Verbal Tenses: Rephrase the following sentences

1-Almodóvar started making films in 1980. He is still making films today

Almodóvar has been……………………………..
2-On the way to work I saw a car crash
I saw…………………………………
3-On my walk home from school, I dropped my mobile phone
While……………………………
4-I did my homework before I went out
I didn’t go out………………………………………..
5-The thief escaped and then the police arrived
By the time the police……………………………..
6-I’m on my way to the cinema (GOING)
I………………………………………
7-Dave only sometimes writes me an email (NOT OFTEN)
Dave……………………………
8-Are you still working on your science project? (YET)
Haven’t……………………………………………………………………………..?
9-I started rehearsing at 10 o’clock this morning. It is now 1 o’clock and I’m still rehearsing (SINCE)
I have…………………………………………….
10-I was on my bike when I fell (RIDE)
I was…………………………………………………….
11-It’s May. I started learning German in January (FOR)
I have………………………………………………………..
12-The band started playing at 10 and we arrived at 10.30 (BEFORE)
The band had…………………………………………………….
13-How long is it since they finished school?
When……………………………………………………

Rewrite the sentences. Use the past perfect and before

1-She had a bath. Then she phoned her friend.
She had……………………………………………………
2-We prepared the meal. Then the guests arrived.
We had……………………………………………….........
Rewrite the sentences with the present perfect and for or since
1-The last time she went home was three years ago
She…………………………………………………………..
2-My dad last had a job two months ago
My dad………………………………………………………
3-She got ill last Wednesday and she is still ill
She…………………………………………………………...

Rewrite the sentences with the present perfect continuous and since
1-I started waiting for you at 1 o’clock. I’m still waiting
I……………………………………………………
2-The team started playing at 3 o’clock. They are still playing
The team………………………………………….
3-The band started working on a new album in July. They’re still working on it
The band………………………

Revision: Future forms

1-Guillermo and Ana are getting married next Sunday
Guillermo and Ana’s marriage………………………….
2-Train to Littlehampton is leaving the platform in five minutes
Train to Littlehampton………………………………………….
3-Do you intend to live abroad next year?
Are you…………………………………………………….
4-Do you intend to write a new novel next summer?
Are you…………………………………………………….

Fill the gaps with the correct tenses.

1. I ______________________(learn) English for seven years now.
2. But last year I ____________________________(not / work) hard enough for English, that's why
my marks___________________________ (not / be) really that good then.
 3. As I__________________________________ (pass / want) my English exam successfully next year,
I _________________________(study) harder this term.
4. During my last summer holidays, my parents ________________________________(send) me on a
language course to London.
5. It ____________________________(be) great and I ________________(think) I
_____________________(learn) a lot.
6. Before I ________________________(go) to London, I ___________________________(not /
enjoy) learning English.
7. But while I __________________________(do) the language course, I
_________________________(meet) lots of young people from all over the world.
8. There I _______________________(notice) how important it____________________________ (be)
to speak foreign languages nowadays.
9. Now I ____________________________(have) much more fun learning English than
I_______________________________ (have) before the course.
10. At the moment I _____________________________(revise) English grammar.
11. And I___________________________________ (begin / already) to read the texts in my English
textbooks again.
12. I_________________________ (think) I _______________________(do) one unit every week.
13. My exam _____________________________(be) on 15 May, so there
_____________________________(not / be) any time to be lost.
14. If I _____________________(pass) my exams successfully, I _____________________(start) an
apprenticeship in September.
15. And after my apprenticeship, maybe I___________________________________ (go) back to
London to work there for a while.

CONDITIONALS.- REPHRASING EXERCISES

1. They won´t let her in if she doesn´t have a ticket

Unless…
2. People don´t do enough exercise, so there is a lot of heart disease.

If…
3. She looked in the papers; that´s why she saw the ad

If…
4. We don´t see each other enough.

I wish…
5. We won´t go to see that film if you don´t want to.

Unless…
6. There are too many cars; that´s why the city is polluted.

If…
7. She didn´t speak German well, so she didn’t apply for the job.

If…
8. I don´t have enough money for a new car.

I wish…
9. The doctor will not see you if you do not telephone first

Unless…
10. People drive too fast, so there are a lot of accidents.

If…
11. I lost your number; that´s why I didn´t phone you.

If…
12. We went to the bed very late last night.

I wish…
13. You can´t go if they don´t invite you.

