REPHRASING

A) CONDITIONALS:
1. I didn't go to Helen's party because she didn't invite me.
2. We'll go to the beach unless it rains.
3. Ann can't buy a new car because she hasn't got enough money.
4. You can get access to the Intranet only by having a password.
5. She feels lonely since she hasn't got any friends.
6. Carlos Sainz didn't win the Monte Carlo Rally because his car broke down.
7. Should you require more information, ask at the desk.
8. Jim missed the plane because he arrived late at the airport.
9. I don't have a modem, so I can't e-mail you.
10. I didn't send them a postcard because I didn't know their new address.
11. She isn't passing her exams because she isn't studying hard enough.
12. I'd like to buy a bigger flat, but I haven't got enough money.
13. I didn't get to the meeting on time because my car broke down.
14. I never travel by plane because I get ear ache.
15. I won't go to the party if you don't go with me.

16. If I had been told about the situation, I would have dismissed them.
17. The restaurant was full so we couldn't get a table.
18. You can attend the meeting as long as you are a club member.
19. I'm too busy to go to the pub.
20. Ice melts down when you heat it.
21. We didn't see The Two Towers because the cinema was closed.
22. She doesn't understand because you haven't explained the situation to her.
23. You won't get a promotion if your work doesn't improve.
24. I never eat octupus because I get sick.
25. We didn't pick you up at the station because you didn't phone us.
26. The government won't win the elections unless they create employment.
27. I'll buy I new computer provided that I get a rise in salary.
28. She wanted to buy that picture, but she didn't have enough money.
29. Whenever I make a promise, I keep it.
30. We haven't got any matches, so we can't light a fire.
31. I didn't renew my subscription because I lost interest in the magazine's
article.
32. He was too slow to win the race.

33. I won't go to Rio unless I find a cheap flight.

34. I never sunbathe because I get sunburt easily.
35. She will understand you provided that you don't speak too fast.
36. He won't come for a drink because he's got work to do.
37. She's too young to get a driving licence.
38. They lost the match because of the heavy rain.
39. Whenever Peter and I meet, we talk about the good old times.
40. Should you see Paul, tell him about the meeting.

B) PASSIVE VOICE:
1. Someone must tell him about the accident.
2. They are going to rebuid the Town Hall.
3. People expect Bara will get to the final.
4. Nobody could find the lost climber.
5. The police have arrested the thieves.
6. Jane gave me a present for my birthday.
7. They are building a new car park in the neighbourhood.
8. I went to the hairdresser and he cut my hair.
9. People thought that Jimmi Hendrix was a genius.

10. People believe King Arthur lived in the 9th century.

11. People expect that Rodrigo Rato will resign due to the BBVA scandal.
12. A professional photographer will take all my wedding photographs.
13. They told Peter not to play such loud music.
14. Everybody should read this article carefully.
15. Bob sold the house in the hill to Mr Brown.
16. People believe that the Loch Ness Monster really existed.
17. My car needs servicing.
18. They sacked Mary last week.
19. Someone stole Ann's purse in the underground.
20. They filmed 55 Days in Peking in Spain.
21. They asked John to resign.
22. In the Middle Ages people believed that the Earth was flat.
23. Nobody understood his talk.
24. Your house needs painting.
25. Jane sent Peter a thank-you letter.
26. People believe that Nostradamus' predictions will come true.

27. They are going to revise the club's rules.

28. Somebody must do it.
29. I took my ring to the jeweller's and he mended it.
30. People believe that the climate is changing.
31. Nobody must open this door.
32. People expect the new goverment will reduce taxes.
33. They gave John another opportunity.
34. Mary will send all the letters, as scheduled.
35. Your car needs serviving.
36. It's said that the new Harry Potter film will be released in June.
37. They told John to stop messing around.
38. Somebody should bring cold drinks to the party.
39. They speak English in most hotels.
40. People believe that the Forum will be a success.

C) REPORTED SPEECH:
1. "I can't believe what you're saying," Paul told me.
2. "Would you like a cup of tea? she said to the girls.

3. "What time did you arrive in London?" he asked.

