REPHRASING EXERCISE -- PRACTICE
Rewrite the following sentences
1. I’m sure Jim had left when they arrived.
Jim must …
2. We allow anyone to enter if they are ready.
We …
3. Talking about problems is the only way to deal with them in a
satisfactory way.
Talking about problems is …
4. He always complies with legal requirements.
He always …
5. Every Christmas holidays, we flew to our grandparents’ cottage in
the mountains.
Every Christmas holidays, we …
6. When did you buy your car?
How long …
7. Paul hates waiting for the bus.
Paul can’t stand …
8. George has told the police about the robbery he witnessed.
George …
9. I was grateful for your invitation.
Thank you for …
10. That exercise was very difficult. It wasn’t possible to do.
They …
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11. During lunch, the bell rang.
While we …
12. Sue left the office before the manager arrived there.
When the manager arrived at the office Sue …
13. Speaking French is very difficult.
It is very difficult …
14. This is our first visit to Lebanon.
This is the first time …
15. Norman collected the suitcase, but then he realized it was the
wrong one.
After …
16. Smoking is prohibited in restaurants.
You …
17. It’s been five years since we first met.
We …
18. Vince has really been very successful.
Vince has …
19. Oh my God! I didn’t bring my keys.
I didn’t remember …
20. I’d advise you to check your answers.
You’d better …
21. They used to have a nice relationship with their relatives.
They used …
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22. It aims to help them discover what they are able to do.
It aims to help them …
23. Her parents won’t tolerate her behaviour any more.
Her parents …
24. It was a mistake to go to work. You’ve got the flu.
You …
25. The old neighbours always exclude the new ones.
The old neighbours always …
26. The town council has created a youth volunteering agency.
The town council has …
27. Driving a car may be dangerous.
It may …
28. She hates getting up early.
She can’t stand …
29. In Britain, the courts give ASBOs to antisocial people.
In Britain, the courts …
30. The dinner is informal! Suit not necessary!
You …
31. I didn’t switch off the computer when I went out.
I forgot …
32. Our twenty-fifth anniversary is in June next year.
By July next year we …
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33. The manager allows his employers to have one afternoon off a
week.
His employers …
34. That problem was very difficult. It was impossible to solve.
We …
35. It puzzles us why they haven’t invited us yet.
We …
36. There is a possibility of snow tonight.
It …
37. Living in a village will always seem strange to me.
I will never …
38. It distributes information about language courses abroad.
It …
39. What do you want to do – have dinner at home or in a restaurant?
Would you rather…
