Rewrite Sentences

He was sentenced to six months in prison for his part in the robbery

• He received a six months in prison for his part in the robbery.

• For his participation in the robbery, a prison had been given to him for six months.

• For his participation in the robbery, he had been in prison for six months.

• He received a six-month sentence for his part in the robbery.

“I’ll come and help you on Saturday,” Joana told me.

“When will you come back home?” my mom asked me.

Why is trying a new approach recommended when rewriting?

• It ensures that your writing will be longer.

• It can provide new insights and improve the effectiveness of your message.

• It is required for all essays.

• It makes the writing process easier.

“Do you need any help on this assignment?” the teacher asked me.

“How long have you been standing here?” he asked me.

Rewrite the sentence:

It takes her 45 minutes to finish her homework. (SPEND)

• She spends 45 minutes doing her homework.

• She spends 45 minutes to do her homework.

• It spends her 45 minutes to do her homework.

• It spends her 45 minutes doing her homework.

Rewrite the sentence:

I enjoy playing tennis in my free time. (LIKE)

• I like playing tennis in my free time.

• I would like playing tennis in my free time.

• I like play tennis in my free time.

Rewrite the sentence:

Because he studied diligently, he achieved excellent grades. (BECAUSE OF)

• Because of his diligent studying, he achieved excellent grades.

• Because of his diligently studying, he achieved excellent grades.

• Because of he diligently studying, he achieved excellent grades.

Rewrite the sentence:

Despite practicing every day, she still struggles with the piano. (ALTHOUGH)

• Although practicing every day, she still struggles with the piano.

• Although she still struggles with the piano, she practices every day.

• Although she practices every day, she still struggles with the piano.