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Solution to latest rephrasing (June 2025)
Solution to latest rephrasing (June 2025)
Solution to the exercises in the previous post:
Rewrite...
a) If only I had started working on the project last month. (if only)
b) Playing football makes me feel very happy. (makes)
c) Nick refused to go to that boring party.
d) After writing his mother an email, David apologised for his behaviour. After David had written...
Complete the following sentences to report what was said.
e) Sue asked me what he was going to do to relax.
Rephrase the sentence beginning with the words given.
f) A new high-technology hospital is being built in my town.
And some more...
Ken had his car repaired yesterday.
You had better not stay long at the party.
Jane may have worked at that hotel last summer.
He is the most famous person I've ever met.
Jake: "Let's order some pizza"
"What about making a move today?"
After warming up for ten minutes, Sophie worked out for two hours.
He is such a talented student that he was picked in the top five.
Although it was raining, we went hiking.
This coat isn't light enough to be worn all day long.
Although I complained / had complained, I did not get a pay rise.
I may have taken your résumé by mistake.
Even thought the new app was really intuitive and user-friendly, I couldn’t get it installed.
John: "I'll call when I get home."
The driver told the passengers to stay away from the bus until the door opened.
You'de better not tweet them any more messages like this one.
The Matrix revolutionized the science fiction genre over two decades ago.
Brian replied that he thought he was going to update his Facebook profile the followind day.
How tasty it was the meat that we had at the barbecue!
The police had already investigated the crime.
The boxes should be kept in the fridge.
Henry VIII, who married six times, became king in 1509.
I regret having gone by car.
In spite of the difficulty of the exam, they passed.
Have you understood / Did you understand the film?
It was such a humilating defeat that those who survived went back home straight away.
I last went to a Rolling Stones concert 25 years ago.
She reminded her boss that he should understand all she had recently gone through.
A lot of information is being given to the journalists by the astronauts.
Mike is too tired to go on.
We shouldn’t have left.
How long have you had your tablet?
She wasn't as excited before the interview as she often gets.
There weren't so many people at this meeting as at the last one.
We had our new dishwasher installed last Monday.
It was such a comfortable armchair that he ordered two more at the shop.
You've got to clean the sink. / You need to clean the sink.
You've got to go shopping/do the shopping. / You need to....
You've got to fill in the forms. / You need to fill in the forms.
SOLUTIONS: REPHRASING FOR PAU EXAM 2025
SOLUTIONS: REPHRASING FOR PAU EXAM 2025
1. (Verbal tenses) She has been drinking too much alcohol for two years.
2. (Conditional sentence) If I had a computer, I would be able to type the essay on English grammar.
3. (Contrast connector) Although she had been vaccinated, she caught flu.
4. (Reported Speech) The policeman said that they would arrest them for illegal entry in the country.
5. (Passive) The pieces of the broken toy were glued by the teacher.
6. (Modal verb) I may finish work earlier than usual today.
7. (Relative clauses) This is where we last had coffee together.
8. (Wish) I wish I could speak German fluently.
9. (Causal connector) His parents got angry with him because he hadn’t behaved himself.
10. (Passive) The instructions must be read first.
11. (Gerund/Infinitive) He tried to speak in English.
12. (Question) Where did you spend your holidays?
13. (Relative clauses) This is the man whose job is very dangerous.
14. (Causative have) I’ve had my television repaired (by the engineer)
15. (Gerund/Infinitive) She stopped going to French lessons.
16. (Wish) I wish I hadn’t hit the dog on the head.
17. (Comparatives) You are better at English than me.
18. (Question) Who knew where the thief was hidden?
19. (Conditional) Unless your friend comes before ten, he will miss the train.
20. (Causal connector) As it was raining, the children stayed at home.
21. (Reported Speech) Tim asked me what time the banks closed that day.
22. (Gerund/Infinitive) Sharon stopped eating junk food ...
23. (Causative have) I am having my kitchen redecorated .....
24. She might be his girlfriend. 25. Gerard’s drawing is better than Albert’s drawing.
26. Michael suggested playing computer games.
27. She asked him if he was coming to the party on Friday.
28. They have been living in New York for two years.
29. You mustn’t smoke in hospitals.
30. In spite of the horrible weather, we went skiing.
31. I wish I had more free time these days.
32.It’s been a year since I met that famous writer.
