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Rewriting Sentences 2016

The document provides examples of how to rewrite sentences by changing the grammatical structure while maintaining the same meaning. It includes 61 sentences that can be rewritten in different structures followed by the rewritten version. The focus is on changing sentences from statements to questions, requests, suggestions, or other structures through minor rephrasing or rearrangement of the words.

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Rewriting Sentences 2016

The document provides examples of how to rewrite sentences by changing the grammatical structure while maintaining the same meaning. It includes 61 sentences that can be rewritten in different structures followed by the rewritten version. The focus is on changing sentences from statements to questions, requests, suggestions, or other structures through minor rephrasing or rearrangement of the words.

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1. "I'd go and see a doctor if I were you," Julie said to me.


Julie advised me____________________________________________________________ and see a doctor.
2. "Can you come and help me with this box?"
John asked me ___________________________________________________________________with the box.
3. "This is an exam Mr. Jenkins!! Shut up now!!!"
The headmaster advised Mr. Jenkins_________________________________________________________ up.
4. "That road is very dangerous so just be very careful!"
His mother advised him that__________________________________________ very dangerous and to be careful.
5. "Liverpool won the match last night."
The journalist informed that_________________________________________________ the match the previous night.
6. "Why don't we go and see that new film at the cinema."
Bill suggested _____________________________________________________ the new film at the cinema.
7. "I can come and look after the children tomorrow night."
Jane offered _____________________________________________________________ the children the following day.
8. "The lesson starts at six o'clock in the evening.The teacher told us.
The teacher told us that__________________________________________________________ at six in the evening.
9. She told me that she wouldn't give me any money.
She refused _______________________________________________________________________ me any money
10. Ok, I will do the washing up. He said.
He agreed ______________________________________________________________________ up.
11. Would you like to come to the party? I said to Mathew
I invited Mathew_____________________________________________________________________ the party.
12. I burned the dinner. I said sorry to them.
I apologised _____________________________________________________________________ dinner.
13. He said it would be nice if we went skiing.
He suggested _____________________________________________________________________ skiing.
14. "Have dinner with me," Tom said to Beth.
Tom invited Beth ____________________________________________________________ with him.
15. What time does the Library open? Susan asked me.
Susan wanted to know _____________________________________________________________the library opened.
16. Dont call me if you still dont decide what to do.
Dont call me _______________________________________________________________ what to do.
17. The earthquake occurred in that country.
That is the country ___________________________________________________________ occurred.
18. What was the cost of the house?
How _________________________________________________________________________ the house?
19. There wasnt a Pet Shop in this block before. It was opened last winter.
There didnt _____________________________________________a Pet Shop in this block, it was opened last winter.
20. Will Robert be early at the meeting this afternoon? July asked me.
July wanted to know if Robert __________________________________________________ at the meeting that afternoon.
21. Who does this castle belong to?
__________________________________________________________ this castle?
22. I wont tell you the secret just because you want to. Give me a good reason to do so. Clara said.
Clara refused to tell the secret_______________________ I gave her a good reason to do so.
23. You shouldnt make decisions in rush. Take it easy! Terry told Harry.
Terry advised Harry _____________________________________________________ decisions in a rush.
24. Whats your uncles age?
_____________________________________________________________ your uncle?
25. Sorry! I forgot to give you the money! Kelly said to me.
Kelly apologised ___________________________________________________________ me the money.
26. The last time Rupert had spaghetti was 3 days ago.
Rupert ______________________________________________________ spaghetti for 3 days.
27. Congrats Mary! Your baby is so beautiful! Kitty said.
Kitty congratulated Mary _________________________________________________________________baby.
28. Lets go camping this summer, Luis said.
Luis suggested _____________________________________________________________________ this summer.
29. There werent many people so we did really fast.
There _________________________________________________________________ so we did really fast.
30. John asked me, Did you buy flowers for your mother?
John wanted to know if ______________________________________________________ for my mother.
31. Living in the countryside is much healthier than living in the big city.
Living in the big city isnt ___________________________________________________ living in the countryside.
