REPHRASING

Passive
Harvard University will offer him a scholarship.
He .
A taxi driver gave me a free ride to town.
I
You should inform the police immediately.
The police
They were selling tickets for the concert all day.
Tickets
People think hes a good actor.
He...
Indirect Speech
The telephone bill must also be paid this month
She added
I left my books here yesterday
David said
Theyll have finished painting our house by next week.
She said
Where did you study for your first degree?
She asked
Please dont smoke here
She asked him
Im sorry Im late
He apologised for
Take this money and put it into the bank
His mother ordered him

Connectors
Despite the age of the house we managed to sell it.
Although
Although the tickets were expensive we went to the
concert.
In spite of
She enjoys jazz and rock. She also likes reggae.
(As well as)
In contrast to his sister Bobby is a poor swimmer
(Whereas)
Despite the doctors advice not to play football, he played last
week.
Even though.
Nobody wants to go with him because he gets a very bad
temper
(Because of)
Conditions
Ill phone you tonight unless Im delayed at work.
If
David must practise more to be a really good pianist.
If David
I went to bed very early last night because I felt very tired.
If
You should ask your friend for help.
If I
Bob was stopped by a police because he was speeding.
If
If you dont hurry you wont be there on time.
Unless
Youd better to get a sweater. It might get cold

(In case)
I want to visit China but I dont have a Visa.
If
David cant go to visit Barbara because she lives too far away.
If
You wont get help if you dont call the emergency number.
Unless
When Bill slipped down the stairs he broke his leg.
If
You can use my car. You must drive carefully.
(As long as)
Wish/Subjunctive
I hope it snows at the weekend.
I wish
Its a pity we dont have money for a pizza now.
I wish
John is too short to be a basketball player.
John wishes
Dad really wants you to stop smoking.
Dad wishes
What about having a party
Helen suggested
The teacher insisted on the pupils cleaning up the classroom.
The teacher insisted that
Sam must pay me the money that she owes me.
I insist that

Verb Tenses and Prepositions

The last time I visited my family was in 1990.
(For)
Large dogs frighten me.
(Afraid)
While I was having dinner, friends arrived.
(During)
My date of birth is June 10th, 1977.
(Born)
Im fifteen years old
(Ago)
The alarm went off in the middle of her phone conversation.
While she..
I started reading this book before he came in.
While
When was the accident?
(Take place)
She started studying English eight years ago.
(Since)
Do you have any experience in editing books?
(Ever)
We last saw him three years ago
(For)
He gave up smoking in 1963
(Since)
The post arrived two minutes ago
(Just)
They got married ten years ago.
(For)

Sue was here a moment ago but shes not in now.

(Just)

Modals
Perhaps he telephoned but I was out earlier.
He
She hasnt called me, she probably didnt remember my
number.
She
It was wrong of you not to wait for him.
You
It isnt necessary to phone before you visit me.
You
Do you want to go to London this summer?
(Like)
Chewing gum is forbidden in class.
(Chew)
Relatives. Join the sentences
This is Tony. Youll be driving with him next week. (Whom)
This is the house, Jean lived in that house when she was
young. (Where)
John is my friend. His car was stolen from the car park (whose)
He went to a concert. He didnt like the concert at all (which)
Ive never met the man. He helped me that morning.

Mixed Rephrasing
1. its a shame you arent with us (I wish)
2. The alarm went off in the middle of her phone
conversation (while)
3. He gave up smoking in 1995 (since)
4. Ill go to the cinema tomorrow if I dont have to work late
(unless)
5. It was raining but we went for a walk (in spite of the rain)
6. Did the man attempt to steal your walkman?... he asked me
7. Bob started working here three years ago and he still works
here (for two years)
8. We have spent all our money (All our money)
9. They left because they felt insulted (If they)
10. Ray rented a flat for several years and then he bought his
own place (after)
11. In my opinion you should join the club (If I)
12. The answer to the exercise will be explained by the teacher
(the teacher)
13Lets go to the cinema tonight (She suggested)
14. The biscuits have all gone (Someone)
15. You did badly the interview. That is why you didnt get the
job (If you)
16. I didnt realise he was listening (I wish)
17.They are paying him 100 pounds for his report (He)
18.Im sorry Im late (He apologised)
19.Tom says that he hadnt found her ring (Tom said)
20.When she was younger she could run faster (be able to)
21.I dont know English well so I dont enjoy Shakespeare (If I)

