Unit 7.

Rephrasing

1. I’m really annoyed by the way he’s behaving these days.

BEAR
I …………………………………………………………………….. behaviour these days.

2. History is my least favourite subject.

BEAR
I…

3. There’s no question that this is the region’s most beautiful spot.

BEYOND
This spot ………………………………………………………… most beautiful in the region.

4. There’s too much damage to the car.

BEYOND
The car…

5. You need to be more practical.

COMMON
You…

6. Emily and I are not interested in the same things.

COMMON
I …………………………………………………………………………………….. with Emily.

7. My brother and I are as different as can be.

COMMON
My brother and I…

8. There are too many issues for one person to manage.

DEAL
One person ………………………………………………………………… all these issues.

9. He lost his entire savings due to his gambling problem.

ENDED
Because of his gambling problem, …………………………….… losing his entire savings.

10. His life is full of taking risks.

EDGE
He…

11. When he was a young man, he took a lot of big risks.

EDGE
He …………………………………………………………………….. he was a young man.

12. I didn’t drink tap water there because I was afraid of getting sick.
PLAYED
I …………………………………………………………….. and didn’t drink tap water there.

13. You’ll cause an accident if you keep driving at this speed.

DOWN
If ……………………………………………………………………, you’ll cause an accident.

14. We’re all proud of what we’ve achieved this year.

We all take…

15. It’s very difficult to raise a child nowadays.

BRING
It’s… nowadays.

16. I finished the book in two days.

It took…

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17. My new microwave is much easier to operate than my old one.
USER-FRIENDLY
My old microwave was ………………………………………….… as my new one.

18. We mustn’t remain silent about this issue.

We must speak…

19. There’s very little chance that this app will become popular.
It’s highly ………………………………………………………………….. become popular.

20. Many people acknowledge the fact that social media can be addictive.
It’s widely ………………………………………………………………………… be addictive.

21. Almost all students at my school own a smartphone.

The vast ………………………………………………………………………. a smartphone.

22. These boots usually cost far more than I had to pay.
VALUE
For what I spent, these boots…

23. There’s no chance I’ll go abroad next summer.

QUESTION
Going abroad next summer…

24. It was immediately obvious to us that the shop had been robbed.
GLANCE
We understood…

25. Teens will enjoy this comedy series more than adults.
APPEAL
This comedy series…

26. The main characters weren’t people I understood or cared about.

I couldn’t relate…

27. The thieves were never punished for the crime.

GET
The thieves…

28. I won’t tolerate that behaviour.

PUT
I won’t…

29. We don’t have any more milk!

RUN
We have…

30. We demonstrated with them because we believe in their struggle.

CAUSE
We demonstrated with them…

31. Deforestation is one of the causes of climate change.

PLAYS
Deforastation…

32. The volcano completely destroyed the village.

WIPED
The entire village…

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Adjectives

33. He’s the kindest person I’ve ever met.

SUCH
I’ve ………………………………………………………………… kind person before.

34. She’s never seen such a terrifying film.

It’s the…

35. He’s too young to join the club.

He isn’t ………………………………………………………………………… the club.

36. The book is more interesting than the film.

The film isn’t ……………………………………………………………………. the book.

Present perfect

37. We started the project a week ago and we’re still working on it.
We ………………………………………………………………………………. a week.

38. Ms Geffen became the head teacher two years ago.

Ms Geffen …………………………………………………………..………….. two years.

39. Brian sent us an e-mail a moment ago.

JUST
Brian…

40. Dennis started studying art a year ago.

Dennis …………………………………………………………………………… a year.

41. The last time Sally saw her parents was 2014.
Sally ……………………………………………………………………………….. 2014

42. It began snowing last Monday and has not stopped yet.
It ……………………………………………………………………………… last Monday.

Future time

43. It’s unlikely that we’ll win top prize at the science fair.
PROBABLY
We…

44. They have a very good chance of winning the science competition.
PROBABLY
They…

45. Do you plan to take part in the concert?

GOING
Are you ………………………………………………………………………………………..?

