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15. The reporter arrived late so he missed the beginning of the speech (by the
time)
17. Terry’s football match was at the same time as my dance performance.
(playing)
.- Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the meaning
of the original sentences.
1. I have to leave before the party finishes. (By the time)By the time I leave, the
party will have finished
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2. I am staying with Mary at the weekend. (On Saturday) On Saturday I will be
staying with Mary
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3. I am painting my room on Tuesday. (By Wednesday) By Wednesday I will
have painted my room
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4. The film is showing from 7.30 to 9.30. (At 8.00) At 8:00 I will be watching the
film
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5. I am getting the results tomorrow afternoon. (By tomorrow evening) By
tomorrow evening I will have got the results
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6. This is Anna’s first time abroad. (never)Anna has never been abroad before
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7. I left and then they called (by the time)By the time they called I had already
left
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8. Our guests arrived during dinner (while) Our guests arrived while we were
having dinner
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9. Cathy passed her driving test. Then she bought a car. (after) After she had
passed her driving test, she bought a car
10 .I am visiting London for the first time. (never) I have never visited London
before
11. He was not at the restaurant when I arrived. (already) When I arrived at the
restaurant, he had already left
12. He broke his leg at the football match. (while) He broke his leg while he was
playing football
14. I will see Jane tomorrow. (meet) I’m meeting Jane tomorrow
15. The reporter arrived late so he missed the beginning of the speech (by the
time) By the time the reporter arrived, the meeting had already begun
16. The last time we spoke was a month ago. (for) we haven’t spoken for a
month
17. Terry’s football match was at the same time as my dance performance.
(playing) Terry was palying football while I was dancing.