Rewrite the following sentences:

1. We didn’t drive because of the snow (was)

We didn’t drive because I was snowing

2. They acted quickly because they wanted to avoid confusion. (so that)

They wanted to avoid confusión so that they acted quickly.

3. She paid for the dress; at the sametime she decided to buy the bag. ( while)

While she was paying for the dress she decided to buy the bag.

4. I was waiting for Sally. She arrived an hour late. (by the time)

By the time Sally arrived, I had waited for an hour.

5. I worked hard although I didn´t get the results I expected. (nevertheless)

I worked hard, nevertheless, I didn’t get the results I expected.

6. This is my first skiing lesson. (never)

I have never skied before. I had never skied before

7. We arrived ten minutes after the dance had begun performing on stage. (for)

The dance had begun performing on stage for ten minutes when we arrived.

When we arrived the dance had begun performing on stage for ten minutes.

8. “ I lost your camera”. Sally said (admitted)

Sally admitted she had lost her camera.

9. When did you start to run marathons? ( How long)

How long have you ran marathons?

10. I don´t know Helen very much. Nevertheless, I like her. (in spite of )

In spite of not knowing Helen very much, I like her.

In spite of the fact that I don’t know Helen very much, I like her.
Reporting verbs

1 “ I will take you to the shops” She decided to take me to the shops

2 “Don’t eat that cake” She ordered not to eat that cake

3 “ We robbed the bank” They admitted they had robbed the bank

4 “ My new computer always breaks down” She complained her new computer always broke
down.

5 “ Why are the guests leaving early?” She wondered why the guests were leaving early.