46. I promise to arrive on time.

I promise that…

47. He’s planning on playing computer games from 7.00 to 9.00 tonight.
PLAYING
At 7:30, he…

48. I’ll save enough money for a new phone before my old phone breaks.
SAVED
By the time my old phone…

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Relative sentences

49. Janet shops here all the time. She is very fashionable.
Janet, …

50. I want to donate the clothes to charity. I never wear them.

I want to donate the clothes…

51. Vegan restaurants are very popular today but once weren’t very common.
Vegan restaurants, ...

52. Amy is not interested in a career in music. Her parents are musicians.
Amy, …

53. Kate is a friend from my old school. You met her yesterday.
Kate, …
54. I spoke to a lot of people. Some of them were Spanish.
I spoke to a lot of people, …

55. Mark’s wife was wearing a dress last night. It was beautiful.
The dress…

56. I wonder who owns this house.

I wonder…

Modal verbs

57. It was a mistake for me to get involved.

I…

58. I regret making that decision.

I…

59. Perhaps the plane was delayed because of the weather.

The plane…

60. It isn’t possible that the film won an Oscar.

The film…

61. I’m sure she didn’t lie to you.

She…

62. He definitely got the idea for the song from his friend.
He…

63. I’m sure you dropped your wallet at the bus stop.
You…

64. Students can choose to study French if they want to.

Students…

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Conditional sentences

65. She doesn’t accept friend requests on Facebook if she doesn’t know the person.
She doesn’t accept friend requests on Facebook unless…

66. Take my advice and tell someone about the bullying.

If I…

67. I want to take a gap year, but my parents object.

If my parents…

68. I live a long way from the centre; that’s why I’m always late for work.
If I…

69. I wanted to go to the cinema, but I was tired.

If…

70. I didn’t ask for your help because I didn’t need it.
If I…

71. They left the demonstration when it became violent.

They wouldn’t…

72. I would like to have more free time these days.

I wish…

73. I’m sorry I didn’t buy the tickets.

I wish I

74. I’d like my neighbours not to play loud music.

I wish my neighbours…

Passive voice

75. They show the news at three and nine.

The news…

76. People aren’t booking flights because of the virus.

Flights…

77. The tsunami destroyed dozens of villages.

Dozens of villages…

78. The guide didn’t show the hikers the path.

The hikers…

79. The new housing developments have changed the landscape.

The landscape…

80. This documentary will influence public opinion.

Public opinion…

81. We aren’t going to tell the children the truth about the storm.
The children…

82. Her parents made her clean the room.

She…

83. People say that this diet is rich in vitamins.

This diet…

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 84. It is believed that the burglar walked in through the front door.
The burglar…

85. A company is analysing my DNA.

HAVING
I…

86. The optician is going to check my eyes tomorrow.

HAVE
I…

Reported speech: statements

87. “Your projects are due tomorrow,” the teacher said.

88. “These skis are on sale for half price,” the sales assistant said to me.

89. “I’m afraid to swim in the ocean,” Ben said.

90. “I’ve led several treks in Nepal,” the guide said.

91. “I’ve been reading about a man who trekked across Antarctica,” Jane said.

92. “I have travelled to 23 countries,” Hellen said.

93. “I’ll help you and your friends up the mountain,” the guide said to me.

94. “I won’t be home for dinner tonight,” I told my mum.

I told my mum…

95. “Everyone can come to my party,” said Luke.

Luke announced…

96. “I’m applying to the academy tomorrow to become a firefighter,” Susan announced.

97. “The lost mountain climbers were found and rescued this afternoon,” the TV presenter
announced.
The TV presenter announced…

98. “I must leave now,” John announced.

John announced…

99. “Next week’s trip has been cancelled,” our teacher told us.
Our teacher announced…

100. “You aren’t listening to me,” my teacher said.

My teacher complained…

101. “You weren’t paying attention during yesterday’s lesson,” my teacher said.
My teacher complained…

102. “My burger is horrible,” said Harry.

Harry complained…

103. “Most shops in town are closed on Sundays,” Emily said.

Emily explained…

104. “Our brains can stop us from taking risks,” said Dr Swart.
Dr swart explained…

105. The lifeguard said that it was too dangerous to swim in the ocean at that time.
THE LIFEGUARD SAID: “……………………………………………………………………”

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 106. His mother said that he had never done anything risky before.
HIS MOTHER SAID: “…………………………………………………………………….”

107. William said that he could find his way without a navigator.
WILLIAM SAID: “…………………………………………………………………………..”

108. John said that the concert hadn’t started on time.

JOHN SAID: “……………………………………………………………………………….”

Reported speech: questions

109. “Why does Ruby enjoy extreme sports?” asked Paul.

110. “Why did you go bungee-jumping yesterday?” we asked Luke.

