REPHRASING PRACTICE
Rewrite the sentences without changing its meaning:
1. They didn't buy the picture because they didn't have enough money.
If they ................, they ___________ ..
2. It’s a pity I couldn’t speak to him last night.
I’d like _________________ to him last night.
3. Jake won the race. However, he didn’t feel happy.
Despite ______________, he didn't feel happy.
4. You haven’t visited me for a long time.
It’s been ______________.
5. He tried not to talk to her.
He avoided __________________ .
6. Why did they tell us such a stupid lie?
Why were _____________.
7. If you want my advice, stop smoking.
You’d _____________ .
8. We usually go for a walk on Saturday morning. It is a habit.
We are ________________ on Saturday morning.
9. Experts consider that the advertising campaign of the candidate was effective
The advertising campaign of the candidate ______________.
10. In spite of our careful planning, everything went wrong.
Although ________________ , everything went wrong.
11. Jason didn’t go on the trip because he was ill
If Jason ________________, he __________________.
12. Everybody knows that the headmaster’s son copied in the History exam.
The headmaster’s son _________________ in the history exam.
13. Why on earth did we buy such a big car?
I wish ______________ such a big car.
14. There were three restaurants in this village, but then one closed.
There used _________________ in this village, but then one closed.
15. The thieves escaped before the police arrived.
By the time ___________________ .
16. A professional does her make-up before each performance
She _________________ before each performance.
17. Mrs McKay is retiring this year after 32 years of teaching.
When she retires this year, Mrs McKay ____________ 32 years.
18. A tailor is making my sister’s wedding dress.
My sister ________________ by a tailor.
19. Deborah doesn’t want to take her holiday in August.
Deborah would rather ______________ in August.
20. They say that humans are a greater threat to sharks than vice versa.
Humans ________________ a greater threat to sharks than vice versa.
21. I hope to see you here very soon.
I'm looking forward _______________ very soon.
22. When are you going to answer my question?
When is __________________ ?
23. I don’t think you should go out tonight.
You had _____________ tonight.
24. Unfortunately, the teacher didn’t cancel the English test.
If only ______________ the English test.
25. People say they won over €1m last year.
They ______________ over €1m last year.
26. We won’t get to the station in time to catch the train.
By the time ________________ .
27. Emma is an excellent guitar player because she practices every day.
If Emma ______________ , she __________________.
28. I dropped my wallet during the fight.
While ________________ , I dropped my wallet.
29. She won’t understand the situation if you don’t explain it to her
Unless ________________ , she _________________ the situation.
30. I haven’t revised my mail for two weeks.
It’s ____________________ .
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Rephrasing sentences 2.
1.I refuse to go Anna's party. And taht's final. - refusal (visszautasítás)
I won't ....
2. You haven't had lunch. Then I'm sure you're hungry. - provbability (bizonyosság, valószínűség)
Then you must be .....
3. Jenny hasn't turned up. I'm certain she hasn't forgotten our appointment. - can (probability, lehetőség,)
....
4. My doctor insists that I avoid all fatty foods. - have to ( obligation, kötelező, kötelezettség)
....
5. I'm sorry it wasn't possible for me to meet you at the airport. could (ability, képesség)
6. I think it's a good idea for women to be paid more than men. - should (kéne, kellene)
7. In the past, Joe smoked 40 cigs a da. - used to (valaha)
8. I suggest we stop at a bar for a drink. - could (should, suggestion, javaslat)
We could ....
9. I sent the letter last week so I'm sure John has received it. - must (probability)
10. What's that noise? - Maybe it's the children (who are) playing upstairs. - might (probability, cont. inf.)
11. Relax: I'm confident we're going to arrive in good time for the concert. - will (promise, ígéret)
12. I don't recognise this street. Maybe we took a wrong turning. - may (probability)
13. It's Saturday night. What do you suggest we do? - shall (suggestion )
14. I wish I hadn't eaten all those shellfish. - should (past!!) Spielberg's new film.
15. You can relax because there's no obligation to write anymore. - have to
16. I recommend Spielberg's new film. - must (recomenndation)
Translation:
1. Tomorrow is Sunday, so we won't have to go to school.
2. Annie has broken her arm, so she won't have to be able to write for a while.
3. I don't know what to do.
4. I didn't know whether I should cry or laugh.
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REPHRASING PRACTICE
Rewrite the sentences without changing its meaning:
1. They didn't buy the picture because they didn't have enough money.
If they had had enough money, they would have bought the picture.
2. It’s a pity I couldn’t speak to him last night.
I’d like to have spoken to him last night.
3. Jake won the race. However, he didn’t feel happy.
Despite winning the race, he didn't feel happy.
4. You haven’t visited me for a long time.
It’s been a long time since you visited me.
5. He tried not to talk to her.
He avoided talking to her.
6. Why did they tell us such a stupid lie?
Why were we told such a stupid lie.
7. If you want my advice, stop smoking.
You’d better stop smoking.
8. We usually go for a walk on Saturday morning. It is a habit
We are used to going for a walk on Saturday morning.
9. Experts consider that the advertising campaign of the candidate was effective
The advertising campaign of the candidate is considered to have been effective.
10. In spite of our careful planning, everything went wrong.
Although we planned carefully, everything went wrong.
11. Jason didn’t go on the trip because he was ill
If Jason hadn't been ill, he would have gone on the trip.
12. Everybody knows that the headmaster’s son copied in the History exam.
The headmaster’s son is known to have copied in the history exam.
13. Why on earth did we buy such a big car?
I wish we hadn't bought such a big car.
14. There were three restaurants in this village, but then one closed.
There used to be three restaurants in this village, but then one closed.
15. The thieves escaped before the police arrived.
By the time the police arrived, the thieves had escaped.
16. A professional does her make-up before each performance
She has her make-up done before each performance.
17. Mrs McKay is retiring this year after 32 years of teaching.
When she retires this year, Mrs McKay will have been teaching for 32 years.
18. A tailor is making my sister’s wedding dress.
My sister is having her weedding dress made by a tailor.
19. Deborah doesn’t want to take her holiday in August.
Deborah would rather not take her holiday in August.
20. They say that humans are a greater threat to sharks than vice versa.
Humans are said to be a greater threat to sharks than vice versa.
21. I hope to see you here very soon.
I'm looking forward to seeing you here very soon
22. When are you going to answer my question?
When is my question going to be answered?
23. I don’t think you should go out tonight.
You had better not go out tonight.
24. Unfortunately, the teacher didn’t cancel the English test.
If only the teacher had cancelled the English test.
25. People say they won over €1m last year.
They are said to have won over €1m last year.
26. We won’t get to the station in time to catch the train.
By the time we get to the station, the train will have left.
27. Emma is an excellent guitar player because she practices every day.
If Emma didn't practice every day, she would not be an excellent guitar player.
28. I dropped my wallet during the fight.
While I was fighting, I dropped my wallet.
29. She won’t understand the situation if you don’t explain it to her
Unless you explain it to her, she won't understand the situation.
30. I haven’t revised my mail for two weeks.
It’s two weeks since I last revised my email.
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