2º Bachillerato: Rephrasing Modals&more

Exercise 1

1.   I’m sure that Cora was happy to see him.

     Cora .................................................................................................................  .

2.   I think Tom called yesterday.

     Tom ..................................................................................................................  .

3.   Dan was waiting for me. I arrived an hour late.

     By the time ..........................................................................................................  .

4.   There’s a possibility I won’t join you tonight.

     I .......................................................................................................................  .

5.   I doubt his story is true.

     His story ............................................................................................................  .

6.   It wasn’t a good idea to come here.

     I regret ...............................................................................................................  .

 

Exercise 2

1.   We had plenty of water for everyone.

     Susan / bring / so many / bottles / .

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2.   I was sure that you remembered about the exam.

     otherwise / I / mention / it / .

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3.   School didn’t start until noon yesterday.

     that’s / why / I / get up / early / .

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4.   Jane and I are also going to the concert tonight.

     we / give / you / a lift / ?

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Exercise 3: Write sentences that logically follow the preceding sentences. Use should or had better, affirmative or negative.
1.   It’s extremely dangerous to remain here.

     we / leave / immediately / .         

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2.   I think Joe looks best in bright clothes.

     he / wear / pale / colours / .

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3.   Remember – it’s a secret between us.

     you / say / a word / to anyone / !

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Exercise 4: More rephrasing:

 

1.   I’m in the mood to dance! (feel like)

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2.   Don’t eat more ice cream. (had better)

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3.   I was two years old when I began to swim. (since)

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4.   We arrived ten minutes after the lecturer had begun speaking. (for)

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5.   This is my first skiing lesson. (never)

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