Rephrasing 14

Rewrite the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets. 

Do not change the original meaning.

    1.  All our classrooms will be painted during the summer break. (have)

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    2.  They hadn’t told us about their plans. (we)

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    3.  I regret taking that job. (wish)

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    4.  They’ll never promote you unless you come up with some good ideas. (if)

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    5.  The guide warned us against disturbing the mother kangaroos. (to)

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    6.  It was wrong of you to litter. (shouldn’t)

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    7.  “Will the lab continue to do animal testing?” the reporter asked Dr Mitchell. (whether)

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    8.  When did you start studying? (how long)

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    9.  Visit the wildlife sanctuary on weekdays. It’s not very crowded then. (when)

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  10.  I’m applying for the position of administrative aide. (which)

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KEY

1. We are having all our classrooms painted during the summer break.

2. We hadn’t been told about their plans.

3. I wish I hadn’t taken that job.

4. If you come up with some good ideas, they will promote you. / If you don’t come up with some good ideas, they’ll never promote you.

5. The guide warned us not to disturb the mother kangaroos.

6. You shouldn’t have littered.

7. The reporter asked Dr Mitchell whether the lab would continue to do animal testing.

8. How long have you been studying (for)?

9. Visit the wildlife sanctuary on weekdays, when it’s not very crowded.

10. Administrative aide is the position which I’m applying for / for which I’m applying.