32. They are excellent musicians.
They are ________________________________________________________________ music.
33. We like fruit and veggies.
We are ____________________________________________________________ fruit and veggies.
34. There isnt any Japanese restaurant nearby. Thats why she never eats Sushi.
But if there ___________________________________________________restaurant, she would eat more Sushi.
35. I wont do your homework while Mom is away. Do it yourself! protested Glenda.
Glenda complained __________________________________________________________________________ older sister.
36. My brother and I both love playing computer games.
I love playing computer games, and _______________________________________________________________my brother.
37. I found the movie you recommended quite depressing.
I was ___________________________________________________________________ by the movie you recommended.
38. I enjoy making cakes and my best friend too.
My best friend enjoys making cakes, and ______________________________________________________ I.
39. Peter and I both went to see Charly Garcia.
I went to see Charly Garcia, and ______________________________________________________ Peter.
40. Yesterday night my Dad asked me if I was feeling OK.
Yesterday night, my Dad asked me, _______________________________________________________________ OK?
41. I have turned on the heating. Its not warm in here yet.
_______________________________________________________turned the heating on, its not warm in here yet.
42. His grandfather is 98 years old. She is still young at heart.
His grandfather is 98 years old. _________________________________________________________ still young at heart.
43. They are going to have a pic-nic even though the weather is cold.
Although ______________________________________________________________cold, they are going to have a pic-nic.
44. I love living in the countryside, but it can sometimes be very quiet.
________________________________________________ can be very quiet, I love living in the countryside.
45. Although Fred has lived in Italy for many years, he doesnt speak Italian.
Fred doesnt speak Italian ____________________________________________ has lived in Italy for many years.
46. She wanted to buy the ticket even though it was really expensive.
______________________________________________was really expensive, she wanted to buy it.
47. Jacks cell phone was broken yesterday. Now its going to be repaired by a technician.
Jack is going to have ___________________________________________________________________ now.
48. Dont open the window now. Its very windy outside. Tom told me.
Tom told me _______________________________________________ the window as it was really windy outside.
49. Im not going to the doctor. Ines said.
Ines said that she _______________________________________________________________ the doctor.
50. Matias didnt tidy up the kitchen after making dinner and his Mom got angry.
His Mom said: You ___________________________________________________________ the kitchen!
51. You should have your house painted soon.
Your room __________________________________________________________________ soon.
52. Joaquin didnt call on time last night, Toto said.
Toto told me that Joaquin _________________________________________on time the previous night.
53. I will help you if you stop complaining.
Unless you ___________________________________________________________, I will help you.
54. Have you ever seen a whale? Laura asked Mags.
Laura wanted to know if Mags ______________________________________________________________ a whale.
55. I will have a word with him tomorrow night, Tiny said.
Tiny told me that she ____________________________________________ a word with him the following night.
56. Where are we going to spend Christmas? Paula asked.
Paula wanted to know where______________________________________________________ to spend Christmas.
57. Dont touch the walls, children! The teacher told the students.
The teacher warned the students ____________________________________________________________ the walls.
58. Its a rainy day. We wont be able to have a party in the garden.
If it ______________________________________________day, we would be able to have a party in the garden.
59. What time are you seeing the doctor tomorrow? Peter asked.
Peter wanted to know what time _________________________________________ the doctor the following day.
60. Last Tuesday, my Ipod crashed down and the technician repaired it.
I ___________________________________________________ repaired after it had crashed down last Tuesday.
61. Yesterday evening, I burned my hand because I was playing with matches.
I ________________________________________________ playing with matches yesterday evening.
62. Are you going to think about it? Lory asked me.
Lory wanted to know if I ________________________________________________________________think about it.
63. If you dont want the trainer to tell you what to do, dont contract him.
Unless_____________________________________________________ the trainer to tell you what to do, dont contract him.
64. Andrea copied the answers from the Internet instead of writing her owns.
Andrea ________________________________________ her own answers instead of copying them from the Internet.
