REPHRASING 1BTO ACCESS

-Transform the sentence = Rephrase the sentence = Express something in different words so that its
meaning is clearer.
-Being successful with this type of sentences involves:
-Work hard with many grammar structures
-Study vocabulary: Synonyms
Opposites
Adjectives
Adverbs
Phrasal verbs
Rewrite the sentences. Dont change the meaning of the original sentences
Verbal Tenses
1-Sam started working at 9 a.m and he still hasnt finished
Sam has
2-I met Mary two weeks ago
I have.
3-When did you get your new bike?
How long ....?
4-They came to live in Saragossa in 2000
They have.
5-I last saw you in 2004
I havent..
6-My computer stopped working yesterday and still doesnt work
My computer hasnt.
7-I began studying computer technology last year. Im still studying it now
I have been
8-Almodvar started making films in 1980. He is still making films today
Almodvar has been..
9-On the way to work I saw a car crash
I saw
10-On my walk home from school, I dropped my mobile phone
While
11-I did my homework before I went out
I didnt go out..
12-The thief escaped and then the police arrived
By the time the police..
13-Im on my way to the cinema (GOING)
I
14-Dave only sometimes writes me an email (NOT OFTEN)
Dave
15-Are you still working on your science project? (YET)
Havent..?
16-I started rehearsing at 10 oclock this morning. It is now 1 oclock and Im still rehearsing (SINCE)
I have.
17-I was on my bike when I fell (RIDE)
I was.
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18-Its May. I started learning German in January (FOR)

I have..
19-The band started playing at 10 and we arrived at 10.30 (BEFORE)
The band had.
20-How long is it since they finished school?
When
Rewrite the sentences. Use the past perfect and before
1-She had a bath. Then she phoned her friend.
She had
2-We prepared the meal. Then the guests arrived.
We had.........
Rewrite the sentences with the present perfect and for or since
1-The last time she went home was three years ago
She..
2-My dad last had a job two months ago
My dad
3-She got ill last Wednesday and she is still ill
She...
Rewrite the sentences with the present perfect continuous and since
1-I started waiting for you at 1 oclock. Im still waiting
I
2-The team started playing at 3 oclock. They are still playing
The team.
3-The band started working on a new album in July. Theyre still working on it
The band
Advice
1-Do you think I should buy this dress? (OUGHT TO)
Do you think?
2-People should do more physical exercise
People.
3-You oughtnt to tell him anything about it
You
4-You had better not tell her the news
You.
5- It would be a good idea to speak to the Form teacher
You had..
6-I advise you not to throw things at the elephants at the zoo
If I were..
7-I advise you not to lie in the sun for such a long time
If I were..
8-It would be a good idea to project the lesson on the screen
You.

Suggestions
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1-Lets go for a walk in the countryside

How about.?
2-Shall we go out tonight?
Why.?
3-I suggest we have a glass of champagne together
Why..?
4-Why dont we go to a restaurant for lunch?
How.?
5-How about trying the wine Tony has brought?
Lets
6-Why dont we travel abroad this Christmas?
How about.?
Lets.
Shall?
Would you like./ Want
1-Do you want to stay with me for a week?
Would you.?
2-Ill help you with your composition if you like
Would you.?
Do you?
3-Would you like some more biscuits?
Do you..?
4-Would you like to have a kitten at home?
Do you?
Past habit: USED TO
WOULD + Infinitive without To

Present habit: BE USED TO + verb-ing

1-My parents lived in that house years ago

My parents.
2-When I was younger I always took flute lessons on Thursdays
When I was ..
3-Its no problem. Kathy always drives to work
Kathy is
4-We would never know what my father was going to do next
We never..
5-We often went for a walk on Saturdays
We
6-Clara usually trains once a week
Clara is used..
7-I live in London but I lived in Paris in the past
I live in London but I.
8-When my father was a child he used to sing in a band every weekend
When my father was a child he.
9-It isnt difficult for us to use a computer because weve done it before
We are used

Rewrite the sentences. Use the correct form of used to

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1-John hasnt always had a moustache

