Rewrite Sentences

I have difficulty in finding him.

• It was difficult for me to find him.

• I was difficult for him to find.

• There were difficulties for me in finding him.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

I was disappointed by his reply.

• It was found that my reply was disappointing.

• I found his reply disappointing.

• His reply found me disappointing.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

You were rude to speak to him like that.

• It was rude of him to speak like that to you.

• It was rude of you to speak to him like that.

• Speaking to you like that was rude of him.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

There is no need for us to go.

• It is unnecessary for us to go.

• There is no need for us to go unnecessarily

• If I go, it will be unnecessary.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

She has the ability to finish the work in time.

• The work is capable of being finished in time.

• She shows that she is capable and can do the work properly.

• She is capable of finishing the work in time.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

Rewrite the sentence using the word in brackets.

This problem is so difficult that I cannot solve it. (too)

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

Rewrite the sentence using the word in brackets.

The robbery was committed by two people, or that is what we believe. (so)

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

Rewrite the sentence using the word in brackets.

Having been arrested and charged with theft, Tony phoned his lawyer. (After ... )

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D