4. "I'm sorry to be late, but I missed the bus" she said.
5. "Thank you for the postcard you sent me," she said to Jane.
6. "What were you doing last night at 9.30?" he asked.
7. "I'll show you when I finish," he said.
8. "The film had already started when Peter arrived," she said.
9. "I was having a shower when the phone rang," she said.
10. "You must finish the report today," my boss told me.
11. Then Pierce Brosnan says: "My name's Bond. James Bond."
12. "Did they enjoy the party?" she asked.
13. "Alright then, we'll meet after the lesson," she said.
14. "No way! I won't tell them," he said.
15. "Open your books and start reading, children," the teacher said.
16. "Would you like to come to my party, John?" she said.
17. "Let's go to the park!" she said.
18. "You should be more careful in the future," he said.
19. "Did you pass the exam?" I said to Joe.

20. "I'm doing my homework," the boy said.

21. "What were you doing when the lights went off?", she asked me.
22. "Do you mind closing the window, please? It's getting cold" she said to the
man.
23. "Did you enjoy the meal?" she said to me.
24. "Would you like another biscuit, John?" he said.
25. "Remember to check the tyres before leaving," they said to us.
26. "Sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt you" she said.
27. "You'd better go to the doctor, Paul" she said.
28. "How about reting a canoe?" he said.
29. "They saw the vase was broken when they opened the parcel," I said.
30. "You must be prepared for the worst," the doctor said.
31. "Do you understand French?", she asked me.
32. "We're meeting John next weekend," she said to me.
33. "Can you pass me the bread, please?" she said to me.
34. "Let's go for a swim!" he said.
35. "You should tell the truth," they said to us.

36. "Would you like to go to Parets?" she said.

37. "Have you finished the homework, Paul?" she said.
38. "No way! I won't phone Mary," he said.
39. "The film had already started when they arrived," I said.
D) REPORTED SPEECH:
I bought a house. It was advertised in the local paper.
Mary works in our office. Her husband is a plastic surgeon.
Venice is a wonderful place. We spent our last holiday there.
He showed us how to create a computer-based game. It was very interesting.
I've just finished reading Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. It is an
amazing book.
That's the boy. I told you about him last night.
They've sold the house. I wanted to buy it.
Helen has just arrived. She had a car accident.
They've sold the grocery. I used to go shopping there.
My sister has won a DVD player. Her children love watching films.
There's the lady. Her dog was killed.
I have a friend. He's a wonderful skater.

The boy broke the window. He ran away.

Scrabble is a very enjoyable game. I play Scrabble every weekend.
Camilo Jos Cela died a few months ago. He wrote Viaje a La Alcarria.
Vielha is a nice village in the Pyrenees. I usually spend my summer holidays
there.
He received the parcel. He was waiting for it.
Robert Graves wrote I Claudius. He used to live in Majorca.
We went to the National Gallery in London. It was fascinating.
I remember those days. We were so happy then.
She hasn't got anything to do. This makes her angry.
Pete has become a singer. You met him last year.
Terenci Moix didn't like publicity. His novels were best-sellers.
The mountain is 3000 metres high. They climbed it.
I was happy to see my friend. He has been living in London for three years.
We have visited Tarragona. There are many Roman remains there.
He has lost the ring. Everyone admired it.
She finally passed the driving test. It made her very happy.
Do you know the exact date? We are going to meet then.

He's the man. They were talking about him.

He broke a cup. It was made of Bohemian glass.
Jane has been sacked. You met her last Sunday.
Michael has been promoted. This made him very happy.
The school bell went off unexpectedly. It was repaired last week.
She doesn't know the man. We are talking about him.
We went to a restaurant. They serve excellent fish there.
Mary forgot to post the letters. She's my secretary.
Elizabeth George is an excellent writer. Her novels are best-sellers.
I forgot to print the article. I wrote it last night.
I refused to say anything about it. It was quite sensible.
E) RELATIVE CLAUSES:
I bought a house. It was advertised in the local paper.
Mary works in our office. Her husband is a plastic surgeon.
Venice is a wonderful place. We spent our last holiday there.
He showed us how to create a computer-based game. It was very interesting.
I've just finished reading Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. It is an
amazing book.

That's the boy. I told you about him last night.

They've sold the house. I wanted to buy it.
Helen has just arrived. She had a car accident.
They've sold the grocery. I used to go shopping there.
My sister has won a DVD player. Her children love watching films.
There's the lady. Her dog was killed.
I have a friend. He's a wonderful skater.
The boy broke the window. He ran away.
Scrabble is a very enjoyable game. I play Scrabble every weekend.
Camilo Jos Cela died a few months ago. He wrote Viaje a La Alcarria.
Vielha is a nice village in the Pyrenees. I usually spend my summer holidays
there.
He received the parcel. He was waiting for it.
Robert Graves wrote I Claudius. He used to live in Majorca.
We went to the National Gallery in London. It was fascinating.
I remember those days. We were so happy then.
She hasn't got anything to do. This makes her angry.

