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EXERCISES
a that-clause,
as
in
rewrite
these sentences
with
rewrite
to
not possible
the
44.1 If possible, rewrite these sentences with a that-clause, as in I. Ifit is not possible to rewrite the
If it is
1.
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Ifpossible,
sentence in this way, putaX. (C)
sentence in this way, put a X. (C)
findings
be preliminary.
to
I understood the
1 1 I understood the findings to be preliminary.
understood VfiaJb the findings
preliminary.
were Cor are)
I | understood that the findings were (or are) preliminary.
French
teacher encouraged
time
in
France.
My
me
to
spend
2 2 My French teacher encouraged me to spend time in France.
They
huge
of gold.
deposits
mine
the
believed
to contain
3 3 They believed the mine to contain huge deposits of gold.
us
to
They wanted
pay now.
4 4 They wanted us to pay now. g
to
best tennis
player
the
be
Most people
her
consider
in the world today.
5 5 Most people consider her to be the best tennis player in the world today,
are
correct
verb.
the
If both
both.
them
underline
44.2 Underline the correct verb. If both are possible, underline them both. (D)
possible,
(D)
442
Underline
at
1 She reassured/promised that she would pick me up at 5.00.
reassured/promised that
5.00.
up
she
would
me
pick
She
was
time.
Tim's
birthday
it
in
that
2 Sue reminded/warned me that it was Tim's birthday in two days' time.
days'
two
reminded/warned me
Sue
on
3 HBWN My doctor advised/told that I should cut down on cakes and biscuits. my house.
should
cut
advised/told that
down
cakes
biscuits.
I
doctor
and
My
7 NYDN 5 Amy warned/told that I should be more careful. to practise the violin more.
neighbour
My
that
me
informed/told
was
the
in
a
crack
wall
of
there
4 My neighbour informed/told me that there was a crack in the wall of my house.
warned/told that
should
I
careful.
more
Amy
be
that
needed
I
me
experience
6
convinced/taught
The experience convinced/taught me that I needed to practise the violin more.
The
that
a
take
I
should
convinced/advised
holiday.
Bob
Bob convinced/advised that I should take a holiday.
44.3
one
with
sentences
the
443
Complete
Complete the sentences with one of the verbs in E opposite and of, to, or with. In most cases
is
one
possible.
verb
than
(E)
more
more than one verb is possible. (E) of the verbs in E opposite and of, to, or with. In most cases
Liz ..suggested to u s that we should come after lunch.
1 1
Ann that we were
on Thursday evening.
free
I
2 2 Die Ann that we were free on Thursday evening.
students that they attend
a week.
its
The college
for five days
3 3. The college... its students that they attend for five days a week.
She
me that she would be home late.
4 4 She. me that she would be home late.
Tim
5 5 TIM. ee me that we should spend the money on books for the school.
me that we should spend the money on books for the school.
The general
us that he had made serious mistakes in the battle.
6 6 The general... us that he had made serious mistakes in the battle.
staff that they should
be
at work
It is
all
by
8.30.
7 T Tt asses all staff that they should be at work by 8.30.
Miss Walsh final.
8 8 Miss Walsh... them that her decision was final.
them that her decision was
to
put
sentences.
make
these
44.4 If necessary, correct or make improvements to these sentences. Ifno changes are needed, put
or
correct
If no
improvements
are
needed,
changes
444
If necessary,
D
(B,
S.
&E)
a a S. (B, D &E)
1 1 He complained to the police his neighbours were noisy.
He complained to the police his neighbours were noisy.
some
the cupboard.
I thought
biscuits,
bought
in
I'd
I can't find them
but
2 2 I thought I'd bought some biscuits, but I can't find them in the cupboard.
promised
to
Sam today.
telephone rang,
it reminded that
I had
contact
the
When
3 3 When the telephone rang, it reminded that I had promised to contact Sam today.
different this
year.
explained
us
teacher
be
The
that the
exam would
4 4 The teacher explained us that the exam would be different this year.
freezer would
be
shop
me
that the
assured
delivered tomorrow.
The
5 5 The shop assured me that the freezer would be delivered tomorrow.
Scotland.
able
Italy rather than
should go
was
persuade that we
on
to
holiday
I
to
6 6 I was able to persuade that we should go on holiday to Italy rather than Scotland.
unsafe.
the
authorities warned
The
building was
7 7 The authorities warned the building was unsafe.
old man
be
the
up
pleaded
and
left
in
peace.
that the
should
village
The
soldiers
got
8 8 The old man got up and pleaded the soldiers that the village should be left in peace.
to
to
reassured
she had
leave
university.
her parents that
no
plans
She
9 9 She reassured to her parents that she had no plans to leave university.
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