John didnt.............
2-I live in London but I lived in Paris in the past
I live .
3-Joaqun is a vegetarian but he ate meat in the past
Joaqun is a.
Rewrite the sentences. Use would or wouldnt
1-As a student I didnt use to go to lectures every day
..........................................
2-My grandfather used to take me to a football match
..
3-Whenever the baby was hungry he used to cry very loudly

REVISION REPHRASING
Past habit , Present habit
1)When she was a young woman she would wear high-heeled boots
When she was..
2)Elissa used to laugh more than her brother in the past
Elissa
3)Henry finds it strange to eat snails
Henry is not
4)It wasnt difficult for them to cook
They were..
Verbal tenses (Past simple, Past Continuous, Present Perfect, Present Perfect Continuous, Past Perfect,
Future tenses)
1)She hasnt celebrated her birthday at home for three years
She last.
2)We havent elected a new government for four years
It is..
3)On my walk the chemist , I met my neighbour
While I..
4)In my gymnastic lesson, I fell down on the floor
While I..
5)Its ages since he last played the viola
He hasnt
6)Its a long time since I last travelled by train
I havent
7)He started drinking too much alcohol two years ago
He has..
8)Its half an hour now since they started shouting
They have.
9)The children finished their homework and then they ate an ice cream
The children ate an ice cream after
10) My car broke down. I took it to the garage
I took my car to the garage because.
11)Flight B70529 to Gatwick airport is taking off the ground in five minutes
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Flight B 70529..
12)Do you intend to pass this test?
Are you.?
13)Michael and Susan are getting married next Saturday
Michael and Susans marriage.
EXTRA FOR 1st Term: REPHRASING
VERBAL TENSES
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Ill visit him when I go to Germany next month

I am.

Im meeting my friend at the park tomorrow

I..

They came to work here five years ago

They..

I missed the bus so I was late for school.

I was late for school because................................

When did you start learning English?

How long ...........................................................?

I left only a few minutes ago.

(just)................................................................

Adam read the book, then he fell asleep.

Adam fell asleep after.......................................

The last time I saw Susan was at Christmas.

I havent ......................................................................

We arrived an hour after Dan, (wait for)

....................................................................

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Mitch waited at the caf for an hour. He left before Kelly arrived.
Mitch left the caf because.........................................................

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Kate started to play tennis a year ago.(for)

Kate..........................................................

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Jane broke her leg once before. (second)

.....................................................................................

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Tina forgot her glasses, so she couldnt watch the film.

Tina couldnt watch the film ............................................

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Tom saw Gladiator last week. He saw it again yesterday. (twice)

..................................................................................................

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Will this be your first trip abroad? (ever)

....................................................................................................?

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Zoe bought the CD, then she realised it was the wrong one.
Zoe realised the CD was the wrong one after.................................................

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Becky finished university three months ago. She is still looking for a job. (for)
..................................................................................................

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They started arguing two hours ago and they are still arguing (for)
................................................................................................

ADVICE
1

You shouldnt eat so much sugar

If I.

When you go to Ireland next year, you should visit Trinity College
When you go to Ireland next year, you

We ought to do three hours homework each evening

We..

Its a good idea to wear a suit to the interview (SHOULD)

.

You should de elegant and polite in a personal interview

If I

Its a good idea to be discreet in public

You ought

SUGGESTIONS
1

.ILet's stay at home tonightn

Shall we

Shall we employ someone to cut down this tree?

How about.

Shall we discuss this requirements on Tuesday?

Why dont

Let's start looking at examples

Shall we

Why dont start being honest?

How about

How about having a drink?

Why dont..
I your position I should complain to the manager.
If I were you your position I should complain to the manager.
If I were you
POLITE REQUEST OR COLLOQUIAL ONES
1

Would you like to focus the reading on Mistery?

Do you want..?

Do you want to come to our party,Mary?

Would you.?
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PAST HABIT
1

I would be a very shy person when I was a kid

I..

I collected things when I was a child

I.

