Ejercicios de Reformulación de frases con comienzo dado (Rephrasing)

46 ejercicios de Reformulación de frases con comienzo dado (Rephrasing) de Inglés que han salido en la Selectividad de Asturias (PAU/EBAU) 2021-2026.

Ejercicio 2 - Option A · Extraordinaria 2026

Rephrase the following sentences: a) It is a pity I did not see her at the concert. // I wish I... b) It was wrong of us not to call earlier. // We ought... c) I have not seen a more impressive performance this year. // This is the... d) They are building a new supermarket near my house. // A new supermarket...

Ejercicio 2 - Option B · Extraordinaria 2026

Rephrase the following sentences: a) I have not seen her for two weeks. // The last time I... b) If you don't hurry, you will miss the bus. // You will miss the bus unless... c) They say Jane lives in Spain now. // Jane is... d) I am sure Bob is not telling the truth. // Bob can't...

Ejercicio 2 - Option A · Ordinaria 2026

Rephrase four sentences (a-d): a) 'I should get my hair cut...' -> 'It's time I got my hair cut; it's rather long'; b) 'She began talking on the phone an hour ago' -> 'She has been talking on the phone for an hour'; c) 'You must show VIP tickets at the entrance' -> 'VIP tickets must be shown at the entrance'; d)…

Ejercicio 2 - Option B · Ordinaria 2026

Rephrase the following sentences so that their meaning is as similar to the original as possible (0,25 puntos por acierto = 1 punto): a) 'I read that very same book last week,' Jill said. // Jill said that... b) They say that elephants have good memories. // Elephants are... c) It was raining heavily; that's why we…

Ejercicio 2 - Option A · Ordinaria (2ª lengua extranjera) 2026

Rephrase the four sentences so that their meaning is as similar to the original as possible (0.25 points each).

Ejercicio 2 - Option B · Ordinaria (2ª lengua extranjera) 2026

Rephrase the four sentences so that their meaning is as similar to the original as possible (0.25 points each).

Ejercicio 2 - Option A · Extraordinaria 2025

Rephrase four sentences: a) prevent sb (from) -ing, b) reported speech question, c) modal of deduction in the past (must have + past participle), d) rewrite using 'accidentally' + past simple.

Ejercicio 2 - Option B · Extraordinaria 2025

Rephrase four sentences: a) passive with reporting verb and perfect infinitive, b) reported speech with 'accuse of + gerund', c) concession with 'in spite of + gerund', d) reporting verb 'suggest + gerund / that clause'.

Ejercicio 2 - Option A · Extraordinaria (2ª lengua extranjera) 2025

Option A. Rephrase the following sentences: a) Someone stole one of Turner's paintings from the British Museum a few days ago. b) Smoking is forbidden in schools. c) That man's sister is my new geography teacher. d) Charles speaks French more fluently than Bill does.

Ejercicio 2 - Option B · Extraordinaria (2ª lengua extranjera) 2025

Option B. Rephrase the following sentences: a) They spend an enormous amount of money on Belgian beer. b) He doesn't speak Portuguese; he didn't get the job in Brazil. c) 'Oh, please, Tom, be a good friend and come to the event with me' Paula said. d) No other English writer is as good as William Shakespeare.

Ejercicio 2 - Option A · Ordinaria 2025

Rephrase sentences (a-d): modal of deduction in the past ('must have forgotten'), duration question ('have you been studying / have you studied French?'), causative have ('toilet fixed last week'), and active structure ('to find someone to repair the computer').

Ejercicio 2 - Option B · Ordinaria 2025

Rephrase sentences (a-d): reporting verb 'refuse' + to-infinitive, concession with 'despite' + -ing, advice with 'had better not' + bare infinitive, and concession clause with 'no matter how much'.

Ejercicio 2 - Option A · Ordinaria (2ª lengua extranjera) 2025

Rephrase the following sentences so that their meaning is as similar to the original as possible: a) I don't like maths homework, it's too difficult. // I don't like maths homework due to... b) Keep-fit and dance programmes are held at many hotels. // Many hotels... c) I regret the fact that humans have produced so…

Ejercicio 2 - Option B · Ordinaria (2ª lengua extranjera) 2025

Option B. Rephrase the following sentences so that their meaning is as similar to the original as possible (0.25 points each): a) She can speak Japanese fluently, but cannot write it. // Although... b) They reported that someone had spray-painted graffiti on the garage door. // Graffiti was... c) 'How many elderly…

