REWRITE FOR FCE

Rewrite the sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word
given.
Use between two and five words.
1) Its eleven oclock, and Jane rang the bank five minutes ago.
JUST
Jane _________________________________ the bank.

2) I booked the rooms earlier, Dad.

ALREADY
I _____________________________, Dad.

3) Its quarter past ten; the milkman comes at half past.

YET
The milkman ___________________________.

4) She doesnt want to read the sports section of the paper; she read it before.
ALREADY
She _________________________ the sports section of the paper.

5) Drogba is moving into his new house tomorrow.

HAS
Drogba _________________________ his new house yet.

6) I emailed my manager a few minutes ago.

JUST
I ___________________________ my manager.
CONDITIONALS IF CLAUSE TYPE 3
Rewrite the sentences without changing their meaning
1. My uncle missed his plane because he didnt wake up on time.
If ___________________________________________________ his plane.
2. Mrs. Newton was late to the meeting, so the chairman got angry with her.
If__________________________________________________________.
3. They gave Alex the job because he got the highest point in the test.
If __________________________________________________________.
4. I was very nervous because I lost the car keys.
If __________________________________________________________.
5. Nielsen didnt see the red light so he crashed into a car.
If __________________________________________________________.
6. As he worked too fast, he made too many mistakes.
If __________________________________________________________.
7. I shouted at my girlfriend so she left me.
If __________________________________________________________.
8. She didnt buy him a birthday present, so she didnt go to the birthday party.
__________________________________________________________

FCE Sentence Transformation Tips 1 (TENSE

Sentences which give the same meaning
1) I have never watched such a boring film.
Its the most boring film I have ever watched.

2) When did Derya start work?

How long is it since Derya started work?
How long ago did Derya start work?

3) My parents havent reached Marmaris yet.

My parents still havent reached Marmaris.

4) Duygu moved to Karyaka five months ago.

Duygu has been in Karyaka for five months.

5) I havent been to the Fenerbahes football match for three years.

The last time I went to Fenerbahes football match was three years ago.

6) Its a long time since we went out.

We havent been out for a long time.

7) Alex has never eaten Turkish food before.

Its the first time Alex has ever eaten Chinese food.

8) Melisa started cooking as soon as her husband (had) left home.

Melisa started cooking when her husband left.
Melisa waited until her husband had left before she started cooking.
Melisa didnt start cooking until after her husband had left.

9) They got married ten years ago.

Thay have been married for ten years.

SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION (REWRITE

QUESTIONS)
Rewrite the sentences without changing the meaning. Use 2-5 words in total.
1. They were served by an attractive and quick waitress. ( who )
The ________________________________________attractive and quick.
2. The moment I reached the tunnel, I saw a bright light. ( just )
I saw a bright light ___________________________________the tunnel.
3. Ted and Robin spent their holiday in a magnificient hotel. ( where )
The hotel _____________________________________ was magnificient.
4. The floorboards in her summer house are in bad shape and need replacing. ( which )
The floorboards in her summer house, ___________________________, need replacing.
5. The electricity wont be reconnected until you pay the bill. (when)
The electricity will be connected ________________________the bill.
6. My grandmother bought me a shirt, but the sleeves are too long. ( of )
My grandmother bought me a shirt ______________________are too long.
7. The speakers left immediately after they finished their speech. ( soon )
The speakers left __________________________________their speech.
8. I hadnt heard from Kate for years and last week I received a letter from her. ( who )
Last week I received a letter from Kate __________________________________from for years.
9. A lot of damage was caused by the storm yesterday. ( which)
There was a storm yesterday, ___________________________ a lot of damage.
10. The poet, who has recently had his poems translated into 7 languages, is giving a speech
tonight. ( whose )
The poet, _________________________________translated into 7 languages, is giving a speech
tonight.
11. I finished writing the reports and then I went out with my girlfriend. ( until )
I didnt go out with my girlfriend until __________________________the reports.
12. In 2002 I opened my first shop in Paris. ( was )
2002 _________________________________I opened my first shop in Paris.
13. Well leave any time youre ready. (whenever)
Well leave _______________________________________ready.
14. During a walk in the main square Alex met his friend. ( while )
Alex met his friend ______________________________in the main square.
15. I met a very qualified assistant manager last week. ( whom )
The assistant manager ________________________last week was very qualified.

