REVISION OF REWRITING SENTENCES

1. He tried to escape but the police stopped him.

The police prevented him ..............................................................................................................................................................
2. Couldn’t you find a better hotel?
Is this ..........................................................................................................................................................................................
3. John began playing the piano ten years ago.
John has ........................................................................................................................................................................................
4. She needs to study harder.
She doesn’t ....................................................................................................................................................................................
5. I only paid a few hundred pounds for the car.
The car............................................................................................................................................................................................
6. He started investigating the case a week ago.
He has .........................................................................................................................................................................................
7. The fiat’s very noisy but we enjoy living there.
Even.............................................................................................................................................................................................
8.You can leave only when I tell you.
Until...............................................................................................................................................................................................
9. Sarah is better at chemistry than Susan.
Susan isn’t......................................................................................................................................................................................
10. When is John and Mary’s wedding?
When are........................................................................................................................................................................................
11. We arrived too late to see the first film
We didn’t........................................................................................................................................................................................
12. Sally is the cleverest student in the class.
Nobody...........................................................................................................................................................................................
13. I have never read such a romantic story.
This is ............................................................................................................................................................................................
14. We started cooking for the party four hours ago.
We have..........................................................................................................................................................................................
15. He has never behaved so violently before.
He is behaving.............................................................................................................................................................................
16. We couldn’t get nearer because of the police.
The police.......................................................................................................................................................................................
17. I’ll only help you if you promise to try harder.
Unless ............................................................................................................................................................................................
18. She bought that house in 1973.
She has...........................................................................................................................................................................................
19. It isn’t necessary to shout.
You.................................................................................................................................................................................................
20. We spent five hours getting to London.
It took ..........................................................................................................................................................................................
21. She doesn’t usually stay up so late.
She’s not used ...............................................................................................................................................................................
22. They last visited me five years ago.
They haven’t....................................................................................................... ..........................................................................
23. All his suits were made in Paris.
He .................................................................. ...............................................................................................................................
24. This is his first visit to England.
He is ..............................................................................................................................................................................................
25. Walking in the rain gives him pleasure.
He enjoys........................................................................................................................................................................................
26. He hasn’t been back to his home town for over 20 years now.
It is..................................................................................................................................................................................................
27. Travelling by plane is much more expensive than traveling by train.
Travelling by train..........................................................................................................................................................................
28. Although Johnny Brax drives carefully on public roads, he is a terror on the racetrack.
Johnny Brax is a ............................................................................................................................................................................
29. Why isn’t this TV working?
What...............................................................................................................................................................................................
30. I’ve never tasted pheasant before.
This ................................................................................................................................................................................................
31. It’s sad, but unemployment is unlikely to go down this year.
Sad .................................................................................................................................................................................................
32. The last time it snowed here was six years ago.
It ....................................................................................................................................................................................................
33. He knows nearly everything there is to know about whales.
There’s...........................................................................................................................................................................................
34. As television programmes become more popular, they seem to get worse.
The more........................................................................................................................................................................................
35. If we can solve the problem soon, it will be better for all concerned.
The sooner......................................................................................................................................................................................
36. There weren’t nearly as many people there as I had expected.
There were far.............................................................................................................................................................................. .
37. I’m always inviting him for a weekend with us but he’s always too busy.
No matter........................................................................................................................................................................................
38. Driving fast is dangerous, whether you are an experienced driver or not.
However.........................................................................................................................................................................................
39. Our French exam was much easier than our German one.
Our French exam was not..............................................................................................................................................................
40. The last time I played football was in 1971.
I haven’t.........................................................................................................................................................................................
41. I tried as hard as I could, but I just couldn’t get the money.
No matter........................................................................................................................................................................................
42. It is not a habit of mine to sleep in the afternoon.
I am ...............................................................................................................................................................................................
43. We’d never stayed in such an expensive hotel before.
The hotel was more expensive.......................................................................................................................................................
44. We had to wait two hours for Donald.
Donald kept ...................................................................................................................................................................................
45. I haven’t been to a cricket match for years.
It’s..................................................................................................................................................................................................
46. He plays the guitar better than I do.
I don’t.............................................................................................................................................................................................
47. The weather is much warmer than it was a few days ago.
A few days ago ..............................................................................................................................................................................
48. No one has lived in that house for years.
That................................................................................................................................................................................................
49. In spite of all our warnings, he left camp without taking his rifle.
Although .......................................................................................................................................................................................
50. They’ve been living here for six years now.
They moved....................................................................................................................................................................................
51. You can take any of the routes; it will still take you about three hours to get there.
Whichever .....................................................................................................................................................................................
52. We hope to hear another lecture by Professor Brown in the near future.
We look .........................................................................................................................................................................................