Pregunta 1 · Extraordinaria 2024

Pregunta 1. Rephrase the following sentences so that their meaning is as similar to the original as possible. (0,25 puntos por acierto = 1 punto) a) They came to live in Asturias four years ago. // They have... b) 'Why were theatre tickets so expensive last season?' asked Oliver. // Oliver wondered why... c) We didn't…

Pregunta 2 · Extraordinaria 2024

Pregunta 2. Rephrase the following sentences so that their meaning is as similar to the original as possible. (0,25 puntos por acierto = 1 punto) a) Her house is being redecorated at the moment. // She is having... b) She hasn't enjoyed herself so much for years. // It's years... c) By pure chance, Peter found a £50…

Pregunta 1 · Extraordinaria (2ª lengua extranjera) 2024

Rephrase the following sentences so that their meaning is as similar to the original as possible: a) Someone should have helped the kid during the accident. // The kid should ... b) 'How many elderly people are there inside the building today?' the police officer asked. // The police officer wanted to know how... c)…

Pregunta 2 · Extraordinaria (2ª lengua extranjera) 2024

Pregunta 2: Rephrase four sentences preserving meaning (wishes about the past, reporting suggestions, absence of obligation, superlative).

Pregunta 1 · Ordinaria 2024

Pregunta 1: Rephrase the following sentences so that their meaning is as similar to the original as possible. (0,25 puntos por acierto = 1 punto)

Pregunta 2 · Ordinaria 2024

Pregunta 2: Rephrase the following sentences so that their meaning is as similar to the original as possible. (0,25 puntos por acierto = 1 punto)

Pregunta 1 · Ordinaria (2ª lengua extranjera) 2024

Rephrase the following sentences so that their meaning is as similar to the original as possible. (0,25 puntos por acierto = 1 punto) a) I'm not as good at mathematics as you. // You are... b) As he had broken the vase, his parents got angry. // His parents... c) I don't have tomatoes so I can't make a salad. // If…

Pregunta 2 · Ordinaria (2ª lengua extranjera) 2024

Rephrase the following sentences so that their meaning is as similar to the original as possible. (0,25 puntos por acierto = 1 punto) a) The story is so fantastic that I cannot believe it. // It is such... b) If you don't work harder, you won't finish the essay on time. // Unless... c) Someone should fix the broken…

Pregunta 1 · Extraordinaria 2023

Rephrase the following sentences: a) They speak too quickly for her to understand. -> They don't speak... b) A young French scientist has been redesigning the reactor. -> The reactor... c) 'Will you be here tomorrow?' she asked. -> She wanted to know if we... d) I first met Mary in 2014 and we are still good friends.…

Pregunta 2 · Extraordinaria 2023

Rephrase the following sentences: a) They couldn't play the match because there were not enough players. -> The lack of players prevented... b) You shouldn't phone them if she doesn't tell you to do so. -> Unless... c) I began to worry about the company's situation six months ago. -> I have been... d) The young…

Pregunta 1 · Extraordinaria (2ª lengua extranjera) 2023

Rephrase four sentences (a-d) starting from given prompts without changing their meaning.

Pregunta 2 · Extraordinaria (2ª lengua extranjera) 2023

Rephrase four sentences (a-d) starting from given prompts without changing their meaning: a) 'Janet accidentally broke the vase.' // Janet didn't mean...; b) 'In my opinion, you should not park the car so close to the gate.' // If I...; c) 'Alex didn't drive so carefully as Mary did.' // Mary drove...; d) ''How many…

Pregunta 1 · Ordinaria 2023

Rephrase four sentences from given beginnings maintaining the original meaning: a) We'll go for a picnic by the river tomorrow if it doesn't rain. // Unless... b) I am sorry that I embarrassed you in front of Jackie. // I didn't mean... c) It was a mistake to invest in that company; we lost all our money. // We…

Pregunta 2 · Ordinaria 2023

Rephrase four sentences from given beginnings maintaining the original meaning: a) Arthur had to look after his little cousin while her parents were at work. // Arthur's little cousin... b) It is not necessary to wait; we can go straight in. // There is... c) Although she was ill, she got out of bed and went to work…

Pregunta 1 · Ordinaria (2ª lengua extranjera) 2023

Rephrase four sentences keeping the same meaning: a) We allow anyone to enter... // We let...; b) It was a mistake to go to work... // You shouldn't...; c) People say that John Wilson lives in New York. // John Wilson...; d) 'How tall are you?' Peter asked me. // Peter asked what...

