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REPHRASING 1 BACHILLERATO

TEMAS 1,2,3 Y 4

1. It was a bad idea for you to tell the news. (should)


2. The last time we saw them was on Christmas. (since)
3. Were going to have dinner between seven and eight oclock. (half past seven)
4. Sarah didnt have any money left by the end of her trip. (spent)
5. We moved to this house five years ago (lived)
6. John doesnt go abroad very often (rarely)
7. She will write the letter before she finishes work (By the time)
8. This is my first time in Italy (never)
9. I havent got a car (own)
10. Someone fell asleep during the professors talk. (while)
11. Rachel took the dog for a walk and then she went to bed (after)
12. What are your plans next week? (doing)
13. Lily plans to write a book about the time she spent in Africa (going)
14. I have decided to leave my job next month (going)
15. I fell asleep in the middle of my favourite TV programme (watching)
16. The last time I saw Grace was on Thursday (since)
17. It has been a week since I last spoke to Grace. (for)
18. Is this jacket yours? (belong)
19. Nick forgot to do his homework.(remember)
20. I promise to talk to Mr. Green before your meeting (will)
21. Why didnt you tell me earlier? (should)
22. Kevin started working here two years ago (for)
23. It wasnt kind of you not to help Sam (should)
24. The last time I went to the cinema was 4 months ago (for)
25. Will you please let me borrow your MP4 player? (may)
26. Your arent allowed to ride bicycles on the motorway (mustnt)
27. Theres no need for you to bring a cake to the party (dont have to)
28. It would be a good idea for us to start our project today (ought to)
29. Before they built those tall buildings, it was possible for us to see the ocean (would)
30. This house is my uncles (own)
31. Warren isnt a tennis player (play)
32. They dont travel by train at all (never)
33. The dogs are quiet now (bark)
34. That man is a magician (magic tricks)
35. Patricia dislikes horror films. (like)
36. On my way to school yesterday, I met my friend Sue. (while)
37. Did he have the radio on when you arrived? (listening)
38. It was 2.00 pm, but we didnt stop dancing (at)
39. We didnt go out because of the rain (was)
40. Ben hurt his arm during the tennis match (playing)
41. She plans to study from 2 to 5 oclock (going)
42. We intend to have a party at Ellas house on Friday (having)
43. Theyve decided to see a film tomorrow evening (going to)
44. I flew for the first time when I went to Ireland last month. (until)
45. Everybody had begun to dance before Joe arrived (when)
46. The moment she got home, Sammy began to talk on the phone, and shes still on it. (since)
47. The idea of buying a cake is a good one (think)
48. We washed the car yesterday, and an hour later it began to rain (after)
49. Bill enjoys his job although he works long hours (despite)
50. Ann plays the piano well. However, he hates performing (but)
51. In addition to being crowded, the music festival was boring (moreover)