22.She started studying English eight years ago (since)

23.How long have you been on a diet? (When)
24.We expect to see you next Sunday for lunch (look forward to)
25.What is the price of this perfum? (How much)
26.Are you allergic to any medication? (The doctor asked him)
27.I really want you to stop smoking (I wish)
28.what he has said is true. It sounds strange (in spite of)
29.Tom would like to travel to India next summer (Tom wishes)
30.Are you interested in computer art? (Does)
31.Im sure I told you the news (I remember)
32.They gave me a T shirt for my birthday (I)
33.Im tired of lif in the village (boring)
34.I like a lot to have coffee with friends (enjoy)
35.Where did you study for your first degree? (She asked)
36.You wont get help unless you call emergency services ( If)
37.Its expected that the government will reduce taxes next year
(The government)
38.It was a pity we didnt hav money for a pizza ( If only)
39.Sue was here a moment ago but she is not in now ( just)
40.She will bring him breakfast to his room (he)
41.They were selling tickets for the concert all night (tickets)
42.The rock star wont appear unless the reporters are there (If)
43.Ana doesnt understand how I feel (I wish)
44.I couldnt finish the crossword because it was too difficult (If)
45.I havent played football since I got married (I stopped)
46.People believed his discovery was very important (His)
47.Dont dress casually (He advised me)

COMPOUND SENTENCES
Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning

1.

1.Ill go to the cinema tomorrow if I dont have to work late .

(unless)

2.

2.She lost her job because se was ill

(because of)

3.

3.She spoke very quietly. Nobody could hear a word. (so

that)

4.

4.I went to bed. I was tired ( because)

5.

5.Barbara usually walks to work if nobody gives her a lift

(unless)

6.

6.Hes the customer. I lost his address (whose)

7.

7.I enjoyed the lecture. I didint understand everything

(although)

8.

8.You wont pass the exam unless you work harder (if)

9.

9.What he has just said is true. It sounds strange (in spite

of)

10.

10.He went to Switzerland. He could learn French ( in

order to)
11.

11.Andrew never believes anything if he doesnt see it with

his own eyes (unless)

12.

12.We stayed at home because it was raining (because

of)
13.

13.Please, give me the key. I want to open the door (so

that)
14.

14.Ill have to write her. Shes never in when I phone

( since)
15.

15.We left the party because it was noisy ( because of)

16.

16.They broke this window. They tried to get into the house

(when)
17.

17.She employed a detective. She wanted him to follow her

husband
18.

( to...)

18.She wont be able to help me unless I arrive early in the

morning (if)
19.

19.It was raining. We went for a walk ( in spite of)

20.

20.Ive always wanted to live in the country. My parents

prefer to live in the town (but)

21.

21.Shes the nurse. She looked after me (who)

22.

22.Jims trying to find a place of his own. He wants to feel

independent ( since)
23.

23.The rock star wont appear unless the reporters are

there (if)
24.

24.I work hard. I still have to take work home with me

(however)
25.

25.There was a traffic jam. We were late (as)

26.

26.She is the prettiest girl in the party; everybody wants to

dance with her ( because of)

27.

27.Hell fail the test if he doesnt study seriously (unless)

Mixed Rephrasing
Where did you study for your first degree? She asked..
Although she is a very experienced person she was very
nervous
Why dont we go for a drink she said
No one has ever beaten my brother at tennis my brother

Students could cut costs by studying at home.. costs

Tell me about your mate, his father is from America (whose)
I graduated from Cambridge University three years ago (when)
It isnt light enough to see anything in here (dark)
You had to buy the bread but you didnt do it (should)
Susan has gone away on holiday for a fortnight (how long)
Margaret has bought a picture I dont like it at all (the picture)
People consider he is a good politician and a bad actor (He)
She isnt strong enough to move the box (weak)
The firm will take care of all expenses the boss said
The city council gave Jim a special award (Jim)
Carrie has gone to buy fruit (who)
why dont we go for a drink? she said
Tell me about your mate, his father is from America (whose)
She is too young to drive (old)
The boss has given the managers a pay rise (the managers)
What about going to a Chinese restaurant? Anthony
suggested
This is not his house, Im completely sure. (This house)
Students must hand their homework on time (homework)
Im going to the fancy dress party with John (Who)