REPHRASING

1. “They repaired Ken’s car yesterday.” >>> Ken...

2. “I’d rather you didn’t stay long at the party.” >>> You had...

3. “Jane probably worked at that hotel last summer.” >>> Jane may...

4. “We have never met anyone as famous as he is.” >>> He...

5. Jake suggested ordering some pizza. >>> Jake: "...

6. We suggest that we make a move today. >>> "What about...?"

7. “First, Sophie warmed up for ten minutes. Then, she worked out for two hours.” >>> After...

8. “He is so talented that he was picked in the top five.” >>>> He is such ...

9. “We went hiking in spite of the rain.” >>>> Although...

10. “This coat is too heavy to be worn all day long.” >>> This coat isn’t...

11. “Despite my complaint, I did not get a pay rise.” >>> Although...

12. “It is possible that I took your résumé by mistake.” >>> I may...

13. “The new app was really intuitive and user-friendly, but I couldn’t get it installed.” >>>> Even though...

14. John told me he would call when he got home. >>>> John: "....

15. The passengers were told to stay away from the bus until the door opened. >>> The driver...

16. “If I were you, I wouldn’t tweet them any more messages like this one.” >>> You’d better...

17. “It has been over two decades since The Matrix revolutionised the science fiction genre.” >>> The Matrix...

18. ‘I think I am going to update my Facebook profile tomorrow,’ Brian replied. >>> Brian replied...

19. What tasty meat we had at the barbecue! >>> How....!

20. The crime had already been investigated. >>>> The police...

21. You should keep the boxes in the fridge. >>>> The boxes....

22. Henry VIII married six times. He became king in 1509. >>>> Henry VIII,

23. I wish I had gone by car. >>> I regret...

24. Although the exam was difficult, they passed. >>> In spite of...

25. She asked me whether I had understood the film. >>>> She: "...?"

26. The defeat was so humiliating that those who survived went back home straight away. >>> It was such...

27. I haven’t gone to a Rolling Stones concert for 25 years. >>> I last...

28. She said to her boss: ‘You should understand all I have recently gone through.’ >>> She reminded...

29. The astronauts are giving the journalists a lot of information. >>>> A lot of information...

30. Mike is so tired that he can’t go on. >>> Mike is too...

31. “It was a mistake for us to leave.” We shouldn’t...

32. “When did you buy your tablet?” How long...

33. She was very excited before the interview , but she often gets a lot more excited.

34. There were fewer people at this meeting than at the last one.

35. “Our new dishwasher was installed last Monday.” We had...

36. “The armchair was so comfortable that he ordered two more at the shop.” It was such...

37. The sink needs to be cleaned. You...

38. The shopping needs doing. You...

39. The forms need filling in. You...

Latest rephrasing (June 2025)

Rewrite the following sentences without changing the original meaning and using the words in brackets:

a) I should have started working on the project last month. (if only)
b) When I play football, I feel very happy. (makes)
c) “I won’t go to that boring party,” said Nick. (refused)
d) First, David wrote his mother an email, and then he apologised for his behaviour. (after)

Complete the following sentences to report what was said.

e) “What is he going to do to relax?” Sue asked me.

Rephrase the sentence beginning with the words given.

f) They are building a new high-technology hospital in my town. A new high-technology ... .

REPHRASING (Brand new material for new PAU exam 2025)

1. She started drinking too much alcohol two years ago. - She has

2. I don’t have a computer so I can’t type the essay on English grammar. - If

3. Despite having been vaccinated she caught the flu. - Although she

4. “We will arrest them for illegal entry in the country”, the policeman said. - The policeman said

5. The teacher glued the pieces of the broken toy. - The pieces

6. It is possible that I finish work earlier than usual today. - I

7. This is the place. We last had coffee together here. - This is

8. I love German. Unfortunately, I can’t speak it fluently. - I wish

9. As he hadn’t behaved himself, his parents got angry with him. - His parents

10. Everybody must read the instructions first. - The instructions

11. He made an effort to speak in English. - He tried

12. I spent my holidays in France . - ?

13. This is the man. His job is very dangerous. - This is

14. The engineer has repaired my television. - I’ve

15. She gave up going to French lessons. - She stopped

16. I regretted having hit the dog on the head. - I wish

17. I’m not as good at English as you are. - You

18. The policeman knew where the thief was hidden. - ?

19. I regretted having hit the dog on the head. - I wish

20. The children stayed at home because it was raining. - As

21. "What time do the banks close today?” - Tim asked me

22. Sharon hasn’t eaten junk food since last May. - Sharon stopped

23. My kitchen is being redecorated at the moment. - I am

24. I am not sure that she is his girlfriend. - She

25. Albert’s drawing isn’t as good as Gerard’s. - Gerard’s drawing

26. “Why don’t we play computer games?” said Michael. - Michael suggested

27. She said: “Are you coming to the party on Friday?” - She asked him

28. They came to live in New York two years ago. - They have

29. Smoking is forbidden in hospitals. - You

30. Although the weather was horrible, we went skiing. - In spite of

31. I would like to have more free time these days. - I wish

32. I met that famous writer a year ago. - It’s been a year

33. Wendy didn’t study for her test. Therefore, she failed. - If

34. “Don’t speak so loud, please”, she said to the students. She

35. We won’t buy that house because we don’t have enough money. As

36. That man’s brother is my new English teacher. That is the man

37. Steve advised me to tell Paul about it. Steve suggested

38. I didn’t make a note of it in my diary, so I forgot about it. If

39. She lost the race in spite of running well. Although

40. It’s possible that her boyfriend is coming to the wedding. Her boyfriend

41. Beth hasn’t smoked since last December. Beth stopped

42. My new neighbours have got a baby. Her name is Wendy. My

43. Although Orson was over seventy, he continued to cycle to work every day. Despite

44. I haven’t read a play by George Bernard Shaw for eight years. It is

45. “Perhaps it would be better to go out in the afternoon”, Sharon’s mother said.

- Sharon’s mother recommended

46. The fireman managed to rescue the child from the burning house. The fireman was

47. The police don’t oblige the suspects to say anything. The suspects

48. My grandfather is eighty-two years old . ?

49. She hasn’t enjoyed herself so much for years. It is years

50. I am going to the theatre tomorrow, and I’m really looking forward to it.

- I’m really looking

51. She’s getting someone to mend the windows. She’s having

52. I thought it would be better than that. It’s not

53. Mary said to us “Don’t be late.” She told

54. She made a lot of mistakes because she didn’t study hard for the exam. If she

55. Her jokes are not as good as his. His jokes

56. It is possible that we’ll be together soon. We

57. People speak English all over the world. English

58. I am sorry I didn’t tell him everything. I wish

59. Fiona is smiling in the picture. She is my boss. Fiona

60. Despite the fact that it was very hot, she was wearing her winter clothes. Although

61. I was not invited and I am sorry about that. I would like to

62. I am having my house painted now. My house

63. I’m sorry I haven’t got a car. I wish

64. The teacher said to me “Wait for me outside”. The teacher told me

65. She needed a job, so she sent off an application form. She sent off an application form

66. It takes me two hours to get there. ?

67. The last time she wrote a poem was two years ago. She

68. You must not smoke in here. Smoking

69. If the tickets don’t arrive, we won’t be able to go. Unless

70. Where are my keys? I wonder

71. The mechanic is going to repair her car next week. She

72. What a pity I didn’t have time to see you last week. I wish

73. This story will shock you. You

74. Will you post this letter for me , please? Do you mind

75. If you don’t review your notes tonight, you won’t do well tomorrow. Unless

76. “How much money have you put into the account?” they asked. (Reported Speech)

77. I’m sorry I can’t speak French perfectly. I wish

78. The next plane leaves at 9.45 p.m. . ?

79. You should post these letters. (Passive)

80. Although she was ill, she visited other countries. Despite

81. “I have never seen anything so beautiful”, he said. - He said

82. Mary was sorry she ate so many cakes. - Mary wished

83. I have failed all my exams at the university because I didn’t study enough. - If

84. I forgot to phone Lisa on her birthday. - I didn’t remember

85. Sheila is 1.55 m tall. Her brother is 1.70 m tall. - Sheila

86. Although it was cold, we went to the countryside. - In spite of

87. The hairdresser cut my hair yesterday morning. - I

88. This is the man. His dog bit my brother in the park. - This is the man

89. I didn’t go to the gym yesterday because my foot hurt. - If

90. The teacher said: “You have to hand your papers in at the end of this class”. - The teacher

91. If your boyfriend doesn’t arrive before eight, we will have to leave. - Unless

92. The children couldn’t go out to the playground because it was raining. - As

93. The last time we saw that movie was six months ago. - We have

94. Smoking is forbidden in most restaurants. - You

95. The shop assistant didn’t give us the ticket. - We

96. Al swims faster than Peter. - Peter

97. I saw Frank two months ago. - I haven’t

98. He forgot to phone his wife yesterday. - He didn’t remember

99. They are servicing my new car next week. - I

100.If we don’t meet this month, it will be too late. - Unless

101.The trainer said: “Molly, come back to the team!” - The trainer told her

102.Ben drives 200 miles every day. - ?

103.“Where did the robbery take place?” he asked. - He asked

104.Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928. - Penicillin

105.You can’t have a bicycle. - You are

106.I don’t know her address, so I can’t write to her. - If I

107.A new magazine is on the hall table. - There is

108.John lives next door. - ?

109.“Where are your brothers, Sheila?” -

110.Perhaps they only open the museum in the morning. - They

111.The meat was better than the fish. - The fish

112.You can make green paint by mixing blue and yellow. - Green paint

113.I have been playing the piano for twenty years. - I started

114.I have English classes three times a week . - ?

115.Sharon is going to marry a man. He is Eric’s brother. - The man

116.“Why don’t we have dinner out tonight?” said Martin. - Martin suggested

117.I didn’t open the door because I didn’t know it was you. - If I

118.If you want my advice, go to the dentist! - You

119.I forgot to post the letter. - I didn’t remember

120.They say this tree is over 400 years old. - This tree

121.The man said to us: “Keep off the grass!” - The man

122.They didn’t tell me the secret. - I

123.I’m sure they are at home. The lights are on. - They

124.I didn’t invite Beth. I had forgotten her telephone number. - If I

125.Shakespeare was a famous writer. He wrote beautiful sonnets. - Shakespeare,

126.Someone knocked at the door. The dog woke up. - The dog

127.It’s such a pity you can’t come along! - I wish

128.Bananas are more expensive than apples. - Apples

129.In spite of her beauty, she doesn’t have a boyfriend. - Although

130.I last had flu five years ago. - I haven’t

131.I’m sure she’s telling lies. - She

132.The teenager in red has broken the window. - The window

133.In my opinion, taking some exercise would be good for you. - You

134.The teacher didn’t tell us the answer. - We

135.I last visited London fifteen years ago. - I haven’t

136.She asked me: “What time does your party start?” - She asked

137.Will you close the door when you leave, please? - Do you mind

138.We bought our tickets on the Web because it was much cheaper. - Since

139.Albert is coming back from hospital tomorrow. He has just broken his ankle. - Albert

140.“How much is this T-shirt?”, she asked. - She asked

141.If you want my advice, don’t eat so many cakes! - You

142.I’m sorry I didn’t work hard enough last year. - I wish

143.Although he was exhausted, he managed to finish reading the novel. - Despite

144.Gerard plays tennis twice a week . - ?

