Paraphrasing
Paraphrase the following sentence with correct grammar using the verb in parentheses:
His reckless driving was the reason the accident happened.
(to cause)
His reckless driving caused the accident to happen.
Using the given causative verb, make up a consequence for the following cause:
The coffee is too hot!
(to make)
The hot coffee made me curse in the McDonalds.
It was so hot it made me drop the cup on the floor.
answers vary
Remake the sentence using the bolded verb in its noun form.
She decided to study abroad.
She made the decision to study abroad.
Add the appropriate preposition(s):
He's responsible ______ the project, reports directly ______ the CEO, and collaborates ______ various departments.
for; to; with
Find and correct the mistake.
Except for the flea market, there are also Christmas markets and book festivals.
In addition to the flea market, there are also Christmas markets and book festivals.
Not only are there flea markets but also Christmas markets and book festivals.
Paraphrase the following sentence with correct grammar using the verb in parentheses:
I could not sleep because of the noise.
(to prevent)
The noise prevented me from sleeping.
Using the given causative verb, make up a consequence for the following cause:
The company has hired a more experienced social media manager.
(to enable)
Having a more experienced social media manager will enable us to reach a larger audience for our product.
answers vary
Remake the sentence using the bolded verb in its noun form.
She refused to accept the offer, which surprised everyone.
Her refusal to accept the offer surprised everyone.
Add the appropriate preposition(s):
She was accused ______ fraud and sentenced ______ three years in prison.
of; to
Find and correct the mistake.
There are some small-scale platforms emerged digitally like XianYu or TaoBao.
There are some small-scale platforms digitally emerging like XianYu or TaoBao.
There are some small-scale platforms that (have) emerged digitally like Xianyu or Taobao.
Paraphrase the following sentence with correct grammar using the verb in parentheses:
He told me I should take a break.
(to suggest)
He suggested (that) I take a break.
He suggested taking a break.
He suggested a break.
Using the given causative verb, make up a consequence for the following cause:
My computer is too slow.
(to get)
I will get my friend who is good with computers to look at it.
answers vary
Remake the sentence using the bolded verb in its noun form.
The manager approved the construction of the new building.
The manager gave approval for the construction of the new building.
Add the appropriate preposition(s):
The study focuses ______ climate change and comments ______ government policy.
on; on
Find and correct the mistake.
Fast-fashion production leads to plenty of carbon emissions and the burning of fossil fuels.
Fast-fashion production causes high carbon emissions and the burning of fossil fuels.
Paraphrase the following sentence with correct grammar using the verb in parentheses:
If you want to learn English, watching movies is a good idea.
(to recommend)
I recommend watching movies to learn English.
I recommend that you watch movies to learn English.
Using the given causative verb, make up a consequence for the following cause:
My friend lost his dream job.
(to let)
I have let him stay over at my place for a few days since he is depressed.
answers vary
Remake the sentence using the bolded verbs in their noun forms.
The government implemented the new policy and introduced stricter penalties, which significantly reduced crime rates.
The implementation of the new policy, combined with the introduction of stricter penalties, resulted in a significant reduction in crime rates.
Add the appropriate preposition(s):
He's very good ______ math, but he suffers ______ test anxiety.
at; from
Find and correct the mistake.
Overall there are many values in having a book festival, either the preservation of local memories or the benefits to the economy.
Overall there are many values in having a Book Festival, including both the preservation of local memories and benefits to the economy.
Overall there are many values in having a Book Festival, from the preservation of local memories to economic benefits.
Overall there is great value in having a Book Festival, be it the preservation of local memories or economic benefits.
Overall there is great value in having a Book Festival, whether it be the preservation of local memories or the benefits to the economy.
Paraphrase the following sentence with correct grammar using the verb in parentheses:
She refused to let me pay for dinner so she could herself.
(to insist)
She insisted on paying for dinner.
She insisted that she pay for dinner instead of me.
Using the given causative verb, make up a consequence for the following cause:
My shirt has a stain on it.
(to have)
I will have it washed/cleaned.
I will have the dry cleaners clean it.
Remake the sentence using the bolded verbs in their noun forms.
Upon investigating how the company practiced its financial activities, the authorities discovered serious violations of the law.
The authorities' investigation into the companies practices led to the discovery of serious violations of the law.
Add the appropriate preposition(s):
She graduated ______ Beijing University, majored ______ neuroscience, and now works ______ a leading research institute.
from; in; for/at
Find and correct the mistake.
People in China believe that secondhand products are not safe or quality enough.
People in China believe that secondhand products are not safe (enough) or high enough quality.