Rephrasing exercices

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Reported speech rephrasing

The following sentences use the verbs to tell and to say. You can both send them to my email or hand them in next Tuesday.
Have a nice Friday night.

Reported Speech

300."I can't believe what you're saying," Paul told me.
301."Would you like a cup of tea? she said to the girls.
302."What time did you arrive in London?" he asked.
303."I'm sorry to be late, but I missed the bus" she said.
304."Thank you for the postcard you sent me," she said to Jane.
305."What were you doing last night at 9.30?" he asked.
306."I'll show you when I finish," he said.
307."The film had already started when Peter arrived," she said.
308."I was having a shower when the phone rang," she said.
309."You must finish the report today," my boss told me.
310.Then Pierce Brosnan said: "My name's Bond. James Bond."
311."Did they enjoy the party?" she asked.
312."Alright then, we'll meet after the lesson," she said.
313."No way! I won't tell them," he said.
314."Open your books and start reading, children," the teacher said.
315."Would you like to come to my party, John?" she said.
316."Let's go to the park!" she said.
317."You should be more careful in the future," he said.
318."Did you pass the exam?" I said to Joe.
319."I'm doing my homework," the boy said
320."What were you doing when the lights went off?", she asked me.

Rephrasing 1

Passive
200.Someone must tell him about the accident.
He...
201.They are going to rebuid the Town Hall.
The Town Hall...
202.People expect Barça will get to the final.
Barça...
203.Nobody could find the lost climber.
The lost climber...
204.The police have arrested the thieves.
The thieves...
205.Jane gave me a present for my birthday.
I ..
A present...
206.They are building a new car park in the neighbourhood.
A new car park...

Reported speech

300."I can't believe what you're saying," Paul told me.
301."Would you like a cup of tea? she said to the girls.
302."What time did you arrive?" he asked.
303."I'm sorry to be late, but I missed the bus" she said.
304."Thank you for the postcard you sent me," she said to Jane.
305."What were you doing last night at 9.30?" he asked.
Modals
500.I think Mary is probably at home because the windows are open.
Mary...
501.Perhaps John knew about the trip, but I'm not sure.
John...
502.I'm sure he didn't lock the door. He never does.
He...
503.Perhaps she was at work when the earthquake struck.
She ..
504.Perhaps we'll rent our house in summer.
We...
505.It's absolutely necessary that we finish the article today.
THe article...
506.It wasn't necessary for him to behave like that.
He...

Easter holiday rephrasing exercices

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Bones Festes
Conditionals
100. I didn't renew my subscription because I lost interest in the magazine's articles.
101. He was too slow to win the race.
102. I won't go to Rio unless I find a cheap flight.
103. I never sunbathe because I get sunburt easily.
104. She will understand you provided that you don't speak too fast.
105. He won't come for a drink because he's got work to do
106. She's too young to get a driving licence.
107. They lost the match because of the heavy rain.
108. Whenever Peter and I meet, we talk about the good old times.
109. He makes so many mistakes because he doesn't work more slowly.
110. I didn't go to Helen's party because she didn't invite me.
Passive
200. Someone must tell him about the accident.
201. They are going to rebuid the Town Hall.
202. People expect Barça will get to the final.
203. Nobody could find the lost climber.
204. The police have arrested the thieves.
205. Jane gave me a present for my birthday.
206. They are building a new car park in the neighbourhood.
207. I went to the hairdresser and he cut my hair.
208. People thought that Jimmi Hendrix was a genius.
209. People believe King Arthur lived in the 9th century.
210. People expect that Rodrigo Rato will resign due to the BBVA scandal.
Reported Speech
300. "I can't believe what you're saying," Paul told me.
301. "Would you like a cup of tea? she said to the girls.
302. "What time did you arrive in London?" he asked.
303. "I'm sorry to be late, but I missed the bus" she said.
304. "Thank you for the postcard you sent me," she said to Jane.
305. "What were you doing last night at 9.30?" he asked.
306. "I'll show you when I finish," he said.
307. "The film had already started when Peter arrived," she said.
308. "I was having a shower when the phone rang," she said.
309. "You must finish the report today," my boss told me.
310. Then Pierce Brosnan said: "My name's Bond. James Bond."
Relative clauses
400. I bought a house. It was advertised in the local paper.
401. Mary works in our office. Her husband is a plastic surgeon.
402. Venice is a wonderful place. We spent our last holiday there.
403. He showed us how to create a computer-based game. It was very interesting.
404. I've just finished reading Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. It is an amazing book.
405. That's the boy. I told you about him last night.
406. They've sold the house. I wanted to buy it.
407. Helen has just arrived. She had a car accident.
408. They've sold the grocery. I used to go shopping there.
409. My sister has won a DVD player. Her children love watching films.
410. There's the lady. Her dog was killed.
Modals
500. I'm sure John locked the office before leaving. He always does.
501. If I were you I would tell him the truth.
502. It isn't necessary for her to phone me back.
503. Ann finished the project on her own although it wasn't necessary to do so.
504. It was a mistake to sell the house. I wish I hadn't.
505. Perhaps we'll go swimming tomorrow.
506. I think Mary is probably at home because the windows are open.
507. Perhaps John knew about the trip, but I'm not sure.
508. I'm sure he didn't lock the door. He never does.
509. Perhaps she was at work when the earthquake struck.
510. Perhaps we'll rent our house in summer.

relatives clauses rephrasing

I will post the answers shortly. Make the two sentences one so that the meaning doesn't change

1. Helen has just arrived. She had a car accident.
2. They've sold the grocery. I used to go shopping there.
3. My sister has won a DVD player. Her children love watching films.
4. There's the lady. Her dog was killed.
5. I have a friend. He's a wonderful skater.
6. The boy broke the window. He ran away.
7. Scrabble is a very enjoyable game. I play Scrabble every weekend.
8. Camilo José Cela died a few months ago. He wrote Viaje a La Alcarria.
9. Vielha is a nice village in the Pyrenees. I usually spend my summer holidays there.
10. He received the parcel. He was waiting for it.

Reported speech rephrasing

Rewrite these sentences so that their meaning stays the same.

1. "Where do you want to have dinner?" she asked
She asked ........................................................

2. "Did she call you yesterday?" he said
He asked ........................................................

3. "I felt terrible when I knew that I was wrong"
He told me ........................................................

4. She was very sorry that she lost your earrings
She apologized ....................................................

5. "Don't talk to me!" the woman shouted
The woman told him ................................................

6. "Andrew will come tomorrow" my mum told me
My mum told me ....................................................

Conditional rephrasing

These are some sentences which will help you with the rephrasing exercises.

Rewrite each sentence so that the meaning stays the same.

I didn't have an umbrella with me and so I got wet.
I wouldn't............................................

We don't go to school when it rains
If..................................................

I didn't move the table because Jack didn't help me.
If.................................................

You drink too much coffee, that's why you don't sleep.
If ................................................

You never talk to me, so you don't know anything about me.
If .......................................................

I left early. I didn't see you.
If .......................................................

I missed my flight. My friends got angry.
If .......................................................