111. “How long have you been scuba diving?” Emma asked me.

112. “How did they feel during the earthquake?” Alex asked.
Alex wondered…

113. “Do you want these old Daredevil comics?” her grandad asked.
Her grandad wondered…

114. “Is there a fee for camping here?” Jack wanted to know.

115. “Did you catch the thief by yourself?” William asked the woman.

116. “Did you remember to bring your swimsuit?” my mum asked.

117. “Have you read this article?” he asked Rosie.

118. “Have you ever thought about learning how to sail?” Stephen asked me.
Stephen wondered…

119. “Linda, have you read this book?” Kim asked.

120. “Can you give me a lift to school?” I asked my parents.

121. “Will the search-and-rescue party stop looking for him?” Jacked wanted to know.
WHETHER

122. The doctor asked if anyone else had been injured.

THE DOCTOR ASKED: “……………………………………………………….………….?”

123. Susan asked how anyone could do something so dangerous.

SUSAN ASKED: “…………………………………………………………………………..?”

Reported speech: requests, commands, orders

124. “Please, hand in your work today,” said Mrs Jones.

Mrs Jones asked…

125. “Please, call emergency services right away,” the man said to me.
The man asked…

126. “Don’t sit down on the ground,” our guide told us.
Our guide told…

127. “Sit down!” the bus driver said to me.

The bus driver ordered…

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 128. “Stop talking now,” our teacher said to us.
Our teacher ordered…

129. “Leave the building,” the firefighter told us.

The firefighter ordered…

130. “Don’t ride your bicycles on the pavement,” the police officer ordered them.
The police officer ordered…

131. “Get out of my house!” the man said.

The man ordered everyone…

Reported speech: other reporting verbs

132. “I haven’t worn my safety helmet for a while,” he admitted.

He admitted…

133. “I lied to her last week,” said Stuart.

Stuart admitted…

134. “Don’t light a campfire here,” Alex advised us.

Alex advised…

135. “You should talk to Beth now,” my friend said to me.

My friend advised…

136. “You should listen to the storm warnings,” Henry said to us.
Henry advised…

137. “I think you should slow down,” my driving instructor advised.

My driving instructor advised…

138. “I can help you with your computer problem tomorrow,” said Amy.
Amy offered…

139. “I won’t take any unnecessary risks next week,” promised Saul.
Saul promised…

140. “I’ll be in touch while I’m away next month,” Marcy said.
Marcy promised…

141. “I’ll call you tomorrow,” said Melanie.

Melanie promised…

142. Our teacher said that everyone had to bring their lunch on the trip.
Our teacher reminded…

143. “Don’t forget to lock the door,” said mum.

Mum…

144. “Don’t forget to call me later,” my mother said to me.

My mother…

145. “Let’s watch Daredevil on the computer tomorrow night,” Lynn suggested.
Lynn suggested…

146. “Why don’t you get a bigger backpack for the trek,” Ella said.
Ella suggested

147. I told them they should go to London.

I suggested…

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 148. “You should visit the British museum,” the guide said.
The guide suggested…

149. Our neighbours said they would phone the police about the noise.
Our neighbours threatened…

150. “Don’t take foolish risks,” the guide warned us.

The guide warned…

151. “Don’t ice-skate on this lake,” the park ranger said to us.
The park ranger warned…

152. “Don’t walk alone in this neighbourhood at night,” the hotel manager said to me.
The hotel manager warned…

