REWRITING

1 VERBAL TENSES

Rewrite the sentences using the words or expressions in brackets. Make any necessary word order or verb changes

1. Tom meets new people all the time. (at the moment)………………………………………………………

2. Are you swimming now? (every day)………………………………………………………

3. Right now, I am writing Dave an e-mail. (once a week)………………………………………………………

4. Donna doesn’t read her horoscope every day. (right now)………………………………………………………

5. I work on Saturdays so I can’t go out. (now)………………………………………………………

6. I have a meeting with Julie at 8.(am)………………………………………………………

7. This is my first time in Paris.(never)………………………………………………………

8. Sandy doesn’t know the news.(heard)………………………………………………………

9. I arrived in London two days ago. (for two days)………………………………………………………

10. The lights went out and then the show began. (when)………………………………………………………

11. The last time I went to a football match was in 2012.(since)………………………………………………………

12. How long have you had this car? (buy)………………………………………………………

13. They print newspapers here.(are)...........................................................................

14. Barry moved to Manchester six years ago.(for)............................................................................

15. We have decided to fly to Italy next summer.(are)............................................................................

16. Paul got his driving license in April.(since).............................................................................

17. Clara intends to study medicine next year.(is)............................................................................

18. Andrew had no money left by the end of the trip. (spent)..............................................................................

2 VERBAL TENSES

1 I’ll visit him when I go to Germany next monthI am……………………………………………….

2 I’m meeting my friend at the park tomorrowI…………………………………………………..

3 They came to work here five years agoThey……………………………………………..

4 I missed the bus so I was late for school.I was late for school because................................

5 When did you start learning English?How long ...........................................................?

6 I left only a few minutes ago. (just)..............................................................................

7 Adam read the book, then he fell asleep.Adam fell asleep after.............................................

8 The last time I saw Susan was at Christmas.I haven’t ......................................................................

9 We arrived an hour after Dan, (wait for)...................................................................................

10 Mitch waited at the café for an hour. He left before Kelly arrived.Mitch left the café because.........................................................

11 Kate started to play tennis a year ago.(for)Kate..........................................................

12 Jane broke her leg once before. (second).....................................................................................

13 Tina forgot her glasses, so she couldn´t watch the film.Tina couldn´t watch the film ............................................

14 Tom saw “Gladiator” last week. He saw it again yesterday. (twice)..................................................................................................

15 Will this be your first trip abroad? (ever)....................................................................................................?

16 Zoe bought the CD, then she realised it was the wrong one.Zoe realised the CD was the wrong one

after.................................................

17 Becky finished university three months ago. She is still looking for a job. (for)

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

18 They started arguing two hours ago and they are still arguing (for)................................................................................................

3 VERBAL TENSES

1 Sam started working at 9 a.m. and he still hasn’t finished.

Sam has……………………………………………………………………….2 I met Mary two weeks ago. I have………………………………………………………………………….3 When did you get your new bike? How long ……………………………………………………………..………?4 They came to live in Saragossa in 2000 They have…………………………………………………………………….5 I last saw you in 2004 I haven’t………………………………………………………………………6 My computer stopped working yesterday and still doesn’t work My computer hasn’t………………………………………………..7 I began studying computer technology last year. I’m still studying it now I have been…………………………8 Almodóvar started making films in 1980. He is still making films today Almodóvar has been……………………………………………….9 On the way to work I saw a car crash I saw…………………………………………………………………10 On my walk home from school, I dropped my mobile phone While………………………………………………………………..11 I did my homework before I went out I didn’t go out………………………………………………………12 The thief escaped and then the police arrived By the time the police…………………………………………….13 I’m on my way to the cinema (GOING) I……………………………………………………………………..14 Dave only sometimes writes me an email (NOT OFTEN) Dave……………………………15 Are you still working on your science project? (YET) Haven’t……………………………………………………………..?16 I started rehearsing at 10 o’clock this morning. It is now 1 o’clock and I’m still rehearsing (SINCE) I have……………………………………………………………...17 I was on my bike when I fell (RIDE) I was………………………………………………………………..18 It’s May. I started learning German in January (FOR) I have………………………………………………………………19 The band started playing at 10 and we arrived at 10.30 (BEFORE) The band had…………………………………………………….20 How long is it since they finished school? When………………………………………………………………21 It is three weeks since I saw Robin I…………………………………………………………………….22 I haven't seen my aunt and uncle for quite a long time. It's.............................................................................................23 Jennifer started teaching six years ago Jennifer has............................................................................

