REPHRASING FOR EBAU EXAM – B1

1.She started drinking too much alcohol two years ago

- She has
2. I don’t have a computer so I can’t type the essay on English grammar
- If
3. Despite having been vaccinated she caught the flu.
- Although she
4. “We will arrest them for illegal entry in the country”, the policeman said.
- The policeman said
5. The teacher glued the pieces of the broken toy

- The pieces
6. It is possible that I finish work earlier than usual today
-I
7. This is the place. We last had coffee together here
- This is
8. I love German. Unfortunately, I can’t speak it fluently

- I wish
9.As he hadn’t behaved himself, his parents got angry with him
His parents
10. Everybody must read the instructions first
The instructions
11. He made an effort to speak in English
- He tried
12. I spent my holidays in France

13. This is the man. His job is very dangerous

- This is
14. The engineer has repaired my television.
- I’ve
15. She gave up going to French lessons

- She stopped
16. I regretted having hit the dog on the head
- I wish
17. I’m not as good at English as you are

- You
18. The policeman knew where the thief was hidden

19. If your friend doesn’t come before ten, he will miss the train
- Unless
20. The children stayed at home because it was raining
- As
21.“What time do the banks close today?”
- Tim asked me
22. Sharon hasn’t eaten junk food since last May
Sharon stopped
23. My kitchen is being redecorated at the moment
I am
24. I am not sure that she is his girlfriend
- She
25. Albert’s drawing isn’t as good as Gerard’s
- Gerard’s drawing
26. “Why don’t we play computer games?” said Michael
- Michael suggested
27. She said: “Are you coming to the party on Friday?”
She asked him
28. They came to live in New York two years ago
They have
29. Smoking is forbidden in hospitals
- You
30. Although the weather was horrible, we went skiing
In spite of
31. I would like to have more free time these days
- I wish
32. I met that famous writer a year ago.
- It’s been a year
33. Wendy didn’t study for her test. Therefore, she failed.
- If
34. “Don’t speak so loud, please”, she said to the students.
- She
35. We won’t buy that house because we don’t have enough money.
- As
36. That man’s brother is my new English teacher.
- That is the man
37. Steve advised me to tell Paul about it.
- Steve suggested
38. I didn’t make a note of it in my diary, so I forgot about it
- If
39. She lost the race in spite of running well.
- Although
40. It’s possible that her boyfriend is coming to the wedding.
- Her boyfriend
41. Beth hasn’t smoked since last December.
- Beth stopped
42. My new neighbours have got a baby. Her name is Wendy.
- My
43. Although Orson was over seventy, he continued to cycle to work every day.
- Despite
44. I haven’t read a play by George Bernard Shaw for eight years.
- It is
45. “Perhaps it would be better to go out in the afternoon”, Sharon’s mother
said.
- Sharon’s mother recommended
46. The fireman managed to rescue the child from the burning house.
- The fireman was
47. The police don’t oblige the suspects to say anything.
- The suspects
48. My grandfather is eighty-two years old.
-
49. She hasn’t enjoyed herself so much for years.
- It is years
50. I am going to the theatre tomorrow, and I’m really looking forward to it.
- I’m really looking
51. She’s getting someone to mend the windows.
- She’s having
52. I thought it would be better than that.
- It’s not
53. Mary said to us “Don’t be late.”
- She told
54. She made a lot of mistakes because she didn’t study hard for the exam.
- If she
55. Her jokes are not as good as his.
- His jokes
56. It is possible that we’ll be together soon.
- We
57. People speak English all over the world.
- English
58. I am sorry I didn’t tell him everything.
- I wish
59. Fiona is smiling in the picture. She is my boss.
- Fiona,
60. Despite the fact that it was very hot, she was wearing her winter clothes.
- Although
61. I was not invited and I am sorry about that.
- I would like to
62. I am having my house painted now.
- My house
63. I’m sorry I haven’t got a car.
- I wish
64. The teacher said to me “Wait for me outside”.
- The teacher told me
65. She needed a job, so she sent off an application form.
- She sent off an application form ,
66. It takes me two hours to get there
-
67. The last time she wrote a poem was two years ago.
- She
68. You must not smoke in here.
- Smoking
69. If the tickets don’t arrive, we won’t be able to go.
- Unless
70. Where are my keys?
I wonder
71. The mechanic is going to repair her car next week.
- She
72. What a pity I didn’t have time to see you last week.
- I wish
73. This story will shock you.
- You
74. Will you post this letter for me, please?
