B. Rewrite the following sentences beginning with the words given:
1. I can’t meet you today because I had an appointment with the dentist.
If…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2. Laura puts on weight every week because she eats fast food.
If…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Sarah won’t go to Mike’s birthday party because she must babysit her sister.
If…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. I don’t go to parties because I am busy most of the time.
If…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. I hate Nancy because she always ridicules me in front of my classmates.
If…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. I won’t blame you because it’s not your fault.
If…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
C. Complete the following sentences:
1. If I were a millionaire,……….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. My teachers would praise me if……….……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. I would feel sad if…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. If I lost my cell phone; I……….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Leila would look different if………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
6. If I were the governor of the state,…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Rewrite: If I can't meet you today, it's because I had an appointment with the dentist.
Explanation: In the original sentence, the reason for not being able to meet is stated first followed by the appointment with the dentist. In the rewrite, the order is reversed, stating the reason first and then mentioning the appointment with the dentist.
2. If Laura eats fast food, she puts on weight every week.
Rewrite: If Laura puts on weight every week, it's because she eats fast food.
Explanation: The original sentence mentions the cause (eating fast food) first, followed by the effect (putting on weight). The rewrite reverses the order, stating the effect first and then mentioning the cause.
3. If Sarah must babysit her sister, she won't go to Mike's birthday party.
Rewrite: If Sarah won't go to Mike's birthday party, it's because she must babysit her sister.
Explanation: The original sentence states the reason (babysitting her sister) first, followed by the consequence (not going to Mike's birthday party). The rewrite reverses the order, stating the consequence first and then mentioning the reason.
4. If I am busy most of the time, I don't go to parties.
Rewrite: If I don't go to parties, it's because I am busy most of the time.
Explanation: The original sentence mentions the reason (being busy most of the time) first, followed by the consequence (not going to parties). The rewrite reverses the order, stating the consequence first and then mentioning the reason.
5. If Nancy always ridicules me in front of my classmates, I hate her.
Rewrite: If I hate Nancy, it's because she always ridicules me in front of my classmates.
Explanation: The original sentence mentions the cause (ridiculing in front of classmates) first, followed by the feeling (hate). The rewrite reverses the order, stating the feeling first (hate) and then mentioning the cause.
6. If it's not your fault, I won't blame you.
Rewrite: If I won't blame you, it's because it's not your fault.
Explanation: The original sentence states the reason (not your fault) first, followed by the consequence (not blaming you). The rewrite reverses the order, stating the consequence first and then mentioning the reason.
C. Complete the following sentences:
1. If I were a millionaire, I would travel the world and donate to charity.
2. My teachers would praise me if I always completed my homework on time and actively participated in class.
3. I would feel sad if I couldn't see my friends for a long time or if I failed an important test.
4. If I lost my cell phone, I would feel lost and disconnected from the world.
5. Leila would look different if she changed her hairstyle or wore different clothes.
6. If I were the governor of the state, I would focus on improving education, healthcare, and infrastructure.