145.That woman’s husband is my boss. - That is the woman

146.They have found the stolen money. - The stolen money

147.She divorced him because he was so terrible to her. - If he

148.“I have read this book”, she said. - She said

149.I am sure she knows you are here. - She

150.I felt really tired so I stayed at home. - I stayed

151. People consider that he is an expert on cricket. - He

152. Please don’t shoot. - He begged us

153. Learning English is not easy. - It is

154. We didn’t visit the museum because we hadn’t time. - If we

155. I’m sorry we accepted the invitation. - I wish

156. Although she was poor, she was happy. - In spite of

157. They didn’t pay for the ring. - This is the ring

158. Although the weather was awful, they had a great time. - In spite of

159. They have given us a Roald Dahl novel. - We

160. She hasn’t phone her mother for two months. - It’s

161. They don’t allow smoking in this room. - You

162. I’m sorry I didn’t go shopping with you. - I wish

163. London will fascinate you. - You

164. I saw a man later. He was the president of the European Community. - The man

165. Germany is richer than India. - India

166. “I don’t know”, he told them. - He told them

167. She can’t come to the party because she is so busy. - If she

168. Maybe your friend will call you on your birthday. - Your friend

169. “Where is the nearest cinema, please?” - Could you tell me

170. I haven’t seen your wife for a long time. - It’s

171. He didn’t revise for the test so he failed. - If he

172. The ophthalmologist tests her eyes every year. - She

173. The Da Vinci Code is a best-seller. It was written by Dan Brown. - The Da Vinci Code

174. Mary goes swimming twice a week. - ?

175. I am sorry I didn’t remember your birthday. - I wish

176. He told us: “Don’t make so much noise!” - He

177. As it was Friday, the children stayed up late. - The children

178. I have never read such an interesting book. - This is the

179. If you don’t hurry up, you won’t get tickets for the concert. - Unless

180. I have to wear a uniform whenever I work in front of the customers . - ?

181. The film is not as good as the novel. - The novel

182. The hairdresser cut my hair last week. - I

183. “Let’s go to the cinema on Tuesday”, said Mary. - Mary suggested

184. What a pity the weather was so bad last weekend. - I wish

185. I haven’t seen a good film for ages. - It’s

186. John bought a new Rolls Royce . - ?

187. I visited a village yesterday but I did not like it. - I

188. He knows how to play golf. - He

189. It’s ages since I last visited Russia. - I

190. You won’t understand the problem if you don’t listen carefully. - Unless

191. Someone will cut your hair tomorrow. - You

192. He visits his parents every Sunday . - ?

193. “Can I go to the disco?”, Tim asked his mother. - Tim asked his mother

194. Despite the fact that the questions were difficult, she got a high mark in her exam.

- Although

195. It’s not necessary for you to make your bed. - You

196. They will tell us the news tomorrow night. - We

197. I don’t earn much money. It’s a pity I can’t buy a new car. - If

198. No other fictional secret agent is as famous as James Bond. - James Bond

199. Robots are able to carry out most household activities. - (Modal verb)

200. It is necessary to make the project if you want to have a good mark. -

201. A surgeon is not as accurate as a robot. A robot....

202. Many people hate going to hospital and asking nurses to take blood samples from them. Many people...

203. It would be so good to have medical robots in our hospitals. I

204. The student offered to open the door for him. - "

205. "How about going for a drink?", said Richard. Richard suggested...

206. I regretted not having studied more before doing this exercise. If only...

207. German cars are expensive, but they are so reliable. In spite ....

208. Mum is not in. She's surely in the supermarket. She (modal verb)....

209. It may rain tomorrow, so I won't play tennis then. If...

210. Hamlet was written by Willliam Shakespeare. William Shakespeare....

211. He wanted to know if they could use their calculators in the exam. "

212. My father works for UFESA company. Which....

213. I forgot your birthday party. If...

214. I'm not sure if my neighbour's son is studying at the University of Granada. My neighbour's son...

215. The book was very long. I couldn't finish reading it before Christmas. It was...

216. If only I had taken my umbrella. I...

217. It is compulsory to have a driving licence in Spain to drive a car. You...

218. The doctor asked me politely to lie on the couch. "

219. My little brother managed to get out of the swimming-pool when he fell into it at the age of 3. My little brother...

220. "Can you do this simple exercise?" The teacher...

221. Albert is such a hard teacher, but in the end we are better prepared for the Selectivity exam. Although....

222. During the COVID-19 pandemic, authorities widely used medical robots to take patients' temperatures as these couldn't get infected. Robots...

223. The price of olive oil is increasing very much these days. ... getting....

224. Although they grew up in Germany, they have never thought of claiming the German nationality. Despite...

225. Nerea usually plays the piano after lunch. How...

226. It wouldn't be sensible to drive in such a heavy rain. You...

227. His father-in-law invited him for dinner. "

228. We have decided to go to the cinema this evening. We....

229. My grandmother had the habit of washing the clothes in the river. My grandmother...

230. The bookshelf was too high for the small boy to get the dictionary. The small boy was not...

231. We always come to school by bus. How....?

232. She said 'yes' when I invited her to go to the cinema. She...

233. My students showed interest in what I was saying about the Relative Clauses. My students...

234. I chose to go to Greece for our holidays. My...

235. The things they said about your girlfriend were really nasty. ....they said...

236. Mozart had the ability to play the piano when he was 3. Mozart....

237. I washed my clothes at the weekend. I did...

238. There are 20 chairs in the classroom and we are 22. There aren't...

239. It was a delight to spend the summer with your family. I...

240. She didn't show much enthusiasm when I gave her my present. She didn't look...

241. There's no other better tennis player on clay than Nadal. Nadal....

242. There many dangers on the road when it is raining. Roads...

243. I bought a huge birthday cake for my mother last year. Who... ?

244. My car is not very big and we are 6 people. We are....

REWRITING 01

Rewrite these sentences using a different structure buy saying the same (sometimes the beginnings of your sentences are given):

1. My brother had the habit of playing handball when he was at school.

2. Melissa has planned to go to Malaysia next summer.

3. She has already booked her flights for the 2^nd June.

4. Astronomers do not write horoscopes. Horoscopes....

5. People say Cervantes was buried in a monastery in Madrid. Cervantes...

6. I tried very hard in the exam, but I didn’t pass. I did...

7. Who normally buys the food in your family? Who does...?

8. I don’t know what you have chosen. I don’t know your...

9. Takeshi got up late, so he was very late for work. If...

10. Ricky said: “I want to buy new plants for my garden”. Ricky said that...

11. The hotel receptionist: “Shall I get you a taxi?”. The hotel receptionist...

12. The customer: “I’m sorry. I have left all my luggage up in my room”. The customer....

13. She invited me to come with her. She: “....”

14. It’s important to go to the film premiere. We...

15. It’s advisable to hire bodyguards. You...

16. It’s necessary to watch people carefully. You...

17. My parents want to hire someone to repair the roof this summer. My parents are...

18. It’s not safe to go out on your own at night. You...

19. It is not necessary to leave yet. The limousine hasn’t arrived yet. You...

20. Perhaps I’ll go to Los Angeles this summer. I.....

21. It’s impossible that John is at the concert because he said he wasn’t going. John...

22. I’m certain Ben is at school now. Ben...

23. The hot dog was huge. It’s impossible he ate it all. He....

24. I had a feeling of fright when I saw the bear in the middle of the forest. I ...

25. He managed to get to the summit in less than five hours. He was...

26. What time is it? I don't know....

27. We arranged to fly from Malaga airport on 25th December. We....

28. It is three years since I last spoke to her. I.....

EXERCISE 1: Rewrite the following sentences so that they do not change the meaning of the original sentences.

1. I can't come because I have to look after my neighbour's children.

- If I .....................................................................................................................................................

2."I wouldn't go swimming on a day like this, if I were you , Tom" -

Brian advised........................................................................................................................................

3. I haven't been to the dentist for two years.

- It is ..................................................................................................................................................

4. People say that he has been all over the world.

- He is ..................................................................................................................................................

5. I have to write letters , but I hate it.

- I hate........................................................................................................................................................

6.We went out in spite of the heavy rain.

- Although ....................................................................................................................................................

7. It's nearly twenty years since my father saw his brother.

- My father.........................................................................................................................................

8."You stole the money, Joe, didn't you!" said the inspector.

- The inspector accused.......................................................................................................................

9.Although I admire Shakespeare's comedies, I cannot agree that they are any superior to his tragedies.

-In spite of...............................................................................................................................................

10.He gave me a lift to the station and I didn’t miss the train.

- If...........................................................................................................................................................

11.When was America first discovered, Peter?" Mary asked.

- Mary asked..........................................................................................................................................

12.If he doesn't start work right away, he 'll never finish it.

- Unless...................................................................................................................................................... .

13.The last time I played tennis was in 1990.

-I haven't.................................................................................................................................................... .

14. “Have you seen my brother recently?” he asked me..

- He asked me ............................................................................................................................................ .

15.“Could you wait in the reception, please?” she asked me.

- She asked me ......................................................................................................................................... .

16. Terry will get over his illness. Then his work will be improved.

-Once.............................................................................................................................................................. .

17.There will be someone to meet you on arrival.

- When ......................................................................................................................................................... .

18. She read this letter and burst into tears.

-As soon as.................................................................................................................................................. .

19.I didn’t know about John’s departure.

- I didn’t know when ................................................................................................................................ .

20.When you phoned me, it was my lunch time.

-When you phoned me, I.......................................................................................................................... .

21. I started working for the company three years ago and now I’m still working here.

- I’ve ................................................................................................................................................... .

22.David went home before we arrived.

-When we................................................................................................................................................ .

23.I’ve only recently started wearing glasses.

-I didn’t …………………………………………………………………................................................................. .

24.I haven’t been to the cinema for two years.

-The last time ………………………………………………………………............................................................. .

25.How long have Helen and Robert been married?

-When …………………………………………………………………................................................................... .

26.My responsibility is to take out the garbage every day.

- I am ................................................................................................................................................ .

27.The misunderstanding was my fault., so I apologize.

- I apologized ...................................................................................................................................................

28.She won the tournament, so I congratulated her.

-I congratulated her ....................................................................................................................................

29. I began to teach English more than thirty years ago.

It is ...............................................................................................................................................................

EXERCISE 3: Write the correct form of word given in each sentence.

1. Nowadays there is a _________ of kinds of families and living conditions besides the traditional ones. (DIVERSE)

2. My younger brother is very _________. He is willing to do what I ask. (OBEY)

3. It’s my _________ to look after my parents when they are old. (RESPONSIBLE )

4. Their _________ towards me shows that they love me a lot. (BEHAVE)

5. We will meet each other at the _________ room of Green Hotel. (RECEIVE)

6. They always value the close tie in human _________ shown in the villagers’ ways of living. (RELATED)

7. Their change of the plan is strange but I don’t think it’s _________. (SIGNIFY)

8. Being deaf and dumb makes _________ very difficult. (COMMUNICATE)

9. Telephone is one of the _________ means of communication. (MARVEL)

10. My father had a telephone _________ in his car. (INSTALL)

11. They have just had a(n) _________ with the manager about his decision. (ARGUE)

12. Ten minutes is a _________ length of time for a call. (REASON)

13. Find a job and end _________ on your parents. (DEPEND)

14. Ten of the _________ failed in that examination. (EXAMINE)

15. We received more than 100 _________ for this vacancy. (APPLY)

16. Our life is better and better thanks to the _________ science and technology. (ADVANCE)

17. No student in our class gets _________ treatment from our form teacher. (PREFER)

18. Try not to be too _________ when you are not offered this job. (DISAPPOINT)

19. To persuade the interviewer you should ask your professor for a letter of _________. (RECOMMEND)

20. Vietnam is one of the _________ countries in the world. (AGRICULTURE)

21. There is no _________ of water in this region now. (SHORT)

22. Inventing the first generator was one of Faraday’s _________. (ACHIEVE)

23. Illiteracy has been _________ in most of the mountainous areas in Vietnam. (ELIMINATE)

24. _________ reforms must be carried out constantly in our country. (ECONOMY)

25. Our government has encouraged foreign and domestic private _________. (INVEST)

Other REWRITE exercises.

REWRITE USING PASSIVE

- The king showed us the king's tomb.

- The Princess of Wales will present the prizes to the winner.

The winner

- Management have offered the workforce a 7% wage increase.

The workforce

- Nobody told us where to go.

- You should check the oil level once a week.

The oil level

- The examiners will deduct marks for spelling mistakes.

Marks

- He looks pleased. They must have offered him the job.

- They found that most of the pipes had rusted.

Most of the pipes

- It is expected that the Prime Minister will call an early general election.

Many political commentators

- The hospital reports that both mother and daughter are in good health.

Both mother and daughter

- Nobody can deny that Joan Sutherland is one of the greatest opera singers.

Joan Sutherland

- The public know that the king is very ill.

The king

- Terry is a keen photographer. He finished a roll of film and took it to the chemist's yesterday.

Terry wanted to have

- The label on my trousers says Dry Clean Only so I never put them in the washing machine.

I always

- Vincent's tonsils have been causing him a lot of trouble. Tomorrow he's going to hospital for an

operation.

Tomorrow Vincent

- He takes his car to the garage for a service every six weeks.

Cyril

- Her wedding dress is being made for her by Harrods.

She is

- His hair still needs cutting.

He hasn't

- They're going to fit a new lock on the front door this afternoon.

We're going to

- Grace usually has her groceries delivered.