Unless…
14. People watch too much TV, so they don´t have time for reading.

People…
15. Jane didn´t come in her usual train, that´s why I didn´t see her.

If…
16. It´s a pity I am not rich.

I wish…
17. It´s a pity I didn´t win the lottery.

I wish…
18. Elizabeth has to work in the evening, so she can´t go to concerts.

If…
19. Jimmy is always telling lies.

I wish…
20. Sally broke her leg, so she didn´t go on holiday.

If…
Choose the correct meaning for each sentence.
1. Dogs can't come in here.
a) Dogs aren't allowed in here.
b) It's better if dogs don't come in here.
2. It can't be John. He's at school.
a) It's possible that it's John.
b) It's impossible that it's John.
3. It might rain later. Look at those black clouds.
a) It definitely won't rain later.
b) It's possible it will rain later.
4. Lara ought to change her computer.
a) It's necessary for Lara to change her computer.
b) It's a good idea for Lara to change her computer.
5. You mustn't take a mobile phone to school.
a) It's against the rules to take a mobile phone to school.
b) You shouldn't take a mobile phone to school, but you can if you want to.
6. You needn't hurry. We aren't late.
a) It isn't a good idea to hurry.
b) It isn't necessary to hurry.
7. You have to be seventeen to apply for a driving licence in Britain.
a) It's necessary to be seventeen before you can apply for a driving licence.
b) You can apply for a driving licence before you are 17.

Rephrase the following sentences so that they mean the same.

1. You can’t take photographs in the Reina Sofía Museum. (be allowed to)

2. Perhaps we’ll go to a football match at the weekend. (may)

3. It’s a good idea for you to listen more carefully. (ought to)

4. I can borrow my parents’ car whenever I like. (be allowed to)

5. It is a bad idea to wear a coat in this weather. (shouldn’t)

6. When I was three I couldn’t ride a bike. (be able to)

7. It’s my birthday but it isn’t necessary for you to buy a present (needn’t)

8. The students can use dictionaries in the English exam. (be allowed to)

9. I’m sure they are exhausted. (must)

10. My grandfather was obliged to do military service when he was 18. (have to)

Choose the correct alternative.

1. 'I got 95% in my history exam.' - 'It might have / can't have been very difficult!'
2. 'Everywhere is very wet.' - 'It must have / can't have rained in the night.'
3. 'I saw your brother in town this morning.' - 'You might have / can't have seen him because he's away.'
4. 'I phoned you last night but there was no reply.' - 'I might have / can't have been in the bathroom.'
5. 'Have you finished your homework?' - 'No, I might have / should have done it but I haven't had time.'
6. 'Angelo was always looking forward to seeing Maria.' - 'He must have / can't have really liked her then.'

Complete the sentences with the perfect forms of the modals.

1. 'Where's Adela?'- 'She …………………………………………….……… (must / leave) because her car isn't outside.'
2. 'Oliver passed his maths exam.' - 'He ………………………………….……………… (can't / do). He didn't do any
work!'
3. 'Where's Elena? She's really late.' - 'She ………………………………………………….……… (might / miss) the bus.'
4. 'Poor Maria. She feels sick.' - 'She …………………………………………….………………. (could / eat) something bad.'
5. 'My brother is 13 tomorrow.' - 'So he ………………………………………………………………. (must / be) born in
1991.’
6. 'Oh no. I've gone the wrong way.' - 'You ……………………………….……………………. (should / take) the last
turning.'

Rewrite the following sentences beginning with the words given and using
conditional verbs.
1. He wasn’t able to write until he was eight. He ...........................

2. Talking is not permitted during the test. You ............................

3. It isn’t right to speak to your mother like that. You ................
4. I advise you to drive more slowly. You ..........................................
5. It isn’t necessary to buy a ticket. You ..........................................
6. It is possible that he will win the race. He ..................................
7. I’m sure that is John’s car. That ...................................................
8. It is obligatory to wear a uniform in this school. You ..............
9. I’m sure Jim didn’t mention the matter to anyone. Jim ..........
10. Perhaps he has gone home. He .......................................................