When my mum was a young girl she went dancing on Friday nights
When my mum was a young girl she

As a student in Paris, Sarah used to live in a flat above an art gallery

As a student in Paris, Sarah

We used to have lunch at the canteen of our school when we were children
We.

Frank would visit his grandparents every Saturday morning when he was a child
Frank.

PRESENT HABIT
1

I never send text messages on my new phone Its taking me ages!!

I am not.

Harry is in the habit of playing billiards every Friday

Harry is.

Emily usually plays football on Saturday afternoons

Emily is

If you go to live in the United Kingdom, youll have to get used to driving on the left
If you go to live in the United Kingdom, youll have to..

They are used to listening to loud noise because they live in the city centre.
They..

Andrew usually plays video games

Andrew is

2nd TERM : NEW STRUCTURES AND REVISION

Too/Enough -The food was too hot to eat
The food wasnt.
-This sofa isnt wide enough
This sofa is..
So/such
-The day was so rainy that they only wanted to sleep
It was.
-It was such a salty pie that I couldnt eat it
The pie was .
-I love fruit like strawberries,cherries or blackberries
I love fruit..
-I was feeling weak. I stayed in bed (join with a connector)
I was feeling sick,..
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suggestions -Why dont we travel abroad this Easter?

How about.
Lets
Shall
Despite
-Although he trains very hard,he seldom wins his matches
In spite of
Despite
Although
-In spite of the fact that it was hot, they stayed at home
Though
Although
Even though

Rephrase sentences using Modal Verbs

1-Do they sell brown sugar in this shop?
Can I?
2-There is a choice of about twenty dishes in our menu
You
3-Im quite certain that isnt Johnys car. His is blue
That car
4-She was sorry because she didnt know how to answer the question (COULD)
She was sorry because she..
5-Perhaps they have gone abroad
They.
6-Perhaps they didnt receive the invitation
They may.
7-It is not necessary for you to hoover the floor. I have already done it
You..
8-In many Spanish schools it is compulsory to arrive in time for the lessons
In many Spanish schools, you
9-We should try to fix the computer
We
Rephrase sentences working Future Tense
1-Do you intend to write a new novel next summer?
Are you..?
2-William and Tina are getting married next Saturday
William and Tinas marriage..
3-Do you intend to live abroad next year?
Are..?

4-He took the safe keys with him in case the security officer had gone home (Might)
He took the safe keys with him because he
thought..
5-I cant be sure but Im quite confident that I will get a grant
I will (probably)..
6-My doctors appointment is for 10 oclock (seeing)
Im
7-Im not sure what to study but it will either be English or German (Might)
I
Revisin:

Verbal tenses
Past habit
Present habit

1-On my walk home from school, I dropped my mobile pone

While
2-How long is it since they finished school?
When
3-I went to London eight months ago
It is.
4-When did his plane take off?
How long
5-Paul is back from Italy
Paul has been
6-Robert has broken his arm again
It s.
7-It has been ages since he studied journalism
He..
8-The last time Karen saw her cousin was at Christmas
Karen hasnt.
9-I passed my English exam. Then I went to university
I had
10-I live in London but I lived in Paris in the past
I live in London but I.
11-When my father was a child he used to sing in a band every weekend
When my father was a child he
12-Clara usually trains once a week
Clara is used..
Revision:

Verbal tenses------------}Present perfect /Present perfect continuous

1-I last saw you in 2004

I havent..
2-My computer stopped working yesterday and still doesnt work
My computer hasnt
3-I began studying computer technology last year. Im still studying it now
I have been..
4-Almodvar started making films in 1980. Hes still making films today
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Almodvar has been

Revision:

Future forms

1-Guillermo and Ana are getting married next Sunday

Guillermo and Anas marriage.
2-Train to Littlehampton is leaving the platform in five minutes
Train to Littlehampton.
3-Do you intend to live abroad next year?
Are you.
4-Do you intend to write a new novel next summer?
Are you.
Revision:

Modal verbs----------------}can/could/be able to + permission/be allowed to

May/might/could
Must/cant
Must/have to/mustnt/dont have to
Need/neednt/don doesnt need to
Should/ought to/had better

1-Do they sell brown sugar in this shop?