33. If Wendy had studied for her test, she wouldn’t have failed.
34. She ordered / begged / asked the students not to speak so loud.
35. As we don’t have enough money, we won’t buy that house.
36. That is the man whose brother is my new English teacher.
37. Steve suggested telling Paul about it.
38. If I had made a note of it in my diary, I wouldn’t have forgotten about it.
39. Although she ran well, she lost the race.
40. Her boyfriend may come to the wedding.
41. Beth stopped smoking last December.
42. My new neighbours have got a baby whose name is Wendy.
43. Despite being over seventy, Orson continued to cycle to work every day.
44. It is eight years since I read a play by George Bernard Shaw.
45. Sharon’s mother recommended going out in the afternoon.
46. The fireman was able to rescue the child from the burning house.
47. The suspects aren’t obliged to say anything by the police.
48. How old is your grandfather?
49. (Verbal Tenses) It is years since she enjoyed herself so much.
50. (Modal Verbs) I’m really looking forward to going to the theatre tomorrow.
51. (Have sth. Done) She’s having the windows mended.
52. (Comparatives) It’s not as good as I thought it would be.
53. (Reported Speech) She told us not to be late.
54. (Conditionals) If she had studied hard for the exam, she wouldn’t have made a lot of mistakes.
55. (Comparatives) His jokes are better than hers.
56. (Modal Verbs) We may be together soon.
57. (Passive) English is spoken all over the world.
58. (Wish) I wish I had told him everything.
59. (Relative Clauses) Fiona , who is my boss, is smiling in the picture.
60. (Contrast Clauses) Although it was very hot, she was wearing her winter clothes.
61. (Gerund/Infinitive) I would like to have been invited.
62. (Passive) My house is being painted now.
63. (Wish) I wish I had got a car.
64. (Reported Speech) The teacher told me to wait for him outside.
65. (Causal Connector) She sent off an application form , because she needed a job.
66. (Question) How long does it take you to get there?
67. (Verbal Tenses) She hasn’t written a poem for two years.
68. (Modal Verb) - Smoking is forbidden here.
69. (Conditional Clauses) - Unless the tickets arrive, we won’t be able to go.
70. (Question) I wonder where my keys are.
71. (Have sth. Done) - She is going to have her car repaired next week (by the mechanic).
72. (Wish) - I wish I had had time to see you last week.
73. (Passive) - You will be shocked by this story.
74. (Gerund/Infinitive) - Do you mind posting this letter for me, please?
75. (Conditionals) - Unless you review your notes tonight, you won’t do well tomorrow.
76. (Reported Speech) - They asked me how much money I had put into the account.
77. (Wish) - I wish I could speak French perfectly.
78. (Question) - What time does the next plane leave?
79. (Passive) - These letters should be posted.
80. (Contrast Connector) - Despite being ill, she visited other countries.
81. (Reported Speech) - He said that he had never seen anything so beautiful.
82. (Wish) - Mary wished she hadn’t eaten so many cakes.
83. (Conditionals) - If I had studied enough, I wouldn’t have failed all my exams at the university.
84. (Gerund/Infinitive) - I didn’t remember to phone Lisa on her birthday.
85. (Comparatives) - Sheila is less tall than her brother.
86. (Contrast Connector) - In spite of being cold, we went to the countryside.
87. (Have sth. Done) - I had my hair cut yesterday morning.
88. (Relative Clauses) - This is the man whose dog bit my brother in the park.
89. (Conditionals) - If my foot hadn’t hurt, I would have gone to the gym.
90. (Reported Speech) - The teacher said that we had to hand our papers in at the end of that class.
91. (Conditionals) - Unless your boyfriend arrives before eight, we will have to leave.
92. (Causal Connector) - As it was raining, the children couldn’t go out to the playground.
93. (Verbal Tenses) - We have not seen that movie for six months.
94. (Modal Verbs) - You mustn’t smoke in most restaurants.
95. (Passive) - We weren’t given the ticket by the shop assistant.
96. (Comparatives) - Peter swims slower than Al. / Peter doesn’t swim as fast as Al.
97. (Verbal Tenses) - I haven’t seen Frank for two months.
98. (Gerund/Infinitive) - He didn’t remember phoning his wife yesterday.
99. (Have sth. Done) - I am having my new car served next week.
100. (Conditionals) - Unless we meet this month, it will be too late.
101. (Reported Speech) - The trainer told her to come back to the team.
102. (Question) - Who drives 200 miles every day?
