Paraphrasing

1) There will be a few changes around in the office.

The boss announced that …………………………..……………………………………… in the office.
2) They will have to take a taxi to get there in time. (need)
They ……………………………………………………………………………….……….. in time
3) You ought to write to your parents more often. (better)
You ………………………………………………………………………………………….……. more often.
4) You weren't careful, so you made so many mistakes (had)
If ……………………………………………………………………………………. so many mistakes.
5) You shouldn't listen to anything she says.
If …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. anything she says.
6)I am almost sure there was a party at the neighbors' last night. (must)
There ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. last night.
7) Do you have any plans for tomorrow?
Are ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. tomorrow?
8) He seems well-educated, however he's not very bright. (Although)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……..
9) He drank a cup of tea. He felt dizzy afterwards.
After …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………..
10) He doesn't write to me as frequently as I wanted.
I wish …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………..
11) They broke into a warehouse last night. (was)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……..
12) I was not paying attention to the screen so I accidentally deleted some important file on
my computer. (Because)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
13) I am so sorry I broke your favourite cup.
She apologized ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
14) "I don't have enough time", he complained.
He complained ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
15) It was Mary who stole money.
He accused ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
16) "I completely forgot!" he admitted.
He admitted ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
17) The new manager seems to be a very capable woman. I met her last week (who)
The new manager ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. a
very capable woman.
18) They repaired my watch last week. (Had)
I ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. last week.
19) Susan has less energy than Mia. (as)
Mia doesn't……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Susan.
20) Peter has more cars than Joe. (as)
Joe doesn't ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Peter

Paraphrasing lower intermediate level (third-fourth year level)

1. We were late. However, we decided to walk. (Despite)

Despite

2. She said she didn’t want to change her job. She may change her mind. ( In spite of )

In spite of

3. Our neighbors’ party was so noisy that we couldn’t sleep. We didn’t complain, though.
(However)

Our neighbors party

4. You must not chew gum in class. (allowed)

You
in class.

5. I think you 'd better get some medical advice (Should)

I think
advice.
6.Our family went to the seaside every Sumer, but not any more. (used)

Our family
every Summer.

7. Tomorrow is Saturday! It is not necessary to get up early! (have)

It is Saturday tomorrow, I

8. There is someone at the door. Perhaps it is Susan. (may)

There is someone at the door it,

9. What about going to Pizza Express this afternoon? (shall)

this afternoon?

10. "Please help me with the bags." She asked.

She asked