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REPHRASING

1. I was not invited and I am sorry about that


I would like
2. I am having my house painted now
My house
3. Im sorry I havent got a car
I wish
4. The teacher said to me wait for me outside
The teacher told me
5. She needed a job, so she sent off an application form
She sent off an application form
6. Write the correct question for the underlined words.
.
It takes me two hours to get there
7.Where did the robbery take place? he asked
He asked
8. Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928
Penicillin
9. You cant have a bicycle
You are
10. I dont know her address, so I cant write to her
If I
11. A new magazine is on the hall table
There is
12. Write the correct question for the underlined words.

John lives next door


13. Many towns in central Italy were destroyed by the earthquake.
The earthquake
14. Im sorry I didnt book a seat
I wish
15. If he doesnt phone immediately he wont get any information
Unless
16. How many people know the combination of the safe? said the detective
The detective asked
17. I would like you to read this letter
Would you mind
18. Ruth is not as young as Jill
Jill
19. People consider that he is an expert on cricket
He
20. Please dont shoot.
He begged us
21. Learning English is not easy
It is
22. We didnt visit the museum because we hadnt time
If
23. Im sorry we accepted the invitation
I wish

24. Although she was poor, she was happy.


In spite of
25. If your friend doesnt come before ten, he will miss the train
Unless
26. The children stayed at home because it was raining.
As
27. What time do the banks close today?
Tim asked me
28. Sharon hasnt eaten junk food since last May
Sharon stopped
29. My kitchen is being redecorated at the moment
I am
30. Im not sure that she is his girlfriend.
She
31. The last time she wrote a poem was four years ago
She
32. You must not smoke in here.
Smoking
33. If the tickets dont arrive, we wont be able to go
Unless
34. Where are my keys?
I wonder
35. The machine is going to repair her car next week
She
36. What a pity I didnt have time to see you last week
I wish
37. Sharon is going to marry a man. He is Erics brother
The man
38. Why dont we have dinner out tonight? said Martin
Martin suggested
39. I didnt open the door because I didnt know it was you
If I
40. I forgot to post the letter
I didnt remember
41. They say this tree is over 400 years
This tree
42. They didnt pay for the ring
This is the ring
43. Although the weather was awful. They had a great time
In spite of
44. They have given us a Roal dahl novel
We
45. She hasnt phoned her mother for two months
Its
46. They dont allow smoking in this room
You
47. Im sorry I didnt go shopping with you
I wish
48. Alberts drawing isnt as good as Gerards
Gerards drawing

49. Why dont we play computer games? said Michael


Michael suggested
50. She said: Are you coming to the party on Friday?
She asked him
51. They came to live in New York two years ago
They have
52. Smoking is forbidden in hospitals
You
53. Although the weather was horrible, we went skiing
In spite of
54. This story will sock you
You
55. Will you post this letter for me, please?
Do you mind
56. If you dont review your notes tonight, you wont do well tomorrow.
Unless
57. How much money have you put into your account? they asked
They asked him
58. Im sorry I cant speak French perfectly.
I wish
59. Write the correct question for the underlined words:
.
The next plane leaves at 9.45 p.m.
60. The man said to us: Keep off the grass!
The man
61. They didnt tell me the secret
I
62. Im sure they are at home. The lights are on
They
63. I didnt invite Beth. I had forgotten her telephone number.
If
64. Shakespeare was a famous writer. He wrote beautiful sonnets
Shakespeare,
65. Someone knocked at the door. The dog woke up
The dog
66. London will fascinate you
You
67. I saw a man later. He was the president of the European Community
The man
68. Germany is richer than India
India
69. I dont know he told them
He told them
70. She cant come to the party because she is so busy
If she
71. Maybe your friend will call you on your birthday.
Your friend
72. I would like to have more free time these days.
I wish
73. I met that famous writer a year ago.

