Rewrite Exercises

Rewrite the Sentences by using the words in brackets.
1. Mr. Short used a long ladder. He wanted to reach the high ceiling. (so that)
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2. My father gave me extra money. He didn’t want me to borrow any from my friends.
(in case)
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3. Andrew’s friends visited him. They wanted to congratulate him on his graduation.
(in order to)
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4. I’m learning English. I want to get a better job. (to)
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5. The driver stopped. Then the children could cross the road. (so that)
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6. Tom put the cream in the fridge. That would keep it cool. (to)
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7. Mark is going to repair the roof. Then the rain won’t come in. (so that)
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8. We often switch off the heating. It saves money. (in order to)
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9. Pamela wore boots. Her feet wouldn’t get wet. (so that)
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10. They have a car, but they rarely use it. (though)
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11. He was innocent, but he was sent to prison. (although)
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12. He was a number of relatives living nearby, but he never visits them. (even though)
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13. He stayed up late, even though he was very tired. (despite)
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14. He stayed outside in the cold weather, even though he felt ill. (despite)
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15. People continue to smoke, even though they know the dangers. (in spite of)
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16. It rained this morning. The children played in the garden. (while)
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17. What did you do? The doorbell rang. (when)
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18. I walked along Main Street. I realized a man behind me. (when)
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19. I started to play football when I was five. (since)
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20. The windows are dirty. I last cleaned them last month. (since)
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21. He last shaved a week ago. (for)
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22. Maybe the train leaves at six. I don’t catch it. (If)
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23. He went to London. He wanted to work there. (to)
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24. No sound could be heard. The walls were very thick. (because)
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25. My bed is terribly hard. I can’t sleep well. (so ……… that)
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26. We bought this house in 1990. (since)
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27. He may come late. He will call us. (If)
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28. Paris isn’t as crowded as New York. (more)
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29. You can't go out if you don't wear your coat. (without)
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30. You will get higher grade when you study more. (by)
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Join each pair of sentences using SO / SUCH ….. (THAT):
1. It was a very warm evening. We had dinner outside in the garden.
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2. He was very nervous. He couldn’t eat anything.
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3. Our neighbours’ party was very noisy. We couldn’t sleep.
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4. The restaurant was very crowded. They couldn’t find anywhere to sit down.
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5. We were all having a good time. We didn’t want to stop.
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6. He’s got a very good memory. He never needs to write anythind down.
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