Let’s go through each sentence one by one. The goal is to rewrite the sentence using the word in parentheses — without changing the meaning, and without adding new ideas.
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1. Joe and Arnold arrived here at three ‘o’ clock. (since)
We need to use “since” to connect the idea of time with their arrival.
“Since” can mean “from that time until now,” but here it’s being used to show when something happened.
Actually, in this case, we’re probably meant to rephrase it as:
→ They have been here since three o’clock.
That keeps the same meaning — they arrived at 3, and are still here.
✔ Rewritten:
Joe and Arnold have been here since three o’clock.
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2. Rachel works two jobs. When she has a day off, she catches up on her rest. (so)
We need to combine these two sentences using “so.”
“So” shows cause and effect — because she works two jobs, she rests on her day off.
So we can say:
→ Rachel works two jobs, so she catches up on her rest when she has a day off.
✔ Rewritten:
Rachel works two jobs, so she catches up on her rest when she has a day off.
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3. My mother is baking a cake. She does that when she’s nervous. (because)
We need to use “because” to explain why she’s baking.
The reason she’s baking is that she’s nervous.
So:
→ My mother is baking a cake because she’s nervous.
✔ Rewritten:
My mother is baking a cake because she’s nervous.
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4. We are going to Annapolis. I was born in Annapolis. (where)
We need to use “where” to combine the two sentences.
“Where” refers to a place — Annapolis.
So we can say:
→ We are going to Annapolis, where I was born.
✔ Rewritten:
We are going to Annapolis, where I was born.
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Final Answer:
1. Joe and Arnold have been here since three o’clock.
2. Rachel works two jobs, so she catches up on her rest when she has a day off.
3. My mother is baking a cake because she’s nervous.
4. We are going to Annapolis, where I was born.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of paraphrasing practice worksheet.