The supermarket usually

- Simon's knee was X rayed after the accident.

Simon had

- Brenda has never had her eyes tested.

Brenda's eyes

- Harris Brothers cleaned all our carpets for only £25.

We had

- We are having a new shower installed on Saturday.

A new shower

CAUSATIVE HAVE

I stood so close to the fire that I got my legs burnt.

EXERCISE 1

Rewrite these sentences using have or get.

1. The mechanic changed the oil in my car.

_______________________________________________________________________

2. The hairdresser cut my hair in a completely different style.

_______________________________________________________________________

3. A decorator has repainted our house.

_______________________________________________________________________

4. A friend of mine, who ́s an electrician, is going to repair my DVD player next week.

_______________________________________________________________________

5. My jacket is being cleaned at a specialist cleaner ́s.

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6. The town hall has just been rebuilt for the council.

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EXERCISE 2

Match a word from 1-8 with something that is done by that person or in that place. Then make sentences using all the information and the verb in brackets.

You may have to change the words or add new ones. An example is given.

1. hairdresser ́s vaccinate dogs (have)

2. optician ́s do annual accounts (have)

3. dentist ́s service cars (get)

4. doctor ́s test eyes (have)

5. vet ́s design new houses (have)

6. garage cut hair (get)

7. architect take out teeth (have)

8. accountant take blood pressure

Example:

1. Tomorrow I ́m going to the hairdresser ́s to get my hair cut.

2. Yesterday...

3. This afternoon...

4. Last week...

5. Next Saturday...

6. The day before yesterday...

7. Last year...

8. Next week...

REWRITING EXERCISES 02

1. Could I borrow your dictionary, please? Could you ...

2. Robin said he would go to the theatre with me. “I ...

3. How long is it since they won the lottery? When ...

4. Five people were standing in front of me in the queue. There ...

5. It’s very easy to work for her. She ...

6. Few students in our class have a driving licence. Not ...

7. They are going to buy several plants for their garden. Several plants ...

8. I don’t draw as well as my cousin does. My cousin ...

9. Who is the owner of that dog? Who does ...

10. I usually buy my clothes in that shop. That ...

11. There wasn’t anybody in the classroom. There was ...

12. They are going to clean our school today. Our school ...

13. The storm frightened us very much. We ...

14. They finished their studies ten years ago. It is ...

15. I’ll help you with your composition if you like. Would you ...

16. There were no onions in the fridge. There weren’t ...

17. How long is it since you broke your arm? When ...

18. Betty said she couldn’t remember her aunt’s telephone number. “I ...

19. We seldom drink spirits. We don’t ...

20. Is this hamster Jimmy’s? Does ...

21. Mr Green is repairing the car. The car ...

22. The child had a birthmark on his face. There ...

23. It’s good to start with this topic. This is a good ...

24. Shall we go out tonight? Why ...

25. She has cooked the chicken with little oil. The chicken ...

26. Being always by yourself will drive you crazy. Being always on ...

27. My grandmother said, “I enjoyed myself very much in my youth.” My grandmother said ...

28. Remember to post this letter. Don’t ...

29. Everybody should speak at least two languages. At least two languages ...

30. I suggest we have a glass of champagne together. Why ...

31. She was sad because she didn’t have many friends. She was sad because she had ...

32. When did her train leave? How long ...

33. Tom said he had visited that museum two years before. “I ...

34. Can you lend me your bicycle, please? Can I ...

35. My friend is an only child. My friend hasn’t got ...

36. Don’t you have any cheaper cardigans? Are these ...

37. “We started our holiday last week,” the children said. The children said ...

38. Shall I carry your suitcase? Would you ...

39. The school where I learned to read is near my house. The school I ...

40. How deep is the swimming pool? What’s ...

41. “I’ll go to the supermarket tomorrow,” he said. He said ...

42. Harry offered to drive me home. “I ...

43. There is a choice of about twenty dishes in our menu. You ...

44. The film started before we arrived at the cinema. By the time ...

45. She had expected better results in her exams. Her exam results were ...

46. “What are we going to have for lunch?” he asked his mother. He asked ...

47. Although it was hot she was still shivering. Despite ...

48. “Can you lend me ten pounds, Charles?” said Martin. Martin asked ...

49. Paul hasn’t smoked for three years. Paul gave ...

50. You shouldn’t eat fish unless it is fresh. If ...

51. George has never been to a circus before. It’s ...

52. The cake was so good that I couldn’t help eating it. It was such ...

53. It’s not necessary for them to attend the lecture. They ...

54. Have you eaten all the peanuts? Aren’t ...

55. It has been ages since he studied History. He ...

56. “When is Mary’s birthday?” John asked me. John asked ...

57. They went on a excursion in spite of the cold. Although ...

58. I regret not going by car. I wish …

59. I haven’t been to England for two and a half years. I last …

60. Nobody is using the typewriter. The typewriter ...

61. William and Tina are getting married next Sunday. William and Tina’s marriage ...

62. How long did she take to read the whole novel? How long did it ...

63. Martin hasn’t seen his cousin since Easter. The last time Martin ...

64. Playing with a video game is very boring. It ...

65. She regrets having argued with her boyfriend. If only ...

66. “Don’t park here,” the traffic warden said to us. The traffic warden told ...

67. You shouldn’t smoke so many cigarettes a day. You ought to ...

68. He was very tired after running the marathon. Running the marathon was ...

69. “Whose are these pencils?” the teacher asked. The teacher asked ...

70. I like her although she gets angry easily. I like her in ...

71. They started to sing together six months ago. They have ...

72. My neighbours are always shouting, which is horrible. I wish ...

73. They were mending the dishwasher for two hours. The dishwasher ...

74. The boat was so far away that I couldn’t see it. The boat was too ...

75. You would avoid failing your test by studying hard. If ...

76. That house is too expensive for me to buy. I can’t ...

77. It would be a good idea to speak to the manager of the hotel. You had ...

78. The drug problem worries many parents. Many parents find ...

79. “Turn down the radio, please,” Bill asked me. Bill asked me ...

80. James started going out with Jane two years ago. James has ...

81. I’m quite certain that isn’t John’s car. His is blue. That car ...

82. Children must not use the lift. The lift ...

83. I had never seen a more beautiful girl. She was ...

84. I have to tell you something. Listen to it. Listen to ...

85. The exams were so easy that she passed them all in June. They were ...

86. “What’s Christine’s postal code?” Simon said. Simon asked ...

87. He usually gets to school in ten minutes. It ...

88. I don’t like the place where I live. I wish ...

89. The boss is ordering the employees to work harder. The employees ...

90. Although she was very tired she went to do the shopping. Despite ...

91. Working so much at night is bad for his eyes. It ...

92. Diana asked him not to leave her alone. “Please ...

93. The fish was so frozen that we couldn’t cook it. The fish was too ...

94. They learned less than they had expected. They didn’t ...

95. She tried to cut the steak but it was too rough. The steak ...

96. She only got angry because he forgot to phone her. If ...

97. She is the most patient person I have ever met. I have ...

98. He didn’t pass his exam although he studied hard. In ...

99. It would have been a good idea to rent a car for our holiday. I wish ...

100. Unless you looked after your teeth, you’d have problems with them. If ...

101. “How long did it take you to get to the airport?” she asked me. She asked ...

102. Although she was sad, she was playing with her son for an hour. In spite ...

103. Was the girl taken to hospital by her father? Did ...

104. It’s not necessary for her to buy all that amount of food. She ...

105. I was so bored by the book that I took it back to the library. The book was ...

106. “Don’t sing so loudly,” I told him. I told him ...

107. We’ll have the party outdoors if it isn’t cold. Unless ...

108. Despite his speed, he couldn’t win the race. Although ...

109. My neighbour’s horrible dog is always barking. I wish ...

110. Unless you kick the ball very hard, it won’t reach the goal. If you ...

111. You must be eighteen years old if you want to buy alcoholic drinks in a bar. You cannot ...

112. Although she had no experience, she looked after the dog very well. In spite ...

113. You should call an ambulance only if there is an emergency. Do not ...

114. Teaching young children is very rewarding. It ...

115. I told her the bad news as soon as she had finished her dinner. I waited until ...

116. She sings better than anybody in our choir. Nobody ...

117. Despite her age, your mother is still very active. Although ...

118. Richard was sorry he had drunk so much. Richard wished ...

119. Nobody gave me anything for my birthday. I ...

120. You won’t understand the text if you don’t read it thoroughly. Unless ...

121. The electrician mended our lamps last week. We ...

122. “How long have you had that pain in your side?” the doctor asked her. The doctor asked ...

123. Despite all his efforts, he only passed two exams. Even ...

124. Nobody helped her when she had an accident. She didn’t ...

125. Robert has broken his leg again. It’s ...

126. If the day had been sunny, we would have been sunbathing. The day ...

127. I last saw Jim when we went to your party. I haven’t ...

128. She didn’t buy the belt because she didn’t have her credit card. If ...

129. I went to the park in half an hour. It ...

130. My brother says he would like to have bought a bigger flat. My brother wishes ...

131. Growing your own vegetables is very relaxing. It ...

132. If you speak more languages you will find travelling easier. The more ...

133. “Why don’t you go to the police, Peter?” said Jane. Jane suggested ...

134. He was driving very fast because he was in a hurry. If ...

135. I’d lend you my dictionary only if you took care of it. I’d lend you my dictionary as ...

136. If you don’t dress properly, you won’t go to the party with me. Unless ...

137. “I’ll bring you a present from Japan,” his father said. His father ...

138. If I had known you were in trouble, I would have helped you. As I didn’t ...

139. It is said that Miss Green has ten cats in her flat. Miss Green is ...

140. I’d give you a sweet if you behaved well. Unless ...

141. “What about having a drink in my house?” said Susan. Susan suggested ...

142. It is believed that he has got divorced twice. He ...

143. There’s no need to take a sleeping bag for the journey. It isn’t ...

144. Sarah didn’t attend the class because she overslept. If ...

145. He kept some coins because he thought he might need them for the phone. He kept some coins in …

146. “Be careful when you throw the broken glass to the dustbin,” he said to me. He ...

147. I didn’t have your address, so I didn’t pay you a visit. If ...

148. This diamond is said to be very valuable. They ...

149. “I’m sorry I spoke to you like that,” she said to her friend. She apologised ...

150. It is expected that his latest film will be a success. His latest film ...

151. If she had received the message, she would have phoned back. She didn’t receive ...

152. Do you really need to make up so much? Is it ...

153. He warned the child not to swim in the deepest part of the swimming pool. “...

154. The plumber turned on the tap so as to check that it didn’t work properly. The plumber turned on the tap in ...

155. The cheque is not valid without your signature. Unless you ...

156. “I won’t eat the beans,” the boy said. The boy refused ...

157. People say this is the best restaurant in town. This restaurant ...

158. I can’t stand people eating popcorn in the cinema. I wish ...

159. I’m afraid the dentist will have to fill my tooth. I’m afraid I’ll have ...

160. My father will buy me a motorbike provided I pass my exams. My father will buy me a motorbike as ...

161. “I didn’t eat all the strawberries in the bowl,” the child said. The child denied ...

162. It’s known that he was paid a lot of money for his silence. He is ...

163. Peter went to bed early so he didn’t watch his favourite programme. If...

164. The problem with the waiter was my fault. I was to ...

165. The doctor insists that his patients should be vaccinated. The doctor insists on ...

166. You cannot come to the disco with us unless you are over sixteen. You can come to the disco with us provided ...

167. It is expected that the king will travel to India next month. The king is ...

168. He offered me his umbrella. He offered his ...

169. Having finished his meal, he asked for the bill. As soon ...

170. When he started the car he realized there was somebody behind him. On ...

171. He said he was sorry he hadn’t done the ironing. He apologised ...

172. “I broke the mirror,” she said. She admitted ...

173. She didn’t remember the title of the book so she couldn’t ask for it. If ...

174. His book will be published provided he takes his manuscript to the editor. Unless ...

175. Don’t you think you should switch off the light now? Don’t you think it’s time ...

176. She crossed the street so as not to meet Helen. She crossed the street to avoid ...

177. “I won’t sleep on the floor,” he said. He refused ...

