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evalample
REPHRASING
FOR PAU EXAM
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.
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. If your friend doesn’t come before ten, he will miss
the train.
- Unless
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.
-
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.
-
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
15. 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
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Hi there, here the list of rephrasing you wanted, sorry about last weekend, I forgot to post the ones I promised last Friday :-(((
ResponderEliminarI will post the answers on Friday.
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