Can I..
2-There is a choice of about ten different loaves of bread in our bakery
You
3-My sister cant go to night clubs
My sister isnt..
4-It is possible that it will rain later
It..
5-Perhaps I take a gap year after finishing school
I..
6-You must be eighteen years old if you want to buy alcoholic drinks in a bar
You cannot/cant
7-The moped isnt where I left it. Im sure somebody has stolen it
The moped isnt where I left it. It..
8-You have to trust me. Im the only one who knows the truth
You
9-You must be patient with her. She has not been feeling well lately
You.
10-In many Spanish schools it is compulsory to wear a uniform
In many Spanish schools, you
11-Im feeling better. It isnt necessary for you to stay with me all night long
Im feeling better. You..
12-People should do more physical exercise
People .
13-You shouldnt tell him anything about it
You had
14-It is not necessary for you to clean the house. I have already done it
You..
15-Perhaps it will be sunny tomorrow
It
16-When I was eight, I did not know how to swim
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When I was eight, I

17-Paul is a very good singer
Paul
18-In many British schools it is compulsory to wear a uniform
In many British schools, you.
19-I am sure they are not at home. Their car is not in their car park
They..
20-We should leave soon, the roads will be busy
We ought.
EXTRA FOR 2nd Term: REPHRASING
Despite.
1-Despite the rain, we went out
Although ...
2-Although he was ill, he carried on working
In spite of his...
Verbal tenses
3-It is three weeks since I saw Robin
I...
4-I haven't seen my aunt and uncle for quite a long time
It's...
5-Jennifer started teaching six years ago
Jennifer has...
Passive voice
6-I am going to get someone to make some new curtains
I am going to have...
7-When they got back, someone had broken into the house
When they got back, the house...
8-The traffic woke me up at 6 o'clock this morning
I ......
9-Someone once told me I could learn English in my sleep
Once I...
10-People say that the Internet is the most important invention of recent years
The Internet...
Reported Speech
11-"Wouldn't it be a good idea to apply for a job with the local paper? Jack said to me
Jack suggested...
12-"Drop in and see me tomorrow" Peter said to Ann
Peter told...

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13-"I'm so sorry I broke the printer" Tom said to Helen

Tom apologized...
14-"Can I bring a friend along to the party?" John asked me
John asked me....
15-"What has happened to your knee?" Paul's mother asked him
Paul's mother asked him....
Too & Enough
16-Milan isn't near enough from London to drive there in a day
Milan is too...
17-She is too young to play in the championship
She isn't...
Conditional Sentences
18-I didn't phone you because I didn't realize you were at home
If I...
19-He didn't become an accountant because he failed his exams
If he
20-I am not going to go to the dance because I haven't got a partner
If I...
21-If your performance isn't great, you won't be employed by this company
Unless your...
22-I don't have a word processor so I can't write your report with it
If I...
So & Such
23-The musical was so successful that all the tickets were sold
It was...
Modal Verbs
24-Someone almost certainly stole the car during the night
The car must....
25-There is a chance they'll arrest him if he tries to leave the country
He...
26-Perhaps I was asleep when you called because I didn't hear the phone
I....
27-Smoking is prohibited in public buildings
You .......
28-It would have been better if he had gone out on Saturday
He...

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29-You are allowed to eat at the restaurant without wearing a tie

You don't...
Present habit & Past Habit
30-She finds it strange to stay at home all day
She is not used...
31-Monica usually plays board games at Christmas season
Monica is...
32-When I was a teenager, I went to a lot of dances
When I was a teenager, I...
Comparative sentences
33-I don't go to the dentist less often than I should
I don't...
34-Few people speak Gaelic in Ireland
There aren't...
Wishes, Regrets, Complains
35-I regret not keeping in touch with him
I wish I...
36-What a pity that I am not twenty years younger
If only I....
37-I am annoyed that it is not going to stop snowing
I wish it...
Allow, Let, Make,
38-When I was in hospital, they let us have visitors every day (ALLOW)
When I was in hospital, they.....
39-The police officers forced him to sign the confesssion (MAKE)
The police officers....
Lxicas
40-I don't want to do any homework tonight
I don't.....
41-My brother didn't go to University and neither did I
Neither my...
Connectors
42-We braked sharply. We didn't want to crash into a lorry
We braked sharply so as...