178. It is believed that the plane disappeared in the triangle of the Bermuda. The plane ...

179. Your mother need not have done the cleaning. It wasn’t ...

180. She should have her car fixed before starting her journey. Her car needs …

181. She had very little experience. Nevertheless, she got the job. Although...

182. Bring a map so that we don't get lost. In case...

183. I reminded him six times, nevertheless he still forgot. Although...

184. The boat was unable to leave, There was a storm. Due...

185. If you pay him well, he'll do a good job. Provided...

186. If you pay the rent, you can stay here. As long as...

187. Our flight was delayed because there was a strike by air traffic controllers. Due …

188. I won't lend you my car if you don't promise to drive carefully. Unless …

189. I couldn't eat although I was very hungry. Despite …

190. If you take your time, you won't find it difficult. As long as …

191. It would be wise for us to take raincoats. We'd …

192. This suitcase is too small for all my things. This suitcase is not..

193. Their house is so far away that we can't walk there. It is such...

194. 'Can you guess who ha just left?' he asked us. He asked us if...

195. The architect worked on the plans for six months. The architect spent...

196. On the day she agreed to marry him, he was happier than he had ever been in his life.

The day she agreed to marry him was...

197. I haven't seen so much rain for a long time. It's...

198. Malcolm was originally going to buy a car, but he bought a motor-cycle instead.

Instead...

199. Please explain this letter to me. Please tell me...

200. You cannot go into that restaurant without a jacket and tie. Unless...

201. It is high time for us to go home. It's time we...

202. I can study properly only if I sit at a desk. Sitting at a desk...

203. Jennifer regretted her foolish behaviour. Jennifer wished...

204. We took more clothes than we needed on holiday last summer. We needn't...

205. Is it really necessary for me to arrive so early? Do I...

206. Someone has stolen the boss's car. The boss has...

207. Take an umbrella with you. It may rain this afternoon. Take an umbrella in...

208. We worked on the garden the whole weekend. We spent...

209. Two new suits are being made for him. He is...

210. Leonard felt sick because he was eating polluted shellfish. If Leonard...

211. The only thing I forgot to put in the picnic basket was the bottle-opener. I remembered...

212. It is said that he escaped to a neutral country. He...

213. Oil was slowly covering the sand of the beach. The sand of the beach...

214. In spite of all our efforts, we failed. Although...

215. We'd prefer you not to wear those slippers in the office, Miss Blake. We'd rather...

216. The storm blew the roof off the house. The house...

217. You really should be able to dress yourself by now, Elsie. It's time you...

218. This is the quickest way to get into the centre of the city. There's...

219. Only one person knew what had caused the fire. The cause...

220. I don't think this punch-bowl has enough brandy in it. There is too...

221. Provided your handwriting is legible, the examiners will accept your paper. As long as the examiners...

222. I'll take a mackintosh because it may rain this evening. In case...

223. There are a lot of people dependent on him. He...

224. What I admire most about him is his absolute frankness. His absolute frankness, more...

225. How did you get the idea that they're rich? What made...?

226. We could have done more for them really. We didn't...

227. I won't keep you long. I know you're in a hurry. I won't take up...

228. As one grows older one becomes more intolerant. The older...

229. The fourth time he asked her to marry him, she accepted. Only on his fourth...

230. Immediately after his arrival home a water-heater exploded. Hardly...

231. Patricia loves Mozart, and above all his operas. Patricia loves Mozart, but what...

232. Whoever did that must have been a very brave person. Only...

233. Doris tiptoed up the stairs because she didn't want to wake anyone up. For fear...

234. 'Why didn't you invite us too?' she said reproachfully. She said: 'You might... ?'

235. Nancy is proud of being a good cook. Nancy prides...

236. My protests were ignored by everybody. Nobody...

237. I'm sure it was by mistake that he took your umbrella. I'm sure he didn't....

238. We'll arrive soon – and then we'll all be able to have a beer. Once...

239. Katherine is the only real friend that Dolly has. Except...

240. It's a great pity you wrote that letter. I wish...

241. Ralph's passport was nowhere to be found. Nobody...

242. The last time we were here was in 1980. We...

243. Rita doesn't realise how serious her husband's operation is going to be. Little...

244. He decided to repair the thing himself and not to take it back to the shop. Rather...

245. 'Please don't drive so fast!' Kathleen begged her boyfriend. Kathleen pleaded...

246. Offering her more money wouldn't make any difference. Even if...

247. But for Ivor's help we would have been in serious trouble. If...

248. Driving at that speed is dangerous on this road, whether you are an experienced driver or not, Sir. However...

249. Your hair really needs cutting, doesn't it, Paddy? Your hair really must...

250. It's such a wonderful opportunity that we mustn't miss it. It's too...

251. Paul left the room without saying a word. Paul didn't...

252. I don't like this food as much as you do. You...

253. What particularly impressed me was her accent-free pronunciation. I...

254. The result of the match was never in doubt. At no time...

255. This will be the orchestra's first performance outside London. This will be the first time...

256. How long has this roof been leaking? When... ?

257. A waiter spilled soup over Lydia's new dress last night. Lydia...

258. I haven't heard from home recently. My...

259. I suppose you didn't enjoy that party very much, did you? You can't...

260. It's a good thing I had my cheque-book on me. We would have been in trouble otherwise.

If...

261. It would be a good idea if you went and asked her yourself. You'd...

262. The violent criticism of the Prime Minister was quite unjustified. There...

263. Whose is that car outside the gate? Who does... ?

264. If it doesn't rain soon, a lot of our crops will be lost. Unless...

265. It won't make any difference if it rains because we'll still go. We'll still go...

266. I would do anything in the world for him. There's...

267. Veronica remembered and so did Dorothy. Veronica didn't...

268. What would your own reaction have been? What reaction... ?

269. Aren't they ever going to bring us the breakfast I ordered for 8 o'clock? Aren't we... ?

270. The people who were there can remember nothing unusual happening. Nobody who...

271. It was my refusal to obey the policeman that caused my arrest. It was because I...

Modals rephrasing

SIMPLE MODALS I ⭐

1. It’s possible that Jane will visit Switzerland next year. (could)

2. I’m thinking about taking Spanish lessons. (may)

3. I’m sure they’ll be home by now. (must)

4. James definitely isn’t eighteen yet! (can’t)

5. It’s possible the weather will be sunny tomorrow. (might)

6. I'm sure she's at home. (must)

7. I know that isn't Janet-She's in America. (can’t)

8. I'm sure she thinks I'm stupid. (must)

9. I bet I look silly in this coat. (must)

10. They're always buying new cars. I'm certain they have a lot of money. (must)

11. I'm sure he's not a teacher. He's too well dressed. (can’t)

12. You're an architect? I'm sure that's an interesting job. (must)

13. I'm sure you're not serious. I know you're joking. (must)

14. I'm sure he's got another woman. He keeps coming home late. (must)

15. This water is possibly dangerous. (could)

16. Politics is sometimes really boring. (can)

SIMPLE MODALS ⭐ ⭐

1. It isn’t necessary for you to take a jacket.

2. I advise you to see a dentist.

3. You aren’t allowed to talk during the exam.

4. It’s forbidden to park here.

5. I advise you to study harder.

6. He is obliged to go to the police station twice a week.

7. Tom knows how to speak Spanish.

8. He had permission to go to the party.

9. It isn’t possible that that is our plane.

10. It isn’t necessary to take a thick coat.

11. It is possible that Jake is in his room.

12. Perhaps we will not see them at the weekend.

13. I don’t know if I will go to the concert.

14. They are certain that bringing up children is not easy.

15. It is unnecessary for you to come.

16. I advise him to give up smoking.

17. Eating chewing-gum in the class in prohibited. (Students… )

18. There was an obligation to turn off the mobile phone.

19. I didn’t have the ability to cook when I was younger.

PERFECT MODALS I ⭐[Mix. Rephrasing Exercises]

1. He isn’t here. Perhaps he went out (He must ………)

2. I’m sure the decision was difficult to accept (The decision must…)

3. I haven’t got my driving licence. I’m sure I left it at home (I must)

4. I told you to slow down, but you didn’t (You should …)

5. It is too bad you didn’t get a haircut before you applied for the job (should)

6. Driving fast in town was a stupid thing to do (You shouldn’t …)

7. It was a mistake to apply for that job (I shouldn’t …)

8. It was wrong of her to punish that child (She shouldn’t…)

9. It’s possible that she has already told him (She may…)

10. She possibly lost her wallet in the bus (She may…)

11. It is possible that she has had an accident (She may…)

12. It’s possible that Alberto tried to call you (Alberto may/might …)

13. It is possible the thief entered the house through the window (The thief could…)

14. You had enough money, but still you didn’t pay the bill (You could ……..)

15. I don’t believe he stole the money (He can’t …..)

16. I don’t think he caught measles (sarampión) from Sally (He can’t…)

17. Jerry didn’t steal the jewels; he didn’t know where the key was (Jerry can’t…)

18. I’m sure he didn’t say that (He can’t…)

1. I'm sure John locked the office before leaving. He always does.

2. If I were you I would tell him the truth.

3. It isn't necessary for her to phone me back.

4. Ann finished the project on her own although it wasn't necessary to do so.

5. It was a mistake to sell the house. I wish I hadn't.

6. Perhaps we'll go swimming tomorrow.

7. I think Mary is probably at home because the windows are open.

8. Perhaps John knew about the trip, but I'm not sure.

9. I'm sure he didn't lock the door. He never does.

10. Perhaps she was at work when the earthquake struck.

11. Perhaps we'll rent our house in summer.

12. It's absolutely necessary that we finish the article today.

13. It wasn't necessary for him to behave like that.

14. You cannot smoke in the underground; it's forbbiden.

15. It's quite possible that they went away last weekend.

16. I'm sure Ann didn't send that letter.

17. It was a mistake not to accept his offer. I wish I had.

18. It is essential that we talk before the meeting starts.

19. I don't think Ann robbed the money. It's impossible.

20. Why don't we go on a camping trip?

21. Let's go to Diagonal Mar!

22. Perhaps they told John about the party, but I'm not sure.

23. It isn't necessary for us to book a table; I know one of the waiters.

24. It's forbbiden to drive without fastening your seatbelt.

25. It's impossible that they knew about the trip; nobody told them.

26. If I were you I'd do some more exercises.

27. Perhaps I go on holiday to Menorca.

28. It was a mistake to take the car. If only I hadn't!

29. I'm sure something is happening tonight. Look at those preparations!

30. It's compulsory for all students to attend lessons.

31. It's possible that they move to Australia.

32. I'm sure Helen knows about the accident. She looks very unhappy.

33. Perhaps he hired a vannette.

34. You are not allowed to use the phone without permission.

35. If I were you I wouldn't trust John.

36. I'm sure she didn't take the key.

37. Perhaps I'll start a new career.

38. It was not necessary for you to tell Jan what really happened.

39. I regret selling the house.

40. It's compulsory for all visitors to show their ID card.

REPHRASING FOR PAU EXAM

She started drinking too much alcohol two years ago.

- She has

I don’t have a computer so I can’t type the essay on English grammar.

- If

Despite having been vaccinated she caught the flu.

- Although she

“We will arrest them for illegal entry in the country”, the policeman said.

- The policeman said

The teacher glued the pieces of the broken toy.

- The pieces

It is possible that I finish work earlier than usual today.

- I

This is the place. We last had coffee together here.

- This is

I love German. Unfortunately, I can’t speak it fluently.

- I wish

As he hadn’t behaved himself, his parents got angry with him.

- His parents

Everybody must read the instructions first.

- The instructions

He made an effort to speak in English.

- He tried

I spent my holidays in France.

- ?

This is the man. His job is very dangerous.

- This is

The engineer has repaired my television.

- I’ve

She gave up going to French lessons.

- She stopped

I regretted having hit the dog on the head.

- I wish

I’m not as good at English as you are.

- You

The policeman knew where the thief was hidden.

- ?

I regretted having hit the dog on the head.

- I wish

The children stayed at home because it was raining.

- As

What time do the banks close today?”

- Tim asked me

Sharon hasn’t eaten junk food since last May.

- Sharon stopped

My kitchen is being redecorated at the moment.

- I am

I am not sure that she is his girlfriend.

- She

Albert’s drawing isn’t as good as Gerard’s.

- Gerard’s drawing

“Why don’t we play computer games?” said Michael.

- Michael suggested

She said: “Are you coming to the party on Friday?”

- She asked him

They came to live in New York two years ago.

- They have

Smoking is forbidden in hospitals.

- You

Although the weather was horrible, we went skiing.

- In spite of

I would like to have more free time these days.

- I wish

I met that famous writer a year ago.

- It’s been a year

Wendy didn’t study for her test. Therefore, she failed.

