EMPHASIS EXCERCISES

(1)
A) Rewrite these sentences using what.
1. You should remember to stay calm.
WHAT YOU SHOULD REMEMBER IS TO STAY CALM
2. You need to act quickly.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
3. You have to call an ambulance.
WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO IS TO CALL AN AMBULANCE
4. You must concentrate on helping the victims.
WHAT YOU MUST DO IS TO CONCENTRATE ON HELPING THE VICTIMS
5. You need to check that the injury is not serious.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO IS TO CHECK THAT THE INJURY IS NOT SERIUOS
6. You should not allow anyone to move the injured people.
WHAT YOU SHOULD NOT TO DO IS ALLOW.-
7. You should remember to keep the victims warm.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO IS REMEMBER TO KEEP THE VICTIMS WARM
8. You have to keep the injured people calm.
WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO IS TO KEEP THE INJURED PEOPLE CALM
B) Change the sentences as in the example.
1. I don’t need a pencil, I need a pen. > It’s not a pencil I need, it’s a pen.
2. Sam isn’t a policeman, Daniel is.
3. I don’t like carrots, I like potatoes.
4. He’s not eating sweets, he’s eating fruit.
5. We didn’t watch a film, we watched a play.
6. I don’t speak French, I speak German.
7. They don’t want a house, they want a flat.
8. I didn’t break a window, I broke a mirror.
C) Rewrite the sentences in all possible ways, as in the example.
1. Jane moved to Italy in 1986.
It was Jane who/that moved to Italy in 1986. It was Italy that Jane moved to in 1986. It
was in 1986 that Jane moved to Italy
2. Paul sold his old car last week.
3. Sarah lost her keys this morning.
4. David made dinner last night.
5. Simon published his latest novel last month.
6. I met a film star last week.
7. Alan repaired the fence this afternoon.
8. Catherine found a kitten on Monday.

D) Rewrite the sentences putting emphasis on the highlighted words.

1. Lydia stole the papers from the office.
2. Alison made the bridesmaids’ dresses.
3. Where did you meet Jason?
4. Who gave you this expensive necklace?
5. Are you going to buy that cake for the party?
6. Steve decorated the living room.
7. What made you react like this?
8. Why did you phone the police?
9. Why don’t you remember my birthday?
10. We received the letter this morning.

E) Rewrite using emphatic constructions.

1. John set off the fire alarm.
It was…
2. Come in!
Do…
3. Why did they close the shop?
Why ever…
4. She needs a pay rise.
What…
5. She promised to call him.
She did…
6. When did you get married?
When was…
7. What have you done?
Whatever…
8. I told you to be quiet.
I did…
9. Annie opened the windows.
It was…