- Do you mind
75. If you don’t review your notes tonight, you won’t do well tomorrow.
- Unless
76. “How much money have you put into the account?” they asked.
-
77. I’m sorry I can’t speak French perfectly.
- I wish
78. The next plane leaves at 9.45 p.m..
79. You should post these letters.
- These
80. Although she was ill, she visited other countries.
- Despite
81. “I have never seen anything so beautiful”, he said.
- He said
82. Mary was sorry she ate so many cake
- Mary wished
83. I have failed all my exams at the university because I didn’t study enough.
- If
84. I forgot to phone Lisa on her birthday.
- I didn’t remember
85. Sheila is 1.55 m tall. Her brother is 1.70 m tall.
- Sheila
86. Although it was cold, we went to the countryside.
- In spite of
87. The hairdresser cut my hair yesterday morning.
-I
88. This is the man. His dog bit my brother in the park.
- This is the man
89. I didn’t go to the gym yesterday because my foot hurt.
- If
90. The teacher said: “You have to hand your papers in at the end of this class”.
- The teacher
91. If your boyfriend doesn’t arrive before eight, we will have to leave.
- Unless
92. The children couldn’t go out to the playground because it was raining.
- As
93. The last time we saw that movie was six months ago
- We have
94. Smoking is forbidden in most restaurants.
- You
95. The shop assistant didn’t give us the ticket.
- We
96. Al swims faster than Peter.
- Peter
97. I saw Frank two months ago.
- I haven’t
98. He forgot to phone his wife yesterday.
- He didn’t remember
99. They are servicing my new car next week.
-I
100. If we don’t meet this month, it will be too late.
- Unless
101. The trainer said: “Molly, come back to the team!”
- The trainer told her
102. Ben drives 200 miles every day.
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103. “Where did the robbery take place?” he asked.
- He asked
104. Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928.
- Penicillin
105. You can’t have a bicycle.
- You are
106. I don’t know her address, so I can’t write to her.
- If I
107. A new magazine is on the hall table.
- There is .
108. John lives next door.
-
109. “Where are your brothers, Sheila?”
- She
110. Perhaps they only open the museum in the morning.
- They
111. The meat was better than the fish.
- The fish
112. You can make green paint by mixing blue and yellow.
- Green paint
113. I have been playing the piano for twenty years.
- I started
114. I have English classes three times a week.
-
115. Sharon is going to marry a man. He is Eric’s brother.
- The man
116. “Why don’t we have dinner out tonight?” said Martin.
- Martin suggested
117. I didn’t open the door because I didn’t know it was you.
- If I
118. If you want my advice, go to the dentist!
- You
119. I forgot to post the letter.
- I didn’t remember
120. They say this tree is over 400 years old.
- This tree
121. The man said to us: “Keep off the grass!”
- The man
122. They didn’t tell me the secret.
-I
123. I’m sure they are at home. The lights are on.
- They
124. I didn’t invite Beth. I had forgotten her telephone number.
- If I
125. Shakespeare was a famous writer. He wrote beautiful sonnets.
- Shakespeare,
126. Someone knocked at the door. The dog woke up.
- The dog
127. It’s such a pity you can’t come along!
- I wish
128. Bananas are more expensive than apples.
- Apples
129. In spite of her beauty, she doesn’t have a boyfriend.
- Although
130. I last had flu five years ago.
- I haven’t
131. I’m sure she’s telling lies.
- She .
132. The teenager in red has broken the window.
- The window
133. In my opinion, taking some exercise would be good for you.
- You
134. The teacher didn’t tell us the answer.
- We
135. I last visited London fifteen years ago.
- I haven’t
136. She asked me: “What time does your party start?”
- She asked
137. Will you close the door when you leave, please?
- Do you mind
138. We bought our tickets on the Web because it was much cheaper.
- Since
139. Albert is coming back from hospital tomorrow. He has just broken his ankle.
- Albert,
140. “How much is this T-shirt?”, she asked.
- She asked
141. If you want my advice, don’t eat so many cakes!
- You
142. I’m sorry I didn’t work hard enough last year.
- I wish
143. Although he was exhausted, he managed to finish reading the novel.
- Despite
144. Gerard plays tennis twice a week.

145. That woman’s husband is my boss.

- That is the woman
146. They have found the stolen money.
- The stolen money
147. She divorced him because he was so terrible to her.
- If he
148. “I have read this book”, she said.
- She said
149. I am sure she knows you are here.
- She
150. I felt really tired so I stayed at home
- I stayed