Exercise 5: Rewrite the sentences

1.     The security guard allowed Mary to take her puppy in. (let) 
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2.     We really want to see you next weekend. (look)

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3.     I didn’t want to tell Jack about the plan. I’ so sorry. (regret)

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4.     I couldn’t pay for such an expensive house. (afford)

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5.     My baby cannot sleep because they talk so loudly. (too)

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6.     My boss doesn’t let us leave early during working days. (to leave)

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7.     It takes me 5 million dollars to buy this new car. (buying)

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8.     Would you mind waiting outside of my office? (please)

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9.     I’ll be happy to give you a lift home. (mind)

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10.  You will not succeed when trying Jenny to lend you her car. (no point)

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11.  Thomas wishes he had invited Mary to his birthday party. (regretted)

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12.  I prefer having meals at home to going out for dinners. (than)

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13.  He hopes that he will be chosen into the football team. (to be)

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14.  The thief is afraid that the police will catch them. (afraid of)

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15.  She remembers that her boyfriend took her to the party. (taken)

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16.  He admitted that the woman had bribed him for a better job. (being)

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