4 VERBAL TENSES

1 She hasn’t celebrated her birthday at home for three years She last…………………………………………………….2 We haven’t elected a new government for four years

It is………………………………………………………..3 On my walk the chemist , I met my neighbour While I………………………………………………………..4 In my gymnastic lesson, I fell down on the floor While I………………………………………………………..5 It’s ages since he last played the viola He hasn’t…………………………………………………6 It’s a long time since I last travelled by train I haven’t………………………………………………7 He started drinking too much alcohol two years ago He has……………………………………………..8 It’s half an hour now since they started shouting They have……………………………………………….9 The children finished their homework and then they ate an ice cream The children ate an ice cream after…………………………………10 My car broke down. I took it to the garage I took my car to the garage because…………………………………….11 Flight B70529 to Gatwick airport is taking off the ground in five minutes Flight B 70529………………………………………..12 Do you intend to pass this test? Are you…………………………………………………….?13 Michael and Susan are getting married next Saturday Michael and Susan’s marriage……………………………………….

5 TENSES

REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES USING THE WORDS IN BRACKETS

1. My parents are in the middle of an argument.(argue)Right now……………………………………….

2. The baking competition is an unusual event. (take place)Once a year …………………………………….

3. What’s so funny Tom? (laugh)Why…………………………………………….

4. Red isn’t a good colour for you. (not look)You……………………………………………..

5. In my opinion, he isn’t handsome. (not think)I…………………………………………………

6 TENSES

REWRITE THE SENTENCES USING THE WORDS IN BRACKETS. DO NOT CHANGE THE ORIGINAL MEANING OF THE SENTENCES

1. I last saw Mike three weeks ago. (seen)………………………………………………

2. Nobody told Bill about the accident. (heard)………………………………………………

3. Tara first met Harry in primary school.(known)………………………………………………

4. This is Bill first visit to Spain. (never)

………………………………………………5. Kate got a computer in January.(since)

………………………………………………

1 PRESENT HABIT

1 I never send text messages on my new phone – It’s taking me ages!!I am not…………………………………………………………………….

2 Harry is in the habit of playing billiards every FridayHarry is…………………………………………………………………….

3 Emily usually plays football on Saturday afternoonsEmily is………………………………………………………………………..

4 If you go to live in the United Kingdom, you’ll have to get used to driving on the left ……………………………………………………………………………………

5 They are used to listening to loud noise because they live in the city centre. They………………………………………………………………………………..

6 Andrew usually plays video gamesAndrew is………………………………………………………………………….

2 PAST HABIT

1 I would be a very shy person when I was a kidI……………………………………………………..

2 I collected things when I was a childI…………………………………………………….

3 When my mum was a young girl she went dancing on Friday nightsWhen my mum was a young girl she……………………………………

4 As a student in Paris, Sarah used to live in a flat above an art galleryAs a student in Paris, Sarah………………………………………………

5 We used to have lunch at the canteen of our school when we were children

We………………………………………………………………………………….

6 Frank would visit his grandparents every Saturday morning when he was a child

Frank…………………………………………………………………………………

3 PRESENT HABIT, PAST HABIT

1 On my walk home from school, I dropped my mobile pone While……………………………………………………………

2 How long is it since they finished school? When……………………………………………………3 I went to London eight months ago It is……………………………………………………….4 When did his plane take off? How long…………………………………………………5 Paul is back from Italy Paul has been……………………………………………6 Robert has broken his arm again It’s………………………………………………………….7 It has been ages since he studied journalism He…………………………………………………………..8 The last time Karen saw her cousin was at Christmas Karen hasn’t……………………………………………….9 I passed my English exam. Then I went to university I had…………………………………………………………10 I live in London but I lived in Paris in the past I live in London but I……………………………………….11 When my father was a child he used to sing in a band every weekend When my father was a child he………………………………………………12 Clara usually trains once a week Clara is used…………………………………………………………………..

PAST HABIT/ PRESENT HABIT

1 She finds it strange to stay at home all day She is not used............................................................................................

2 Monica usually plays board games at Christmas season Monica is.....................................................................................................

3 When I was a teenager, I went to a lot of dances When I was a teenager, I...........................................................................

