TRANSFORMATIONS 1-5

TRANSFORMATIONS OR REPHRASINGS ARE TYPICAL IN EXAMS. PRACTISE AND GET TOP MARKS!

(Write 2 to 5 words + use the given word without modification)
TEST 1

(1)   I want to see you next month. INTERESTED    

 I  next month.

(2)   "Have you ever been to China, Lilly?" asked Maria. BEEN

Maria asked Lilly  to China.

 (3) He was too tired to work any more. THAT
He was  he couldn't work any more.
 (4) There's no point going to the market today. WASTE
It's  going to the market today.
 (5) The doctor will only see you if you have an appointment. NOT
The doctor  you have an appointment.
 (6) I'm sure it was Charlie I saw in town as I recognised his jacket. MUST
It  Charlie I saw in town as I recognised his jacket.

TEST 2

1) Because of what she advised you, you did the right thing. ADVICE
Thanks you, you did the right thing.
 (2) In my opinion, you're the luckiest sailor alive. CONCERNED
You're the luckiest sailor alive, as . 
(3) They tend to react badly when they are under pressure. TENDENCY
They badly when they are under pressure. 
(4) She paid half of what I paid. TWICE
I paid her.
(5) I got angry because of her behaviour. MADE
Her behaviour temper.
 (6) They play so skilfully that nobody can beat them. MUCH
They play with that nobody can beat them.

TEST 3

(Write 2 to 5 words + use the given word without modification)

(1) I prefer going to the cinema by myself. OWN
I like going to the cinema .
(2) The mayor's meeting was delayed because of the rain. CAUSED
The rain to be delayed.
 (3) It is six months since I last went to the barber's. HAD
I cut at the barber's for six months.
 (4) We didn't use to be so busy. THAN
We are to be.
(5) I told my son that he could go to the party. ALLOWED
I to the party.
 (6) My sister regrets not having gone to the party. WISHES
My sister to the party.

TEST 4

(1) They admired their leader for his strength. LOOKED
They for his strength.
 (2) Everybody hated Rose, apart from Harry. EXCEPTION
With , everyone hated Rose.
 (3) They have the responsibility of looking after the flowers. FOR
They are the flowers.
 (4) 'Do you like chocolate?' Lucy asked Sally. IF
Lucy asked Sally chocolate.

(5) 'Call if you are going to be late.'.CASE
'Call to be late back.'
 (6) My sister always criticises me in class. DOWN
My sister in class.

TEST 5

(1) Was it really necessary for you to call me? HAVE
Did call me?
 (2) Her meeting with the police was delayed due to the traffic. CAUSED
The delay to her meeting with the police the traffic.
 (3) The last time I went to the cinema was 3 months ago. HAVE
I cinema for 3 months.

(4) Her boss didn't use to be so aggressive. THAN
Her boss is to be.
 (5) The police didn't let him drive away. ALLOWED
He was from the police.
 (6) The team regrets losing the match. WISHES
The team the match.

FOR AND AGAINST ESSAY

EXAMPLE 1
EXAMPLE 2

DO YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF A GOOD STUDENT?

4 TIPS TO BECOME A GOOD STUDENT

Do you consider yourself a good student? Do you think you could be a better one? Is it possible to learn? Read these 5 tips to become a good student and give your opinion.

Go to the comments and add your own ideas. 

SOCIAL MEDIA VOCABULARY

Social media related vocabulary 1

Social media related vocabulary 2

REVISION

1.- Did the mechanic repair your car? Causative

Did you have your car repaired by the …?

2.-Is a professional decorator painting your house? Causative

Are you having your house painted by a …?

3.-Were they watching a film in the library? Passive

Was a film being watched in the library?

4.-Has the optician checked your eyes? Causative

Have you had/got your eyes checked by...?

5.-Did your brother break the window? Passive

Was the window broken by your brother?

1.-He's lived in Cáceres for 2 years. How long has he lived …?

2.-They are spending the summer in Scotland. Where are they spending the summer?

3.-She goes to piano lesson twice a week. Hoe often does she go to piano lessons?

4.-He is tall and good-looking. What is he like? / What does he look like?

5.-He is shy and friendly. What is he like?

6.-He is good-looking and friendly. What is he like?

1. He doesn't study so he is failing all his tests. If he studied, he would pass / wouldn't fail ...

2.-They didn't save money so they didn't travel to Paris. If they had saved money,

they would have travelled to Paris.

3.-You can only enter this web with a password. If you have a pssword you can enter/ will be able to enter this web.

4.-She can't buy a new car because she is unemployed. I she wasn't/ weren't unemployed, she would / could buy a new car.

5.-The students won't celebrate the party unless they find a big place. (unless)

REVISION: REPHRASING CONDITIONAL SENTENCES

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REPHRASING PRACTICE 2: CONDITIONAL SENTENCES.
1. We didn't see The Two Towers because the cinema was closed.
2. She doesn't understand because you haven't explained the situation to her.
3. You won't get a promotion if your work doesn't improve.
4. I never eat octopus because I get sick.
5. We didn't pick you up at the station because you didn't phone us.
6. The government won't win the elections unless they create employment.
7. I'll buy I new computer provided that I get a rise in salary.
8. She wanted to buy that picture, but she didn't have enough money.
9. Whenever I make a promise, I keep it.
10. We haven't got any matches, so we can't light a fire. 1
1. I didn't renew my subscription because I lost interest in the magazine's articles.
12. He was too slow to win the race.
13. I won't go to Rio unless I find a cheap flight.
14. I never sunbathe because I get sunburt easily.
15. She will understand you provided that you don't speak too fast.
16. He won't come for a drink because he's got work to do.
17. She's too young to get a driving licence.
18. They lost the match because of the heavy rain.
19. Whenever Peter and I meet, we talk about the good old times.
20. Should you see Paul, tell him about the meeting.

REVISION: CONDITIONAL SENTENCES MIX

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