REPHRASING GERUND OR INFINITIVE

1.- He made an effort to speak English.

He tried .

2.-She gave up going to French lessons.

She stopped

3.-Sharen hasnt eaten junk food since last May.

Sharon stopped

4.- Steve advised me to tell Paul about it.

Steve suggested

5.- Beth hasnt smoked since last December.

Beth stopped

6.- I was not invited and Im sorry about that.

I would like to ..

7.- Will you post this letter for me, please?

Do you mind .

8.-I forgot to phone Liza on her birthday.

I didnt remember

9.- Will you close the door when you leave, please?

Do you mind .

10.- Please dont shoot.

He begged us

11.- She always forgets to turn her computer after work.

She always forgets

12.- John seems to worried about something.

John appears ..

13.- I cant go out very often because I dont have much money.

I cant afford

14.-I said, lets go out for dinner.

I suggested

15.- He said he didnt want to help me.

He refused ..

16.- I want to go away for a few days.

I would like .

17.- Dan is famous but he doesnt like it.

Dan doesnt like .

18.- It s a pity I couldnt go to your wedding.

I would have liked ..

19.- This jacket is very dirty. I have to clean it.

This jacket needs

20.- I shouldnt have said that.

I regret .

21.-It might be a good idea to use honey instead of sugar.

Why dont you try.

22.- Im quite happy to look after the baby for you.

I dont mind.

23.- I must see the manager.

I demand

24.- Go on, Jack, apply for the job, said Sally.

Sally encouraged Jack

25.- Parking is not permitted here.

You are not allowed ..

26.- Shall I carry that bag for you, John? , said Paul.

Paul offered

Verbs and tenses rephrasings.

1) Whats the price of this disc? - How much

2) She doesnt ski at all. She never ..

3) That bicycle isnt mine. That bicycle

4) What weight are you? How much ..

5) The last time I saw Brian was three months ago. I

6) First Katherine passed her driving test. Then she bought a car.

After.............................................................................................................

7) How long have you known Sarah? When .?

8) Whats your opinion about exams? (think) ..?

9) What are his plans this evening? What?

10) Our visitor arrived during my favourite TV programme.

Our visitor arrived.

11) Diana fell asleep at 10 oclock. Her sister arrived home at midnight.

By the time

12) The tickets arent expensive. (cost)

13) The last time I skied was in 1999. I

14) Are you the owner of that car? Do you..

15) In my opinion, she isnt beautiful. I .