53. They had been lost in the mountains for three days, but they looked strong and healthy.
Even...............................................................................................................................................................................................
54. I’ll find that man, no matter how long it takes.
However ........................................................................................................................................................................................
55. He can shout even louder but I still won’t take any notice.
No……………...............................................................................................................................................................................
56. Although the play received good notices, not many people went to see it.
Despite...........................................................................................................................................................................................
57. Keeping calm is the secret of passing your driving test.
As long as.......................................................................................................................................................................................
58. If it doesn’t rain soon, millions of pounds’ worth of crops will be lost.
Unless ...........................................................................................................................................................................................
59. No matter how hard I tried I couldn’t open the door.
Try .................................................................................................................................................................................................
60. Despite his ungainly air he is remarkably agile.
Although.........................................................................................................................................................................................
61. They were unable to finish their game of tennis because of a heavy shower.
A heavy shower..............................................................................................................................................................................
62. If you missed the programme you can’t really judge.
Unless you......................................................................................................................................................................................
63. Mrs Scott is proud of her cooking.
Mrs Scott prides.............................................................................................................................................................................
64. Helen can play the piano better than Elizabeth.
Elizabeth.........................................................................................................................................................................................
65. She is proud of being such a good cook.
She prides.......................................................................................................................................................................................
66. John and Mary moved to Edinburgh twenty years ago.
It is .................................................................................................................................................................................................
67. In spite of the forecast it stayed fine.
Although rain...............................................................................................................................................................................
68. I haven’t been to see them for over a year.
It’s..................................................................................................................................................................................................
69. She never seems to succeed, even though she works hard.
However.........................................................................................................................................................................................
70. Although Christopher was the stronger of the two, his attacker soon overpowered him.
Despite his .....................................................................................................................................................................................
71. Although the team played well, they lost.
Despite............................................................................................................................................................................................
72. Though my house was cheaper than Norman’s, it is bigger and more attractive.
Norman’s house may......................................................................................................................................................................
73. While I strongly disapprove of your behaviour, 1 will help you this time.
Despite my ....................................................................................................................................................................................
74. You will never meet anyone more generous than Mrs Jones.
Mrs Jones is ...................................................................................................................................................................................
75. My boss works better when he’s pressed for time.
The less...........................................................................................................................................................................................
76. The last time it rained was a fortnight ago.
It.....................................................................................................................................................................................................
77. There is always trouble when he comes to visit us.
Whenever .................................................................................................................................. ...................................................
78. My parents find fault with everything I do.
No matter .......................................................................................................................................................................................
79. As I get older, I want to travel less.
The older........................................................................................................................................................................................
80. The Pacific Ocean is on average deeper than the Atlantic.
The average ...................................................................................................................................................................................
81. Although he was not guilty, they executed him.
In spite of........................................................................................................................................................................................
82. I don’t really like her, even though I admire her achievements.
Much...............................................................................................................................................................................................
83. My father find maps hard to follow.
My father has...............................................................................................................................................................................
84. Karik doesn’t apply for the job because he doesn’t have an IELTS certificate.
If .................................................................................................................................................................................................
85. Lam doesn’t like spicy food, that’s why he doesn’t eat any food at the party.
If .................................................................................................................................................................................................
86. If it weren’t for the traffic jam, we would go to the meeting on time.
But for..........................................................................................................................................................................................
87. If you didn’t help me, I couldn’t find my dog.
Without........................................................................................................................................................................................
88. If he doesn’t submit the project, he won't graduate.
Unless..........................................................................................................................................................................................
89. If it weren’t for his sickness, he would come to help you.
But for..........................................................................................................................................................................................
90. I won’t tell her the truth if you agree to help me with this job.
Unless..........................................................................................................................................................................................
91. If you weren't so busy, we could go on a trip together.
Were............................................................................................................................................................................................
92. If he were more confident, he could ask her out on a date."
If..................................................................................................................................................................................................
93. I don't have a lot of money, so I can't afford to travel
If..................................................................................................................................................................................................
94. She doesn't speak Spanish, so she can't communicate with her relatives in Spain.
If..................................................................................................................................................................................................
95. He doesn't know how to swim, so he can't go scuba diving.
If..................................................................................................................................................................................................
96. Go right now or you’ll be late for the bus.
If you...........................................................................................................................................................................................
97. I don’t know Lana’s email address, so I can’t send her the document.
If I................................................................................................................................................................................................
98. Karen is not tall enough to join the basketball team.
If Karen........................................................................................................................................................................................
99. Ronald doesn’t see the signal so he doesn’t stop the car.
If he..............................................................................................................................................................................................
100. Peter is fat because he eats so many chips.
If..................................................................................................................................................................................................
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