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Relative clauses
43-Sheila speaks good American English. She was born in Washington D.C
Sheila, ...
44-A shop assistant spoke to me. She was very helpful
The shop assistant......
Gerund / Infinitive
45-It is more dangerous to ride a motorbike than to drive a car
Riding a motorbike...
46-Recovering from an unexpected shock often takes a long time
It...
47-Could you please open the window?
Would you mind...
REPHRASE THE SENTENCES
A) Active into Passive
1. They have postponed the concert.
2. Somebody is using the computer at the moment.
3. I didn't realise that somebody was recording our conversation.
4. When we got to the stadium we found that they had cancelled the game.
5. They are building a new ring road round the city..
6. They have built a new hospital near the airport.
7. Somebody has cleaned the room.

B)Verbal Tenses
I was reading this book and he called me.
While...
I have had this sweater for fifteen years.
It ...
The doorbell rang in the middle of her phone conversation.
While ...
My date of birth is April 3rd, 1993.
I ..
Dogs frighten me.
I ...
That letter arrived only a few minutes ago.
That letter...

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While I was having dinner, Jim arrived.

Jim...
It's a long time since I last visited Tom.
For ...
She has been studying English for two years.
It's ...
I was waiting for the bus and there was an accident.
While ...
C)Reported Speech
He said: "Bob often reads a book."
He...
My mother said to me: "When did the girls help in the house."
My mother...
Jim said to his wife: "Must I do the shopping?"
Jim...
Mrs Smith said to my mother: "I will be 50 years old next week."
Mrs Smith...
He said to his friend: "I was ill."
He...
Tom said to the teacher: "I didn't have time to do my homework."
Tom...
D)Past Habit and Present
When I was a little girl I used to live in Madrid
When I was a little girl I.
In the summer they would walk along the beach and then have a swim.
In the summer they
We used to play football after school
We.
I used to spend a lot of time in cafe with my friends
I.
My dog used to be aggressive, but he's a mellower now
My dog..
We are used to hard work
We.
We are used to going camping every spring
We.
E) Make and Let
1-They have to work until very late in the company
Their bosses.
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2-He had to do the exercise again

She
3-We have to do sports in the rain
Our school
4-I dont have to go to school when Im ill
My mum.
5-Kate doesnt have to walk to school if it is raining
Kates parents..
6-She is allowed to borrow her mums make-up
Her mum
7-You are allowed to play the music loud
Your parents
8-Students are allowed to sing in class
Teachers.
9-He can paint his room black
His parents..
10-She can have a part time job at the weekends
Her parents

3rd TERM
REVISION OF PREVIOUS TERMS
TOO/ENOUGH
TOO + Adjective + to infinitive
Adjective + ENOUGH + to infinitive
He is too short to be a policeman = He isnt tall enough to be a policeman
(En el rephrasing usamos el adjetivo opuesto)
Practice:
1.Milan is too far. You cant drive there in a day.
Milan is too
2. His new car is so wide that it wont go into the garage easily
His new car is too
3.This soup is too hot for us to eat
This soup isnt
4.The car wasnt cheap enough for me to afford
The car was
5.The house was too small for them to live in
The house wasnt
6.The mountain wasnt low enough for us to reach the top
The mountain was
7.He is too lazy to finish the work
He isnt
8.We werent relaxed enough to go out
We were
9.He cant reach that shelf. He is too short
He isnt.
10.The cat cant catch the mice. They run too fast
The mice