PAST HABIT/ PRESENT HABIT

1 When she was a young woman she would wear high-heeled boots When she was……………………………………………………………………..2 Elissa used to laugh more than her brother in the past Elissa………………………………………………………………………………3 Henry finds it strange to eat snails Henry is not………………………………………………………………………4 It wasn’t difficult for them to cook They were…..………………………………………………………………………

PRESENT PERFECT, PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

1 I last saw you in 2004 I haven’t…………………………………………………………………………2 My computer stopped working yesterday and still doesn’t work My computer hasn’t……………………………………………………………3 I began studying computer technology last year. I’m still studying it now

I have been……………………………………………………………………..

4 Almodóvar started making films in 1980. He’s still making films today Almodóvar has been…………………………………………………………..

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……………………………………………….........

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…………………………………………………………...

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……………………… 4- She had a bath. Then she phoned her friend. She had……………………………………………………5- We prepared the meal. Then the guests arrived. We had……………………………………………….........6-The last time she went home was three years ago She…………………………………………………………..7- My dad last had a job two months ago My dad………………………………………………………8- She got ill last Wednesday and she is still ill She…………………………………………………………...9- I started waiting for you at 1 o’clock. I’m still waiting I……………………………………………………10- The team started playing at 3 o’clock. They are still playing The team………………………………………….11- The band started working on a new album in July. They’re still working on it The band………………………………………………………………12 - My parents lived in that house years ago My parents………………………………………………………………13- When I was younger I always took flute lessons on Thursdays When I was ……………………………………………………………

14 - It’s no problem. Kathy always drives to work Kathy is…………………………………………………………………

15- We would never know what my father was going to do next We never………………………………………………………………16- We often went for a walk on Saturdays We……………………………………………………………………..17- Clara usually trains once a week Clara is used…………………………………………………………..18- I live in London but I lived in Paris in the past I live in London but I…………………………………………………..19- When my father was a child he used to sing in a band every weekend When my father was a child he…………………………………………20- It isn’t difficult for us to use a computer because we’ve done it before We are used……………………………………………………………..21- John hasn’t always had a moustache John didn’t…………………………………………...............................22- I live in London but I lived in Paris in the past I live ………………………………………………………………………….23- Barry is a vegetarian but he ate meat in the past Barry is a……………………………………………………………..

WOULD/ WOULDN’T

1-As a student I didn’t use to go to lectures every day…………………………………..........................................2-My grandfather used to take me to a football match………………………………………………………………..3-Whenever the baby was hungry he used to cry very loudly………………………………………………………

FUTURE

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…………………………………………………………………………

1 MODAL VERBS

1 Do they sell brown sugar in this shop? Can I……………………………………………………..2 There is a choice of about ten different loaves of bread in our bakery You……………………………………………………………………………………3 My sister can’t go to night clubs My sister isn’t………………………………………………………………………..4 It is possible that it will rain later

It………………………………………………..5 Perhaps, I take a gap year after finishing school I………………………………………………………..6 You must be eighteen years old if you want to buy alcoholic drinks in a bar

You cannot/can’t………………………………………………………………………7 The moped isn’t where I left it. I’m sure somebody has stolen it The moped isn’t where I left it. It…………………………………………………..8 You have to trust me. I’m the only one who knows the truth You……………………………………………………………………………………9 You must be patient with her. She has not been feeling well lately You…………………………………………………………………………………….10 In many Spanish schools it is compulsory to wear a uniform In many Spanish schools, you………………………………………………………11 I’m feeling better. It isn’t necessary for you to stay with me all night long I’m feeling better. You……………………………………………………………..12 People should do more physical exercise People …………………………………………………………………………….13 You shouldn’t tell him anything about it You had……………………………………………………………………………14 It is not necessary for you to clean the house. I have already done it You………………………………………………………………………………..15 Perhaps it will be sunny tomorrow It……………………………………………………………………………………

16 When I was eight, I did not know how to swim When I was eight, I………………………………………………………………17 Paul is a very good singer Paul…………………………………………………………………………………18 In many British schools it is compulsory to wear a uniform In many British schools, you…………………………………………………….19 I am sure they are not at home. Their car is not in their car park They………………………………………………………………………………..20 We should leave soon, the roads will be busy We ought………………………………………………………………………….

