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Rephrasings 1

The document contains 49 sentences from rephrasing exercises. The sentences cover a variety of topics and contexts, including descriptions of events, people, locations, and conversations. Many of the sentences include indications for how they could be rephrased, such as using different words, changing word order, or replacing clauses. The goal of the exercises seems to be practicing rewriting sentences to convey the same meaning in different linguistic structures or formulations.

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Rephrasings 1

The document contains 49 sentences from rephrasing exercises. The sentences cover a variety of topics and contexts, including descriptions of events, people, locations, and conversations. Many of the sentences include indications for how they could be rephrased, such as using different words, changing word order, or replacing clauses. The goal of the exercises seems to be practicing rewriting sentences to convey the same meaning in different linguistic structures or formulations.

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REPHRASING EXERCISES (REVIEW).1. Although it was raining, we didnt take our umbrellas.

Despite
2. We invited them to our party. We wanted them to have a good time.
(so that)
3. The exam was so difficult that nobody passed it.
It was
4. Michael is very good at handball. He is 20 years old.
Michael
5. The bike was made in Italy. Ive just bought it.
Ive
6. They have painted the house in 2 weeks.
The house
7. It is said this house was built in 1900.
This house
8. Charles said to us: I dont remember your names
Charles
9. Frank said to his parents, Dont wait for me
Frank
10.We havent got much money and thats a pity.
If only
11.I didnt run so I missed the bus.
I wish
12.My brother started travelling 2 months ago.
My brothers
13.If we dont go to bed now, well be very tired tomorrow.
Unless
14.Its not a good idea for you to drive so fast.
If I
15.You are not allowed to leave your bags here.
You
16.Its impossible for him to have left. (His coat is here).
He
17.Shes told the dressmaker to shorten her dress.
Shes
18.Susan wears too much make-up.
I wish
19.Ive never heard such a horrible story.
Thats
20.Our seats arent as good as tours.
Your seats are
21.Ok, Ill do it, Jack said to us. (agree)
Jack
22.Im sorry I didnt tell you before, Liz said to me. (apologize for)
Liz
23.It is believed the village is haunted.
The village
24.Kathy is going to the optician because she wants to test her eyes.
Kathys
25.Ive never seen such a boring film.
Its
26.Hes never been to New York before.
Its

27.The last time I went to Brussels was two years ago.


I havent
28.Im still eating.
I havent
29.I started working there two years ago.
Ive
30.They havent won a competition for years.
Its
31.Youd better see a doctor.
If I
32.He wont help you if you dont ask him.
Unless
33.She went home early because she was exhausted
If
34.I bought this coat and now I regret it.
I wish
35.I cant find my passport and I need it.
I wish
36.My neighbours make a lot of noise.
I wish
37.I didnt see her, so I didnt tell her.
If
38.He phoned her. He wanted to invite her to dinner. (in order to)
He phoned her
39.I kept the vase. I didnt want the cat to break it. (so that)
I
40.We write with a pen. (for)
A pen
41.Although he has lived in Spain for years, he cant speak Spanish.
In spite of
42.Its your birthday, so Ill give you a present.
As
43.The weather was so nice that we went to the beach.
It was
44.He is taller than John.
John isnt
45.If you leave early, youll reach the office early.
The earlier
46.Ann is the best dancer of all.
No other
47.He was talking to somebody.
48.Dickens is my favourite writer.
49.We rarely travel by train.

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