Pete has become a singer. You met him last year.

Terenci Moix didn't like publicity. His novels were best-sellers.
The mountain is 3000 metres high. They climbed it.
I was happy to see my friend. He has been living in London for three years.
We have visited Tarragona. There are many Roman remains there.
F) MODAL VERBS:
I'm sure John locked the office before leaving. He always does.
If I were you I would tell him the truth.
It isn't necessary for her to phone me back.
Ann finished the project on her own although it wasn't necessary to do so.
It was a mistake to sell the house. I wish I hadn't.
Perhaps we'll go swimming tomorrow.
I think Mary is probably at home because the windows are open.
Perhaps John knew about the trip, but I'm not sure.
I'm sure he didn't lock the door. He never does.
Perhaps she was at work when the earthquake struck.
Perhaps we'll rent our house in summer.
It's absolutely necessary that we finish the article today.

It wasn't necessary for him to behave like that.

You cannot smoke in the underground; it's forbbiden.
It's quite possible that they went away last weekend.
I'm sure Ann didn't send that letter.
It was a mistake not to accept his offer. I wish I had.
It is essential that we talk before the meeting starts.
I don't think Ann robbed the money. It's impossible.
Why don't we go on a camping trip?
Let's go to Diagonal Mar!
Perhaps they told John about the party, but I'm not sure.
It isn't necessary for us to book a table; I know one of the waiters.
It's forbbiden to drive without fastening your seatbelt.
It's impossible that they knew about the trip; nobody told them.
If I were you I'd do some more exercises.
Perhaps I go on holiday to Menorca.
It was a mistake to take the car. If only I hadn't!

I'm sure something is happening tonight. Look at those preparations!

It's compulsory for all students to attend lessons.
It's possible that they move to Australia.
I'm sure Helen knows about the accident. She looks very unhappy.
Perhaps he hired a vannette.
You are not allowed to use the phone without permission.
If I were you I wouldn't trust John.
I'm sure she didn't take the key.
Perhaps I start a new career.
It was not necessary for you to tell Jan what really happened.
I regret selling the house.
It's compulsory for all visitors to show their ID card.
G) CONNECTORS:
Although she was an expert swimmer, she drowned. (OF)
The school was closed down due to low inscription. (OF)
Helen went to the market so that she could buy some vegetables. (ORDER)
The match was cancelled because it was raining. (TO)

Despite having a terrible headache, he went to the office. (HAD)

He loves going to the theatre while his wife prefers to stay at home.
I sat by the window in order to see the landscape. (THAT)
As well as being en excellent painter, she writes poems and plays the piano.
(MOREOVER)
Although Ann isn't very attractive, she is very popular. (HOWEVER)
Seeing that we'd run out of milk, we went to the supermarket. (BECAUSE)
Contrary to my neighbours, I don't like using the lift. (TO)
As well as renewing the kitchen, she redecorated her bedroom. (TO)
Although the city has a 50 kph limit, people are often fined for exceeding the
speed limit. (SO)
Many sportsmen are disqualified as a consequence of their illegal use of drugs.
(CONSEQUENTLY)
John won the race. Nevertheless, he didn't feel happy. (DESPITE)
We need to increase sales. Therefore, we'll start a new advertising campaign.
(SO)
Although he was a millionaire, he behaved as an ordinary man. (YET)
Since you are her elder brother, you must take care of her. (BECAUSE)
She's an excellent secretary. However, she has never been promoted. (SPITE)

She opened the car window so that she could get some fresh air. (IN ORDER
TO)
I opened the window due to the heat. (BECAUSE)
We didn't go swimming because the water wasn't very clean. (SO)
The government passed a new law in order to control terrorism.
Despite having some problems, she finally passed the test. (HAD)
I enjoy going to the beach. My husband does not.
As a consequence of his father's illness, he couldn't go to work. (SINCE)
Although he was an excellent student, he didn't get the grant. (HOWEVER)
They lost the match due to the bad weather. (AS)
Although she wasn't hungry, she ate a few biscuits. (OF)
She missed the bus so she had to take a taxi.
Although she was very intelligent, she pretended not to understand. (OF)
In addition to buying a new coat for his wife, he bought himself a cardigan.
(BESIDES)
Sheila went to the garage to have her car serviced. (SO)
He broke his left hand as a result of a skiing accident. (DUE)
I like Harry Potter's books. My brother does not.