Rephrasing (also known as rewriting) is saying or writing something in a different way keeping the original idea intact. It is one of the most common exercises in English test such as First Certificate. It usually includes changes in verb tenses, passive voice, reported speech, conditionals, relatives and modal verbs among many other ones.
26 different TV shows have been used in order to create this worksheet.
a) “Why don’t we play “Rock-paper-scissors-lizard-Spock”?” said Sheldon.
Sheldon suggested...
b) They are attacking the Mandalorians’ planet.
The Mandalorians...
c) I will never enter the Big Brother house because I’m really shy.
If...
d) Winden is a town in Germany. Children start vanishing there.
Winden...
e) Although “Game of Thrones” is quite complicated, millions of people watch it around the world.
Despite...
f) I’m not sure that Barney was always loyal to Robin.
Barney...
g) Ellen gave the little boy a big surprise live on TV
The little boy...
h) Rachel and Ross were on a break, that’s why he dated other women.
If...
i) There isn’t a single “Black Mirror” episode as good as “Nosedive”.
“Nosedive”...
j) The Dharma Corporation made some experiments on the island, therefore strange things happened.
If the Dharma Corporation...
k) “Modern Family” is so funny that I never miss an episode.
“Modern Family” is...
l) I’m sure that Michonne is tired after killing so many walkers.
Michonne...
m) Someone stole Pablo Escobar’s drugs last night.
Pablo Escobar...
n) People say that Walter White made the best blue crystal meth in New Mexico.
Walter White...
o) “Brian, have you seen my teddy bear Rupert today?” Stewie asked.
Stewie...
p) I love watching “The Simpsons”. Unfortunately, I didn’t watch it last night.
I wish...
q) As I don’t speak French, I need subtitles to watch “Les Revenants”.
I...
r) The future of the Earth is jeopardized by over-population.
Over-population...
s) Eve Polastri is an agent with MI5. She becomes obsessed with a notorious assassin.
Eve Polastri...
t) “Pass me the scalpel”, Grey said to her colleague Callie.
Grey...
u) Mike said that I’d better call Saul.
Mike...
v) The last time I watched “American Horror Story” was 2 months ago.
It’s...
w) I’ve seen “Vikings” four times before.
This is...
x) Fiona said to Carl, “Don’t get into trouble”.
Fiona...
y) They cancelled “America’s Best Dance Crew” due to its low ratings.
“America’s Best Dance Crew”...
z) It’s possible that “The IT Crowd” will come back next year.
“The IT Crowd” ...
Can you identify all the shows? Share them in the comments section!
a) “Why don’t we play “Rock-paper-scissors-lizard-Spock”?” said Sheldon.
Sheldon suggested...
b) They are attacking the Mandalorians’ planet.
The Mandalorians...
c) I will never enter the Big Brother house because I’m really shy.
If...
d) Winden is a town in Germany. Children start vanishing there.
Winden...
e) Although “Game of Thrones” is quite complicated, millions of people watch it around the world.
Despite...
f) I’m not sure that Barney was always loyal to Robin.
Barney...
g) Ellen gave the little boy a big surprise live on TV
The little boy...
h) Rachel and Ross were on a break, that’s why he dated other women.
If...
i) There isn’t a single “Black Mirror” episode as good as “Nosedive”.
“Nosedive”...
j) The Dharma Corporation made some experiments on the island, therefore strange things happened.
If the Dharma Corporation...
k) “Modern Family” is so funny that I never miss an episode.
“Modern Family” is...
l) I’m sure that Michonne is tired after killing so many walkers.
Michonne...
m) Someone stole Pablo Escobar’s drugs last night.
Pablo Escobar...
n) People say that Walter White made the best blue crystal meth in New Mexico.
Walter White...
o) “Brian, have you seen my teddy bear Rupert today?” Stewie asked.
Stewie...
p) I love watching “The Simpsons”. Unfortunately, I didn’t watch it last night.
I wish...
q) As I don’t speak French, I need subtitles to watch “Les Revenants”.
I...
r) The future of the Earth is jeopardized by over-population.
Over-population...
s) Eve Polastri is an agent with MI5. She becomes obsessed with a notorious assassin.
Eve Polastri...
t) “Pass me the scalpel”, Grey said to her colleague Callie.
Grey...
u) Mike said that I’d better call Saul.
Mike...
v) The last time I watched “American Horror Story” was 2 months ago.
It’s...
w) I’ve seen “Vikings” four times before.
This is...
x) Fiona said to Carl, “Don’t get into trouble”.
Fiona...
y) They cancelled “America’s Best Dance Crew” due to its low ratings.
“America’s Best Dance Crew”...
z) It’s possible that “The IT Crowd” will come back next year.
“The IT Crowd” ...
Can you identify all the shows? Share them in the comments section!
