Rewrite the given sentences by using the words in brackets without changing the

meaning.

1. Jane never forgave them because they told her a lot of lies. (SO)

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2. Mrs. Morrison began her career as an author in 1986. (SINCE)

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3. It is not necessary to wear formal clothes when you go to work. (HAVE TO)

You _______________________________________________________________________

4. Albert’s house has just one room, but Franklin’s has four rooms. (SPACIOUS)

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5. The road is so wet. I can’t control the car easily. (SUCH)

____________________________________________________ I can’t control the car easily.

6. It rained this morning. The children were playing in the front yard. (WHILE)

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7. I was walking along Main Street. I realized a man behind me. (WHEN)

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8. Duncan last shaved a week ago. (FOR)

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9. The shop owner doesn’t let the children put their fingers on the glass while they’re looking
at the sweets. (CAN’T)

The children ________________________________________________________________

10. He first read the guidebook. Then he flew to Barcelona. (BEFORE)

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11. I got the related information. Then I sent an email to the students. (AS SOON AS)

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12. Harry saw his lawyer, and then he decided to sell the house. (AFTER)

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13. They came out of the hall. Immediately after that, I took a photo of them. (AS SOON AS)

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14. She met her boyfriend’s family. Until that time, she didn’t accept his marriage proposal.
(UNTIL)

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15. Bob completed his master’s degree, and shortly after this, he received a promotion at the
company. (AS SOON AS)

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16. It is essential to apply for a visa to travel to the United States. (HAVE TO)

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17. It is a good idea for Mia to learn Spanish before she goes to Madrid to study. (SHOULD)

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18. Passengers are not allowed to smoke on the train. (MUST)

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19. He was smoking a lot when he was young. He no longer smokes. (USED TO)

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20. I advise you not to delay your project work till the deadline. (SHOULD)

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21. Kyla didn’t have the ability to cook when she was younger. (COULD)

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22. Tom and Sue have been married for eight years. (AGO)

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23. In the past Laura didn’t like chocolate cakes and ice-cream. However, she is fond of them
right now. (DIDN’T USE TO)

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ANSWER KEY
1. They told her a lot of lies, so Jane never forgave them.
2. Mrs. Morrison has worked as an author since 1986.
3. You don’t have to wear formal clothes when you go to work.
4. Franklin’s house is more spacious than Albert’s (house).
5. It is such a wet road. I can’t control the car easily. /
It is such a wet road that I can’t control the car easily.
6. It rained this morning while the children were playing in the front yard.
7. I was walking along Main Street when I realized a man behind me.
8. Duncan hasn’t shaved for a week.
9. The children can’t put their fingers on the glass while they’re looking at the sweets.
10. Before he flew to Barcelona, he read the guidebook.
11. I sent an email to the students as soon as I got the related information.
12. Harry decided to sell the house after he saw his lawyer.
13. As soon as they came out of the hall, I took a photo of them.
14. She didn’t accept her boyfriend’s marriage proposal until she met his family.
15. Bob received a promotion at the company as soon as he completed his master’s degree.
16. You / People have to apply for a visa to travel to the United States.
17. Mia should learn Spanish before she goes to Madrid to study.
18. Passenger mustn’t smoke on the train.
19. He used to smoke a lot when he was young.
20. You shouldn’t delay your project work till the deadline.
21. Kyla couldn’t cook when she was younger.
22. Tom and Sue (got) married eight years ago.
23. Laura didn’t use to like chocolate cakes and ice-cream.