103. (Reported Speech) - He asked where the robbery took place.
104. (Passive) - Penicillin was discovered in 1928 by Fleming.
105. (Modal Verbs) - You are not allowed to have a bicycle.
106. (Conditionals) - If I knew her address, I would be able to write to her / I could write to her.
107. There is a new magazine on the hall table.
108. (Question) - Who lives next door?
109. (Reported Speech) - She asked Sheila where her brothers were.
110. (Modal Verb) - They may only open the museum in the morning.
111. (Comparatives) - The fish was worse than the meat. / The fish wasn’t as good as the meat.
112. (Passive) - Green paint can be made by mixing blue and yellow.
113. (Verbal Tenses) - I started playing the piano twenty years ago.
114. (Question) - How often do you have English classes?
115. (Relative Clauses) - The man who Sharon is going to marry to is Eric’s brother.
116. (Reported Speech) - Martin suggested having dinner out that night.
117. (Conditionals) - If I had known it was you, I would have opened the door.
118. (Modal Verbs) - You should go to the dentist.
119. (Gerund/Infinitive) - I didn’t remember posting the letter.
120. (Passive) - This tree is said to be over 400 years old.
121. (Reported Speech) - The man ordered us to keep off the grass.
122. (Passive) - I wasn’t told the secret.
123. (Modals) - They must be at home because the lights are on.
124. (Conditionals) - If I hadn’t forgotten Beth’s telephone number, I would have invited her.
125. (Relative Clauses) - Shakespeare, who was a famous writer, wrote beautiful sonnets.
126. (Connector) - The dog woke up because/ when someone knocked at the door.
127. (Wish) - I wish you could come along.
128. (Comparatives) - Apples are cheaper than bananas. / Apples aren’t as expensive as bananas.
129. (Contrast connector) - Although she is (very) beautiful, she doesn’t have a boyfriend.
130. (Verbal tenses) - I haven’t had flu for five years.
131. (Modal Verbs) - She must be telling lies.
132. (Passive) - The window has been broken by the teenager in red.
133. (Modals) - You should take some exercise.
134. (Passive) - We weren’t told the answer by the teacher.
135. (Verbal tenses) - I haven’t visited London for fifteen years.
136. (Reported speech) - She asked me what time my party started.
137. (Gerund/ Infinitive) - Do you mind closing the door when you leave?
138. (Causal connector) - Since it was much cheaper, we bought our tickets on the Web.
139. (Relative Clauses) - Albert , who has just broken his ankle, is coming back from hospital tomorrow.
140. (Reported Speech) - She asked how much that T-shirt was.
141. (Modals) - You shouldn’t eat so many cakes.
142. (Wish) - I wish I had worked hard enough last year.
143. (Contrast connector) - Despite being exhausted, he managed to finish reading the novel.
144. (Question) - How often does Gerard play tennis?
145. (Relative Clauses) - That is the woman whose husband is my boss.
146. (Passive) - The stolen money has been found.
147. (Conditionals) - If he hadn’t been so terrible to her, she wouldn’t have divorced him.
148. (Reported Speech) - She said that she had read that book.
149. (Modals) - She must know you are here.
150. (Causal connector) - I stayed at home because I felt really tired.
151. (Passive) - He is considered to be an expert on cricket.
152. (Gerund / Infinitive) - He begged us not to shoot.
153. (Gerund / Infinitive) - It is not easy to learn English.
154. (Conditionals) - If we had had time, we would have visited the museum.
155. (Wish) - I wish we hadn’t accepted the invitation.
156. (Contrast connector) - In spite of being poor, she was happy.
157. (Relative clauses) - This is the ring which they didn’t pay for.
158. (Contrast connector) - In spite of the awful weather, they had a great time.
159. (Passive) - We have been given a Roald Dahl novel.
160. (Verbal tenses) - It’s two months since she last phoned her mother.
161. (Modals) - You mustn’t smoke in this room.
162. (Wish) - I wish I had gone shopping with you.
163. (Passive) - You will be fascinated by London.
164. (Relative clauses) - The man , who(m) I saw later, was the president of the European Community.
165. (Comparatives) - India is poorer than Germany. / India is not as rich as Germany.
166. (Reported speech) - He told them that he didn’t know.
167. (Conditionals) - If she wasn’t so busy, she could come to the party.
168. (Modals) - Your friend may call you on your birthday.
