Exercises

1 Rephrasing a. Conditionals a. We'll go to the beach unless it rains. b. I didn't go to Helen's party because she didn't invite me c. She feels lonely since she hasn't got any friends. d. Jim missed the plane because he arrived late at the airport. e. I didn't send them a postcard because I didn't know their new address. f. I never eat octupus because I get sick. g. I'll buy I new computer provided that I get a rise in salary. h. We haven't got any matches, so we can't light a fire. b. Passive Voice a. Someone must tell him about the accident. b. They are going to rebuid the Town Hall. c. Nobody could find the lost climber. d. The police have arrested the thieves. e. People expect the new goverment will reduce taxes. f. Mary will send all the letters, as scheduled. c.Reported speech a. "Did they enjoy the party?" she asked. b. "Alright then, we'll meet after the lesson," she said. c. "Open your books and start reading, children," the teacher said. d. "Would you like to come to my party, John?" she said. e. "Let's go to the park!" she said. f. "Did you pass the exam?" I said to Joe. d. Relative Clauses a. There's the lady. Her dog was killed. b. The boy broke the window. He ran away. c. Scrabble is a very enjoyable game. I play Scrabble every weekend. d. He received the parcel. He was waiting for it. e. We went to the National Gallery in London. It was fascinating. e. Modal verbs a. It's absolutely necessary that we finish the article today. b. You cannot smoke in the underground; it's forbbiden. c. I'm sure Ann didn't send that letter. d. I don't think Ann robbed the money. It's impossible. e. Why don't we go on a camping trip? f. Perhaps I go on holiday to Menorca f. Connectors a. John won the race. Nevertheless, he didn't feel happy. (DESPITE) b. Helen went to the market so that she could buy some vegetables. (ORDER) c. The match was cancelled because it was raining. (TO)