153. Our ICT teacher said we shouldn’t put any personal information online.
Our ICT teacher warned…

Connectors

154. Despite being a suspect, Mason was never arrested.

THOUGH

155. She opened the car window in order to get some fresh air.
SO THAT

156. They took plenty of warm clothes so that they wouldn’t be cold.
IN ORDER

157. You should take a shower instead of a bath because it saves water.
SO AS TO

158. The service was poor. Nevertheless, he gave the waiter a big tip.
DESPITE

159. Since there were several strikes, production fell last year.
DUE TO

160. She forgot my birthday. She didn’t apologize for forgetting it.
NOT ONLY

161. The cat is so fat that it can’t walk.

It’s such…

162. It was such bad news that almost everyone burst into tears.
The news…

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Unit 7. Rephrasing

1. I cannot bear his behaviour these days.

2. I can’t bear (studying) history.
3. This spot is beyond a doubt the most beautiful in the region.
4. The car is beyond repair.
5. You need to have more common sense.
6. I have (got) nothing in common with Emily.
7. My brother and I have nothing in common.
8. One person cannot deal with all these issues.
9. Because of his gambling problem, he ended up losing his entire savings.
10. He lives on the edge.
11. He lived on the edge when he was a young man.
12. I played it safe and didn’t drink tap water there.
13. If you do not slow down, you’ll cause an accident.
14. We all take pride in what we have achieved this year.
15. It’s very difficult to bring up a child nowadays.
16. It took me two days to finish the book.
17. My old microwave was not as user-friendly as my new one.
18. We must speak out against this issue.
19. It’s highly unlikely that this app will become popular.
20. It is widely accepted that social media can be addictive.
21. The vast majority of students at my school own a smartphone.
22. For what I spent, these boots were good value.
23. Going abroad next summer is out of the question.
24. We understood at a glance that the shop had been robbed.
25. This comedy series will appeal to teens more than adults.
26. I couldn’t relate to the main characters.
27. The thieves got away with the crime.
28. I won’t put up with that behaviour.
29. We have run out of milk!
30. We demonstrated with them because we support their cause.
31. Deforestation plays a role in climate change.
32. The entire village was wiped out by the volcano.

Adjectives

33. I’ve never met such a kind person.

34. It’s the most terrifying film she has ever seen.
35. He isn’t old enough to join the club.
36. The film isn’t as interesting as the book.

Present perfect

37. We have been working on this project for a week.

38. Ms Geffen has been the head teacher for two years.
39. Brian has just sent us an email.
40. Dennis has been studying art for a year.
41. Sally hasn’t seen her parents since 2014.
42. It has been snowing since last Monday.

Future time

43. We probably won’t win top prize at the science fair.

44. They will probably win the science competition.
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 45. Are you going to take part in the concert?
46. I promise that I will arrive on time.
47. At 7.30, he will be playing computer games.
48. By the time my old phone breaks, I will have saved enough money for a new one.

Relative sentences

49. Janet, who shops here all the time, is very fashionable.
50. I want to donate the clothes that I never wear to charity.
51. Vegan restaurants, which once weren’t common, are very popular today.
52. Amy, whose parents are musicians, is not interested in a career in music.
53. Kate, who you met yesterday, is a friend from my old school.
54. I spoke to a lot of people, some of whom were Spanish.
55. The dress which Mark’s wife was wearing was beautiful.
56. I wonder whose house this is.

Modal verbs

57. I should not have got involved.

58. I should not have made that decision.
59. The plane might have been delayed because of the weather.
60. The film can’t have won an Oscar.
61. She can’t have lied to you.
62. He must have got the idea for the song from his friend.
63. You must have dropped your wallet at the bus stop.
64. Students don’t have to study French.

Conditional sentences

65. She doesn’t accept friend requests on Facebook unless she knows the person.
66. If I were you, I would tell someone about the bullying.
67. If my parents didn’t object, I would take a gap year.
68. If I didn’t live a long way from the centre, I wouldn’t be always late for work.
69. If I hadn’t been tired, I would have gone to the cinema.
70. If I had needed your help, I would have asked for it.
71. They wouldn’t have left the demonstration if it hadn’t become violent.
72. I wish I had more free time these days.
73. I wish I had bought the tickets.
74. I wish my neighbours wouldn’t play loud music.

Passive voice

75. The news is shown at three and nine.

76. Flights are not being booked because of the virus.
77. Dozens of villages were destroyed by the tsunami.
78. The hikers weren’t shown the path by the guide.
79. The landscape has been changed by the new housing developments.
80. Public opinion will be influenced by this documentary.
81. The children are not going to be told the truth about the storm.
82. She was made to clean her room by her parents.

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 83. This diet is said to be rich in vitamins.
84. The burglar is believed to have walked in through the front door.
85. I am having my DNA analysed (by a company).
86. I am going to have my eyes checked tomorrow.