65. Have you ever been scuba-diving with friends? Molly asked Robert.
Molly wanted to know if Robert ____________________________________________________scuba-diving with friends.
66. If Mery doesnt stop chatting on whatsapp, she wont finish her work on time.
Unless Mery ___________________________________________on whatsapp, she wont finish her work on time.
67. Will Maria Ins give me the keys today? Mery asked.
Mery wanted to know if Maria Ines _____________________________________________ the keys that day.
68. Its too easy for you to do that exercise.
If that exercise _________________________________________, you wouldnt be able to do it.
69. Im too tired to continue studying Maths.
I would continue studying Maths ______________________________________ so tired.
70. Many people are embarrassed about discussing their age.
Discussing the age is _____________________________________________________ people.
71. A strong wind destroyed our tent.
Our tent ___________________________________________________ a strong wind.
72. Old movies are really interesting.
Im ____________________________________________ old movies.
73. I dont enjoy her company because she is always complaining about everything.
If she ___________________________________________ about everything, I would enjoy her company.
74. Terry scored the winning goal.
The winning goal _________________________________________________________ by Terry.
75. I wouldnt trust him if I were you.
If I were in your shoes, I ____________________________________________________ him.
76. I definitely wont wait for you! Im off! Pam said to her brother.
Pam refused ____________________________________ for her brother. She said _______________________ off.
77. This land produces a ton of corn for every hectare.
A ton of corn _______________________________________________________ this land for every hectare.
78. Ken is usually late for classes as he usually gets up late.
He _______________________________________________for classes if he didnt usually get up late.
79. You are right, lets go shopping. Im bored in this apartment. Julie said.
Julie agreed ____________________________________________ because she was bored in the apartment.
80. I feel sick because I usually eat too many chocolates.
If I __________________________________________________ many chocolates, I wouldnt feel sick.
81. After class, one of the students always collects the yellow copybooks.
After class, the yellow copybooks _____________________________________________ by one of the students.
82. Im not going to repeat that again! Mark protested.
Mark refused ___________________________________________________________________ that again.
83. Every time I listen to music very loud, my sister bothers me.
My sister wouldnt bother me if I __________________________________________________ to music so loud.
84. I havent seen Sofi for 5 years.
The last time I ________________________________________________________________ 5 years ago.
85. My aunt made that sweater.
That sweater ________________________________________________________________________ my aunt.
86. Would you like to come to my house after school? Tony asked me.
Tony invited me _______________________________________________ after school.
87. Hundreds of tourists visit the Statue of Liberty every day.
The Statue of Liberty _______________________________________________ hundreds of tourists every day.
88. OK, lets study for the exam now and tomorrow we take the day off. Yolly said.
Yolly agreed __________________________________ the exam and ________________________ the following day off.
89. Somebody has locked the door. Im afraid we cant go out now.
The door _________________________________________. Im afraid we cant go out now.
90. The computer at home is not working. Thats why we will have to use yours.
If the computer at home____________________________________________________, we wouldnt have to use yours.
91. We have class in that room.
That is the room ________________________________________________________________ class.
92. When the party finished, the boys didnt clean the house; they paid someone to do it for them.
When the party finished, the boys _______________________________________________________ cleaned.
93. Yesterday evening I left the garden tap running. The backyard was flooded.
I _______________________________________the garden tap on if I didnt want the backyard to be flooded.
94. Will Sam & Peter join us for lunch? Patty asked me.
Patty wanted to know if Sam & Peter _____________________________________________________________ for dinner.
95. Our new microwave is much more expensive than the old one.
Our old microwave isnt ______________________________________________________________ as the new one.
96. Paul hasnt been to a cinema for 4 years.
The last time Paul ______________________________________________________ cinema was 4 years ago.
97. Im not going to cancel my outing! I bought the tickets 3 months ago! Karina said
Karina refused_____________________ her outing because she _________________________ the tickets 3 months ago.
98. If Paty doesnt book a seat for Saturday, she wont be able to get a good one.
Unless Paty____________________________________________ for Saturday, she wont be able to get a good one.
