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Paidos Proficiency in English Rephrase
Paidos Proficiency in English Rephrase
REPHRASING
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it:
1. They didn't do it. It is simply impossible.
They .............................................
2. Perhaps she gave in too soon.
She .................................................
3. She had such a large house that she couldn't manage it.
Her house .......................................
4.1 advise you to read it twice before you sign.
You..............................................
5.1 went to the watchmaker's as I wanted him to mend my watch.
I wanted to .................................................
6. It would have been better for her not to say it aloud. She.....................................................
7. We were surprised when more guests came than we had expected.
We didn't...........................................
8. In spie of our repeated warnings, they kept doing it.
Although ...........................................
9. He didn't find a taxi and so ne missed the train.
If ..................................................
10. I doubt she bought that jewel; she isn't that rich. She............................................
11. You have remembered my favourite colour! You are very kind!
How kind .......................................
12.1 stopped jogging in 1990.
It's ...............................................
13.1 think it would be good for you to give up.
You..............................................
14. There is a slight chance that the rain will stop soon.
The rain .........................................
15. His parents hope he'll make a good doctor.
They'd like ...................................
16. Please help me with my luggage!
Would you mind .....................................
He was ............................................
70. Perhaps she was taken in by his lies.
She ..................................................
71. People said he was a hero.
He ........................................................
72. We were late so we jumped into a cab.
As ..........................................................
73. He didn't drown because that young man reached him in time.
If .........................................................
74. Somebody had given him that old coin.
He .....................................................
75. The building is too small to house the history museum.
The building is not..................................................
76. He left nome because he didn't expect them to come that evening.
If ..........................................................
77. They will lend you books only for a fortnight.
You .......................................................
78. He will be made to give in.
They ........................................................
79. I think you are wrong not to trust him.
If I..........................................................
80. There are more books on the bottom shelf than on the top one.
There are not.......................................................
81. I went to the hairdresser; I wanted her to cut and style my hair.
I went to the hairdresser to ...............................................
82. He didn't know how to make the engine run.
He wasn't.................................................................
83. There is a chance to find her there but I rather doubt it.
You.................................................................
84. I'm quite sure she forgot to call.
She .........................................................
85. Actually, she succeeded in getting the loan at last.
Actually, she ...............................................
86. It is several years since I last met them. I...................................................................
141. The town council will turn this building into a museum.
This building .......................................................
142. Jimmy is still doing his homework.
Jimmy hasn't....................................................
143. If she takes a taxi, perhaps she will catch the plane.
If she takes a taxi, she might.........................................
144. Would you like to spend a week in the mountains?
How about............................................................
145. It is said that those dangerous criminals have been arrested. Those dangerous
criminals ..............................................
146. When did she buy that hat?
How long ..................................................
147. I am sure he has forgotten to buy bread.
He must..............................................................
148.1 would rather not join you.
I don't feel ...........................................................
149. She doesn't like to have him here.
She resents .................................................
150. Is anybody taking care of this child?
Is this child ..............................................
151. He will sell his house and then he will be able to pay off his debts. Once
he ........................................................
152. Our take-off time was 12.30.
Our plane was ...............................................
153. What are your plans for next weekend?
What are you ..............................................
154. This job requires punctuality and hard work from the employees. This job requires
that..............................................
155. My grandparents have never been to London and my great-grandmother has never been
there, either.
Neither my grandparents ......................................
156. I get nervous when people become rude.
I can't................................................
157. It will be more embarrassing for you if you postpone telling him the news.
The sooner ...........................................
158. Cars are more expensive than they used to be.
The price of cars has ..............................................
159. I'd prefer you to leave earlier.
I'd rather................................................................
160. She doesn't even remember my first name.
She has ..................................................................
161. When they got to the station, the train had already left.
By............................................................
162. My suggestions have been turned down.
Nobody ............................................................
163. "Let's take a taxi," said Martin.
Martin suggested .......................................
164. She didn't win despite the fact that she tried her best.
Although ............................................................
165. I don't think he made so many mistakes.
He .......................................................
166. This boy struck us as a talented singer.
This boy gave ...................................................
167. She is really determined to find them.
Her ............................................................