2 MODAL VERBS

1 Do they sell brown sugar in this shop? Can I………………………………………………?

2 There is a choice of about twenty dishes in our menu You…………………………………………………………

3 I’m quite certain that isn’t Johny’s car. His is blue That car……………………………

4 She was sorry because she didn’t know how to answer the question

5 Perhaps they have gone abroad They……………………………

6 Perhaps they didn’t receive the invitation They may……………………………………….

7 It is not necessary for you to hoover the floor. I have already done it You…………………………………….. 8 In many Spanish schools it is compulsory to arrive in time for the lessons

In many Spanish schools, you………………………………………………

9 We should try to fix the computer We…………………………………………………………………………

10 He took the safe keys with him in case the security officer had gone home (Might) ……………………………………………………………………….

11 I can’t be sure but I’m quite confident that I will get a grant I will (probably)………………………………………………………..

12 I’m not sure what to study but it will either be English or German (Might) I…………………………………………………………………………..

13 Someone almost certainly stole the car during the night The car must...................................................................................

14 There is a chance they'll arrest him if he tries to leave the country He..................................................................................................

15 Perhaps I was asleep when you called because I didn't hear the phone I.... ………………………………………………………………………

16 Smoking is prohibited in public buildings You ...................................................................................................

17 It would have been better if he had gone out on Saturday He......................................................................................................

18 You are allowed to eat at the restaurant without wearing a tie You don't.............................................................................................

RELATIVES

1 My family doesn’t like spicy food. ( which)My family ………………………………………

2 Our next door neighbour, Mr Collins, is a vet.(who)Mr Collins,………………………………………

3 Danny is very worried because his mother is ill. (whose)Danny,…………………………………………..

4 We swam at a beautiful beach.(where)The beach……………………………………….

5 People go skiing in the winter.(when)Winter is a time…………………………………

CONDITIONALS

REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES. DO NOT CHANGE THE ORIGINAL MEANING OF THE SENTENCE.

1. I don’t live close to school so I have to take a bus.

I wouldn´t ………………………………………..2. I won’t buy anything if you don’t come with me.

Unless……………………………………………..3. You don’t feel well because you’re tired.

You might feel better……………………………..4. We didn’t see the beginning of the film because we arrived late.

We would…………………………………………5. I don’t think you should tell Joanne.

If I were you,……………………………………..6. They didn’t give me enough time so I couldn’t finish the exam.

If they had ………………………………………..7. William succeeded because he worked very hard.

William wouldn’t ………………………………..8. Passing my exams will make me very happy.

If.........................................................................9. I didn’t know he was coming, so I didn’t cook.

If..........................................................................10. I’m not athletic, so I can’t be in the team.

If.........................................................................

11 I didn't phone you because I didn't realize you were at home If I........................................................................

12 He didn't become an accountant because he failed his exams If he…………………………………………………

13 I am not going to go to the dance because I haven't got a partner If I.........................................................................

14 If your performance isn't great, you won't be employed by this

Company. Unless your.............................................................

15 I don't have a word processor so I can't write your report with it If…………………………………………………………..

CONNECTORS

REWRITE THE SENTENCES. DO NOT CHANGE THE ORIGINAL MEANING OF THE SENTENCES

1. I studied hard. I wanted to pass the exam. (to)……………………………………………………

2. We want to keep fit ,so we exercise every day.(in order to)…………………………………………………….

3. We wanted to understand our guests. Therefore, I learnt to speak Japanese. (so that)………………………………………………………

4 Despite the rain, we went out (although)

………………………………………………

5 Although he was ill, he carried on working (In spite of his) …………………………………………….

REPORTED SPEECH

1. “Did you read the newspaper this morning?” my brother asked me.……………………………………………………………………………

2. “Let’s see a film tonight”, Paul suggested.……………………………………………………………………………

3. “Where is Ben going now?” Ann wondered.……………………………………………………………………………

4. “Can I sit here?” the man asked.……………………………………………………………………………

5. “Don’t touch this package”, the policeman shouted.……………………………………………………………………………

6. “I haven’t seen John”.Sue mentioned that……………………………………………………

7 “ I will help you with your homework”Lisa promised me……………………………………………………..

