Rewrite sentences so that their meanings do not change.

1. I've never been to this shop before.

 This is the first time I've been to this shop.
2. Shall we go into town this afternoon?
 Would you like to go into town this afternoon.
3. The tickets were more expensive than I had expected.
 The tickets weren't as cheap as I had expected
4. My friend suggested travelling by train.
 My friend said “If I were you, I would travel by train”
5. Nobody remained on the ship after the captain had left it.
 The captain was the last (person) to leave the ship.
6. I’m going to spend my holiday in Greece next week.
I’m …………………………………………………………...................…………
7. Wear a mask before you enter the supermarket or stay out.
You …………………………………………………………...................…………
8. You should listen to your doctor if you want to stay healthy.
You’d …………………………………………………………...................…………
9. They have sold the house for $50.000.
The house has been sold for $50.000
10. I’m going to have my computer fixed soon.
I’m …………………………………………………………...................………….
11. He didn’t listen to his parents so he lost all his money.
If he had listened to his parents, he wouldn’t have lost all his money
12. Drivers can’t park their cars here.
Drivers aren’t……………………………………………………………………..
13. There is little milk left in the fridge.
There are not much milk left in the fridge
14. Billy gets on well with all his family.
Billy is ……………………………………………………………………………
15. She’s going away to overcome her failed relationship.
She’s going …………………………………………………………………….
16. Cycling has been one of my leisure activities for 5 years.
I ……………………………………………………………………………….
17. Both adults and children find this game good fun.
This game is suitable for both adults and children
18. I don’t feel up to going out tonight.
I’m not in a good mood to going out tonight.
19. I advise you not to trust any of your friends.
=> If I were you, I wouldn’t trust any of your friends.
20. Spend less time playing sport or you’ll never get your homework done.
=> Unless you spend less time playing sport, you will get your homework done.

must =
mustn’t =
have to =
don’t have to = needn’t = don’t need to
=

countables

some
(+) uncountables
Quantifiers Countable Nouns Uncountable Nouns (+) (-) (?)
Some Yes Yes Yes Yes
Any Yes Yes Yes Yes
Little Yes Yes
A little Yes Yes
Few Yes Yes
A few Yes Yes
Plenty of Yes Yes Yes Yes

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Statements Answer Clues

Clare thinks their father will be Dad = father But I’m sure …when he finds out.
pleased by Tom’s news Dad won’t say the same
Tom believes he can manage both I can do my homework on the It won’t make any difference.
swimming and school work bus