BACH 2 KEY TO REWRITING

II-Rewrite these sentences using the words in brackets. 10 points.
1-I met my best friend three years ago (known)
I have known my best friend for three years now.
2-We worked all day and then we decided to take a break (after)
After working all day, we decided to take a break.
3-It wasn’t necessary for you to pay for the drinks (needn’t)
You needn't have paid for the drinks. (You finally paid)
You didn't need to pay for the drinks. (And you didn't)
4-The best option is for you to leave that place immediately, (had better)
You had better leave that place immediately.
5-I’m almost sure that he missed the train (must)
He must have missed the train.


6-Perhaps she doesn’t come here very often (may)
She may not come here very often.
7-He told you that! I can't believe it. (can’t)
He can't have told you that.
8-I don’t think it was a good idea for you to call again (should)
You shouldn't have called again.
9-It is so hot in here! Why don’t you open all the windows and see if it gets better? (try)
Why don't you try opening the windows (it is easy-’try’ here means ‘experiment’, without an effort)
10-There is a slight possibility that the bus driver didn’t see the sign (might)

The bus driver might not have seen the sign.

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