169. (Indirect question) - Could you tell me where the nearest cinema is.
170. (Verbal tenses) - It’s a long time since I last saw your wife.
171. (Conditionals) - If he had revised for the test, he wouldn’t have failed.
172. (Have sth. Done) - She has her eyes tested every year by the ophthalmologist.
173. (Relative clauses) - The Da Vinci Code, which was written by Dan Brown, is a best-seller.
174. (Question) - Who goes swimming twice a week?
175. (Wish) - I wish I had remembered your birthday.
176. (Reported speech) - He ordered us not to make so much noise.
177. (Causal connector) - The children stayed up late because it was Friday.
178. (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.
179. (Conditionals) - Unless you hurry up, you won’t get tickets for the concert.
180. (Question) - When do you have to wear a uniform?
181. (Comparatives) - The novel is better than the film.
182. (have sth. Done) - I had my hair cut last week.
183. (Reported speech) - Mary suggested going to the cinema on Tuesday.
184. (Wish) - I wish the weather hadn’t been so bad last weekend.
185. (Verbal tenses) - It’s ages since I last saw a good film.
186. (Question) - What did John buy?
187. (Relative clauses) - I visited a village yesterday which I did not like.
188. (Modals) - He can play golf.
189. (Verbal tenses) - I haven’t visited Russia for ages.
190. (Conditionals) - Unless you listen carefully, you won’t understand the problem.
191. (Have sth. Done) - You will have your hair cut tomorrow.
192. (Question) - How often does he visit his parents?
193. (Reported speech) - Tim asked his mother if he could go to the disco.
194. (Contrast connector) - Although the questions were difficult, she got a high mark in her exam.
195. (Modals) - You don’t have to make your bed. / You needn’t make your bed.
196. (Passive) - We will be told the news tomorrow night.
197. (Conditionals) - If I earned much money, I could buy a new car.
198. (Superlative) - James Bond Is the most famous fictional secret agent.
199. (Modal verb) - Robots can carry out most household activities.
200. (Modal verb) - You have to make the project if you want to have a good mark.
201. A robot is more accurate than a surgeon.
202. Many people hate having blood samples taken.
203. I wish we had medical robots in our hospitals.
204. "I'll open the door for you"
205. Richard suggested going for a drink.
206. If only I had studied more before doing this exercise.
207. In spite of being expensive, German cars are so reliable.
208. She must be in the supermarket.
209. If it rains tomorrow, I won't play tennis.
210. William Shakespeare wrote Hamlet.
211. "Can we use our calculators in the exam?"
212. Which company does your father work for?
213. If only I had remembered your birthday party. /// If I hadn't forgotten your birthday party, I would have bought you a present and I would have gone.
214. My neighbour's son may/might be studying at the University of Granada.
215. It was such a long book I couldn't finish reading it before Christmas.
216. I wish I had taken my umbrella.
217. You must have a driving licence in Spain to drive a car.
218. "Will/Would/Could you, please, lie on the couch?"
219. My little brother was able to get out of the swimming-pool when he fell into it at the age of 3.
220. The teacher asked his students to do that simple exercise // if they could do that simple exercise.
221. Although Albert is such a hard teacher, we are better prepared for the Selectivity exam.
222. Medical robots were widely used to take patients' temperatures...
223. The price of olive oil is getting higher and higher these days.
224. Despite growing up in Germany, they have never thought of ...
225. How often does Nerea play the piano?
226. You shouldn't drive in such a heavy rain.
227. "Would you like to come home for dinner?"
228. We are going to go to the cinema this evening.
229. My grandmother used to wash the clothes in the river.
230. The small boy was not tall enough to get the dictionary from the bookshelf.
231. How do we come to school?
232. She accepted my invitation to go to the cinema.
233. My students were interested in what ...
234. My choice for our holidays was to go to Greece.
235. What they said about your girlfriend was really nasty.
236. Mozart could play the piano when he was 3.
237. I did the washing at the weekend.
238. There aren't enough chairs in the classroom for 22.
239. I was delighted to spend the summer with your family.
240. She didn't look very enthusiastic when I gave her my present.
241. Nadal is the best tennis player on clay.
242. Roads are very dangerous when it is raining.
243. Who did you buy a birthday cake for last year?
244. We are too many people for my small car.
Solutions to REWRITING 01
Solutions to REWRITING 01
NOT DONE
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 2nd 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.
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.
_______________________________________________________________________
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...