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REPORTED SPEECH
Practice:
Statements:
6. We visited her this morning, they said
They said
7. They were here three months ago, he said.
He said
8. I havent been waiting long, she said
She said
9. I can see you tomorrow, he told him
He told
10.I spoke to Jane last week, Susan said.
Susan
Questions:
1. When are you coming back?, I asked them
I asked them
2. Have you finished your exams? she asked me
She asked
3. When was the timetable changed? I asked
I asked
4. Where were you last night, her father asked her
Her father asked
5. Do you know who broke the window? he asked
He asked if I knew who had broken the window
6. When did you start learning Spanish? she asked me
She asked me
7. Did you telephone my mother? Tom asked her.
Tom asked her
8. Does this bus stop in Manchester? she asked me
She asked me
9. Why didnt you telephone? my mother asked me
My mother asked me
10.Are you wearing your new dress this evening, Sam asked her.
Sam asked
Consecutive Clauses
SO/SUCH
SO + Adjetivo
SUCH + (determinante a/ an) + (adjetivo) + Nombre
She was so beautiful that everybody looked at her = She was such a beautiful girl that everybody
looked at her
Mark is such an attractive man (that) hes very popular among the girls = Mark is so attractive (that)
hes very popular among girls.
1.She speaks with such a strong accent that people cant understand her
Her accent
2.His life is so dull
He has such.
3.The weather was so warm that I didnt need a coat
It was such
4.The road is so narrow that it is difficult for 2 cars to pass each other
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It is such
5.The lesson was so boring that she fell asleep
It was such
6.The weather was so lovely that we went out for the day
It was such
7.The film was so exciting
It was such
PASSIVE VOICE
1-They have placed an important role in World history
An important role.
2-Britain exported democracy and the English language to numerous countries
Democracy and the English language.
3-They are committing many cruelties in the name of justice
Many cruelties
4-They have borrowed some books on the second world war
Some books
5-Wars always spread death and misery
Death and misery
6-They will show a new documentary on TV tonight
A new documentary
7-Carol offered me a lift home
I..
A lift home..
8-Her parents have promised her a new car if she passes all her exams
She
A new car..
9-They will send him the fine by post
He.
The fine.
10-We had shown them the way home, but they got lost
They
The way home
11-They are paying him 100 pounds for the information
He
One hundred pounds
12-You shouldnt have lent him your new motorbike. He is a dangerous driver
He
Your new motorbike
13-Are they selling tickets for the concert?
Are tickets
14-Do I have to pay this bill immediately?
Does this bill
15-Does this school permit smoking?
Is smoking
16-Have you used this camera before?
Has this camera
17-Did the policeman take the suitcase off the plane?
Was the suitcase
18-How can they grow such big tomatoes?
How can such big tomatoes
19-How much have they paid for their new flat?
How much has..
20-Will your parents send you to a new school next year?
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Will you
21-It is believed that this painting is a masterpiece
This painting..
22-It is expected that the government will reduce taxes next year
The government..
23-It is estimated that car accidents caused more deaths than tobacco during the last year
Car accidents
24-It was thought that many illnesses were transmitted by the air
Many illnesses
25-It is known that many people were able to leave the building before the explosion
Many people
26-It has been reported that nobody was injured
Nobody
PASSIVE VOICE: HAVE/ GET SOMETHING DONE
1-The walls of our house look dirty (paint)
We should
2-This dress is too long (shorten)
You could
3-My car engine is making a strange noise (check)
Im going to
4-Sara doesnt like this computer program. She wants a new one (install)
Sara will.
5-He finished his novel last month. They have just published it (publish)
He has just
6-Mrs Evans is ill in bed. One of her neighbours is walking her dog for her every day (walk)
Mrs.Evans is

Revision :

Relative pronouns---------}Defining clauses / Non-defining clauses /Relatives & preposition

1)We like cereals. Well, if they are wholemeal.

