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Rephrasing

Use between one and three words so both sentences have the same meaning.
1. They hardly ever travel.
They rarely/dont usually travel.
2. I danced very well when I was 6.
I used to dance very well when I was 6.
3. She managed to finish before 9.
She succeeded in finishing before 9.
4. I want you to play this CD.
I want you to put this CD on.
5. Tom invented the whole story.
Tom made the whole story up.
6. My phone wasnt as expensive as your tablet.
My phone was cheaper than your tablet.
7. This pizza is less tasty than the salad.
The salad isnt as tasty as this pizza.
8. He met a woman. She could play the piano.
He met a woman who could play the piano.
9. You arent allowed to smoke here.
You mustnt/cant smoke here.
10. I am reading a new novel by Sarah Jones. She said.
She said that she was reading a new novel by Sarah Jones.
11. Well be here at 5. She told me.
She told me that they would be there at 5.
12. He has painted the walls.
The walls have been painted.
13. In my school its not necessary to wear uniforms.
In my school we dont need to/dont have to wear uniforms.
14. Cake was made by Kylie.
Kylie made cake.
15. I went to Paris with him. She said.
She said that she had been to Paris with him.

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