REWRITE (SENTENCE TRANSFORMATION)

QUESTIONS
Rewrite the following sentences starting with the words given.
1. The Coca Cola Company advertises its products well, so people prefer drinking them.
If _____________________________________________________________________________.
2. It is necessary for him to renew his passport before leaving the country.
I______________________________________________________________________________.
3. Is it prohibited for students to park here?
Are students___________________________________________________________________ ?
4. How long have they been in Porto when you arrived there?
Can you tell me __________________________________________________________________?
5. Ceyda is much more romantic than her sister, Lale.
Lale is_________________________________________________________________________.
6. Aragones is older than Fatih Terim. (not as.as)
Fatih Terim ___________________________________________________________________.
7. Alex had already left the library when I got there. (by)
Aylin had already left the library_____________________________there.
8. There were more accidents last year than this year. (as)
This year, there were not ______________________________________ last year.
PRESENT WISH
Complete the sentences using the given clues.
1. Its a pity I cant go to the stadium tonight.
I wish____________________________________________________.
2. I want to see Sara more often but I cant.
I wish____________________________________________________.
3. I live in Malta and I dont like this.
I wish_____________________________________________________.
4. Its a pity Mary is not here.
I wish____________________________________________________.
5. My sister doesnt know how to dance.
I wish____________________________________________________.
6. My best friend isnt here.
I wish ___________________________________________________.
7. Why cant you come to my birthday party?
I wish___________________________________________________.
8. Im not watching the news.
I wish__________________________________________________.
9. She has got a lot of problems with her husband.
She wishes _________________________________________________.
10. Alex cant speak English fluently.
He wishes________________________________________________.
10. He wishes he could speak English fluently.

FCE REWRITE QUESTIONS (TOO/ENOUGH) 2

Rewrite the sentences using too/enough keeping the meaning the same.
1. Dont wear a T-shirt. Its cold outside.
_________________________________________________.
2. Its very hot today. Lets go to the beach.
_________________________________________________.
3. Were not going to work yet. Its early.
_________________________________________________.
4. You cant touch the ceiling. Youre short.
_________________________________________________.
5. You can buy this game. Its cheap.
_________________________________________________.
6. Carlos can be a team leader. He isnt very young.
_________________________________________________.
7. They can buy a private plane. They are rich.
_________________________________________________.
8. You can lift this TV. Its light.
__________________________________________________.
9. Delgado is 18 years old. He can vote in the elections.
__________________________________________________.
10. This skirt is not my size. Its not big enough.
___________________________________________________.

PARAPHRASING PRESENT PERFECT SENTENCES

Complete each sentence keeping the meaning the same.
1. He became a dogwalker five years ago.
He ______________________________ten years.
2. They visited their uncle two months ago.
They ___________________________ two months.
3. She has been a vet for eight years.
She_______________________________ago.
4. Alex hasnt scored a goal for 3 weeks.
The last time _____________________________3 weeks ago.
5. We have never been to Athens before.
Its the __________________________________ Athens.
6. I have never watched such an exciting match.
Its _________________________________ever watched.
7. Roberto Carlos has never worked with such a friendly coach.
Hes ___________________________________ever worked.
8. Shes never eaten such a delicious cake.
_______________________________________ever eaten.
9. Ive never driven such a fast car.
-ever driven.
10. Ive never seen such a lazy student.
ever seen.
FCE REWRITE QUESTOINS (SENTENCE
TRANSFORMATION)
Rewrite the following sentences by the words given. Do not change the meaning.
1. Theyll finish writing all the letters by tonight. (will)
All ___________________________________________by tonight.
2. Nobody can deny that his left foot is strong. (denied)
It____________________________________ has a strong left foot.
3. Somebody has fixed her motorbike for $50. (repaired)
She _____________________________________ for $50.
4. Theyre going to demolish that old football stadium. (pulled)
That old football stadium ____________________________ down.
5. Everybody says that Prague is a romantic city. (supposed)
Prague __________________________________ a romantic city.
6. You are not allowed to bring your children to the office. (must)
Your children ______________________________ to the office.
7. My car really needs to be serviced soon. (get)
I really ______________________________________ soon.

REWRITE THE SENTENCE WITHOUT CHANGING ITS MEANING. BEGIN AS INDICATED.

1.
You ought to spend more time with your children this year
. You had better.... _______________
________________________________________________________________________________
2.
She is designing a special dress for me.
I am having... _________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
3.
It is too expensive to travel abroad
. Travelling abroad isn't... _____________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
4.
The best artist in the country painted his grandmothers portrait.
His grandmother had ...
_______________________________________________________________________________
5.
Even though the car was very expensive, she bought it
. In spite of... _____________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
6.
Ive been playing chess for thirty years.
I started... ____________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
7.
The athlete ran so fast that he won easily.
He was such.... ______________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
8.
I cant drink this tea. Its too cold.
This tea isnt ... _____________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
9.
It is possible that your little brother hid your phone.
Your little brother may
...._______________
_________________________________________________________________________________
10.
The race was so long that I couldnt finish it
.
It was such... _______________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
11.
This car is too small for us.
This car isnt
...
___________________________________________
12.
Many Indian people are too poor to have their own houses.
Many Indian people aren't... ________
________________________________________________________________________________
13.
Someone is going to decorate my house with furniture from Ikea.
I am going to ...
___________________________________________________
14.
Although he's intelligent, he doesn't do well at school.
Despite....
______________________________________________________________
15.
It was such a boring book that I couldn't finish it.
This book was... _____
__________________________________________________________________
16.
Researchers believe Nessie descends from another 200-year old creature.
Nessie
...____________________________________________
17.
Mona Lisa is the feminine version of Da Vinci himself.
Mona Lisais said ... _________________