Passive Voice Rephrasing

1. A famous architect built our block of flats in 1982.

2. People eat a lot of burgers nowadays in the USA.

3. Someone has designed these earrings in Italy.

4. Farmers dont grow tea in Britain.

5. People dont often use horses for transport now.

6. People send millions of emails every day.

7. The Beatles didnt record this song.

8. People didnt eat potatoes in Europe until the 17th century.

9. The parents wont meet the children at the airport after their trip to
Rome.

10. A dangerous driver caused the accident.

11. The manager will watch the new players.

12. People saw the race all over the world.

13. Lots of people have signed the petition.

14. He wont complete the sculpture in two weeks.

15. They have sold many paintings since last week.

16. They are building a new conference centre.

17. The students were recycling old materials.

18. Lots of people have used this computer.

19. They will give John an award.

20. They must interview Sandra tomorrow.

21. They should paint the house in the summer.

22. They will show you the new decoration of their house.

23. You must post this parcel before two o'clock.

24. They have given him a big package.

Conditionals

REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES BEGINNING WITH THE

WORDS GIVEN:
1- Take these pills three times a day and youll soon feel better.
You
2- I couldnt meet him because he had moved.
If he
3- I cant live in the country because I cant find a job there.
If I
4- Unless you study hard you wont pass your exams.
If you
5- Visiting Israel wont be possible without a visa.
If you
7- I didnt pass because I didnt study.
I
8- Sally wont go to Nebraska because she doesnt have enough money.
If Sally
9- They didnt go to England because they didnt book a room on time.
They
10- Philip wont go to Ireland with his friends because he doesnt like flying.
Philip
11- She is very shy; thats why she doesnt enjoy parties.
If

12- Im sorry Im late. I didnt know you were here.

I
13- She wont sing because theres no silence in the room.

If
14- I didnt go to the party because I had a headache.
I
15- She wont pass because she doesnt study.
If
16- My parents didnt let me go to the party because I failed the exam.
If I
17- Philip wont go to Ireland with his friends because he doesnt like flying.
If
18- I didnt pay attention to my doctors advice and I got sick.
If I

Contrast Connectors

A) Rephrase the sentences beginning with the words in brackets:

1. She has plenty of money, but she is very mean. (although)
..............................................................

2. They have a car, but they rarely use it. (in spite of)
..............................................................

3. He was innocent, but he was sent to prison. (despite)

..............................................................

4. He was a number of relatives living nearby, but he never visits them. (in
spite of)
..............................................................

5. She never takes any kind of exercise, but she is quite fit and healthy.
(although)
..............................................................

B) Rephrase the sentences using the words in brackets and a noun:

1. They went out for a walk, even though the weather was bad. (despite)
..............................................................

2. She managed to write, although her hand was injured. (in spite of)
..............................................................

3. All the trains were on time, even though the snow was heavy. (despite)
..............................................................

4. Our coach didnt arrive late, even though the traffic was terrible. (in spite
of)
..............................................................

5. A lot of people buy those houses, even though the prices are high.
(despite)
..............................................................


6. He stayed up late, even though he was very tired. (despite)
..............................................................

7. I didnt buy the car, even though I had the money. (despite)
..............................................................

8. He stayed outside in the cold weather, even though he felt ill. (despite)
..............................................................

9. People continue to smoke, even though they know the dangers. (in spite
of)
..............................................................
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