Pregunta 2 · Ordinaria (2ª lengua extranjera) 2023

Rephrase four sentences keeping the original meaning: invite someone to the cinema, reported speech question with where, present perfect with since, and passive voice in present perfect.

Ejercicio 6.A · Extraordinaria 2022

Rephrase four sentences: reported speech with how long, remember + infinitive, active voice transformation from passive reporting, and modal of deduction in the past (must have).

Ejercicio 6.B · Extraordinaria 2022

Rephrase four sentences so that their meaning is as similar to the original as possible.

Ejercicio 6.A · Extraordinaria (2ª lengua extranjera) 2022

Rephrase four sentences so that their meaning is as similar to the original as possible (Option A).

Ejercicio 6.B · Extraordinaria (2ª lengua extranjera) 2022

Rephrase four sentences so that their meaning is as similar to the original as possible (0.25 points each, total 1 point).

Ejercicio 6.A · Ordinaria 2022

Rephrase sentences (a)-(d) using the provided beginning so that the meaning remains as close to the original as possible.

Ejercicio 6.B · Ordinaria 2022

Rephrase four sentences (a-d) maintaining the original meaning using the provided beginnings.

Pregunta 6.A · Ordinaria (2ª lengua extranjera) 2022

6.A. Rephrase four sentences: passive reporting verb, conditional structure, reported speech with accused, and causal clause with as.

Pregunta 6.B · Ordinaria (2ª lengua extranjera) 2022

Rephrase the following sentences: a) Last weekend the weather was so bad that we had to stay indoors all the time. // Last weekend it was such... b) I started waiting for their answer three days ago. // I have been waiting... c) We ought to use the new operating system in our computer. // It's time we... d) 'How high…

Ejercicio 6.A · Extraordinaria 2021

Rephrase the following sentences so that their meaning is as similar to the original as possible: a) Did the idea interest you? // Were... b) I am sure that Maria worked very hard. // Maria must... c) I would like to be rich! // I wish... d) ‘Remember to write to your mother,’ I said to them. // I reminded...

Ejercicio 6.B · Extraordinaria 2021

Rephrase four sentences keeping the meaning: a) 'The test was so difficult...' -> 'It was such...' b) 'She had to send her application...' -> 'Her...' c) 'As far as I am concerned...' -> 'From my...' d) 'Both of my brothers are single.' -> 'Neither...'

Pregunta 6.A · Extraordinaria (2ª lengua extranjera) 2021

Rephrase the following sentences so that their meaning is as similar to the original as possible: a) ‘What time did the show begin?’ asked Kathy. // Kathy wanted to know what... b) We ought to try to save a bit more. // It’s time... c) I’m pretty sure Jake returned the books on time! // Jake must... d) They believe…

Pregunta 6.B · Extraordinaria (2ª lengua extranjera) 2021

Rephrase the following sentences so that their meaning is as similar to the original as possible: a) I came to study business administration in London two years ago. // I have been... b) This is as far as we can go along this road. // We can't go... c) I would like to be lying on a white sandy beach under a palm tree.…

Pregunta 6.A · Ordinaria 2021

Rephrase the following sentences so that their meaning is as similar to the original as possible: a) Someone will have to be found to take her place. // We will... b) For reasons I could not understand, she eventually did not allow me to pay her in cash. // For reasons I could not understand, she eventually refused...…

Pregunta 6.B · Ordinaria 2021

Rephrase the four sentences keeping the original meaning: a) We don’t allow smoking in this room. // No... b) I regret not speaking to her before she left. // If only... c) I started this job two years ago. // I have been... d) Their decision was greeted with anger. // People were...

Ejercicio 6.A · Ordinaria (2ª lengua extranjera) 2021

6.A. Rephrase the following sentences so that their meaning is as similar to the original as possible: a) Someone must remove that openly racist graffiti on the wall immediately. // That openly racist graffiti on the wall must... b) 'Finish the project as soon as you can!' Pam said to me. // Pam told... c) If Janet…

Ejercicio 6.B · Ordinaria (2ª lengua extranjera) 2021

6.B. Rephrase the following sentences so that their meaning is as similar to the original as possible: a) The same ophthalmologist tests her eyes every year. // She has... b) Germany is richer than India. // India is not... c) In spite of the awful weather, they had a great time. // Although the... d) 'Don't drink…

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Comprensión escrita (Reading)

Uso de la lengua (Use of English)

Expresión escrita (Writing)