99. I havent written a letter for 7 years.
The last time I ___________________________________________________________________ was 7 years ago.
100. You shouldnt delay your answer anymore Clara told Santi
Clara advised Santi _____________________________________________________________ her answer any longer.
101. Sorry! I was speaking too loud. Richard said.
Richard apologized __________________________________________________________________________________loudly.
102. A new way of preventing pollution in big cities has been studied.
They __________________________________________________________ a new way of preventing pollution in big cities.
103. She hasnt eaten ice-cream for 2 weeks.
The last time she ________________________________________________________ 2 weeks ago.
104. They havent told me the dates of the next end-of-year meeting.
I ___________________________________________________________________ the date of the next end-of-year meeting.
105. The conference room had just been painted, so I couldnt use it.
They __________________________________________________________ the conference room, so I couldnt use it.
106. All the smoke thrown by the factories have polluted the air.
The air ____________________________________________________________ by all the smoke thrown by the factories.
107. Have they fixed their old car?
Have the old car___________________________________________________________________________?
108. We have spent hours trying to find the documents.
Hours _____________________________________________________________________ trying to find the documents.
109. We havent delivered the invitations yet.
The invitations _______________________________________________________________________________ yet.
110. She has given us a big lecture today.
A big lecture ________________________________________________________________________ to us today.
111. They have accused Woody of a serious crime.
Woody ____________________________________________________________________________of a serious crime.
112. Lots of tourists have visited Argentina this year.
Argentina __________________________________________________________________________ by lots of tourists.
113. They have asked the workers to finish their work on time.
The workers __________________________________________________________________ to finish their work on time.
114. The students have already done some research.
Some research _______________________________________________________________________ by the students already.
115. Sorry, Im late again. The traffic was terrific Carol said.
Carol apologized ____________________________________________________again, and said that the traffic was terrific.
116. Each English lesson is 1 hour long.
Each English lesson _________________________________________________________________________________ 1 hour.
117. They havent sold the tickets for the concert yet.
The tickets for the concert ___________________________________________________________________________ yet.
118. The teacher has given us the Mid-Term-Oral Exam topics already.
The Mid-Term Oral Exam topics _________________________________________________ to us already.
119. Whats the prise of this bass?
How ______________________________________________________________________________ this bass cost?
120. I think we should call the police.
In my ___________________________________________________________________________ call the police.
121. I also think we should visit our Grandma soon Flor said.
Flor agreed ______________________________________________________________________ Grandma soon.
122. Do computer games interest you?
Are you ______________________________________________________________________ computer games?
123. He has brought the food delivery on time.
The food delivery _____________________________________________________________________ on time.
124. Congrats! You have passed the final exam! The teacher told me.
The teacher congratulated me __________________________________________________________ the final exam.
125. Would you like to come to the Quilmes Rock Festival? His friend asked.
His friend invited him _____________________________________________________ the Quilmes Rock festival.
126. Take some medicine if you have a stomach-ache Mom told me.
Mom advised__________________________________________________________ some medicine if Ive a stomach-ache.
127. I hate this cold weather! We cant play in the garden! Lia said.
Lia complained ___________________________________________________ because they couldnt play in the garden.
128. If he doesnt try harder, he will have to take the course again.
Unless______________________________________________________________, he will have to take the course again.
129. Roy is not as good as his brother at cooking.
Roys brother is ______________________________________________________cooking than he is.
130. My new cell-phone is better than my old one.
My old cell-phone wasnt __________________________________________________ my new one.
131. She cant hear you because she is listening to music out loud.
If she _____________________________________________________to music so loudly, she would be able to hear you.
132. Have you ever tested risotto? Renato asked Tom
Renato wanted to know if Tom______________________________________________________ risotto.
133. Yesterday night I left the back door unlocked. I was burgled.
I ___________________________________________________ the back door unlocked if I didnt want to be burgled.
134. Why dont you try on that dress? Its really beautiful and cheap, my Mom told me.
My Mum suggested me _____________________________________________________ that beautiful and cheap dress.