168. John said he had last met her three days before.
"I................................................................."
169.1 wish I had taken her advice.
If ..........................................................................
170. It's time she told him the truth.
She'd .......................................................
171. It was such a powerful wind that it swept the roofs of most houses.
It was so .............................................................
172. Our room overlooked the beach.
Our room looked ..................................................
173. We won't go there if they don't invite us.
Unless ............................................................
174. She hasn't as much money as you have. You............................................................
175. You'll get there in time provided (that) you don't miss the bus.
So........................................................................
176. They finally managed to find the right way to the airport.
They finally succeeded ..............................................
177. When else could you call on us?
At..............................................................................
178. She didn't know about that house until she read the advertisement.
It was not........................................................
179. It is not necessary for them to give us so many details.
They don't....................................................
180. May I borrow this book?
Am I ................................................................
181. They made every effort to facilitate their nephew's life.
They made every effort to make ............................................
182. My friend said: "Don't stop the car here. The policeman is looking at us."
My friend told ..............................................................................
183. My French teacher made me understand the importance of foreign languages.
I was ............................................................
184. Water was scarce last spring; yet we managed to grow some vegetables.
In spite .............................:..............................
185. Nobody believes she is a rich woman.
Everybody ........................................................
186. She needs twenty minutes to walk from her house to her office.
It .......................................................................
187. Her son's questions have started to infuriate me.
221. This is the most exciting story she has ever read.
She has ....................................................................
222. John was so tired that he couldn't continue his work.
John was too ............................................................
223. They did that difficult problem in five minutes.
That difficult problem ...............................................
224. A new job will be offered to me soon.
I......................................................................
225. Walking on the grass is not allowed.
You are ....................................................
226. She cannot lend you either the textbook or the dictionary.
She can ....................................................
227. How about seeing this film?
Let's ..............................................................
228. As she is a liar, nobody can trust her.
Being .........................................................
229. I believe she is the best teacher in our school.
I consider..................................................
230. There was nothing to tell them.
We ...........................................................
231. How noisy it is in here!
It's ........................................................
232. They missed the train because they got up late.
If .....................................................................
233. Nick is more intelligent than anyone in the class.
No one ........................................................
234. He spoke to us so politely that we were all surprised.
He spoke to us in ..........................................
235. This accident made me understand the importance of safety-belts.
I........................................................
236.1 fear you will not be able to see him today.
I am ..................................................
237. Your friend may be at home.
It ................................................................
255. This teacher is so good that the headmaster asked her not to leave school.
She is such .....................................................
256. She suggested that he should work harder.
She advised him............................................
257. Albert has been learning English for two years.
Two years ago ................................................
258. My uncle hardly ever goes out now.
My uncle almost...................................................
259. He saw nobody in the garden.
He didn't...............................................................
260. Liars like Vera should never be trusted.
Liars such ..................................................................
261. The tiger tried desperately to escape.
The tiger made ...........................................................
262. This classroom is too small for so many pupils.
This classroom isn't................................................
263. My parents let me go on such an interesting trip. I...............................................................
264. Despite being intelligent, he is a very lazy person.
Even .....................................................
265. She admitted having lost her key.
She admitted that............................................
266. As my friend didn't speak English, he felt lonely in London.
If my friend.........................................................
267. The only thing he can't remember is her name.
He can ...............................................................
268. When did Jimmy start learning English?
How long ...............................................................
269. If there is an accident, call the police.
In case ...................................................................
270. Jane offered to help him with that translation, which was nice of her.
It was ............................................................
271. She had never read such a captivating story.
It was ....................................................................
272. Who does this car belong to?
Whose .....................................................................
273. You have bought more food than you need for the trip.
You needn't.........................................................
274. She can't get there before us.
It's impossible ..................................................
275. Perhaps Diana is watching TV.
Diana ...............................................................
B
1. "You stole the purse!", I said to the guy.
I accused the guy ...................................................
2. He knocked on the door and she immediately opened it.
Hardly .....................................................................
3. They tried hard and yet they failed again and again.
However ...................................................................
4. Don't try to drive it; the engine is out of order.
It's no use ...............................................................
5. As soon as she closed the door Mother started crying.
No sooner.........................................................
