Topic area : The world of teens -

Rephrasing

exercises
Passive / Active
1. Teens may experience negative comments about the way they look
Negative comments ____________________________________________ _____

2. Sometimes these comments can affect a persons self-image and selfesteem.

Sometimes a persons
________________________________________________

3.

A boy from my school sent me aggressive letters.

I _________________________________________________________________

4. Parents should not underestimate their influence on their childrens

decisions.
Parents influence ___________________________________________________

5.

They dont give teens the opportunity to express their opinions.

Teens ____________________________________________________________

Purpose
6. He joined a volunteer project. He wanted to be useful in society.
_____________________________________________________________________
7. Sam talked to his parents. He wanted them to give him some
advice..
_____________________________________________________________________

8. She phoned her boyfriend. She wanted to break up with him.

_____________________________________________________________________
9.She gave in to peer pressure as she wanted her friends to accept her
in the group.
______________________________________________________________________

Contrast
10. She loved her boyfriend but she broke up with him.
a. Although ____________________________________________________________
b. In spite of ____________________________________________________________
11. Although I care about human suffering, I would never be able to be
a volunteer.
Despite ______________________________________________________________
12. Although working as a volunteer is not an easy experience, it is
very rewarding .
Despite ____________________________________________________________