8 “ The lesson is cancelled”The teacher told us……………………………………………………

9 “We are getting married in the summer”Claire and Kevin announced …………………………………………

10 “I didn’t hear anyone”Sam insisted ……………………………………………………………

11 "Wouldn't it be a good idea to apply for a job with the local paper?”

Jack said to me………………………………………………………..

Jack suggested…………………………………………………………

12 "Drop in and see me tomorrow" Peter said to Ann Peter told........................................................................................

13 "I'm so sorry I broke the printer" Tom said to Helen Tom apologized..............................................................................

14 "Can I bring a friend along to the party?" John asked me John asked me..............................................................................

15 "What has happened to your knee?" Paul's mother asked him Paul's mother asked him...............................................................

REPORTED SPEECH

1. “We visited her this morning”, they said They said …

2 “They were here three months ago”, he said. He said … 3 “I haven’t been waiting long”, she said She said… 4 “I can see you tomorrow”, he told him He told… 5 “I spoke to Jane last week”, Susan said. Susan …

Questions: 1 “When are you coming back?”, I asked them I asked them ……………………………………….2 “Have you finished your exams?” she asked me She asked ………………………………………….3 “When was the timetable changed?” I asked I asked … ………………………………………….4 “Where were you last night’”, her father asked her Her father asked … 5 “Do you know who broke the window?” he asked He asked if I knew who had broken the window6 “When did you start learning Spanish?” she asked me She asked me… 7 “Did you telephone my mother?” Tom asked her. Tom asked her … 8 “Does this bus stop in Manchester?” she asked me She asked me … 9 “Why didn’t you telephone?” my mother asked me My mother asked me … 10 “Are you wearing your new dress this evening’”, Sam asked her. Sam asked …

PASSIVE

1 I am going to get someone to make some new curtains I am going to have...................................................................

2 When they got back, someone had broken into the house When they got back, the house...............................................

3 The traffic woke me up at 6 o'clock this morning I ...............................................................................................

4 Someone once told me I could learn English in my sleep Once I.....................................................................................

5 People say that the Internet is the most important invention of recent

years. The Internet............................................................................

PASSIVE VOICE: HAVE/ GET SOMETHING DONE

1 The walls of our house look dirty (paint) We should…………………………………………………………………….2 This dress is too long (shorten) You could……………………………………………………………………..3 My car engine is making a strange noise (check) I’m going to…………………………………………………………………..4 Sara doesn’t like this computer program. She wants a new one (install) Sara will…………………………………………………………………….5 He finished his novel last month. They have just published it (publish) He has just…………………………………………………………………

6 Mrs Evans is ill in bed. One of her neighbours is walking her dog for her every

day (walk) Mrs.Evans is…………………………………………………………………..

PASSIVE VOICE

1 They have placed an important role in World history An important role………………………………………………………………….2 Britain exported democracy and the English language to numerous countries Democracy and the English language…………………………………………..3 They are committing many cruelties in the name of justice Many cruelties……………………………………………………………………..4 They have borrowed some books on the second world war Some books……………………………………………………………………….5 Wars always spread death and misery Death and misery………………………………………………………………..

6 They will show a new documentary on TV tonight A new documentary……………………………………………………………….7 Carol offered me a lift home I……………………………………………………………………………………. A lift home…………………………………………………………………………8 Her parents have promised her a new car if she passes all her exams She……………………………………………………………………………….. A new car…………………………………………………………………………9 They will send him the fine by post He………………………………………………………………………………… The fine……………………………………………………………………………10 We had shown them the way home, but they got lost They……………………………………………………………………………… The way home…………………………………………………………………..

11 They are paying him 100 pounds for the information He ………………………………………………………………………………. One hundred pounds…………………………………………………………12 You shouldn’t have lent him your new motorbike. He is a dangerous driver He… …………………………………………………………………………… Your new motorbike…………………………………………………………..

13 Are they selling tickets for the concert? Are tickets………………………………………………………………………14 Do I have to pay this bill immediately? Does this bill……………………………………………………………………

15 Does this school permit smoking? Is smoking………………………………………………………………………….

16 Have you used this camera before? Has this camera…………………………………………………………………..17 Did the policeman take the suitcase off the plane? Was the suitcase………………………………………………………………….18 How can they grow such big tomatoes? How can such big tomatoes……………………………………………………..19 How much have they paid for their new flat? How much has…………………………………………………………………….20 Will your parents send you to a new school next year? Will you………………………………………………………………………………