Its been a year


74. Dont speak so loud, please, she said to the students.
She
75. We wont buy that house because we dont have enough money
As
76. That mans brother is my new English teacher
That is the man
77. You should post these letters.
These letters
78. Although she was ill, she visited other countries
Despite
79. I have never seen anything so beautiful he said
He said
80. Mary was sorry she ate so many cakes
Mary wished
81. I have failed all my exams at the university because I didnt study enough
If
82. I forgot to phone Lisa on her birthday.
I didnt remember
83. I visited a village yesterday but I did not like it
I
84. He know how to play golf
He
85. It is ages since I last visited Russia
I
86. You wont understand the problem if you dont listen carefully
Unless
87. Someone will cut your hair tomorrow
You
88. Write the correct question for the underlined words.
..
He visits his parents every Sunday
89. Can I go to the disco? Tim asked his mother
Tim asked his mother
90. Despite the fact that the questions were difficult, she got a high mark in her exam
Although
91. Its not necessary for you to make your bed
You
92. They will tell us the news tomorrow night
We
93. I dont earn much money. Its a pity I cant buy a new car
If
94. No other fictional secret agents are as famous as James Bond
James Bond
95. Steve advised me to tell Paul about it
Steve suggested
96. I didnt make a note of it in my diary, so I forgot about it
If
97. She lost the race in spite of running well
Although

98. Its possible that her boyfriend is coming to the wedding.


Her boyfriend
99. Beth hasnt smoked since last December.
Beth stopped
100. My new neighbours have got a baby. Her name is Wendy
My
101. Where are your brothers, Sheila?
Peter asked
102. Perhaps they only open the museum in the morning
They
103. The meat was better than the fish.
The fish
104. You can make green paint by mixing blue and yellow
Green paint
105. I have been playing the piano for 20 years.
I started
106. Write the correct question for the underlined words

I have English classes three times a week


107. Its such a pity you cant come along!
I wish
108. Bananas are more expensive than apples
Apples
109. In spite of her beauty, she doesnt have a boyfriend
Although
110. I last had flu five years ago.
I havent
111. Im sure shes telling lies.
She
112. The teenager in red has broken the window.
The window
113. Where is the nearest cinema, please?
Could you tell me
114. I havent seen your wife for a long time
Its
115. He didnt revise for the test so he failed
If
116. The ophthalmologist tests her eyes every year.
She
117. The Da Vinci Code is a best-seller. It was written by Dan Brown.
The Da Vinci Code,
118. Write the correct question for the underlined words:

Mary goes swimming twice a week


119. Sheila is 1.55m tall. Her brother is 1.70 m tall.
Sheila is
120. Although it was cold, we went to the countryside
In spite of
121. The hairdresser cut my hair yesterday morning.
I

122. This is the man. His dog bit my brother in the park.
This is the man
123. I didnt go to the gym yesterday because my foot hurt.
If
124. The teacher said: You have to hand your papers in at the end of this class
The teacher
125. In my opinion, taking some exercise would be good for you
You
126. The teacher didnt tell us the answer
We
127. I last visited London fifteen years ago
I havent
128. She asked me: What time does your party start?
..
129. Will you close the door when you leave, please?
Do you mind
130. We bought our tickets on the web because it was much cheaper
Since
131. I am sorry I didnt remember your birthday
I wish
132. He told us: Dont make so much noise!
He
133. As it was Friday, the children stayed up late
The children
134. I have never read such an interesting book
This is the
135. If you dont hurry up, you wont get tickets for the concert
Unless
136. Write the correct question for the underlined words:

I have to wear a uniform whenever I work in front of the customers


137. She hasnt enjoyed herself so much for years
It is years
138. Im going to the theatre tomorrow, and Im really looking forward to it
Im really looking
139. Shes getting someone to mend the windows.
Shes having
140. I thought it would be better than that
Its not
141. Mary said to us Dont be late
She told
142. She made a lot of mistakes because she didnt study hard for the exam.
If she
143. If your boyfriend doesnt arrive before eight, we will have to leave.
Unless
144. The children couldnt go out to the playground because it was raining
As
145. The last time we saw that movie was six months ago
We have
146. Smoking is forbidden in most restaurants