135. Im not going to clean up all this mess without your help, Terry, my sister said.
My sister refused _____________________________________________________ all the mess without my help.
136. What have you done with your room, Linda? Marcos asked.
Marcos wanted to know what ___________________________________________________________ with my room.
137. Stop shouting! Im trying to concentrate here Gaston told us.
Gaston ordered us ____________________________________________________________ because he was trying to
concentrate.
138. You shouldnt eat too much junk food, Dad told me.
Dad advised me ________________________________________________________________ so much junk food.
139. Luna will feel tired during the game if she doesnt get a good nights sleep.
Unless Luna __________________________________________ nights sleep, she will feel tired during the game.
140. If Lucas doesnt make up his mind soon, he will lose this fantastic opportunity.
Unless he _________________________________________________ mind soon, hell lose this fantastic opportunity.
141. How do you spell your school name?
How is your _____________________________________________________________________________?
142. Do comics interest you?
Are you ______________________________________________________________________ comics?
143. My cousin speaks Italian more fluently than I do.
I dont speak Italian as _____________________________________________________ my cousin does.
144. I was really terrified of the horror movie.
The horror movie was ____________________________________________________________________.
145. Even though his foot hurt, Pedro managed to reach the finish line.
Pedros foot hurt. _____________________________________________________________to reach the finish line.
146. Would you like to go fishing on Saturday? Eduardo asked me.
Eduardo invited me ___________________________________________________________ on Saturday.
147. Although he was exhausted, he went to the party.
He went to the party _______________________________________________________________was exhausted.
148. Does Global Warning interest you?
Are you ________________________________________________________________________ Global Warning?
150. They wont get to see The Rolling Stones if they dont hurry up.
They wont get to see The Rolling Stones ________________________________________________ hurry up.
151. We are neighbours but we have never met.
_______________________________________________________________ neighbours, we have never met.
152. Your vacuum was really useful Pam, thanks again Marge said.
Marge thanked Pam _________________________________________________________ her vacuum.
153. Thank you for the grass trimmer, Sebastian. It was really useful Mony said.
Mony thanked Sebastian_______________________________________________________ grass trimmer.
154. Dont put the music so laud! You may wake up the neighbours my Dad told us.
My Dad told us ______________________________________________________ the music so loud.
155. What was the cost of the birthday present?
How _________________________________________________birthday present cost?
156. Im so sorry, Pia, I didnt mean to hurt you, Guille said.
Guille apologised _____________________________________________________________ Pia.
157. You are sacked her boss told her.
Her boss told her _____________________________________________________________________.
158. Lets cook a meal for Mums birthday! Juliana said.
Juliana suggested _______________________________________________________ for her Mums birthday.
160. Im tired of washing socks all day Mrs Owen said.
Mrs Owen complained _______________________________________________________________ all day.
161. She is an excellent basketball player. However, her height is below standard.
___________________________________________________ an excellent basketball player, her height is bellow standard.
162. The reasons are not enough to cancel the meeting.
But if the reasons _______________________________________ we would cancel the meeting.
163. Oh! I found a mouse in the house!Frank shouted.
Frank shouted that he ____________________________________________________________ a mouse in the house.
164. Stop pulling things out of the plastic bag, Peter! Popy said.
Popy advised me ________________________________________________________ things out of the plastic bag.
165. If he doesnt work hard, he may lose his job.
Unless he ______________________________________________________, he may lose his job.
166. Where have you been recently? She asked.
She wanted to know where I___________________________________________________ recently.
167. My cuckoo clock is broken. I should fix it.
My cuckoo clock needs _________________________________________________________ because it is broken.
168. I thanked the woman. She helped me.
I thanked the woman ________________________________________________________me.
169. The washing machine was not working well, but the technician repaired it immediately yesterday.
I had the _____________________________________________________________ yesterday.
170. Dont touch the pictures! We are in a museum, George! Mum said.
My Mum told me _____________________________________ the pictures and that we were in a museum.
171. If you dont know anything about it, dont talk.
Unless __________________________________________________________ something about it, dont talk.