- If

“Don’t speak so loud, please”, she said to the students.

- She

We won’t buy that house because we don’t have enough money.

- As

That man’s brother is my new English teacher.

- That is the man

Steve advised me to tell Paul about it.

- Steve suggested

I didn’t make a note of it in my diary, so I forgot about it.

- If

She lost the race in spite of running well.

- Although

It’s possible that her boyfriend is coming to the wedding.

- Her boyfriend

Beth hasn’t smoked since last December.

- Beth stopped

My new neighbours have got a baby. Her name is Wendy.

- My

Although Orson was over seventy, he continued to cycle to work every day.

- Despite

I haven’t read a play by George Bernard Shaw for eight years.

- It is

“Perhaps it would be better to go out in the afternoon”, Sharon’s mother said.

- Sharon’s mother recommended

The fireman managed to rescue the child from the burning house.

- The fireman was

The police don’t oblige the suspects to say anything.

- The suspects

My grandfather is eighty-two years old.

- ?

She hasn’t enjoyed herself so much for years.

- It is years

I am going to the theatre tomorrow, and I’m really looking forward to it.

- I’m really looking

She’s getting someone to mend the windows.

- She’s having

I thought it would be better than that.

- It’s not

Mary said to us “Don’t be late.”

- She told

She made a lot of mistakes because she didn’t study hard for the exam.

- If she

Her jokes are not as good as his.

- His jokes

It is possible that we’ll be together soon.

- We

People speak English all over the world.

English

I am sorry I didn’t tell him everything.

- I wish

Fiona is smiling in the picture. She is my boss.

- Fiona

Despite the fact that it was very hot, she was wearing her winter clothes.

- Although

I was not invited and I am sorry about that.

- I would like to

I am having my house painted now.

- My house

I’m sorry I haven’t got a car.

- I wish

The teacher said to me “Wait for me outside”.

- The teacher told me

She needed a job, so she sent off an application form.

- She sent off an application form

It takes me two hours to get there.

- ?

The last time she wrote a poem was two years ago.

- She

You must not smoke in here.

- Smoking

If the tickets don’t arrive, we won’t be able to go.

- Unless

Where are my keys?

I wonder

The mechanic is going to repair her car next week.

- She

What a pity I didn’t have time to see you last week.

- I wish

This story will shock you.

- You

Will you post this letter for me , please?

- Do you mind

If you don’t review your notes tonight, you won’t do well tomorrow.

- Unless

“How much money have you put into the account?” they asked.

I’m sorry I can’t speak French perfectly.

- I wish

The next plane leaves at 9.45 p.m..

- ?

You should post these letters.

Although she was ill, she visited other countries.

- Despite

“I have never seen anything so beautiful”, he said.

- He said

Mary was sorry she ate so many cakes.

- Mary wished

I have failed all my exams at the university because I didn’t study enough.

- If

I forgot to phone Lisa on her birthday.

- I didn’t remember

Sheila is 1.55 m tall. Her brother is 1.70 m tall.

- Sheila

Although it was cold, we went to the countryside.

- In spite of

The hairdresser cut my hair yesterday morning.

- I

This is the man. His dog bit my brother in the park.

- This is the man

I didn’t go to the gym yesterday because my foot hurt.

- If

The teacher said: “You have to hand your papers in at the end of this class”.

- The teacher

If your boyfriend doesn’t arrive before eight, we will have to leave.

- Unless

The children couldn’t go out to the playground because it was raining.

- As

The last time we saw that movie was six months ago.

- We have

Smoking is forbidden in most restaurants.

- You

The shop assistant didn’t give us the ticket.

- We

Al swims faster than Peter.

- Peter

I saw Frank two months ago.

- I haven’t

He forgot to phone his wife yesterday.

- He didn’t remember

They are servicing my new car next week.

- I

If we don’t meet this month, it will be too late.

- Unless

The trainer said: “Molly, come back to the team!”

- The trainer told her

Ben drives 200 miles every day.

- ?

“Where did the robbery take place?” he asked.

- He asked

Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928.

- Penicillin

You can’t have a bicycle.

- You are

I don’t know her address, so I can’t write to her.

- If I

A new magazine is on the hall table.

- There is

John lives next door.

- ?

“Where are your brothers, Sheila?”

Perhaps they only open the museum in the morning.

- They

The meat was better than the fish.

- The fish

You can make green paint by mixing blue and yellow.

- Green paint

I have been playing the piano for twenty years.

- I started

I have English classes three times a week.

- ?

Sharon is going to marry a man. He is Eric’s brother.

- The man

“Why don’t we have dinner out tonight?” said Martin.

- Martin suggested

I didn’t open the door because I didn’t know it was you.

- If I

If you want my advice, go to the dentist!

- You

I forgot to post the letter.

- I didn’t remember

They say this tree is over 400 years old.

- This tree

The man said to us: “Keep off the grass!”

- The man

They didn’t tell me the secret.

- I

I’m sure they are at home. The lights are on.

- They

I didn’t invite Beth. I had forgotten her telephone number.

- If I

Shakespeare was a famous writer. He wrote beautiful sonnets.

- Shakespeare,

Someone knocked at the door. The dog woke up.

- The dog

It’s such a pity you can’t come along!

- I wish

Bananas are more expensive than apples.

- Apples

In spite of her beauty, she doesn’t have a boyfriend.

- Although

I last had flu five years ago.

- I haven’t

I’m sure she’s telling lies.

- She

The teenager in red has broken the window.

- The window

In my opinion, taking some exercise would be good for you.

- You

The teacher didn’t tell us the answer.

- We

I last visited London fifteen years ago.

- I haven’t

She asked me: “What time does your party start?”

- She asked

Will you close the door when you leave, please?

- Do you mind

We bought our tickets on the Web because it was much cheaper.

- Since

Albert is coming back from hospital tomorrow. He has just broken his ankle.

- Albert

“How much is this T-shirt?”, she asked.

- She asked

If you want my advice, don’t eat so many cakes!

- You

I’m sorry I didn’t work hard enough last year.

- I wish

Although he was exhausted, he managed to finish reading the novel.

- Despite

Gerard plays tennis twice a week.

- ?

That woman’s husband is my boss.

- That is the woman

They have found the stolen money.

- The stolen money

She divorced him because he was so terrible to her.

- If he

“I have read this book”, she said.

- She said

I am sure she knows you are here.

- She

I felt really tired so I stayed at home.

- I stayed

People consider that he is an expert on cricket.

- He

Please don’t shoot.

- He begged us

Learning English is not easy.

- It is

We didn’t visit the museum because we hadn’t time.

- If we

I’m sorry we accepted the invitation.

- I wish

Although she was poor, she was happy.

- In spite of

They didn’t pay for the ring.

- This is the ring

Although the weather was awful, they had a great time.

- In spite of

They have given us a Roald Dahl novel.

- We

She hasn’t phone her mother for two months.

- It’s

They don’t allow smoking in this room.

- You

I’m sorry I didn’t go shopping with you.

- I wish

London will fascinate you.

- You

I saw a man later. He was the president of the European Community.

- The man

Germany is richer than India.

- India

“I don’t know”, he told them.

- He told them

She can’t come to the party because she is so busy.

- If she

Maybe your friend will call you on your birthday.

- Your friend

“Where is the nearest cinema, please?”

- Could you tell me

I haven’t seen your wife for a long time.

- It’s

He didn’t revise for the test so he failed.

- If he

The ophthalmologist tests her eyes every year.

- She

The Da Vinci Code is a best-seller. It was written by Dan Brown.

- The Da Vinci Code

Mary goes swimming twice a week.

- ?

I am sorry I didn’t remember your birthday.

- I wish

He told us: “Don’t make so much noise!”

- He

As it was Friday, the children stayed up late.

- The children

I have never read such an interesting book.

- This is the

If you don’t hurry up, you won’t get tickets for the concert.

- Unless

I have to wear a uniform whenever I work in front of the customers.

- ?

The film is not as good as the novel.

- The novel

The hairdresser cut my hair last week.

- I

“Let’s go to the cinema on Tuesday”, said Mary.

- Mary suggested

What a pity the weather was so bad last weekend.

- I wish

I haven’t seen a good film for ages.

- It’s

John bought a new Rolls Royce.

- ?

I visited a village yesterday but I did not like it.

- I

He knows how to play golf.

- He

It’s ages since I last visited Russia.

- I

You won’t understand the problem if you don’t listen carefully.

- Unless

Someone will cut your hair tomorrow.

- You

He visits his parents every Sunday.

- ?

“Can I go to the disco?”, Tim asked his mother.

- Tim asked his mother

Despite the fact that the questions were difficult, she got a high mark in her exam.

- Although

It’s not necessary for you to make your bed.

- You

They will tell us the news tomorrow night.

- We

I don’t earn much money. It’s a pity I can’t buy a new car.

- If

No other fictional secret agent is as famous as James Bond.

- James Bond

SOLUTIONS: REPHRASING FOR PAU EXAM

She started drinking too much alcohol two years ago. (Verbal Tenses)

- She has been drinking too much alcohol for two years.

I don’t have a computer so I can’t type the essay on English grammar. (Conditional Sentence)

- If I had a computer, I would be able to type the essay on English grammar.

Despite having been vaccinated she caught the flu. (Contrast Connector)

- Although she had been vaccinated, she caught flu.

“We will arrest them for illegal entry in the country”, the policeman said. (Reported Speech)

- The policeman said that they would arrest them for illegal entry in the country.

The teacher glued the pieces of the broken toy. (Passive)

- The pieces of the broken toy were glued by the teacher.

It is possible that I finish work earlier than usual today. (Modal verb)

- I may finish work earlier than usual today.

This is the place. We last had coffee together here. (Relative Clauses)

- This is where we last had coffee together.

I love German. Unfortunately, I can’t speak it fluently. (Wish)

- I wish I could speak German fluently.

As he hadn’t behaved himself, his parents got angry with him. (Causal Connector)

- His parents got angry with him because he hadn’t behaved himself.

Everybody must read the instructions first. (Passive)

- The instructions must be read first.

He made an effort to speak in English. (Gerund/Infinitive)

- He tried to speak in English.

I spent my holidays in France. (Question)

- Where did you spend your holidays?

This is the man. His job is very dangerous. (Relative Clauses)

- This is the man whose job is very dangerous.

The engineer has repaired my television. (Have sth. Done)

- I’ve had my television repaired (by the engineer)

She gave up going to French lessons. (Gerund/ Infinitive)

- She stopped going to French lessons.

I regretted having hit the dog on the head. (Wish)

- I wish I hadn’t hit the dog on the head.

I’m not as good at English as you are. (Comparatives)

- You are better at English than me.

The policeman knew where the thief was hidden. (Question)

- Who knew where the thief was hidden?

If your friend doesn’t come before ten, he will miss the train. (Conditionals)

- Unless your friend comes before ten, he will miss the train.

The children stayed at home because it was raining. (Causal Connector)

- As it was raining, the children stayed at home.

“What time do the banks close today?” (Reported Speech)

- Tim asked me what time the banks closed that day.

Sharon hasn’t eaten junk food since last May. (Gerund/Infinitive)

- Sharon stopped eating junk food last May.

My kitchen is being redecorated at the moment. (Have sth. Done)

- I am having my kitchen redecorated at the moment.

I am not sure that she is his girlfriend. (Modal Verb)

- She might be his girlfriend.

Albert’s drawing isn’t as good as Gerard’s. (Comparatives)

- Gerard’s drawing is better than Albert’s drawing.

“Why don’t we play computer games?” said Michael. (Reported Speech)

- Michael suggested playing computer games.

She said: “Are you coming to the party on Friday?” (Reported Speech)

- She asked him if he was coming to the party on Friday.

They came to live in New York two years ago. (Verbal Tenses)

- They have been living in New York for two years.

Smoking is forbidden in hospitals. (Modal Verb)

- You mustn’t smoke in hospitals.

Although the weather was horrible, we went skiing. (Contrast Connectors)

- In spite of the horrible weather, we went skiing.

I would like to have more free time these days. (Wish)

- I wish I had more free time these days.

I met that famous writer a year ago. (Verbal Tenses)

- It’s been a year since I met that famous writer.

Wendy didn’t study for her test. Therefore, she failed. (Conditionals)

- If Wendy had studied for her test, she wouldn’t have failed.

“Don’t speak so loud, please”, she said to the students. (Reported Speech)

- She ordered / begged / asked the students not to speak so loud.

