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Rephrasing

The document contains a series of sentences that require rephrasing using specific grammatical structures such as verb tenses, comparatives, connectors, relative pronouns, and modals. Each sentence presents a unique challenge, focusing on transforming the original phrasing into a new format while maintaining the original meaning. The exercise emphasizes language skills and understanding of English grammar.

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Rephrasing

The document contains a series of sentences that require rephrasing using specific grammatical structures such as verb tenses, comparatives, connectors, relative pronouns, and modals. Each sentence presents a unique challenge, focusing on transforming the original phrasing into a new format while maintaining the original meaning. The exercise emphasizes language skills and understanding of English grammar.

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REPHRASING (VERB TENSES; COMPARATIVES; CONNECTORS; RELATIVE PRONOUNS; MODALS)

1. She started drinking too much alcohol two years ago. (FOR)

2. Despite having been vaccinated she caught the flu.

- Although …

3. It is possible that I finish work earlier than usual today.

- I ….

4. This is the place. We last had coffee together here. (WHERE)

5. As he hadn’t behaved himself, his parents got angry with him. (BECAUSE)

6. This is the man. His job is very dangerous.

- This is the man …

7. I’m not as good at English as you are.

- You are ….

8. I am not sure that she is his girlfriend.

- She …

9. Smoking is forbidden in hospitals.

You …

10. I haven’t read a play by George Bernard Shaw for eight years.

- It is eight years since ….

11. The fireman managed to rescue the child from the burning house. (ABLE)

12. I have been playing the piano for twenty years. (STARTED)

13. Sharon is going to marry a man. He is Eric’s brother. (WHO)

14. If you want my advice, go to the dentist!

- You ….

15. I’m sure they are at home. The lights are on.

- They …

16. He knows how to play golf.

- He …

17. It’s not necessary for you to make your bed. (NEED)

18. No other fictional secret agent is as famous as James Bond.

- James Bond is ….

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