27 Sept 2020

REWRITING SENTENCES USING THE WORDS IN BRACKETS AND KEEPING THE SAME MEANING

Rewriting sentences using the words in brackets.

          (Keep the same meaning) 

  • During our conversation. Dave sent me a text message. (Talking)
  • Dave sent me a text message while we were talking .

  • There is not much chance of rain tomorrow. (Probably) 
  • It won't probably rain tomorrow.

  • Tom called Sue two hours ago, and they are still talking on the phone. (for)

  • Tom called Sue and they have been talking on the phone for two hours.

  •  Are you meeting your friends tonight? (going)
  •  Are you going to meet your friends tonight?

  • We bought this house in 2005. ( owned)
  • We have owned this house since 2005.

  • I commented on Etan's photos after seeing them on Facebook (seen)
  • I commented on Etan's photos after I had seen them on Facebook.

  • This isn't my phone. (belong)
  • This phone doesn't belong to me.

  • How long have you known Angela? (Meet)
  • When did you meet Angela?


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