We like cereals
2)Michaelangelo was a famous artist. He painted the Sistine Chapel
Michaelangelo was
3)I cant remember the person from whom I took the money
I cant remember..
4)We didnt recognise the people at whom we were looking
We didnt recognise
5)My grandparents live in Crdoba. They are school teachers
My grandparents , ,
6)My friend Luis has lived in many exotic countries. He works for the government
My friend Luis, ,
7)I met a boy. He can speak three languages
I met a boy.
8)She always wears designer clothes. They cost a lot.
She always wears designer clothes..
9)She is the lady to whom we always wave
She is the lady.
10)This is the wall into which the car crashed
This is the wall.
11)Madonna is a popular pop singer and actress. She was born in the USA
Madonna , . ,.
12)Guernica was painted by Picasso. It is permanently exhibited in Madrid
Guernica , . , ..
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TotalRevision
Report the statements:
-I dont feel very well Rowena said
Rowena said.
-Im going to go home at lunchtime He said
He said..
-We cant repair your motorbike this afternoon The mechanic said
The mechanic told me
-Our bus didnt come until half past nine The students explained
The students explained that.
Report the questions:
-Why are you waiting here? We asked the photographers
We asked the photographers.
-Which restaurant did you go to with your cousins? My father asked me and my sister
My father asked us
-Has the press ever published untrue stories about you? The interviewer asked the actress
The interviewer asked the actress.
Report the orders, advice.:
-Dont drink this can of beer She warned
She warned me
-Get to the concert early I advised Paul
I advised Paul
-We should catch this train tomorrow morning My father insisted
My father insisted.
-I arrived at the Language lesson late He apologised to the form teacher
He apologised..
Suggestion:
-Why dont we meet at the Expo Pavilion?
How about.
Invitations:
-Would you like to go to a party next weekend?
How
Conditional sentences:
-She remembered Emilys birthday because Kate reminded her
If Kate hadnt..
-Robert passed his exams because he worked hard
Robert wouldnt..
-If you dont write the address clearly, your letter wont be delivered to the right person
Unless.
Active and passive sentences:
-Three of my paintings have been bought by my friends
My friends
-They are filming one scene here next week
One scene
-They gave Madame Curie The Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1911
Madame Curie.
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-The hairdresser cuts Rachels hair about twice a year
Rachel has.
Preferences:
-Id prefer to play football next week if you dont mind
Id rather
Modal verbs:
-Im sure that Istambul is an exciting city
Istambul..
-Perhaps I wont take a gap year after finishing school
I.
-If I were you I would eat lots of fruit to stay healthy
You
-You arent allowed to take photographs in the Rena Sofa
You..
Past Habit:
-My mum would tell me stories every night
My mum
Present Habit:
-Tom usually dances much when he goes to a disco
Tom is.
Defining clause:
-All my family get together at Christmas
Christmas is a time..
Non-defining clause:
-My grandparents house is in Len. My mother was born there
My grandparents house ,..,
Since:
-Tom plays the saxo. He began last March
Tom.
For/Future forms:
-This is your first visit to America
You are..
Present perfect:
-I last saw you in 2005
I..
Too/Enough:
-Sally wasnt old enough to get married
Sally was.
-The ice was too soft for us to skate on
The ice wasnt

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So/Such:
-The day was so sunny that they only wanted to be in the swimming pool
It was.
Despite/Although:
-Despite having worked for the same company for a long time, he was dismissed
Although he..
-Though he has got a fortune, he lives in a modest house
In spite..
Modal verbs:
-I am certain they are foreigners. They speak with a funny accent
They
-I am sure she is not your grandmother, she looks too young!
She
-Perhaps this picture is a Picasso
This
-We should leave soon, the roads will be busy
We.
Past habit:
-My grandfather would go fishing every weekend when he was younger
My grandfather
Present habit :
-Peter usually sings much when he is in a Karaoke
Peter is
Defining clause:
-They have invented a new shampoo. It cures baldness
The new shampoo
Non defining clause:
-The shop is in a shopping centre. I bought my mobile phone
The shop , ,
Since:
-My MP3 stopped working yesterday and still doesnt work
My MP3 hasnt
Future:
-Do you intend to write a new novel next summer?
Are you?
Present perfect:
-My dad last had a job two months ago
My dad hasnt..
Too/Enough:
-The cardigan was too wet to be taken from the clothes line
The cardigan wasnt.
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So/Such:
-The job was so dangerous that he was paid an extra salary
It was..
Despite/Although:
-In spite of the fact that I had put two lumps of sugar in my coffee, it was still bitter
Although

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