You
147. The shop assistant didnt give us the tickets
We
148. Al swims faster than Peter
Peter
149. Albert is coming back from hospital tomorrow. He has just broken his ankle.
Albert
150. How much is this T-shirt?, she asked
She asked
151. If you want my advice, dont eat so many cakes!
You
152. I am sorry I didnt work hard enough last year.
I wish
153. Although he was exhausted, he managed to finish reading the novel.
Despite
154. Write the correct question for the underlined words:
.
155. Will you open the door, please? he said to me
He asked
156. They gave John a prize for winning a medal in the last Olympics
John
157. I hadnt expected this task to be so difficult
This task
158. I spoke to a shop assistant at Harrods. She was very polite.
The shop assistant
159. I cant go on holiday because I cant afford it
If I
160. Despite the good weather, we stayed indoors
Although
161. Her jokes are not as good as his.
His jokes
162. It is possible that well be together soon.
We
163. People speak English all over the world.
English
164. I am sorry I didnt tell him everything
I wish
165. Fiona is smiling in the picture. She is my boss
Fiona,
166. Despite the fact that it was very hot, she was wearing her winter clothes.
Although
167. I saw Frank two months ago
I havent
168. He forgot to phone his wife yesterday.
He didnt remember
169. They are servicing my new car next week
I
170. If we dont meet next month, it will be too late.
Unless
171. The trainer said: Molly, come back to the team!

The trainer told her


172. Write the correct question for the underlined words:
.. ?
Ben drives 200 miles every day
173. That womans husband is my boss
That is the woman
174. They have found the stolen money
The stolen money
175. She divorced him because he was so terrible to he
If he
176. I have read this book, she said
She said
177. I am sure she knows you are here
She
178. I felt really tired, so I stayed at home
I stayed
179. The film is not as good as the novel.
The novel
180. The hairdresser cut my hair last week
I
181. Lets go to the cinema on Tuesday, said Mary
Mary suggested
182. What a pity the weather was so bad last weekend.
I wish
183. I havent seen a good movie for ages
Its
184. Write the correct question for the underlined words:
..
John bought a new Rolls Royce
185. I havent got any e-mails from him for two months
I last
186. Why dont you cal me tomorrow? he said
He suggested
187. The doctor is testing my eyes next Friday
I
188. Ive never seen such a beautiful mosque
This is the
189. He forgot my birthday. Therefore, he didnt call me
If he
190. People are allowed to smoke in this bar
People
191. She started drinking too much alcohol three years ago
She has
192. I dont have a computer so I cant type the essay on English grammar
If I
193. Despite having been vaccinated he caught the flu
Although he
194. We will arrest them for illegal entry in the country, the policeman said
The policeman said
195. The teacher glued the pieces of the broken toy

The pieces
196. It is possible that I finish work earlier than usual today
I
197. This is the place. We had coffee together here
This is
198. I love German. Unfortunately, I cant speak it fluently.
I wish
199. As he hadnt behaved himself, his parents got angry with him
His parents
200. Everybody must read the instructions first
The instructions
201. He made an effort to speak in English
He tried
202. Write the correct question for the underlined words.
.
I spent my holidays in France
203. This is the man. His job is very dangerous
This is
204. The engineer has repaired my television
Ive
205. She gave up going to French lessons
She stopped
206. I regretted having hit the dog on the head
I wish
207. Im not as good at English as you are
You
208. Write the correct question for the underlined words

The policeman knew where the thief was hidden


209. Perhaps my secretary knows his address
My secretary
210. They want someone to clean the windows.
They want to have
211. Her parents said: Get your coat, Lydia!
Her parents
212. Ann had been working all day. She was tired and needed a rest.
Ann,
213. They went on a trip in spite of the bad weather
Although the
214. Write the correct question for the underlined words
.
The children were playing on the beach
215. She will post you the documents on Monday morning
The documents
216. I broke my leg last week. I wont be in the dance competition tonight
If I
217. Its two years since I had a puncture
I havent
218. Who has been using my computer? asked Tom
Tom

219. Marks wife was wearing a dress last night. It was beautiful
The dress
220. Write the correct question for the underlined words:
.
The police say her with the suspect after the robbery
221. Adam was the man Laura had spoken to on the phone. He sat back in his seat.
Adam,
222. I am sorry that I cant help you.
I wish
223. As he didnt pass the exam, his mother got angry.
His mother
224. Your holidays are longer than mine!
My holidays
225. Dont shout at me! John told Stephens
John told
224. Write the correct question for the underlined words:
.
Mary visited her uncle yesterday
225.Where is the nearest cinema, please?, she asked
She asked
226. I havent seen your husband for ages
It is
227. He didnt revise for the test so he failed
If
228. Im sorry I didnt send you the letter, she said
She apologised
229. I have to phone my mother tomorrow. I mustnt forget
I must
230. Write the correct question for the underlined words:
.
John went to London last week
231. New York is bigger than Madrid.
Madrid is not
232. Why dont we have lunch together, Carol?
Lets
233. They were late because they missed the train
If they
234. Have a seat, please Mr Block told me
Mr Block
235. a professional photographer will take all the photographs.
All the
236. Write the correct question for the underlined words:
.
Joes father is an expert climber
237. If you dont explain the situation to her, she wont understand
Unless
238. Im late because I missed the bus she said
She said
239. People say that nuclear power stations are dangerous
Its