We won’t buy that house because we don’t have enough money. (Causal Connectors)

- As we don’t have enough money, we won’t buy that house.

That man’s brother is my new English teacher. (Relative Clauses)

- That is the man whose brother is my new English teacher.

Steve advised me to tell Paul about it. (Gerund/Infinitive)

- Steve suggested telling Paul about it.

I didn’t make a note of it in my diary, so I forgot about it. (Conditional Clauses)

- If I had made a note of it in my diary, I wouldn’t have forgotten about it.

She lost the race in spite of running well. (Contrast Clauses)

- Although she ran well, she lost the race.

It’s possible that her boyfriend is coming to the wedding. (Modal Verbs)

- Her boyfriend may come to the wedding.

Beth hasn’t smoked since last December. (Gerund/Infinitive)

- Beth stopped smoking last December.

My new neighbours have got a baby. Her name is Wendy. (Relative Clauses)

- My new neighbours have got a baby whose name is Wendy.

Although Orson was over seventy, he continued to cycle to work every day. (Contrast Connector)

- Despite being over seventy, Orson continued to cycle to work every day.

I haven’t read a play by George Bernard Shaw for eight years. (Verbal Tenses)

- It is eight years since I read a play by George Bernard Shaw.

“Perhaps it would be better to go out in the afternoon”, Sharon’s mother said. (Reported Speech)

- Sharon’s mother recommended going out in the afternoon.

The fireman managed to rescue the child from the burning house. (Modal Verbs)

- The fireman was able to rescue the child from the burning house.

The police don’t oblige the suspects to say anything. (Passive)

- The suspects aren’t obliged to say anything by the police.

My grandfather is eighty-two years old. (Question)

- How old is your grandfather?

She hasn’t enjoyed herself so much for years. (Verbal Tenses)

- It is years since she enjoyed herself so much.

I am going to the theatre tomorrow, and I’m really looking forward to it. (Modal Verbs)

- I’m really looking forward to going to the theatre tomorrow.

She’s getting someone to mend the windows. (Have sth. Done)

- She’s having the windows mended.

I thought it would be better than that. (Comparatives)

- It’s not as good as I thought it would be.

Mary said to us “Don’t be late.” (Reported Speech)

- She told us not to be late.

She made a lot of mistakes because she didn’t study hard for the exam. (Conditionals)

- If she had studied hard for the exam, she wouldn’t have made a lot of mistakes.

Her jokes are not as good as his. (Comparatives)

- His jokes are better than hers.

It is possible that we’ll be together soon. (Modal Verbs)

- We may be together soon.

People speak English all over the world. (Passive)

- English is spoken all over the world.

I am sorry I didn’t tell him everything. (Wish)

- I wish I had told him everything.

Fiona is smiling in the picture. She is my boss. (Relative Clauses)

- Fiona, who is my boss, is smiling in the picture.

Despite the fact that it was very hot, she was wearing her winter clothes. (Contrast Clauses)

- Although it was very hot, she was wearing her winter clothes.

I was not invited and I am sorry about that. (Gerund/Infinitive)

- I would like to have been invited.

I am having my house painted now. (Passive)

- My house is being painted now.

I’m sorry I haven’t got a car. (Wish)

- I wish I had got a car.

The teacher said to me “Wait for me outside”. (Reported Speech)

- The teacher told me to wait for him outside.

She needed a job, so she sent off an application form. (Causal Connector)

- She sent off an application form , because she needed a job.

It takes me two hours to get there. (Question)

- How long does it take you to get there?

The last time she wrote a poem was two years ago. (Verbal Tenses)

- She hasn’t written a poem for two years.

You must not smoke in here. (Modal Verb)

- Smoking is forbidden here.

If the tickets don’t arrive, we won’t be able to go. (Conditional Clauses)

- Unless the tickets arrive, we won’t be able to go.

Where are my keys? (Question)

I wonder where my keys are.

The mechanic is going to repair her car next week. (Have sth. Done)

- She is going to have her car repaired next week (by the mechanic).

What a pity I didn’t have time to see you last week. (Wish)

- I wish I had had time to see you last week.

This story will shock you. (Passive)

- You will be shocked by this story.

Will you post this letter for me, please? (Gerund/Infinitive)

- Do you mind posting this letter for me, please?

If you don’t review your notes tonight, you won’t do well tomorrow. (Conditionals)

- Unless you review your notes tonight, you won’t do well tomorrow.

“How much money have you put into the account?” they asked. (Reported Speech)

- They asked me how much money I had put into the account.

I’m sorry I can’t speak French perfectly. (Wish)

- I wish I could speak French perfectly.

The next plane leaves at 9.45 p.m.. (Question)

- What time does the next plane leave?

You should post these letters. (Passive)

- These letters should be posted.

Although she was ill, she visited other countries. (Contrast Connector)

- Despite being ill, she visited other countries.

“I have never seen anything so beautiful”, he said. (Reported Speech)

- He said that he had never seen anything so beautiful.

Mary was sorry she ate so many cakes. (Wish)

- Mary wished she hadn’t eaten so many cakes.

I have failed all my exams at the university because I didn’t study enough. (Conditionals)

- If I had studied enough, I wouldn’t have failed all my exams at the university.

I forgot to phone Lisa on her birthday. (Gerund/Infinitive)

- I didn’t remember

Sheila is 1.55 m tall. Her brother is 1.70 m tall. (Comparatives)

- Sheila is less tall than her brother.

Although it was cold, we went to the countryside. (Contrast Connector)

- In spite of being cold, we went to the countryside.

The hairdresser cut my hair yesterday morning. (Have sth. Done)

- I had my hair cut yesterday morning.

This is the man. His dog bit my brother in the park. (Relative Clauses)

- This is the man whose dog bit my brother in the park.

I didn’t go to the gym yesterday because my foot hurt. (Conditionals)

- If my foot hadn’t hurt, I would have gone to the gym.

The teacher said: “You have to hand your papers in at the end of this class”. (Reported Speech)

- The teacher said that we had to hand our papers in at the end of that class.

If your boyfriend doesn’t arrive before eight, we will have to leave. (Conditionals)

- Unless your boyfriend arrives before eight, we will have to leave.

The children couldn’t go out to the playground because it was raining. (Causal Connector)

- As it was raining, the children couldn’t go out to the playground.

The last time we saw that movie was six months ago. (Verbal Tenses)

- We have not seen that movie for six months.

Smoking is forbidden in most restaurants. (Modal Verbs)

- You mustn’t smoke in most restaurants.

The shop assistant didn’t give us the ticket. (Passive)

- We weren’t given the ticket by the shop assistant.

Al swims faster than Peter. (Comparatives)

- Peter swims slower than Al. / Peter doesn’t swim as fast as Al.

I saw Frank two months ago. (Verbal Tenses)

- I haven’t seen Frank for two months.

He forgot to phone his wife yesterday. (Gerund/Infinitive)

- He didn’t remember phoning his wife yesterday.

They are servicing my new car next week. (Have sth. Done)

- I am having my new car served next week.

If we don’t meet this month, it will be too late. (Conditionals)

- Unless we meet this month, it will be too late.

The trainer said: “Molly, come back to the team!” (Reported Speech)

- The trainer told her to come back to the team.

Ben drives 200 miles every day. (Question)

- Who drives 200 miles every day?

“Where did the robbery take place?” he asked. (Reported Speech)

- He asked where the robbery took place.

Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928. (Passive)

- Penicillin was discovered in 1928 by Fleming.

You can’t have a bicycle. (Modal Verbs)

- You are not allowed to have a bicycle.

I don’t know her address, so I can’t write to her. (Conditionals)

- If I knew her address, I would be able to write to her / I could write to her.

A new magazine is on the hall table.

- There is a new magazine on the hall table.

John lives next door. (Question)

- Who lives next door?

“Where are your brothers, Sheila?” (Reported Speech)

- She asked Sheila where her brothers were.

Perhaps they only open the museum in the morning. (Modal Verb)

- They may only open the museum in the morning.

The meat was better than the fish. (Comparatives)

- The fish was worse than the meat. / The fish wasn’t as good as the meat.

You can make green paint by mixing blue and yellow. (Passive)

- Green paint can be made by mixing blue and yellow.

I have been playing the piano for twenty years. (Verbal Tenses)

- I started playing the piano twenty years ago.

I have English classes three times a week. (Question)

- How often do you have English classes?

Sharon is going to marry a man. He is Eric’s brother. (Relative Clauses)

- The man who Sharon is going to marry to is Eric’s brother.

“Why don’t we have dinner out tonight?” said Martin. (Reported Speech)

- Martin suggested having dinner out that night.

I didn’t open the door because I didn’t know it was you. (Conditionals)

- If I had known it was you, I would have opened the door.

If you want my advice, go to the dentist! (Modal Verbs)

- You should go to the dentist.

I forgot to post the letter. (Gerund/Infinitive)

- I didn’t remember posting the letter.

They say this tree is over 400 years old. (Passive)

- This tree is said to be over 400 years old.

The man said to us: “Keep off the grass!” (Reported Speech)

- The man ordered us to keep off the grass.

They didn’t tell me the secret. (Passive)

- I wasn’t told the secret.

I’m sure they are at home. The lights are on. (Modals)

- They must be at home because the lights are on.

I didn’t invite Beth. I had forgotten her telephone number. (Conditionals)

- If I hadn’t forgotten Beth’s telephone number, I would have invited her.

Shakespeare was a famous writer. He wrote beautiful sonnets. (Relative Clauses)

- Shakespeare, who was a famous writer, wrote beautiful sonnets.

Someone knocked at the door. The dog woke up. (Connector)

- The dog woke up because/ when someone knocked at the door.

It’s such a pity you can’t come along! (Wish)

- I wish you could come along.

Bananas are more expensive than apples. (Comparatives)

- Apples are cheaper than bananas. / Apples aren’t as expensive as bananas.

In spite of her beauty, she doesn’t have a boyfriend. (Contrast connector)

- Although she is (very) beautiful, she doesn’t have a boyfriend.

I last had flu five years ago. (Verbal tenses)

- I haven’t had flu for five years.

I’m sure she’s telling lies. (Modal Verbs)

- She must be telling lies.

The teenager in red has broken the window. (Passive)

- The window has been broken by the teenager in red.

In my opinion, taking some exercise would be good for you. (Modals)

- You should take some exercise.

The teacher didn’t tell us the answer. (Passive)

- We weren’t told the answer by the teacher.

I last visited London fifteen years ago. (Verbal tenses)

- I haven’t visited London for fifteen years.

She asked me: “What time does your party start?” (Reported speech)

- She asked me what time my party started.

Will you close the door when you leave, please? (Gerund/ Infinitive)

- Do you mind closing the door when you leave?

We bought our tickets on the Web because it was much cheaper. (Causal connector)

- Since it was much cheaper, we bought our tickets on the Web.

Albert is coming back from hospital tomorrow. He has just broken his ankle. (Relative Clauses)

- Albert, who has just broken his ankle, is coming back from hospital tomorrow.

“How much is this T-shirt?”, she asked. (Reported Speech)

- She asked how much that T-shirt was.

If you want my advice, don’t eat so many cakes! (Modals)

- You shouldn’t eat so many cakes.

I’m sorry I didn’t work hard enough last year. (Wish)

- I wish I had worked hard enough last year.

Although he was exhausted, he managed to finish reading the novel. (Contrast connector)

- Despite being exhausted, he managed to finish reading the novel.

Gerard plays tennis twice a week. (Question)

- How often does Gerard play tennis?

That woman’s husband is my boss. (Relative Clauses)

- That is the woman whose husband is my boss.

They have found the stolen money. (Passive)

- The stolen money has been found.

She divorced him because he was so terrible to her. (Conditionals)

- If he hadn’t been so terrible to her, she wouldn’t have divorced him.

“I have read this book”, she said. (Reported Speech)

- She said that she had read that book.

I am sure she knows you are here. (Modals)

- She must know you are here.

I felt really tired so I stayed at home. (Causal connector)

- I stayed at home because I felt really tired.

People consider that he is an expert on cricket. (Passive)

- He is considered to be an expert on cricket.

Please don’t shoot. (Gerund / Infinitive)

- He begged us not to shoot.

Learning English is not easy. (Gerund / Infinitive)

- It is not easy to learn English.

We didn’t visit the museum because we hadn’t time. (Conditionals)

- If we had had time, we would have visited the museum.

I’m sorry we accepted the invitation. (Wish)

- I wish we hadn’t accepted the invitation.

