REPHRASING REVISION 1

1. I like you very much. However, you have a strange sense of humour. / In spite of
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2. They succeeded in escaping from the house that was on fire. / They
managed_________________________
3. They broke up on Saturday despite their deep love for each other. / Although
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4. The policemen wanted to know if I had my driving license and asked if they could have a
look at it / _______
5. She suggested that we should buy a new house near the coast /
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6. My advice to you is to show more interest in your schoolwork / If
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7. Because of Lisas bad marks at school, she was punished by her parents / Lisa was
punished ______________
8. Dont do that again, Allison told John / Allison ________________________________________

9. Your parents are going to a party tonight /

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10.Why dont we have dinner out tonight?, said Martin / Martin suggested
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11.They want to eat in a fast food restaurant /
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12.Where do you want to put your luggage?, I asked her / I asked her
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13.Does he know where Michael lives?, I said / I wanted to know
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14.The dog was tired after his long run / The dog was tired because
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15.Would you like to go out with me? / I wondered
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16.The Smiths are not very happy because of their lack of money / Since
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17.I am going to Spain because I want to see flamenco dancing. /
______________________________________? What is your new address ?, she wanted to
know, I want to give you all these books back /
18.She wanted to know
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19.Why didnt you tell me earlier?, he asked me / He asked me
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20.Can you lend me your jacket this evening? / He asked me
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21.Although Patrick was ill, he still came to the meeting / In spite of
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22.Despite being an accountant, she never seems to have any money /
Although__________________________
23.They said they hadnt seen the new performance yet /
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24.What a pity I broke the vase. / I wish
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25.Helen married Edward because he was rich and famous. / If Edward
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26.If he doesnt phone immediately, he wont get the information. / Unless he
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27.Two new suits are being made for him. / He
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28.My brother is very tall. Joe is not so tall / My brother is
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29.The teacher said to the students Dont be late!/ The teacher
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30.Cindy Crawford is said to be very attractive. / People say
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31.Temperature is measured by a thermometer / A
thermometer_______________________________________
32.Shes unhappy because she is ill. / She wishes
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33.Why didnt you come to my party yesterday?, Jane asked Peter / Jane asked
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34.Please, dont shoot / He begged us
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35.Id like you to put these chairs away. / Do you mind
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36.No way. I wont lend you my car tonight, Jim said. / Jim
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37.Craig was 8 years old when the accident happened /
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38.How long have Alice and Bob been married?/ When
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39.I will go to Madrid by train / ____________________________________________________________?
40.Julia has been working for this company for 6 years / Julia started
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41. Next year, our construction company is going to build a luxury hotel on a tropical
island / _______________?
42.Sandra invited me to have lunch with her on Sunday /
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43.People expect that the President will resign / the President
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44.If I were you, Tom, I wouldnt take that job. / I advised
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45.Finding the way to the old mansion wasnt easy for us. / We found it
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46.It is very funny to ride on a rollercoaster. / _______________________________________ is very
funy.
47.Im sorry that I didnt finish my homework last night. / I wish
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48.She advised David to take some vitamins pills / David,
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49.How long will you stay in Baltimore?, she asked me / She asked me
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50.New traffic lights are going to be installed here / They
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51.He told Carol not to worry about his situation / Carol,

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52.They say that GS is giving a concert next month /GS
is_____________________________________________

53.I didnt know the answer because I hadnt read the book. /If
I________________________________________
54.This book belongs to Stephen. /
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55.The next train leaves at 7.30. /
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56.The robbers planned to rob a bank. /
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57.Ten students were absent. /
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58.They say this tree is over 300 years old. / This tree
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59.The mechanic is going to repair her car next week. / She
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60.My father doesnt allow me to go out tonight. / My father doesnt
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61.Why dont you go out for a walk?, I suggested. / I suggested
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62.Tims parents offered him a computer for his good qualifications at school. / Tim
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63.My sister was visited by many friends when she was in hospital. / Many friends
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64.You shouldnt tell anybody about this incident. / If I
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65.If only she hadnt argued with her boyfriend. /She regrets
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66.People believe that Sarah has mistreated her children. / Sara
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67.I cant understand Paul because he speaks so quickly. / If
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68.I dont know my way round San Francisco, she said. / She said
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69.I told them to have a coffee break. /
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70.She wouldnt give an explanation for her absence. / she refused
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71.Dan has invited them to the party. /They
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72.Shes sorry she didnt remember my anniversary. / She wishes
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73.As long as my parents come with me, Ill visit you this evening. / If my parents
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74.She crossed the street because she didnt want to meet Helen. / Since
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75.She didnt prepare for the interview, so she wasnt hired for the job. /She would
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76.Practicing some sports is beneficial for your heart. / Its
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77.Id like to read more, but I havent got the time. /If I
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78.Do you understand French?, she asked me / she asked me
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79.Were meeting John next weekend here, they said. / They said
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80.Bob broke the window. /
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81.Daddy will buy a new car soon. / A new car
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82.He was on a diet, but didnt lose much weight. /Despite
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83.I didnt learn English at school, so I cant enjoy Shakespeare in English./ If only
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84.What is the price of this perfume. / How much
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85.Tom said to Jane: I didnt find your earring. / Tom
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86.It was his direct and open manner which impressed me most. / I
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87.People think the accident was caused by the weather. / The accident
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88.He won the 100 metres. He came second in the long jump. /In addition to
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89.She loves walks in the country. /She loves
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90.I start on Monday and Im worried. /Im worried about
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91.Please, give me the key, she said to John. /She
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92.The children wont fall asleep provided that their parents dont kiss them good night. /
Unless _____________
93.Jim said: Ill be happy if I can be of any help. / Jim said
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94.Jim is sad because his girlfriend left him. / If Jims girlfriend
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95.I regret eating so much last night. /If only
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96.You should have extra lessons, she said. / She
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97.There are no tickets left for tonights show. / All the tickets
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98.She usually sleeps seven hours every day, he said. / He said
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