PARAPHRASING (exercises)

1. Find synonyms for the words underlined:

1) Over the past 100 years (century) soap has reflected how consumer culture has
developed.
2) Its manufacturers led the way in market research, and the first TV ads were for soap.
3) The bars have been replaced by liquid soap.
4) In the last 4 years, the amount the British spend on soap products has increased by 15%.
5) Nevertheless, our country-long love affair with soap has reached an important stage.
6) Companies have made huge profits from soap.
7) The vet examined a dolphin and said cuts on his body were superficial.
8) After its release the dolphin was spotted in shallow water on Tuesday morning.
9) It’s been a team effort and we’re all really pleased.
10) Scientists are excited because the number of bee species in Britain has dropped.

2. Change the word class and then rewrite the sentences:

1) As I’ve got older, I’ve developed more tolerance for other people’s views.
2) At times, your stupidity amazes me!
3) The band performed with a great success last night.
4) They gave him the job immediately.
5) People think the convicted man is innocent.
6) If you write fast you’ll make more mistakes.

3. Change the word order in the following sentences (some other changes may be needed):
1) In recent years, British people seem to be spending less on soap products.
2) They have no proofs that he actually committed the crime.
3) He shows no appreciations whenever I try to help.
4) According to the article women feel confident shopping alone.
5) Natural phenomena have regional impacts on a seasonal basis.