52. Does this bag belong to you? (yours)


53. We had a good time despite the bad weather (although)
54. I was hungry, so I had a big lunch (because)
55. I think its possible that Henry was angry (might). I think Henry
56. Ill find the key. Theyll unlock the door. (as soon as)
57. We will study for 5 months, until the end of April. (have)
58. Dylan told us the news during dinner yesterday (while)
59. Im sure that Kevin is at his girlfriends house (must)
60. Perhaps the letter was sent to the wrong address (might)
61. I think that it was wrong to argue with your father. (shouldnt)
62. Im sure Jasons information isnt accurate (cant)
63. Were planning to study from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm. (studying) At 3.00 pm
64. He hast smoked for a month. (stopped)
65. Whats so funny? (laugh) Why?
66. In my opinion, she isnt very generous (not think) I
67. Emma cant find her maths book. (look for) Emma
68. The last time we went on holiday was in 2002. (since)
69. Tomorrow John is seeing a cricket game for the first time. (never)
70. Susie is no longer in my class. (last year)
71. Have you got any experience of working in a shop? (ever)
72. Theres a possibility that Tom will be in Paris tomorrow. (might)
73. Is it possible for me to borrow this book? (could)
74. She is undoubtedly a great football player, because 3 teams want to sign her. (must)
75. It would be a good idea for you to go to bed early tonight. (should)
76. Its impossible for me to buy a moped this year. (cant)
77. Is it necessary for you to go to the meeting today? (need)
78. He is not obligated to tell Pam where he was last night. (not have to)
79. Are we required to wear school uniforms? (have to)
80. Perhaps they went to the football match. (may)
81. We finished dinner. My brother went out. (as soon as)
82. I travelled round Africa. I met a lot of interesting people. While
83. My father had 4 cars before he was 20. By the time my father
84. Im taking 10 exams in June. By the end of June I
85. Well finish our dinner, then well leave. When
86. After doing his military service, hes going to go travelling (when)
87. My advise to you is not to watch so much TV. You
88. Ive never had the ability to draw. (Ive)
89. It was obligatory last year for my grandfather to retire. My grandfather
90. Its certain that this is Nicks coat. This
91. I called Lucy 5 times before I left home. By the time I left home
92. Its possible that well be late this evening. We
93. There is no obligation for us to pay in this car park. We
94. The team scored a goal. The two new players came on. When 2 new players came on, the team
95. In my opinion, hes not very considerate (not think) I
96. John is on the phone (talk) Right now
97. What is the price of this ring? (cost) How much
98. Is this your jacket? (belong)
99. The suitcase is on the scales (weigh) Cathy
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I have got a meeting with Janine at 6 oclock. (am)
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Do you see each other often? (tonight)
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Our dog never barks at strangers. (at the moment)
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Are you watching that reality show again? (regularly)
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The baby is crying again. (often)

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In my opinion, her idea is not very practical. (not think) I


Sandy is in the kitchen with the dishes. (wash) Right now,
What is the weight of a sack of dog food? (weigh)
Whose bike is this? (belong) Who
Rachel went home before Sonia arrived. (by the time)
He had a job in a restaurant when I first knew him (work)
As Bill and Ben were on their way to school, it started to rain. (go)
Julie has a habit of falling asleep in lessons. (often)
How long has Paul been a lawyer? (When)
This is my first time at a hockey match. (never)
Vera is in the middle of her homework. (now)
Harriet cleaned the house. Then the guests arrived. (by the time)
Whats your opinion about this idea? (think)
How long have you been playing tennis? (start)
Ben bought is horse two years ago. (for)
They are going to rehearse the play from 6.00 to 7.00 tomorrow. (at 6.30 tomorrow)
This is my first time in a hot-air balloon (never)
Were going to return home tomorrow. (by next week)
I havent flown since 2004. (the last time)
It wasnt a good idea for me to come. (shouldnt)
It wasnt a good idea for us to visit her. (shouldnt)
The last time I went abroad was in 2005. (since)
I read for ten minutes and then fell asleep. (after)
Im sure that Paula is home by now. (must)
Perhaps my father took that picture. (might)
It was wrong of you to hit your brother. (shouldnt)
Theyll finish building the house during the summer. (By October)
It isnt necessary for you to meet me at the airport. (have to)
I didnt see John tonight. Maybe he went home early. (might)
I began working here in 2006. (since)
We are moving in July. (by the end of July)
Fashions will be different by the time you are older. (changed)
Paul met Julie in primary school. (known)
How long have you had this car? (buy)
Were going to play tennis from 5 until 7 oclock. (At 6 oclock)
Mark left and Nancy cried for an hour. (after)
George started working here four years ago. (for)
Ben doesnt eat meat at all. (never)
I was in the middle of a conversation with my teacher when you called. (while)
Anne is visiting our country for the first time. (never)
John didnt want to leave before seeing the garden. (seen)
It started to rain in the middle of our picnic. (while)
We found a better flat. Then we moved. (after)
She finished all the work. Then he came to help her. (by the time)
I plan to leave in a week. (leaving)
I dont listen to classical music at all. (never)
How much is this magazine? (cost)
I havent got a car. (own)
We intend to meet for lunch tomorrow. (are)
Brenda plays a lot of football. (often)
The children are quiet at the moment. (talk)
Ive got plans to see Paul tomorrow. (am)

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