Rewrite the sentences without using the underlined words and phrases. Keep a similar meaning.

1. My parents are dead now.
   My parents aren’t alive now.
2. It was hard but finally I did it.
   
3. She’s approximately my age.
   
4. They’re almost thirty now.
   
5. I had to do what my parents wanted.
   
6. My parents let me stay up and watch TV.
   
7. My mum looked after me in Scotland.
   
8. I was able to pass my exams but it wasn’t easy.
   
9. I didn’t go home until late.
   
10. I was allowed to wear what I liked.
    
11. I was happy as a child.
    
12. My grandparents don’t work any more.