Solutions to the REWRITING EXERCISES 02
Solutions to the REWRITING EXERCISES 02
NOT FINISHED YET
1. Could you lend me your dictionary, please?
2. “I will go to the theatre with you"
3. When did they win the lottery?
4. There were five people standing in front of me in the queue / before me in the queue.
5. It’s very easy to work for her. She is an easy person to work for.
6. Not many students in our class have a driving licence.
7. Several plants are going to be bought for their garden.
8. My cousin draws better than me.
9. Who does that dog belong to?
10. That is the shop where I usually buy my clothes.
11. There was nobody in the classroom.
12. Our school is going to be cleaned today.
13. We were frightened very much by the storm.
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...
Solutions to Modals rephrasing
Solutions to Modals rephrasing
SIMPLE MODALS I ⭐
1. Jane could visit Switzerland next year. 2. I may take Spanish lessons.
3. They must be home by now. 4. James can’t be eighteen yet!
5. The weather might be sunny tomorrow. 6. She must be at home.
7. She can't be Janet - She's in America. 8. She must think I'm stupid.
9. I must look silly in this coat. 10. ... They must have a lot of money.
11. He can't be a teacher. .... 12. That must be an interesting job.
13. ..... You must be joking. 14. ..... He must have another woman.
15. This water could be dangerous. 16. Politics can sometimes be really boring.
SIMPLE MODALS ⭐ ⭐
1. You don't have to take a jacket. 2. You should see a dentist.
3. You can't talk during the exam. 4. You mustn't park here.
5. You ought to/should study harder. 6. He has to go to the police station twice a week.
7. Tom can speak Spanish. 8. He could go to the party.
9. That can't be our plane. 10. You don't have to take a thick coat.
11. Jake may/might/could be in his room. 12. We may/might/could not see them at the weekend.
13. I may/might/could go to the concert. 14. Bringing up children can't be easy.
15. You don't have to/needn't come. 16. You should/ought to give up smoking.
17. Students mustn't eat chewing-gumin the class.
18. You had to turn off the mobile phone. 19. I couldn't cook when I was younger.
PERFECT MODALS I ⭐[Mix. Rephrasing Exercises]
1. He must have gone out. 2. The decision must have been difficult to accept.
3. I must have left my driving licence at home. 4. You should have slowed down.
5. You should have got a haircut/have had your hair cut before you applied for the job.
6. You shouldn't have driven fast in town. 7. I shouldn't have applied for that job.
8. She shouldn’t have punished that child. 9. She may have already told him.
10. She may have lost her wallet in the bus. 11. She may have had had an accident.
12. Alberto may/might have tried to call you. 13. The thief could have entered ....
14. You could have paid the bill. 15. He can't have stolen the money.
16. He can't have caught measles from Sally. 17. Jerry can't have stolen the jewels.
18. He can’t have said that.
MODALS MIX⭐⭐ [MIX. SIMPLE & PERFECT]
1. John must have locked the office 2. You should tell him the truth.
3. She doesn't have to phone me back. 4. Ann didn't have to finish the project on her own.
5. I shouldn't have sold the house. 6. We may/might/could go swimming tomorrow.
7. Mary must be at home ... 8. John may have known about the trip.
9. He can't have locked the door. 10. She may have been at work ...
11. We may/might/could rent our house in summer. 12. We have to finish the article today.
13. He didn't have to behave like that. 14. You mustn't smoke in the underground.
15. They may/might/could have gone away last weekend. 16. Ann can't have sent that letter.
17. I should have accepted his offer. 18. We have to talk before the meeting starts.
19. Ann can't have robbed the money. 20. We could go on a camping trip.
21. We could go to Diagonal Mar! 22. They may have told John about the party.
23. We don't have to book a table. 24. You mustn't drive without fastening your seatbelt.
25. They can't have known about the trip. 26. You should do some more exercises.
27. I may/might/could go on holiday to Menorca. 28. I shouldn't have taken the car.
29. Something must be happening tonight. 30. All students have to (must) attend lessons.
31. They may/might/ could move .... 32. Helen must have known (heard/learned) about ....
33. He may have hired a vannette. 34. You can't use the phone without permission.
35. You shouldn't trust John. 36. She can't have taken the key.
37. I may/might start a new career. 38. You didn't have to tell Jan what really happened.
39. I shouldn't have sold the house. 40. All visitors must/have to show their ID card.
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