REWRITING
1. Last night we watched a film it was very funny (Relative) _________________
2. I have the impression that Susie’s upset (Seem) _______________________
3. I wish I could drive my own car to work (prefer) _______________________
4. I repeat, you must not tell anyone about the project. It is vital that you________
5. The exercise is so difficult that the students can’ do it (too) _____________
6. They say this house was built in 1900. This house ________________________
7. Charles said: “I don’t want to go to the cinema tonight” __________________
8. We haven’t got much money. If only _______________________
9. Do you want me to help you? (Would) _______________________
10. “How about playing a game of tennis” Sheila said (suggested) ____________
11. I have seldom stayed in a worse hotel. Seldom_______________________
12. Christopher Columbus was a famous sailor. He discovered America. (Relative)
13. They think this man is very rich. This man _______________________
14. Mary said to John: “What did you do last week?” _______________________
15. I didn’t run so I missed the bus. I wish_______________________
16. The room is so big that the students could hold a party in it. (Enough) ________
17. I want some coffee, please. (Like) _______________________
18. My parents live in England. They are scientists. (Relative) _________________
19. They believe this castle belonged to a German emperor. This castle __________
20. My father said: “Don’t be late!” _______________________
21. I prefer dancing to listening to music. I’d rather_______________________
22. John has done well in French, but not so well in Maths. While_______________
23. Can I use your pen? (Mind) _______________________
24. Paul is a good mechanic. He works for a big company. (Relative) ____________
25. It is said that this organisation helps a lot of people in the world. This organisation _________________
26. The manager is acting strangely today. He could be worried about something (as if) _______________________
27. The table is so small that the family can’t all fit around it (too) ___________
28. The teacher said to the students: “You aren’t working hard enough this month”_
29. It’s time for her to go to bed. It’s time she_______________________
30. This year I want to learn how to water-ski (Like) _______________________
31. Kevin is my best friend. I borrowed two books from him yesterday. (Relative) _
32. It is known that fast food is unhealthy. Fast food _______________________
33. James said to us “Do you know what the weather will be like tomorrow?” ____
34. I can’t speak English but I’d love to. I wish_______________________
35. Do you want to eat out tonight? (Would) _______________________
36. We’ve bought a new bike. Its handlebars are broken. (Relative) _____________
37. It is thought that this guitar was Elvis Presley’s. This guitar ________________
38. Kate said: “My family have just had an accident” ______________________
39. Let’s go over to John’s house”, Mike suggested_______________________
40. Has the car been repaired yet? (Mechanic) _______________________
41. I want you to read this and tell me what you think (would like) ___________
42. I have never heard such nonsense. Never_______________________
43. It was raining, but I went swimming anyway. In spite of___________________
44. We are sorry we didn’t meet you yesterday. If only_______________________
45. Shall I call the doctor for you? (Would) _______________________
46. Gill won a prize. This surprised me a lot. (Relative) _________________
47. It is believed that Marilyn Monroe committed suicide. Marilyn Monroe ______
48. Mr Brown said to his son: “Can you help me do the gardening next week?” ____
49. Sam lost his job because he was lazy (so) _______________________
50. The water is so warm that the children can go for a swim (enough) ___________
51. It’s time for them to stop playing. It’s time they _______________________
52. Please sat that again (Mind) _______________________
53. Listen to the birds. They are singing in the garden. (Relative) ______________
54. We really need a new fridge. (No IP) What_______________________
55. It is said that a new sports newspaper will come out next month. A new sports newspaper ___________________
56. That is the cinema. We usually go there on Friday evenings (Relative) _______
57. Would you prefer to go to the beach rather than to the country? Would you rather _______________________
58. I don’t think you understand a word I’m saying! (Seem) ________________
59. The dress is so tight that Sally can’t get into it (to) _______________________
60. I’ll go to the cinema tomorrow if I don’t have to Work late (unless) __________
61. We said to Peter: “Stop that noise, please” _______________________
62. We expected Larry to accept the job, but he didn’t. Even though Larry________
63. It is believed that this house belonged to a Princess. This house ____________
64. Fred lives next door. He’s a very good driver. (Relative) _________________
65. Last night I had an accident because I was driving too fast. I wish ___________
66. I’m going to phone your parents if your behaviour doesn’t improve (unless) __
67. They say the children next door are very intelligent. The children next door ____
68. Just call me any time you need me. Whenever _______________________
69. We said to Peter: “Stop that noise, please” _______________________
70. We prefer swimming to jogging. We’d rather_______________________
71. I didn’t pass the exam because I didn’t study. If_______________________
72. Barbara usually walks to work if no one gives her a lift (unless) ___________
73. I’d love to be rich! I wish_______________________
74. Perhaps they’re getting divorced. They might _______________________
75. I really regret not going to University. If only_______________________
76. This is the only money I have left (all) _______________________
77. You should stop smoking. You ought_______________________
78. He is going to fail the test unless he studies seriously (if) _________________
79. It started to rain as soon as I left. No sooner_______________________
80. Don’t let me forget to take my passport. Remind me_______________________
81. Do you have the courage to do it? Dare _______________________
82. The rock star won’t appear unless the reporters are there (if) ________________
83. When Barbie fell down the stairs, she broke her arm (if) _________________
84. It appears that the children have not studied this subject before (seem) ________
85. I really want to leave a bit early (prefer) _______________________
86. The car is so cheap that Him could actually buy it! (Enough) _______________
87. I think John knew exactly what I was talking about (as if)
88. I have the impression that people are not optimistic about the future (seem)____
89. “If I were you, I’d see a lawyer” Laura said to me (suggest & should) _____
90. I had no sooner gone to bed that someone rang my doorbell. No sooner____________
91. I couldn’t buy the house because it was expensive (too) __________________
92. Both singers had bad voices (neither) _______________________
93. There wasn’t anyone at the meeting (no) _______________________
94. All of the cups are dirty. (None) _______________________
95. Everyone was cheering loudly (all) _______________________
96. You both deserve promotion (each) _______________________
97. I read both books, but I liked neither of them (either) _________________
98. Whenever I cross the Channel by boat I feel seasick (every)
99. I only ate a sandwich for lunch (all) _______________________
100. Both sides of the street have parking meters (either) __________________
101. This town doesn’t have any good hotel (there are) _______________________
102. Love is the only thing you need. All_______________________
103. These two pens don’t write properly. Neither_______________________
104. We are all responsible for our own actions. Each_______________________
105. Despite the cold weather, we all went for a walk Although_______________
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