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Fce Rephrasing
Fce Rephrasing
Ex. 1 Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.
5. Last year 2,000 new units had been produced by the time we introduced the new
design.
We_______________ 2,000 new units by the time we introduced the new design last
year.
Ex. 2 Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.
1. All work will have been completed by five o'clock this evening.
You ________________ all work by five o'clock this evening.
9. The number of people who understand his ideas exceed his expectations.
More people ____________
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INTERMEDIATE
Ex. 1 Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.
Use the word in brackets.
1. You must never take your helmet off while you are riding a motorcycle. (all)
Helmets must be worn ___________________________________________________
2. They wanted to apologize for their behavior: that's why they paid for dinner.(order)
They paid for dinner _____________________________________________________
5. Tom said, "I will be playing tennis when you arrive." (he)
Tom said ______________________________________________________________
6. When I was a child, we would go to the local park every Saturday afternoon. (used)
When I was a child, ______________________________________________________
7. His daughter continued to cry until he could not be seen any longer. (sight)
She continued to cry until he ______________________________________________
10. One other thing before I forget - Jack is coming to visit next weekend. (by)
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Ex.2 Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use
the word in brackets.
1. They managed to finish the project in time for the presentation. (succeeded)
They _________________________________________________________________
2. Maurice didn't come to the meeting yesterday. Perhaps he was ill. (might)
Maurice _______________________________________________________________
8. You should feel horrible! Why did you say that to Jack? (shame)
_________________! Why did you say that to Jack?
9. The authorities said she wasn't responsible for the accident. (fault)
The accident ___________________________________________________________
UPPER-INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED
Ex. 1 Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.
Use the word in brackets.
1. Due to the heavy rain, the children weren’t allowed to go outside during lunchtime.
(let)
Due to the heavy rain the teachers __________________________________________
4. The lecture was cancelled because the professor was ill. (called)
They _________________________________________________________________
6. If Patrick does not arrange some more lessons, he will never pass his driving test.
(does)
Patrick will never pass his driving test _______________________________________
Ex. 2 Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.
Use the word in brackets.
1. ‘Did you go to the tennis tournament on Saturday?’ David asked me. (been)
David wanted to know ____________________________________________________
2. She had to finish her work before she went out. (until)
She had to stay in _______________________________________________________
3. It’s not worth inviting her to the party. She will never come. (point)
There’s _______________________________________________________________
5. So that Susan would be fit for skiing, she went to the gym three times a week. (order)
Susan went to the gym three times a week ___________________________________
9. The number of people who understand his ideas exceed his expectations. (thought)
More people ___________________________________________________________
10. The money didn't arrive for more than a month. (over)
It was ____________
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