Paraphrasing / Restatement Exercises

Front

Paraphrase the statement: "However hard he tries, he’ll never again enjoy the confidence of the country as a whole."

Back

No matter what he does, he’ll never recover the trust of the country as a whole.

Front

The more time I spend with him the more I realize that he really is a remarkable man.

Back

As I get to know him better it becomes more apparent that he’s really an outstanding person.

Front

He’ll never get oranges to grow here; the climate just isn’t suitable.

Back

However hard he tries, he won’t manage to grow oranges here as it’s the wrong sort of climate.

Front

Many countries share the view that drastic measures must be taken to stop the pollution of the seas.

Back

A lot of countries agree that it is essential to take strong action to put an end to the pollution of the seas.

Front

You should get some professional advice if you’re thinking about changing the system radically.

Back

If you’re considering major alterations in procedures, I suggest you consult an expert.

Front

As Jane and I are going to Antalya by car, why don’t you join us?

Back

How about going to Antalya with Jane and me since we’re taking the car?

Front

What can we do to convince him that the project is sure to succeed?

Back

Why can’t we persuade him that the scheme is sure to fail?

Front

In some parts of Turkey, farming is still carried out with primitive tools despite many advances in technology.

Back

Although technology has advanced a lot, there are some places in Turkey where farmers still use out-of-date tools.

Front

We have to postpone going on holiday until mom completely gets over her illness.

Back

We can’t go on holiday before mom has fully recovered her health.

Front

Try to avoid confusing the students by making too complicated explanations.

Back

In order not to cause confusion among the students, your explanations should be fairly simple.