Question

Paraphrase the sentences according to the pattern suggested.
Hannah is out, that’s why there is no light in her windows. –
Hannah is out, otherwise there would be light in her windows.
1. Sally is taken aback, that’s why she doesn’t know how to react.
2. Paul realizes it is his fault, that’s why he is so embarrassed.
3. Becky practices her Portuguese every day, that’s why she speaks it so fluently.
4. Diana is not very shrewd, that’s why she believes everything George says.
5. Alison has no sense of decency, that’s why she wears such vulgar clothes.
6. James is completely devoid of a sense of humor, that’s why he never laughs at your jokes.
7. Lina never does her home assignment in writing, that’s why she always fails her grammar tests.
8. Timmie doesn’t like his birthday presents, that’s why he doesn’t look happy.
9. Barbara is too shy, that’s why she always avoids making speeches in public.
10. Mark is not dress-conscious, that’s why he dresses so unimpressively.

Answer 1

1. Sally is at a loss, otherwise she would know how to react.

2. Paul acknowledges his fault, hence he is embarrassed.

3. Becky's frequent practice of Portuguese has made her fluent in it.

4. Diana's gullibility causes her to believe everything George says.

5. Alison's lack of propriety is reflected in her choice of clothing.

6. James' absence of a sense of humor explains why he never laughs at your jokes.

7. Lina's failure to complete her written homework results in her poor grammar test scores.

8. Timmie's lack of happiness is due to his dissatisfaction with his birthday presents.

9. Barbara's shyness prevents her from making speeches in public.

10. Mark's lack of concern for fashion is the reason for his unimpressive dressing.