6. There's no point in worrying about it.
One..................................................................
7. In case he drops in, tell him I've got to see him.
Should .................................................
8. You have lent him the money! You are a reliable friend! How
nice .................................................
9. Why don't you stay here overnight instead of driving all night.
I'd rather...................................................
10. She strove hard and yet she didn't get a rise.
However...........................................................
11.1 regret attending that boring lecture.
I wish ................................................................
12. If you eat many cakes, you get fat.
The more ........................................................
30. She thinks it's a pity he never turned up. She wishes ...................................................
31. He died a decade ago.
He has...............................................................
32. Because he had broken the vase he was punished.
He was punished.....................................................
33.1 find them hard to understand.
1 find it ....................................................................
34. What a pity you didn't win the game!
I wish ......................................................................
35.1 don't like when people talk loudly in the street.
I disapprove..............................................................
36. He prefers listening to music to reading books.
He'd....................................................................
37. Could you manage to make her accept my proposal?
Could you succeed ...........................................
38. I want you not to tell my parents about it.
I'd rather..................................................
39. I suggest we go out tonight.
Why.....................................................................
40. Leave the key under the mat so that Peggy can find it.
Leave the key under the mat for..................................
41.1 insist that she should come, too.
I insist on .................................................................
42.1 don't know what to do any more.
I am at......................................................................
43. We shall have a game of tennis provided the weather keeps fine.
Weather...............................................................
44. It was lucky that Tom still found them at home.
Tom ....................................................................
45. The roof of the house has to be mended by all means.
The roof needs .......................................................
46. Why don't the boys put up the tent?
I suggest that.........................................................
47. She pushed the door ajar so that she might get some fresh air.
He admitted that.....................................................
99. Alice is certain to have finished her homework.
Alice must...............................................................
100. Mary explained why she was late.
Mary explained her..............................................
101. "You broke my window, Tom!" said Mr. Brown.
Mr. Brown accused .........................................................
102. It's a pity she didn't catch the train.
I wish .............................................................................
103. Nothing will make her believe him.
There isn't......................................................................
104. I had been trying to repair my car for hours.
I spent............................................................................
105. The flying saucer disappeared soon afterwards.
It wasn't long .....................................................................
106. Is it likely that they will arrive here tomorrow?
Are they ..................................................................... ?
107. The only person who didn't like that song was Jack.
Except.......................................................................
108.1 took a car because I didn't want to be late for the exam.
I took a car ...........................................................
109. Pamela talked to her mother before buying that dress. Pamela
didn't...............................................................
110. She suspects that he stole her money.
She suspects him ..........................................................
111. When the rain started, the children were watching a cartoon.
A cartoon ............................................................
112.1 would prefer her not to talk so much.
I'd rather..................................................................
113. She said: "I'm sorry I forgot the camera."
She apologized ....................................................
114. The boy thought that the woman in the park was his neighbour, but he was wrong. The
boy mistook ...........................................................
115. 21st February is the last day for submitting your application form. You
must...................................................
116.1 think you should tell us the truth.
I think it's time you .............................................
117. She never thought she would ever succeed.
At no time .................................................................
118.1 had just got to the cinema when I realized I had not locked the door of my flat.
No sooner ..............................................................
119. The only way you can reach the top is by working hard.
Only ........................................................................
120. She speaks English so fluently that one often takes her for an English woman.
So .....................................................................
121.1 don't think you have met this famous man.
Do you happen ..............................................................
122.1 will never be able to understand her.
Never........................................................................
123. She would prefer him to do all the shopping.
She'd ...........................................................................
124. You shouldn't worry about this exam.
It's ...........................................................................
125. They will have repaired the roof by next week.
The roof.....................................................................
126. Emily little thought that she would find such a good job.
Little ..........................................................................
127. Such valuable paintings are to be found nowhere else.
Nowhere ..............................................................................
128. The box was so heavy that the boy couldn't carry it.
The box was .....................................................................
129. The match did not start because of the rain.
The rain ...........................................................................
130. Please, don't interrupt me!
I'd rather..........................................................................
131. "Why don't you try to talk to her?"
I suggested .........................................................................