28 The technician is going to look at all our computers tomorrow.

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We
are................................................................................................
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29 They will build a new town hall in our city next year.
We
will................................................................................................
.............
30 Our house is being painted at the moment.
We
are................................................................................................
..............
31 My advice is not rent a car for the weeding.
You
ought............................................................................................
.............
32 If I dont feel better tomorrow, Ill go to the hospital.
Unless...........................................................................................
...................
33 Psycology interests me.
Im
interested.....................................................................................
..............
34 Claudia isnt as thin as her sister Kate.
Her
sister
Kate..............................................................................................
...
35 He hates travelling by bus.
Ha
cant
stand.............................................................................................
.....
36 I havent smoked for three years ago.
I
gave..............................................................................................
.................
37 I havent seen Peter since Saturday night said Laura.
Laura
denied...........................................................................................
..........
38 Dont go out with that boy again! Said Janes father.
Janes
father
warned
her..................................................................................
39 That overcoat costs too much.
I
cant
afford............................................................................................
.........
40 He hates it if he has to study on Saturday afternoons.
He
cant
satnd.............................................................................................
.....
41 If you dont practise any sport, you will probably have a heart
attack.
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Unless...........................................................................................
....................
42 There is the woman. She cleans my house once a week.
There
is...................................................................................................
..........
43 Somebody is asking for Peter on the phone.
Peter..............................................................................................
..................
44 The teacher promised Mary a prize.
Mary..............................................................................................
...................
45 We believe that he has a special knowledge which may be
useful to the police.
It...................................................................................................
....................
46 Tina cant come to the party and shes my best friend.
I
wish..............................................................................................
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