240. Since BP is responsible for the oil spill. They must pay for the clean- up
BP
241. She started to teach English 13 years ago.
She
242. Write the correct question for the underlined words:
.
It takes three hours to get to London from here
243.Can you help me? he asked me
He asked
244. My sister is at university. She is studying law.
My sister,
245. The hotel manager has offered me a job.
I have
246. It isnt necessary for you to buy me a present.
You
247. It had been a busy day. He wasnt tired
Although
248. Write the correct question for the underlined words:
.
Sarah goes to the gym three times a week
249. Children are not allowed to play ball games here.
Children
250. It was a lovely holiday. Wed like to return
It was
251. That is the restaurant. I lost my briefcase there
That is
252. The company will pay us 10,000
We
253. Sam said: Why dont we stay in?
Sam
254. Write the correct question for the underlined words:
.
She didnt realize until the following day
255. I would like to have more free time these days.
I wish
256. Where are my sunglasses?
I wonder
257. Many towns in Haiti were destroyed by the earthquake
Its
258. If Greece doesnt meet the conditions of fiscal consolidation and structural reform,
the IMF will cult off financial support
Unless
259. Write the correct question for the underlined words:
.
I have paddle lessons three times a week
260. The police are looking into the case.
The case
261. Alfies mum had asked him not to vote
Alfie,
262. I you dont hurry up, we will be late.

Unless
263. I havent been to the cinema for four years.
It is
264. I thought it would be cheaper than that
Its not
265. Write the correct question for the underlined words:
.
Alfie went to his local polling station before school on Thursday
266.Fruit is healthier than chocolate
Chocolate
267. Alice in Wonderland is a 2010 fantasy adventure film. It was directed by Tim
Burton.
Alice in Wonderland,
Alice in Wonderland
268. Where do you live, Alice?
The White rabbit asked
269. Mary was sorry she had eaten so much
Mary wished
270. The headmaster greeted the new student
The new student
271. Write the correct question for the underlined words:
.
It took him two minutes to prepare a lovely cup of hot chocolate
272. Rio Carnival in Brazil is bigger than Notthing Hill carnival
Nothing Hill Carnival is not
273. I prefer to go to the cinema this evening
Id rather
274. They didnt have much money. They didnt go to Notting Hill Carnival.
If they
275. Why dont we go to Notting Hill Carnival?
Mary suggested
276. John repaired my computer
I
277. Write the correct question for the underlined words:
.
Peter went to Notting Hill festival last year.
278. The boy isnt tall enough to reach the medicine cabinet
The boy is
279. I am sorry that I have read the diary, Doris said
Doris apologised
280. Look after your health Bob, or youll have problems with it
If Bob
281. The atmosphere is made up of various gases
Various gases
282. Im sure that somebody has taken my wallet
Somebody must
283. Write the correct question for the underlined words:
.
She heard some voices coming from the kitchen
284. I usually buy my clothes in this shopping centre

This is
285. The film was so boring that I fell asleep
It was
286. They gave me a watch for my birthday
I
287. Perhaps they have gone away on holiday
They
288. Write the correct question for the underlined words:

Shes practised karate since she was a kid


289. Did you buy the newspaper yesterday? I asked my brother
I asked my brother
290. I dont need your help
You
291. My son is not tall enough to play basketball
My son is
292. It will probably rain this afternoon
It
293. My nephew is not as stupid as my cousin
My cousin
294. Write the correct question for the underlined words
..
John has worked in Australia since 2005.
295. I didnt move the table because Jack didnt help me
If
296. I visited my aunts cottage. It is near the river
I visited
297. My grandmother prefers cooking to cleaning the rooms
My mother would
298. They are considering your application for the job
Your application for the job
299. I havent spoken German for fifteen years.
The last time
300. Although the questions were difficult, he answered them all
Despite

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