UNIT 1- REPHRASING LINKS AND VERB TENSES

Rewrite these sentences without changing the meaning.

1- How long is it since you broke your arm ?.

When ____
2- She hadn't laughed so much for a long time
It was a long time ____
3- Home computers used to be much more expensive.
Home computers aren't ____
4- I haven't been to England for two and a half years.
I last _____
5- Martin hasn't seen his cousin since Easter.
The last time Martin ____
6- I met my husband at University. ( studying )
___
7- In the middle of my shower, the phone rang.
When ____
8- I had never seen a more beautiful girl.
She ______
9- She arrived home during our lunch.
While _____
10- You haven't played squash with me for a long time.
It's a long time ___
11- It was the first time he had ever found a bracelet in the street.
He had _____
12- That's the best meal I've ever eaten.
I've ____
13- Fish and meat are the same price in some countries.
Fish costs just ____
14- The miners were made redundant two years ago.
It is ___
15- The child was delighted. He had never been to the circus before.
It was _____________________ so __________________
16- He hasn't played the viola for ages.
It's ___
17- They began doing their homework the same moment they arrived home
As ___
18- I'm meeting him tomorrow. I'll give him your letter then
When ___
19- Although he was wealthy, he spent very little money.
Despite ____
20- In spite of the map, they couldn't find the box.
Although ____
21- Despite the good weather they stayed at home
Although___
22- Walking in the city at night is dangerous
It´s dangerous___
23- They got up early because they wanted to watch the sunrise
They got up early so that___
24- Although she is rich, she isn't very happy
In spite of___
25- I find studying all night rather difficult
I’m not used___
26- Joe had financial problems, but bought a new motorbike
Despite___
27- I came here so that I could see you.
I came here___