REPHRASING

1. John had financial problems, but he bought a new motorbike. (Even

though)

2. Although the students watch soap operas, they prefer American series.
(In spite of)

3. He didn’t have lots of money. However, he managed to study abroad

for a semester. (Although)

4. English is well-known all over the world but it isn’t the most spoken
language. (Despite)

5. They spent a summer in London. They wanted to improve their

knowledge of the language. (In order to)

6. Adrian preferred working in the advertising industry. Yet he started his

activity at the International Education Department at college. (In spite
of)
7. He had to attend a language school in order to proceed his studies at
the university. (So that)

8. He managed to smile although he was very unhappy. (In spite of)

9. In spite of being popular all over the world, some video games contain
extreme violence, which can be harmful for younger kids. (However)

10. If you want to enter university, you will have to get good marks. (So
that)

11. “Don’t tell me you don’t like sensational stories because you are
reading them”.
Mary told Sue

12. “I have a German lesson this afternoon and I haven’t done my

homework yet”
He replied
13. “We are going to Mexico tomorrow and we still haven’t packed our
things”.
She complained

14. “Francisca, are you going to the cinema today or are you going next
week?”
He wanted to know

15. “Don’t do that again! It scares me to death”.

She ordered

16. “I think the Internet has brought a huge revolution into our lives”
Michael said

17. “Don’t give any personal information to strangers when you are
chatting!”
My mother advised me

18. “Please, put the laptop on this desk, now!”

She ordered her brother

19. “I’m coming home later tonight. There’s a party at Milly’s”.

Ruth said

20. “We don’t have any vacancies this week”.

They told us

21. “I will tell you what I think tomorrow”.

Bill whispered

22. “Last week I worked for 65 hours because I needed money to pay my
bills”.
He said

23. “Do you think we can get a good job?”

They asked the manager

24. “Did you work for a charity last summer?”

He asked me
25. “Do you feel nervous when you think about your first day of work next
week?”
Jimmy asked

26. “Is Diana going to accept that job even knowing she won’t be well-
paid?”
John wanted to know