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.

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CCSS.L.11-12.2A

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

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

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

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

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.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

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

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

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.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

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.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

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.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G