172. I visited my brother every weekend before he moved to Costa Rica.
I _________________________________________________ my brother every weekend before he moved to Costa Rica.
173. There is a new fast food restaurant on the corner. I was opened this month.
There ___________________________________________ be a fast food on that corner. It was opened this month.
174. Im too tired to take the dog for a walk.
If I _______________________________________________________, I would take the dog for a walk.
175. If you dont explain the problem to the doctor, he wont help you.
The doctor wont help you unless ________________________________________________problem to him.
176. When I was a teenager I went regularly to that Bar.
When I was a teenager I ____________________________________________________ to that Bar.
177. Will you help me type these worksheets? Alfred asked Lucy.
Alfred asked Lucy if he ____________________________________________________ type those worksheets.
178. It was wrong of you not to have left a message before leaving.
You _____________________________________________________________________ a message before leaving.
179. If I were you Peter, I wouldnt spend so much time in that place, Rocco said.
Rocco advised me ____________________________________________________ so much time in that place.
180. I dont have a pet because my apartment is too small.
If my apartment ______________________________________________, I`d have a pet at home.
181. It was late for you to say sorry.
You __________________________________________________________________ sorry before.
182. I really enjoy your speech, congrats Susan! Mary said.
Mary congratulated Susan ________________________________________________________________ .
183. I know the man. His bike was stolen
I know the man _______________________________________________________ stolen.
184. It was silly of her to go to Tecnpolis with little money.
She ________________________________________________ to Tecnpolis with enough money.
185. You cant smoke in this area.
You are _________________________________________________________ to smoke in this area.
186. Lets go camping in the lake, sweetheart, Tina said.
Tina suggested me ___________________________________________________________the lake.
187. My cell-phone isnt as expensive as yours.
Your cell-phone is _________________________________________________________ mine.
188. Oh my God! Congratulations! Youre having a baby! My sister said.
My sister congratulated me ___________________________________________________________ baby.
189. Tom has got a 4 in the test because he didnt check it before handing in.
Tom ___________________________________________________ the test before handing in.
190. Sebas fell asleep on the bus and somebody stole his cell-phone from his bag.
Sebas _______________________________________________________________________ asleep on the bus.
191. Dad didnt charge his cell-phone and then he couldnt call us.
Dad ________________________________________________ his cell-phone before leaving home.
192. Not many students passed the exam.
Only a ____________________________________________________________________________ the exam.
193. It`s prohibited to park the car here
You are _______________________________________________________________________ park the car here.
194. A Nokia 1100 is cheaper than a Nokia C3.
A Nokia C3 ________________________________________________________________________ than a Nokia 1100.
195. Not many people have come to the brunch today.
Few _________________________________________________________________________ to the brunch today.
196. There isnt much information about it on the internet.
There is ____________________________________________________________________it on the internet.
197. Im tired of our new neighbours. They are really noisy! Ana said.
Ana complained ____________________________________________________________________________neighbours.
198. We enjoyed very much the pic-nic yesterday
We enjoyed __________________________________________________________________ the pic-nic yesterday.
199. She is carol. She gave me the present.
She is the person ______________________________________________________________ the present.
200. Thats the place. We worked there during the summer.
Thats the place ________________________________________________________________ during the summer.
1. Can you lend me your tent to go camping?
Can I _______________________________________________ your tent to go camping?
2. Could I have a cup of coffee, please?
Please, ________________________________________ you bring me a cup of coffee?
3. Could I open the door for a minute?
I wonder if ________________________________________________ open the door for a minute.
4. Could you tell me when we get to the restaurant, please?
Would you let _____________________________________________ when we get to the restaurant, please?
5. That car is too expensive for me to buy.
I havent got ____________________________________________________ to buy that car.
6. The cake was very good, and Ill like to eat another piece.
The cake was_______________________________________________ that Id like to eat another piece.
7. It was such a good restaurant. We want to go back tomorrow.
The restaurant was __________________________________________ that we want to go back tomorrow.
8. The weather is very cold. I dont want to go outside.
The weather is _________________________________________ to go outside.