Although she was poor, she was happy. (Contrast connector)

- In spite of being poor, she was happy.

They didn’t pay for the ring. (Relative clauses)

- This is the ring which they didn’t pay for.

Although the weather was awful, they had a great time. (Contrast connector)

- In spite of the awful weather, they had a great time.

They have given us a Roald Dahl novel. (Passive)

- We have been given a Roald Dahl novel.

She hasn’t phoned her mother for two months. (Verbal tenses)

- It’s two months since she last phoned her mother.

They don’t allow smoking in this room. (Modals)

- You mustn’t smoke in this room.

I’m sorry I didn’t go shopping with you. (Wish)

- I wish I had gone shopping with you.

London will fascinate you. (Passive)

- You will be fascinated by London.

I saw a man later. He was the president of the European Community. (Relative clauses)

- The man, who(m) I saw later, was the president of the European Community.

Germany is richer than India. (Comparatives)

- India is poorer than Germany. / India is not as rich as Germany.

“I don’t know”, he told them. (Reported speech)

- He told them that he didn’t know.

She can’t come to the party because she is so busy. (Conditionals)

- If she wasn’t so busy, she could come to the party.

Maybe your friend will call you on your birthday. (Modals)

- Your friend may call you on your birthday.

“Where is the nearest cinema, please?” (Indirect question)

- Could you tell me where the nearest cinema is.

I haven’t seen your wife for a long time. (Verbal tenses)

- It’s a long time since I last saw your wife.

He didn’t revise for the test so he failed. (Conditionals)

- If he had revised for the test, he wouldn’t have failed.

The ophthalmologist tests her eyes every year. (Have sth. Done)

- She has her eyes tested every year by the ophthalmologist.

The Da Vinci Code is a best-seller. It was written by Dan Brown. (Relative clauses)

- The Da Vinci Code, which was written by Dan Brown, is a best-seller.

Mary goes swimming twice a week. (Question)

- Who goes swimming twice a week?

I am sorry I didn’t remember your birthday. (Wish)

- I wish I had remembered your birthday.

He told us: “Don’t make so much noise!” (Reported speech)

- He ordered us not to make so much noise.

As it was Friday, the children stayed up late. (Causal connector)

- The children stayed up late because it was Friday.

I have never read such an interesting book. (Verbal tenses / Superlative)

- This is the first time I have read such an interesting book. / This is the most interesting book I’ve ever read.

If you don’t hurry up, you won’t get tickets for the concert. (Conditionals)

- Unless you hurry up, you won’t get tickets for the concert.

I have to wear a uniform whenever I work in front of the customers. (Question)

- When do you have to wear a uniform?

The film is not as good as the novel. (Comparatives)

- The novel is better than the film.

The hairdresser cut my hair last week. (have sth. Done)

- I had my hair cut last week.

“Let’s go to the cinema on Tuesday”, said Mary. (Reported speech)

- Mary suggested going to the cinema on Tuesday.

What a pity the weather was so bad last weekend. (Wish)

- I wish the weather hadn’t been so bad last weekend.

I haven’t seen a good film for ages. (Verbal tenses)

- It’s ages since I last saw a good film.

John bought a new Rolls Royce. (Question)

- What did John buy?

I visited a village yesterday but I did not like it. (Relative clauses)

- I visited a village yesterday which I did not like.

He knows how to play golf. (Modals)

- He can play golf.

It’s ages since I last visited Russia. (Verbal tenses)

- I haven’t visited Russia for ages.

You won’t understand the problem if you don’t listen carefully. (Conditionals)

- Unless you listen carefully, you won’t understand the problem.

Someone will cut your hair tomorrow. (Have sth. Done)

- You will have your hair cut tomorrow.

He visits his parents every Sunday. (Question)

- How often does he visit his parents?

“Can I go to the disco?”, Tim asked his mother. (Reported speech)

- Tim asked his mother if he could go to the disco.

Despite the fact that the questions were difficult, she got a high mark in her exam. (Contrast con)

- Although the questions were difficult, she got a high mark in her exam.

It’s not necessary for you to make your bed. (Modals)

- You don’t have to make your bed. / You needn’t make your bed.

They will tell us the news tomorrow night. (Passive)

- We will be told the news tomorrow night.

I don’t earn much money. It’s a pity I can’t buy a new car. (Conditionals)

- If I earned much money, I could buy a new car.

No other fictional secret agent is as famous as James Bond. (Superlative)

- James Bond Is the most famous fictional secret agent.