Rewrite the following sentences using Conditional sentences:

1) They don’t work hard, so they do badly at school.
2) The old man gave us clear directions, so we found the address.
3) You don’t get enough sleep, so you feel tired all the time.
4) You forgot to bring a map, so we got lost.
5) You didn’t water the flowers, so they died.
6) She trains hard, so she’s a good player.
7) Ms Dawson loves animals, so she has six cats.
8) If you don’t go to the party, they’ll be disappointed. (Unless)
9) If he doesn’t go to the post office, he won’t buy the stamps. (Unless)
10) I’m busy, so I won’t come with you.

Transform these sentences into passive sentences:

a. Someone is helping her with the housework.
b. The mail-order company sent Mrs Green a parcel.
c. My friend sent me an invitation.
d. The secretary has given Mrs Jones some letters.
e. The traffic warden had already given him a ticket for illegal parking.
f. John gave Elizabeth that beautiful ring.
g. Her students have sent her flowers.
h. He must give the message to the right person.
i. We teach our students English and French.
j. Someone bought flowers for the bride.
k. They showed the tourists the sights of Athens.
l. They pay her an excellent salary.
m. They paid the artist £1,000 for his painting.

Complete the reported speech sentences using the verb given.

1) ‘Why don’t you sit down for a moment?’ -She suggested...........
2) ‘I could make you something to eat if you like’- She offered........
3) ‘I’m feeling hungry, actually’. - I admitted.............
4) ‘I’m sorry that I was so late’. - I apologised...........
5) ‘What happened?’ - She asked him........
6) ‘I got stuck in the traffic’. - I told her........
7) ‘Now don’t forget you have to practise every day’. - She reminded me........
8) ‘Of course. I’ll practise every afternoon after school’. -I promised........
9) ‘And don’t leave your books at school again!’ - She warned me...........
10) ‘If I were you, I wouldn’t spend so much time playing computer games’. -She advised me.........
11) ‘Let’s go to the cinema tonight.’ - She suggested........
12) ‘Don’t drive through the centre of town’. -He advised his wife.........
13) ‘I definitely didn’t leave the window open!’ - He denied........
14) ‘Could you please have the papers ready by 11 o’clock? - He asked his secretary............
15) ‘Don’t do that again, or there’ll be trouble’. - The teacher warned........
16) ‘Don’t forget to switch off the lights before you leave’. - She reminded.........
17) ‘You’ve stolen my pen! Give it back!’ -Peter accused........
18) ‘Come to my birthday party on Saturday’. - He invited.........
19) ‘I’m sorry I ever took your advice’. - She regretted........
20) ‘I will not eat this pizza’- Ann refused..........

Complete each sentence in reported speech, using these verbs:

promised, suggested, insisted, refused, accused, explained, said, asked, advised

21) ‘Why don’t we go for a walk?’ 26) ‘I gave you my homework last
22) ‘I wasn’t anywhere near the week’.
scene of the crime’. 27) ‘Could you come and pick me up
23) ‘This spot is the best place for a from school today, dad?’
picnic’. 28) ‘If I were you, I wouldn’t drink so
24) ‘The swallows return every spring much’.
and fly past my window. 29) ‘I won’t help you because you
 25) ‘Can you answer the phone? I’m didn’t help me’.
having a shower!’ 30) ‘I’ll bring it back tomorrow’.

Complete each sentence in reported speech.

31) ‘The camera needs two batteries.’ -The instructions say........
32) ‘I’ve finished the letters you asked me to write’. - Jill said........
33) ‘Pandas live in China’. - The teacher said........
34) ‘It’s time for bed’. - Dad says.......
35) ‘I have to tidy my bedroom now’. - Toby said...........
36) ‘I should have bought her a present’. - He said.....
37) ‘Coal is found underground’. -He said........
38) ‘You ought to go to the doctor’s’. -She said to her son......
39) ‘If I had more time, I would take up a hobby’.- Eric told me.......
40) ‘If I hadn’t parked my car on a double yellow line, I wouldn’t have got a ticket’. - Sam said.......
41) ‘Dinner is ready’. -Mum says......
42) ‘If I were you, I would save some money’. -She told me......
43) ‘Kangaroos live in Australia’- She told them.......
44) ‘I can help you tidy the attic on Saturday’. _Karen said to Joe......
45) ‘You could be right’. -I said....
46) ‘ I live in St.Petersburg’. -She told me.........
47) ‘I watch TV every day’. -She has said that........../ -She will say that............
48) ‘ Where is Natali?’ - Sam wanted to know.............
49) ‘What do you want?’- John asked ...........
50) ‘When I saw them they were playing tennis’. - He said that.........