Paraphrasing
Vocabulary
Complex Sentences
100
Mehmet has a good relationship with his neighbours. (get) --> Mehmet ___________ with his neighbors.
Mehmet gets along with his neighbors.
100
" The coach disagreed with the referee's point of view. The coach thought the referee was seeing things." What does POINT OF VIEW mean in this sentence? a) opinion b) education c) talking
A) opinion. "Point of view" means a way of thinking about or looking at something.
100
The ground will be muddy __________________ the snow melts. a) before b) unless c) after
C) after. The ground will be muddy AFTER the snow melts.
200
Bob destroyed his toy car when he smashed it on the ground. Change the words "destroyed" and "smashed" in this sentence to make a new one.
Example: Bob broke his toy car because he hit it on the ground.
200
Santa is known for these characteristics: being fat, jolly, and giving. What does the word CHARACTERISTIC mean in this sentence? a) a special feature of someone or something b) an object someone likes c) the setting of a story
A) A special feature of someone or something.
200
Have you made many friends __________________ you moved here? a) before b) since c) if
B) since. Have you made many friends SINCE you moved here?
300
Because Mary got a passing grade on her test, she was overjoyed. Rephrase this sentence in your own words.
Example: Mary was happy because she passed the test.
300
The conclusion of the book was very surprising. I didn't expect the story to end that way. What does CONCLUSION mean in this sentence? a) the setting of a story b) beginning of a story c) ending of a story
c) the ending of a story. For 100 extra points, tell us about the conclusion of a book or movie you saw recently.
300
I haven't seen her ______ last summer. a) since b) because c) while
a) since. I haven't seen her SINCE last summer.
400
Ben ate three hot dogs for lunch and now he has a stomachache.
Example: Ben ate too many hot dogs so now his stomach hurts.
400
In chronological order, our class has computer lab on Monday, music on Tuesday, gym on Wednesday, library on Thursday, and art on Friday. What does CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER mean? a) in a backwards order b) in a random order c) in the order in which they happen
C) in the order in which they happen.
400
Complete this sentence using AFTER: I brush my teeth...
Example: I brush my teeth after eating.
500
If I want to pass the test, I must study tonight.
Example: I have to study today to in order to pass my test.
500
If you become famous, someone will write your biography. It will probably include things like when you were born and what you did. What does BIOGRAPHY mean in this sentence?
The history of a person's life. A book about someone's life.
500
Complete this sentence using UNLESS: You can't drive a car...
Example: You can't drive a car UNLESS you have a license
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