Rephrasing Practice 10
1.
Due to the fact that the food was so bad, we never went back to that restaurant.
(We never went
back…)
2.
She had enough money for the dress. She didn’t buy it.
(Despite…)
3.
They were very cheap shoes. Therefore I bought three pairs.
(SO) (The shoes…)
4.
She saved money. She intended to buy a house.
(VIEW)
(She saved the money…)
5.
Sue is more patient than Emily.
(Emily is...)
6.
They arrived later than we expected.
(They didn’t arrive...)
7.
His story amused us.
(AMUSING)
8.
He is less aggressive than Jim.
(He isn’t…)
9.
I started playing tennis when I was six. I still play tennis.
(SINCE)
(I have…)
10.
The last time I went to the theatre was a month ago.
(I haven’t…)
11.
It’s years since I spoke to Jenny.
(I haven’t…)
12.
I haven’t seen such a good film for ages.
(It’s…)
13.
Michael took a deep breath and dived into the water.
(AFTER) (Michael…)
14.
I studied too much so I was tired.
(Because I…)
15.
We didn’t go out before locking all the doors.
(We went out after…)
16.
Sarah doesn’t have as much free time as when she was single.
(Sara … when she was single.)
17.
Tell her that she should become a writer.
(Encourage…)
18.
Temperature is measured by a thermometer.
(A thermometer is for….)
19.
It is fun to learn a new sport.
(………….. is fun.)
20.
What do you want to do this evening?
(What do you fancy……………?)
21.
She paid £5,000 for her new car.
(COST)
(Her new…)
22.
She obtained that vase quite by chance.
(CAME) (She…quite by chance.)
23.
She cycled from Paris to Calais in ten hours.
(HER) (It…cycle from Paris to Calais.)
24.
They enjoyed playing football.
(TIME)
(They…)
25.
This phone isn’t working I’m afraid.
(ORDER)
(This phone…)
26.
As there was no coffee left, we had to have tea.
(If there…)
27.
Helen regretted selling her grandmother’s house.
(Helen wished...)
28.
You’d better see a doctor.
(If...)
29.
He worked very hard. That’s why he felt so tired.
(If he…)
30.
You won’t lose weight if you don’t do some exercise.
(Unless…)
31.
Who answered the phone?
(Who...by?)
32.
Her parents made her clean her room.
(She...)
33.
You must wash coloured clothes separately.
(Coloured clothes...)
34.
They believe that the hostage has died.
(It … )
35.
They believe that the hostage has died.
(The hostage … )
36.
We have to take exams in June. It’s too hot to study then.
(We have to take exams …)
37.
Stuart has applied for a job in the shop. Your mum works there.
(Stuart has applied for …)
38.
I know a boy. His ambition is to be a concert pianist.
(I know a boy …)
39.
Acting is a career. I can only dream of it.
(Acting is a career …)
40.
She inherited some money; she gave most of it to charity.
(She inherited some money,…)
41.
I’m sure she wasn’t lying when she told us the news.
(CAN’T)
(She … when she told us the news.)
42.
You ought to go to bed.
(It’s time…)
43.
I’m sure she’s studying.
(She…)
44.
I’m sure she studied.
(She…)
45.
I don’t think she was studying.
(She…)
46.
Perhaps he has been working in the garden.
(He…)
47.
It wasn’t necessary to get dressed up, so we didn’t.
(NEED)
(We…)
48.
Is it possible that hats are coming back into fashion.
(Could…)
