REPHRASING

1. I like you very much. However, you have a strange sense of humour. / In spite of
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2. They succeeded in escaping from the house that was on fire.
/ They
managed_________________________
3. They broke up on Saturday despite their deep love for each other. / Although
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4. My advice to you is to show more interest in your schoolwork / If
I___________________________________
5. Because of Lisas bad marks at school, she was punished by her parents / Lisa was
punished ______________
6. Dont do that again, Allison told John / Allison ________________________________________
7.

Where do you want to put your luggage?, I asked her / I asked her
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8. Does he know where Michael lives?, I said / I wanted to know
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9. The dog was tired after his long run / The dog was tired because
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10.Would
you
like
to
go
out
with
me?
/
I
wondered
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11.The Smiths are not very happy because of their lack of money / Since
_________________________________
12.Why didnt you tell me earlier?, he asked me / He asked me
______________________________________
13.Can you lend me your jacket this evening? / He asked me
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14.Although Patrick was ill, he still came to the meeting / In spite of
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15.Despite being an accountant, she never seems to have any money /
Although__________________________
16.What a pity I broke the vase. / I wish
___________________________________________________________
17.Helen married Edward because he was rich and famous. / If Edward
__________________________________
18.If he doesnt phone immediately, he wont get the information. / Unless he
____________________________
19.Two new suits are being made for him. / He
_____________________________________________________
20.My
brother
is
very
tall.
Joe
is
not
so
tall
/
My
brother
is
____________________________________________
21.The
teacher
said
to
the
students
Dont
be
late!/
The
teacher
_____________________________________
22.Cindy
Crawford
is
said
to
be
very
attractive.
/
People
say
___________________________________________
23.Temperature
is
measured
by
a
thermometer
/
A
thermometer_______________________________________
24.Shes
unhappy
because
she
is
ill.
/
She
wishes
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25.Why didnt you come to my party yesterday?, Jane asked Peter / Jane asked
__________________________
26.Please,
dont
shoot
/
He
begged
us
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27.Id
like
you
to
put
these
chairs
away.
/
Do
you
mind
_________________________________________?
28.No
way.
I
wont
lend
you
my
car
tonight,
Jim
said.
/
Jim
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29.How
long
have
Alice
and
Bob
been
married?/
When
___________________________________________?
30.Julia has been working for this company for 6 years / Julia started
___________________________________.
31.People
expect
that
the
President
will
resign
/
The
President
_____________________________________
32.If
I
were
you,
Tom,
I
wouldnt
take
that
job.
/
I
advised
___________________________________________
33.Finding the way to the old mansion wasnt easy for us. / We found it
______________________________
34.Im
sorry
that
I
didnt
finish
my
homework
last
night.
/
I
wish
______________________________________
35.She
advised
David
to
take
some
vitamins
pills
/
David,
____________________________________________
36.How long will you stay in Baltimore?, she asked me / She asked me
_________________________________
37.New
traffic
lights
are
going
to
be
installed
here
/
They
____________________________________________
38.He
told
Carol
not
to
worry
about
his
situation
/
Carol,
________________________________________!
39.They say that GS is giving a concert next month /GS
is_____________________________________________
40.I didnt know the answer because I hadnt read the book. /If
I________________________________________
41.They say this tree is over 300 years old. / This tree
________________________________________________
42.The mechanic is going to repair her car next week. / She
___________________________________________
43.My father doesnt allow me to go out tonight. / My father doesnt
___________________________________
44.Why dont you go out for a walk? I suggested. / I suggested
_______________________________________
45.Tims parents offered him a computer for his good qualifications at school. / Tim
_______________________
46.My sister was visited by many friends when she was in hospital. / Many friends
_________________________
47.You shouldnt tell anybody about this incident. / If I
_______________________________________________
48.If only she hadnt argued with her boyfriend. /She regrets
__________________________________________
49.People believe that Sarah has mistreated her children. / Sara
_______________________________________
50.I cant understand Paul because he speaks so quickly. / If
___________________________________________
51.I dont know my way round San Francisco, she said. / She said
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52.She wouldnt give an explanation for her absence. / She refused

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53.Dan has invited them to the party. /They
_______________________________________________________
54.Shes sorry she didnt remember my anniversary. / She wishes
______________________________________
55.As long as my parents come with me, Ill visit you this evening. / If my parents
__________________________
56.She crossed the street because she didnt want to meet Helen. / Since
________________________________
57.She didnt prepare for the interview, so she wasnt hired for the job. /She would
________________________
58.Practicing some sports is beneficial for your heart. / Its
____________________________________________
59.Id like to read more, but I havent got the time. /If I
______________________________________________
60.Do you understand French?, she asked me / She asked me
________________________________________
61.Were meeting John next weekend here, they said. / They said
____________________________________
62.Daddy will buy a new car soon. / A new car
______________________________________________________
63.He was on a diet, but didnt lose much weight. /Despite
____________________________________________
64.I didnt learn English at school, so I cant enjoy Shakespeare in English./ If only
__________________________
65.What is the price of this perfume? / How much
__________________________________________________?
66.Tom said to Jane: I didnt find your earring. / Tom
_______________________________________________
67.It was his direct and open manner which impressed me most. / I
____________________________________
68.People think the accident was caused by the weather. / The accident
_________________________________
69.He won the 100 meters. He came second in the long jump. /In addition to
_____________________________
70.She loves walks in the country. /She loves
_______________________________________________________
71.I start on Monday and Im worried. /Im worried about
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72.Please, give me the key, she said to John. /She

_________________________________________________
73.The children wont fall asleep provided that their parents dont kiss them good night. /
Unless _____________
74.Jim said: Ill be happy if I can be of any help. / Jim said
___________________________________________
75.Jim is sad because his girlfriend left him. / If Jims girlfriend
_________________________________________
76.I regret eating so much last night. /If only
_______________________________________________________
77.You should have extra lessons, she said. / She
__________________________________________________
78.There are no tickets left for tonights show. / All the tickets
_________________________________________
79.She usually sleeps seven hours every day, he said. / He said
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