Rephrasing practice

Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets.

1. Do you plan to call him tonight? (are)

        .............................................................................................

2. She came up with the idea in the middle of her sleep. (sleeping)

        .............................................................................................

3. What was your opinion of the robot teacher? (think)

        .............................................................................................

4. Is this Sam’s laptop? (belong)

        .............................................................................................

5. He became a reporter ten years ago. (for)

        He .....................................................................................  .

6. The witness called the police. Then she tried to help the victim. (after)

        The witness ....................................................................  .

7. She hasn’t broken the law. (never)

        She ...................................................................................  .

8. The burglar alarm went off a moment ago. (just)

        The burglar alarm ..........................................................  .

KEY

1. Are you planning to call him tonight?

2. She came up with the idea while she was sleeping.

3. What did you think of the robot teacher?

4. Does this laptop belong to Sam?

5. . has been a reporter for ten years

6. tried to help the victim after she had called the police.

7. has never broken the law.
8. has just gone off.