IN OTHER WORDS (REPHRASE THE SENTENCES)

Study these examples

1- I have never heard such a sad story.
ever
2- He started painting seven years ago.
been
since
3- She hasn’t finished decorating the flat yet.
still
*I have never eaten Chinese food before
first
4- When did they graduate from college?
since
ago
5- He didn’t begin talking until everyone had sat down.
before
6- We haven’t been to the theatre for a year.
time
last
*Its two years since I went on holiday
have
7- It was the first time they had travelled by boat.
never
8- Diana is the most beautiful girl I have ever met.
as

EXERCISES
A

1- She began to play tennis when she was ten.

since She _____________________she was ten.
2- I bought this coat three years ago.
for I _________________three years.
3- I haven’t finished writing the report yet.
still I __________________ report.
4- We have never seen such a funny film.
ever It’s the ________________ seen.
5- He has never played football before.
time It is the first _____________ football.
6- John hasn’t played golf for years.
time The_______________ golf was years ago.
7- When did Mary move to Liverpool?
 since How long is it _____________ to Liverpool?
8- It was the first time I had met a film star.
never I _______________ a film star before.
9- We didn’t start tidying up until after the guests had left.
before We waited until the guests ______________ tidying up.
10- It’s four weeks since I spoke to Paul.
have I __________________ for four weeks.
11- When did they announce their engagement?
ago How long _______________ their engagement?
12- We haven’t played squash for six months.
last We ________________________ six months ago.
13- He is the kindest man I have ever met.
never I have ___________________ man before.
14- They are still discussing the problem.
finished They _____________ the problem yet.
15- Mark started studying medicine four years ago.
been Mark _________________ four years.
16- The waiter didn’t take our order until everyone had decided what they wanted.
before The waiter waited until everyone had decided what they wanted ___________
our order.
B
1. I’ve never read such an exciting story.
It
2. When did you first meet Dr. Grey?
How …
3. She started taking piano lessons five months ago.
She …
It …
4. Jim is the tallest man I have ever met.
I…
5. He has never written such a romantic song before.
This …
6. I’ve never got such a good mark before.
It…
7. Tim bought this house two years ago.
Tim …
It …
8. Jane has been living in Paris for five years. (moved)
-
-It …
9. How long ago did you finish school?
How long …
10. Sue hasn’t acted in a play for six months.
It …
11. I joined the club last month. (member)
I…
12. That was the most disgusting meal I had ever had.
I…
13. The last time he had Chinese food was two years ago.
He ..
14. He started writing his new novel two months ago and he’s still writing it.
He …
15. First he finished his job and then he left the office.
When he left…
16. The sun set down and I arrived home.
When I …
17. He watched the film. He didn’t want to see it again. (because)
He didn’t …
18. Sheila cooked the dinner. Her husband came home. (when)
When Sheila’s …
19. I had never been to such a beautiful place.
It …
20. It was the first time we had met each other.
We …