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. Everybody congratulated him

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

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. Helens so busy, she never feels bored.

Helens
4. The table was too heavy to lift.
The table wasnt
5. I invited her but she didnt come.
Although
6. We lost the match but we celebrated.
Despite
7. It was late, so we decided to go home.
As
8. Though he is a millionaire, he hates spending money.
In spite of
9. She attended the meeting although she was ill.
Despite
10.Debbie hid her diary. She didnt want anyone to read it. (so that)
Debbie
11.Shes such a sweet child, everyone loves her.
The child
12.Hes too young to get married.
He isnt
13.The film is so good, I want to see it again.
Its
14.Read more and youll know more.
The more
15.The price of petrol is increasing ever day.
Petrol is becoming
16.Athens is older then Rome.
Rome isnt
17.No other gymnast is graceful as he is.
Shes
18.Dont buy as much cheese as before.
Buy
19.She cooks well.
Shes a
20.If you try harder, Youll do better.
The
21.She wrote to him. She wanted to tell him the news.
She
22.Ill help him. I want him to finish early.
Ill help him
23.She put on her raincoat. She didnt want to get wet.
She
24.The flight was so bad, well never forget it.
It was
25.We came back early because there were no seats left.
As/Since
26.Although she spent all the afternoon on the project, she didnt
finish it.
Despite
27.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

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)