Use of English

Block 1

Rewrite the following sentences, starting with the words given.

a. Albert’s drawing isn’t as good as Gerald’s
Gerald’s drawing is…
b. “Why don’t we play computer games?” said Michael.
Michael suggested…
c. She said: “Are you coming to the party on Friday?”
She asked him…
d. They came to live in New York two years ago.
They have…
e. Smoking is forbidden in hospitals.
You…
f. Although the weather was horrible, we went skiing
In spite of…

Block 2

Rewrite the following sentences, starting with the words given.

a. They didn’t pay for the ring.
This is the ring…
b. Although the weather was awful, they had a great time.
In spite of…
c. They have given us a Roald Dahl novel to read.
We…
d. She hasn’t phoned her mother for over two months.
It’s…
e. They don’t allow smoking in this room.
You…
f. I’m sorry I didn’t go shopping with you.
I wish…

Block 3

Rewrite the following sentences, starting with the words given.

a. The last time she wrote a poem was four years ago.
She…
b. You must not drink in here.
Drinking…
c. If the tickets don’t arrive, we won’t be able to go.
Unless…
d. Where are my keys?
I wonder…
e. The mechanic is going to repair her car next week.
She…
f. What a pity I didn’t have time to see you last week.
I wish…

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Block 4

Rewrite the following sentences, starting with the words given.

a. If your friend doesn’t come before ten, he will miss the train.
Unless…
b. The children stayed at home because it was raining.
As…
c. “What time do the banks close today?” Tim asked me.
Tim asked me…
d. Sharon hasn’t eaten junk food since last May.
Sharon stopped…
e. My kitchen is being redecorated at the moment.
I am …
f. I’m not sure that she is his girlfriend.
She…

Block 5

Rewrite the following sentences, starting with the words given.

a. Many towns in central Italy were destroyed by the earthquake.
The earthquake…
b. I’m sorry I didn’t book a seat.
I wish…
c. If he doesn’t phone immediately he won’t get any information.
Unless…
d. “How many people know the combination of the safe?” said the detective.
The detective asked…
e. I would like you to read this letter.
Would you mind…
f. Ruth is not as young as Jill.
Jill…

Block 6

Rewrite the following sentences, starting with the words given.

a. I was not invited and I am sorry about that.
I would like to…
b. I am having my house demolished now.
My house …
c. I’m sorry I haven’t got a car.
I wish…
d. The teacher said “Wait for me outside” to me.
The teacher told me…
e. She needed a job, so she sent off an application form.
She sent off an application form…
f. _______________________________________?
It takes two hours to get there.

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Block 7

Rewrite the following sentences, starting with the words given.

a. “Where did the robbery take place?” he asked.
He asked…
b. Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928.
Penicillin…
c. You can’t ride a bicycle.
You are…
d. I don’t know her address, so I can’t write to her.
If I…
e. A new magazine is on the hall table.
There is…
f. ____________________________________?
John lives next door.

Block 8

Rewrite the following sentences, starting with the words given.

a. He missed the bus because he got up late.
If …
b. They repaired my car yesterday.
My…
c. Learning English is easy.
It’s…
d. I haven’t seen John for ages.
It’s …
e. London is much bigger than Manchester.
Manchester…
f. _________________________________?
I eat at this restaurant once a week.

Block 9

Rewrite the following sentences, starting with the words given.

a. “Why don’t we go to the town centre? She said.
She suggested…
b. Peter regretted not studying for the examination.
Peter wished…
c. He started studying French three years ago.
He has…
d. If you don’t buy a suit, you won’t get the job.
Unless…
e. John can’t play the guitar very well.
John isn’t…
f. __________________________________________?
I usually travel by bus.

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Block 10

Rewrite the following sentences, starting with the words given.

a. If I were you, I’d go to the party.
He encouraged…
b. Do they cut your hair very often?
Do you…
c. Susan arrived in Paris three years ago.
Susan has…
d. James is so rich that he could buy anything.
James is such…
e. The policeman shot the robber.
The robber…
f. __________________________________________?
I have been working here for thirteen years.

Block 11

Rewrite the following sentences, starting with the words given.

a. “Stand up” she shouted at him.
She shouted at…
b. Peter can’t run as fast as Steve.
Steve…
c. Maybe John’s gone to the post office.
John…
d. Although it was raining, they carried on with the work.
Despite…
e. The trousers were too short for him.
The trousers weren’t…
f.___________________________________________?
I saw Mary at the cinema.

Block 12

Rewrite the following sentences, starting with the words given.

a. “I have to go” she said.
She said that…
b. My wallet was stolen because I left it on the table.
If…
c. Paris is more exciting than London.
London…
d. The train was so slow that everyone complained.
It was…
e. The critics gave the book good reviews.
The book.
f. _____________________________________________?
The match was cancelled because of bad weather.

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Block 13

Rewrite the following sentences, starting with the words given.

a. “Did you go to the supermarket?, he asked her.
He asked…
b. Jimi Hendrix played this guitar in his last concert.
This is…
c. Peter plays squash as he likes it.
Peter enjoys…
d. “If I were you I’d take travellers cheques” said the bank manager.
The bank manager advised…
e. Water always produces steam when it boils.
If you…
f. _____________________________________?
The concert begins at 8.00 pm

Block 14

Rewrite the following sentences, starting with the words given.

a. Although her friends advised her not to do it, she would not listen.
Despite the…
b. We sold our property before we went bankrupt.
Our property…
c. Your new flatmate used to be one of my best friends. He works in that office.
Your new flatmate…
d. “I must leave because I have to catch the 8 o’clock train” she said.
She said…
e. Some of the students didn’t hand in their homework. The teacher punished them.
If …
f. _____________________________________?
John is fat because he only eats fast-food.

Block 15

Rewrite the following sentences, starting with the words given.

a. “Let’s go to the vegetarian restaurant” she suggested.
She suggested…
b. Bill didn’t study for his exam and so he failed.
If…
c. That man’s brother was on television last week.
That’s the man…
d. Maybe the postman will arrive soon.
The postman…
e. I haven’t eaten so much spaghetti since I left Rome.
The last time…
f. _____________________________________________?
A kilo of apples costs 2 euros.

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Block 16

As he gets older, he becomes wiser.

The...
He said to Tom, "Where are you going?"
He..
During a party, some kids don't behave properly.
When...
You must take care of your brother because you are older than him.
Since..
Although they were very busy, they helped us with the report.
In spite of…
We are looking at a painting. It is a watercolour.
The painting...
He didn't play because he was too tired.
He...
She looked at the man. He was standing at the bus stop.
She...
He usually booked a table at their favourite restaurant every weekend.
He ...
She had never met such a funny man.
He...