Reported speech: statements

87. The teacher said that our projects were due the next day (the following day) (the day
after).
88. The sales assistant said to me that those skis were on sale for half price.
89. Ben said that he was afraid to swim in the ocean.
90. The guide said that he (she) had led several treks in Nepal.
91. Jane said that she had been reading about a man who had trekked across Antarctica.
92. Helen said that she had travelled to 23 countries.
93. The guide said to me that he would help me and my friends up the mountain.
94. I told my mum that I wouldn’t be home for dinner that night.
95. Luke announced (said) that everyone could come to his party.
96. Susan announced (said) that she was applying to the academy the next day (the
following day) to become a firefighter.
97. The TV presenter announced (said) that the lost mountain climbers had been found and
rescued that afternoon.
98. John announced (said) that he had to leave then.
99. Our teacher announced (said) that the trip the following week (the next week) (the week
after) had been cancelled.
100. My teacher complained (said) that I wasn’t listening to him (her).
101. My teacher complained (said) that I (we) hadn’t been paying attention during the lesson
the day before (the previous day).
102. Harry complained (said) that his burger was horrible.
103. Emily explained (said) that most shops in town were closed on Sundays.
104. Dr Swart explained (said) that our brains could stop us from taking risks.
105. The lifeguard said: “It is too dangerous to swim in the ocean at this time.”
106. His mother said: “He has never done anything risky before.”
107. William said: “I can find my way without a navigator.”
108. John said: “The concert didn’t start on time.”

Reported speech: questions

109. Paul asked why Ruby enjoyed extreme sports.

110. We asked Luke why he had gone bungee-jumping the day before.
111. Emma asked (me) how long I had been scuba diving.
112. Alex wondered how they had felt during the earthquake.
113. Her grandad wondered if she wanted those old Daredevil comics.
114. Jack wanted to know if there was a fee for camping there.
115. William asked the woman if she had caught the thief by herself.
116. My mum asked if I had remembered to bring my swimsuit.
117. He asked Rosie if she had read that article.
118. Stephen wondered if I had ever thought about learning how to sail.
119. Kim asked Linda if she had read that book.
120. I asked my parents if they could give me a lift to school.
121. Jack wanted to know whether the search-and-rescue party would stop looking for him.
122. The doctor asked: “Was anyone else injured?”
123. Susan asked: “How can anyone do something so dangerous?”

Reported speech: requests, commands, orders

124. Mrs Jones asked us to hand in our work that day.

125. The man asked me to call emergency services right away.
126. Our guide told us not to sit down on the ground.
127. The bus driver ordered (told) me to sit down.
128. Our teacher ordered (told) us to stop talking then.
129. The firefighter ordered (told) us to leave the building.
130. The police officers ordered (told) them no to ride their bicycles on the pavement.
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 131. The man ordered everyone to get out of his house.

Reported speech: other reporting verbs

132. He admitted that he hadn’t worn his safety helmet for a while. (He admitted to not
wearing his safety helmet for a while.)
133. Stuart admitted lying to her the week before (the previous week). (Stuart admitted that
he had lied to her the week before.)
134. Alex advised us not to light a campfire there.
135. My friend advised me to talk to Beth then.
136. Henry advised us to listen to the storm warnings.
137. My driving instructor advised me to slow down.
138. Amy offered to help me with my computer problem the next day (the following day) (the
day after).
139. Saul promised not to take any unnecessary risks the following week (the next week).
(Saul promised that he wouldn’t take any unnecessary risks the following week.)
140. Marcy promised to be in touch while she was away the following month (the next
month) (the month after). (Marcy promised that she would be in touch while she was
away the following month.)
141. Melanie promised to call me (us) the following day (the next day) (the day after).
(Melanie promised that she would call me the next day.)
142. Our teacher reminded everyone to bring their lunch on the trip.
143. Mum reminded me to lock the door.
144. My mother reminded me to call her later.
145. Lynn suggested watching Daredevil on the computer the following night (the next night).
(Lynn suggested that they watch Daredevil on the computer the following night.)
146. Ella suggested that I (we) get a bigger backpack for the trek.
147. I suggested that they go to London.
148. The guide suggested that I (we) visit the British Museum.
149. Our neighbours threatened to call the police about the noise.
150. The guide warned us not to take foolish risks.
151. The park ranger warned us not to ice-skate on that lake.
152. The hotel manager warned me (us) not to walk alone in that neighbourhood at night.
153. Our ICT teacher warned us not to put any personal information online.

Connectors

154. Mason was a suspect. He was never arrested, though.

155. She opened the car window so that she could get some fresh air.
156. They took plenty of clothes in order not to be cold.
157. You should take a shower instead of a bath so as to save water.
158. In spite of the poor service, he gave the waiter a big tip.
159. Production fell last year due to several strikes.
160. Not only did she forget my birthday, but she also didn’t apologize for forgetting it.
161. It’s such a fat cat that it can’t walk.
162. The news was so bad that almost everyone burst into tears.

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