9. The bed is very big. It doesn`t fit in the room.
The bed isnt ________________________________________________ to fit in the room.
10. The doctor says he cant play tennis anymore.
Hi isnt ______________________________________ to play tennis anymore.
11. Does the doctor have time to see me tomorrow morning?
Will the doctor be ___________________________________________________ see me tomorrow?
12. I couldnt swim until I was 10.
I didnt learn _________________________________ until I was 10.
13. I was unable to get out of the swimming pool in time.
I didnt ______________________________________ get out of the swimming pool in time.
14. Fortunately, I managed to get to work on time.
Fortunately, I was ____________________________________ get t work on time.
15. Do you know who the teacher is?
Who __________________________________ teacher?
16. Who is visiting us next weekend?
Do you ___________________________________________ visiting us next weekend?
17. Where was the movie?
Do you ____________________________________________ the movie was?
18. Are they singing or not?
Do you know _________________________________________ singing or not?
19. Do you know what Rickys e-mail address is?
Have you __________________________ Rickys e-mail address?
20. Chinese food is served in the restaurant across the street.
The restaurant across the street ________________________________ Chinese food.
21. They play classical music in the bar every Sunday evening.
Every Sunday morning, classical music _________________________________ in the bar.
22. Dinner is usually cooked by my mother.
My mother usually __________________________________ dinner.
23. I need to take my dresses to the cleaners this week.
I need to get ______________________________________________________ this week.
24. These wall needs painting this year.
We need to have ______________________________________________ this year.
25. The last time Rony went to Brazil was three years ago.
Paula hasnt ________________________________________ for 3 years.
26. I finished doing the homework a minute ago.
Ive________________________________________ finished doing my homework.
27. Jacinta hasnt been to Neuqun before.
This is the first time that _______________________________________________ been to Neuqun.
28. Are you still using that dictionary?
Havent you _____________________________ using that dictionary yet?
29. She finished doing the housework before I arrived.
When I arrived, she _____________________________________________ doing the housework.
30. I ate all the pop-corn before lunchtime.
By the lunchtime, I ___________________________________________ all the pop-corn.
31. She knew how to drive a car when she was 10.
By the time she was 10, she had already ______________________________ how to drive a car.
32. This is the first time she has passed a Maths Exam.
She has __________________________________ a Maths exam before.
33. I had never been in such an expensive restaurant before.
This was the first time I ________________________________ in such an expensive restaurant.
34. Our train arrives at noon.
Our train doesnt arrive ____________________________________ noon.
35. The last bus left 2 hours ago.
Its been ___________________________________________ the last bus left.
36. When I arrive at the apartment, Ill phone my brother immediately.
Ill phone my brother _______________________________I arrive at the apartment.
37. We found a seat and then went to get some drinks.
We went to get some drinks ______________________________________finding a seat.
38. We couldnt get on the train until we had shown our tickets.
We had to show our tickets ________________________________ we got on the train.
39. It has been 1 year since we lived in that house.
We ______________________________________ in that house for 1 year.
40. He joined that football team last year.
He___________________________________________ in that football team since last year.
41. She wrote that song a year ago.
Its a year ________________________________________________ that song.
42. They have lived there for a month.
They _______________________________________ live there last month.
43. He was in the bedroom until a moment ago.
He ____________________________________________ left the bedroom.
44. She has already told that story twice before.
This ___________________________________ time she has told that story.
45. A Nokia 1100 is cheaper than a Nokia C3.
A Nokia C3 _________________________________________________________than a Nokia 1100.
46. Alice started playing tennis 6 months ago.
Alice ____________________________________________________________ tennis for 6 months.
47. I played volleyball when I was at school. I dont play now.
I _______________________________________________ volleyball when I was at school.
48. She drank milk when she was a child, but now she is allergic to it.
When she was a child, she _____________________________________________ milk but now she is allergic to it.
49. He didnt play computer games before. Now he cant stop playing.
He ____________________________________________________play computer games before and now he is a big fan.
50. No one in the class is taller than Richard.
Richard __________________________________________________in the class.

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