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SOLUTIONS: REPHRASING FOR PAU EXAM
She started drinking too much alcohol two years ago. (Verbal Tenses)
- She has been drinking too much alcohol for two years.
I don’t have a computer so I can’t type the essay on English grammar. (Conditional Sentence)
- If I had a computer, I would be able to type the essay on English grammar.
Despite having been vaccinated she caught the flu. (Contrast Connector)
- Although she had been vaccinated, she caught flu.
“We will arrest them for illegal entry in the country”, the policeman said. (Reported Speech)
- The policeman said that they would arrest them for illegal entry in the country.
The teacher glued the pieces of the broken toy. (Passive)
- The pieces of the broken toy were glued by the teacher.
It is possible that I finish work earlier than usual today. (Modal verb)
- I may finish work earlier than usual today.
This is the place. We last had coffee together here. (Relative Clauses)
- This is where we last had coffee together.
I love German. Unfortunately, I can’t speak it fluently. (Wish)
- I wish I could speak German fluently.
As he hadn’t behaved himself, his parents got angry with him. (Causal Connector)
- His parents got angry with him because he hadn’t behaved himself.
Everybody must read the instructions first. (Passive)
- The instructions must be read first.
He made an effort to speak in English. (Gerund/Infinitive)
- He tried to speak in English.
I spent my holidays in France. (Question)
- Where did you spend your holidays?
This is the man. His job is very dangerous. (Relative Clauses)
- This is the man whose job is very dangerous.
The engineer has repaired my television. (Have sth. Done)
- I’ve had my television repaired (by the engineer)
She gave up going to French lessons. (Gerund/ Infinitive)
- She stopped going to French lessons.
I regretted having hit the dog on the head. (Wish)
- I wish I hadn’t hit the dog on the head.
I’m not as good at English as you are. (Comparatives)
- You are better at English than me.
The policeman knew where the thief was hidden. (Question)
- Who knew where the thief was hidden?
If your friend doesn’t come before ten, he will miss the train. (Conditionals)
- Unless your friend comes before ten, he will miss the train.
The children stayed at home because it was raining. (Causal Connector)
- As it was raining, the children stayed at home.
“What time do the banks close today?” (Reported Speech)
- Tim asked me what time the banks closed that day.
Sharon hasn’t eaten junk food since last May. (Gerund/Infinitive)
- Sharon stopped eating junk food last May.
My kitchen is being redecorated at the moment. (Have sth. Done)
- I am having my kitchen redecorated at the moment.
I am not sure that she is his girlfriend. (Modal Verb)
- She might be his girlfriend.
Albert’s drawing isn’t as good as Gerard’s. (Comparatives)
- Gerard’s drawing is better than Albert’s drawing.
“Why don’t we play computer games?” said Michael. (Reported Speech)
- Michael suggested playing computer games.
She said: “Are you coming to the party on Friday?” (Reported Speech)
- She asked him if he was coming to the party on Friday.
They came to live in New York two years ago. (Verbal Tenses)
- They have been living in New York for two years.
Smoking is forbidden in hospitals. (Modal Verb)
- You mustn’t smoke in hospitals.
Although the weather was horrible, we went skiing. (Contrast Connectors)
- In spite of the horrible weather, we went skiing.
I would like to have more free time these days. (Wish)
- I wish I had more free time these days.
I met that famous writer a year ago. (Verbal Tenses)
- It’s been a year since I met that famous writer.
Wendy didn’t study for her test. Therefore, she failed. (Conditionals)
- If Wendy had studied for her test, she wouldn’t have failed.
“Don’t speak so loud, please”, she said to the students. (Reported Speech)
- She ordered / begged / asked the students not to speak so loud.
We won’t buy that house because we don’t have enough money. (Causal Connectors)
- As we don’t have enough money, we won’t buy that house.
That man’s brother is my new English teacher. (Relative Clauses)
- That is the man whose brother is my new English teacher.
Steve advised me to tell Paul about it. (Gerund/Infinitive)
- Steve suggested telling Paul about it.
I didn’t make a note of it in my diary, so I forgot about it. (Conditional Clauses)
- If I had made a note of it in my diary, I wouldn’t have forgotten about it.
She lost the race in spite of running well. (Contrast Clauses)
- Although she ran well, she lost the race.
It’s possible that her boyfriend is coming to the wedding. (Modal Verbs)
- Her boyfriend may come to the wedding.
Beth hasn’t smoked since last December. (Gerund/Infinitive)
- Beth stopped smoking last December.
My new neighbours have got a baby. Her name is Wendy. (Relative Clauses)
- My new neighbours have got a baby whose name is Wendy.
Although Orson was over seventy, he continued to cycle to work every day. (Contrast Connector)
- Despite being over seventy, Orson continued to cycle to work every day.
I haven’t read a play by George Bernard Shaw for eight years. (Verbal Tenses)
- It is eight years since I read a play by George Bernard Shaw.
“Perhaps it would be better to go out in the afternoon”, Sharon’s mother said. (Reported Speech)
- Sharon’s mother recommended going out in the afternoon.
The fireman managed to rescue the child from the burning house. (Modal Verbs)
- The fireman was able to rescue the child from the burning house.
The police don’t oblige the suspects to say anything. (Passive)
- The suspects aren’t obliged to say anything by the police.
My grandfather is eighty-two years old. (Question)
- How old is your grandfather?
She hasn’t enjoyed herself so much for years. (Verbal Tenses)
- It is years since she enjoyed herself so much.
I am going to the theatre tomorrow, and I’m really looking forward to it. (Modal Verbs)
- I’m really looking forward to going to the theatre tomorrow.
She’s getting someone to mend the windows. (Have sth. Done)
- She’s having the windows mended.
I thought it would be better than that. (Comparatives)
- It’s not as good as I thought it would be.
Mary said to us “Don’t be late.” (Reported Speech)
- She told us not to be late.
She made a lot of mistakes because she didn’t study hard for the exam. (Conditionals)
- If she had studied hard for the exam, she wouldn’t have made a lot of mistakes.
Her jokes are not as good as his. (Comparatives)
- His jokes are better than hers.
It is possible that we’ll be together soon. (Modal Verbs)
- We may be together soon.
People speak English all over the world. (Passive)
- English is spoken all over the world.
I am sorry I didn’t tell him everything. (Wish)
- I wish I had told him everything.
Fiona is smiling in the picture. She is my boss. (Relative Clauses)
- Fiona, who is my boss, is smiling in the picture.
Despite the fact that it was very hot, she was wearing her winter clothes. (Contrast Clauses)
- Although it was very hot, she was wearing her winter clothes.
I was not invited and I am sorry about that. (Gerund/Infinitive)
- I would like to have been invited.
I am having my house painted now. (Passive)
- My house is being painted now.
I’m sorry I haven’t got a car. (Wish)
- I wish I had got a car.
The teacher said to me “Wait for me outside”. (Reported Speech)
- The teacher told me to wait for him outside.
She needed a job, so she sent off an application form. (Causal Connector)
- She sent off an application form , because she needed a job.
It takes me two hours to get there. (Question)
- How long does it take you to get there?
The last time she wrote a poem was two years ago. (Verbal Tenses)
- She hasn’t written a poem for two years.
You must not smoke in here. (Modal Verb)
- Smoking is forbidden here.
If the tickets don’t arrive, we won’t be able to go. (Conditional Clauses)
- Unless the tickets arrive, we won’t be able to go.
Where are my keys? (Question)
I wonder where my keys are.
The mechanic is going to repair her car next week. (Have sth. Done)
- She is going to have her car repaired next week (by the mechanic).
What a pity I didn’t have time to see you last week. (Wish)
- I wish I had had time to see you last week.
This story will shock you. (Passive)
- You will be shocked by this story.
Will you post this letter for me, please? (Gerund/Infinitive)
- Do you mind posting this letter for me, please?
If you don’t review your notes tonight, you won’t do well tomorrow. (Conditionals)
- Unless you review your notes tonight, you won’t do well tomorrow.
“How much money have you put into the account?” they asked. (Reported Speech)
- They asked me how much money I had put into the account.
I’m sorry I can’t speak French perfectly. (Wish)
- I wish I could speak French perfectly.
The next plane leaves at 9.45 p.m.. (Question)
- What time does the next plane leave?
You should post these letters. (Passive)
- These letters should be posted.
Although she was ill, she visited other countries. (Contrast Connector)
- Despite being ill, she visited other countries.
“I have never seen anything so beautiful”, he said. (Reported Speech)
- He said that he had never seen anything so beautiful.
Mary was sorry she ate so many cakes. (Wish)
- Mary wished she hadn’t eaten so many cakes.
I have failed all my exams at the university because I didn’t study enough. (Conditionals)
- If I had studied enough, I wouldn’t have failed all my exams at the university.
I forgot to phone Lisa on her birthday. (Gerund/Infinitive)
- I didn’t remember
Sheila is 1.55 m tall. Her brother is 1.70 m tall. (Comparatives)
- Sheila is less tall than her brother.
Although it was cold, we went to the countryside. (Contrast Connector)
- In spite of being cold, we went to the countryside.
The hairdresser cut my hair yesterday morning. (Have sth. Done)
- I had my hair cut yesterday morning.
This is the man. His dog bit my brother in the park. (Relative Clauses)
- This is the man whose dog bit my brother in the park.
I didn’t go to the gym yesterday because my foot hurt. (Conditionals)
- If my foot hadn’t hurt, I would have gone to the gym.
The teacher said: “You have to hand your papers in at the end of this class”. (Reported Speech)
- The teacher said that we had to hand our papers in at the end of that class.
If your boyfriend doesn’t arrive before eight, we will have to leave. (Conditionals)
- Unless your boyfriend arrives before eight, we will have to leave.
The children couldn’t go out to the playground because it was raining. (Causal Connector)
- As it was raining, the children couldn’t go out to the playground.
The last time we saw that movie was six months ago. (Verbal Tenses)
- We have not seen that movie for six months.
Smoking is forbidden in most restaurants. (Modal Verbs)
- You mustn’t smoke in most restaurants.
The shop assistant didn’t give us the ticket. (Passive)
- We weren’t given the ticket by the shop assistant.
Al swims faster than Peter. (Comparatives)
- Peter swims slower than Al. / Peter doesn’t swim as fast as Al.
I saw Frank two months ago. (Verbal Tenses)
- I haven’t seen Frank for two months.
He forgot to phone his wife yesterday. (Gerund/Infinitive)
- He didn’t remember phoning his wife yesterday.
They are servicing my new car next week. (Have sth. Done)
- I am having my new car served next week.
If we don’t meet this month, it will be too late. (Conditionals)
- Unless we meet this month, it will be too late.
The trainer said: “Molly, come back to the team!” (Reported Speech)
- The trainer told her to come back to the team.
Ben drives 200 miles every day. (Question)
-    Who drives 200 miles every day?
“Where did the robbery take place?” he asked. (Reported Speech)
- He asked where the robbery took place.
Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928. (Passive)
- Penicillin was discovered in 1928 by Fleming.
You can’t have a bicycle. (Modal Verbs)
- You are not allowed to have a bicycle.
I don’t know her address, so I can’t write to her. (Conditionals)
- If I knew her address, I would be able to write to her / I could write to her.
A new magazine is on the hall table.
- There is a new magazine on the hall table.
John lives next door. (Question)
- Who lives next door?
“Where are your brothers, Sheila?” (Reported Speech)
- She asked Sheila where her brothers were.
Perhaps they only open the museum in the morning. (Modal Verb)
- They may only open the museum in the morning.
The meat was better than the fish. (Comparatives)
- The fish was worse than the meat. / The fish wasn’t as good as the meat.
You can make green paint by mixing blue and yellow. (Passive)
- Green paint can be made by mixing blue and yellow.
I have been playing the piano for twenty years. (Verbal Tenses)
- I started playing the piano twenty years ago.
I have English classes three times a week. (Question)
- How often do you have English classes?
Sharon is going to marry a man. He is Eric’s brother. (Relative Clauses)
- The man who Sharon is going to marry to is Eric’s brother.
“Why don’t we have dinner out tonight?” said Martin. (Reported Speech)
- Martin suggested having dinner out that night.
I didn’t open the door because I didn’t know it was you. (Conditionals)
- If I had known it was you, I would have opened the door.
If you want my advice, go to the dentist! (Modal Verbs)
- You should go to the dentist.
I forgot to post the letter. (Gerund/Infinitive)
- I didn’t remember posting the letter.
They say this tree is over 400 years old. (Passive)
- This tree is said to be over 400 years old.
The man said to us: “Keep off the grass!” (Reported Speech)
- The man ordered us to keep off the grass.
They didn’t tell me the secret. (Passive)
- I wasn’t told the secret.
I’m sure they are at home. The lights are on. (Modals)
- They must be at home because the lights are on.
I didn’t invite Beth. I had forgotten her telephone number. (Conditionals)
- If I hadn’t forgotten Beth’s telephone number, I would have invited her.
Shakespeare was a famous writer. He wrote beautiful sonnets. (Relative Clauses)
- Shakespeare, who was a famous writer, wrote beautiful sonnets.
Someone knocked at the door. The dog woke up. (Connector)
- The dog woke up because/ when someone knocked at the door.
It’s such a pity you can’t come along! (Wish)
- I wish you could come along.
Bananas are more expensive than apples. (Comparatives)
- Apples are cheaper than bananas. / Apples aren’t as expensive as bananas.
In spite of her beauty, she doesn’t have a boyfriend. (Contrast connector)
- Although she is (very) beautiful, she doesn’t have a boyfriend.
I last had flu five years ago. (Verbal tenses)
- I haven’t had flu for five years.
I’m sure she’s telling lies. (Modal Verbs)
- She must be telling lies.
The teenager in red has broken the window. (Passive)
- The window has been broken by the teenager in red.
In my opinion, taking some exercise would be good for you. (Modals)
- You should take some exercise.
The teacher didn’t tell us the answer. (Passive)
- We weren’t told the answer by the teacher.
I last visited London fifteen years ago. (Verbal tenses)
- I haven’t visited London for fifteen years.
She asked me: “What time does your party start?” (Reported speech)
- She asked me what time my party started.
Will you close the door when you leave, please? (Gerund/ Infinitive)
- Do you mind closing the door when you leave?
We bought our tickets on the Web because it was much cheaper. (Causal connector)
- Since it was much cheaper, we bought our tickets on the Web.
Albert is coming back from hospital tomorrow. He has just broken his ankle. (Relative Clauses)
- Albert, who has just broken his ankle, is coming back from hospital tomorrow.
“How much is this T-shirt?”, she asked. (Reported Speech)
- She asked how much that T-shirt was.
If you want my advice, don’t eat so many cakes! (Modals)
- You shouldn’t eat so many cakes.
I’m sorry I didn’t work hard enough last year. (Wish)
- I wish I had worked hard enough last year.
Although he was exhausted, he managed to finish reading the novel. (Contrast connector)
- Despite being exhausted, he managed to finish reading the novel.
Gerard plays tennis twice a week. (Question)
- How often does Gerard play tennis?
That woman’s husband is my boss. (Relative Clauses)
- That is the woman whose husband is my boss.
They have found the stolen money. (Passive)
- The stolen money has been found.
She divorced him because he was so terrible to her. (Conditionals)
- If he hadn’t been so terrible to her, she wouldn’t have divorced him.
“I have read this book”, she said. (Reported Speech)
- She said that she had read that book.
I am sure she knows you are here. (Modals)
- She must know you are here.
I felt really tired so I stayed at home. (Causal connector)
- I stayed at home because I felt really tired.
People consider that he is an expert on cricket. (Passive)
- He is considered to be an expert on cricket.
Please don’t shoot. (Gerund / Infinitive)
- He begged us not to shoot.
Learning English is not easy. (Gerund / Infinitive)
- It is not easy to learn English.
We didn’t visit the museum because we hadn’t time. (Conditionals)
- If we had had time, we would have visited the museum.
I’m sorry we accepted the invitation. (Wish)
- I wish we hadn’t accepted the invitation.
Although she was poor, she was happy. (Contrast connector)
- In spite of being poor, she was happy.
They didn’t pay for the ring. (Relative clauses)
- This is the ring which they didn’t pay for.
Although the weather was awful, they had a great time. (Contrast connector)
- In spite of the awful weather, they had a great time.
They have given us a Roald Dahl novel. (Passive)
- We have been given a Roald Dahl novel.
She hasn’t phoned her mother for two months. (Verbal tenses)
- It’s two months since she last phoned her mother.
They don’t allow smoking in this room. (Modals)
- You mustn’t smoke in this room.
I’m sorry I didn’t go shopping with you. (Wish)
- I wish I had gone shopping with you.
London will fascinate you. (Passive)
- You will be fascinated by London.
I saw a man later. He was the president of the European Community. (Relative clauses)
- The man, who(m) I saw later, was the president of the European Community.
Germany is richer than India. (Comparatives)
- India is poorer than Germany. / India is not as rich as Germany.
“I don’t know”, he told them. (Reported speech)
- He told them that he didn’t know.
She can’t come to the party because she is so busy. (Conditionals)
- If she wasn’t so busy, she could come to the party.
Maybe your friend will call you on your birthday. (Modals)
- Your friend may call you on your birthday.
“Where is the nearest cinema, please?” (Indirect question)
- Could you tell me where the nearest cinema is.
I haven’t seen your wife for a long time. (Verbal tenses)
- It’s a long time since I last saw your wife.
He didn’t revise for the test so he failed. (Conditionals)
- If he had revised for the test, he wouldn’t have failed.
The ophthalmologist tests her eyes every year. (Have sth. Done)
- She has her eyes tested every year by the ophthalmologist.
The Da Vinci Code is a best-seller. It was written by Dan Brown. (Relative clauses)
- The Da Vinci Code, which was written by Dan Brown, is a best-seller.
Mary goes swimming twice a week. (Question)
- Who goes swimming twice a week?
I am sorry I didn’t remember your birthday. (Wish)
- I wish I had remembered your birthday.
He told us: “Don’t make so much noise!” (Reported speech)
- He ordered us not to make so much noise.
As it was Friday, the children stayed up late. (Causal connector)
- The children stayed up late because it was Friday.
I have never read such an interesting book. (Verbal tenses / Superlative)
- This is the first time I have read such an interesting book. / This is the most interesting book I’ve ever read.
If you don’t hurry up, you won’t get tickets for the concert. (Conditionals)
- Unless you hurry up, you won’t get tickets for the concert.
I have to wear a uniform whenever I work in front of the customers. (Question)
- When do you have to wear a uniform?
The film is not as good as the novel. (Comparatives)
- The novel is better than the film.
The hairdresser cut my hair last week. (have sth. Done)
- I had my hair cut last week.
“Let’s go to the cinema on Tuesday”, said Mary. (Reported speech)
- Mary suggested going to the cinema on Tuesday.
What a pity the weather was so bad last weekend. (Wish)
- I wish the weather hadn’t been so bad last weekend.
I haven’t seen a good film for ages. (Verbal tenses)
- It’s ages since I last saw a good film.
John bought a new Rolls Royce. (Question)
- What did John buy?
I visited a village yesterday but I did not like it. (Relative clauses)
- I visited a village yesterday which I did not like.
He knows how to play golf. (Modals)
- He can play golf.
It’s ages since I last visited Russia. (Verbal tenses)
- I haven’t visited Russia for ages.
You won’t understand the problem if you don’t listen carefully. (Conditionals)
- Unless you listen carefully, you won’t understand the problem.
Someone will cut your hair tomorrow. (Have sth. Done)
- You will have your hair cut tomorrow.
He visits his parents every Sunday. (Question)
- How often does he visit his parents?
“Can I go to the disco?”, Tim asked his mother. (Reported speech)
- Tim asked his mother if he could go to the disco.
Despite the fact that the questions were difficult, she got a high mark in her exam. (Contrast con)
- Although the questions were difficult, she got a high mark in her exam.
It’s not necessary for you to make your bed. (Modals)
- You don’t have to make your bed. / You needn’t make your bed.
They will tell us the news tomorrow night. (Passive)
- We will be told the news tomorrow night.
I don’t earn much money. It’s a pity I can’t buy a new car. (Conditionals)
- If I earned much money, I could buy a new car.
No other fictional secret agent is as famous as James Bond. (Superlative)
- James Bond Is the most famous fictional secret agent.

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